Eagle’s Landing
High School
Leadership Traits & Principles
Leadership Traits
| Justice | Giving reward and punishment according to merits of the case in question. The ability to administer a sytem of rewards and punishments impartially and consistently. |
| Judgement | The ability to weigh facts and possible solutions on which to base sound decisions. |
| Decisiveness | Ability to make decisions promptly and to announce them in clear, forceful, manner. |
| Integrity | Uprightness of character and soundness of moral principles; includes the qualities of truthfulness and honesty. |
| Dependability | The certainy of proper performance of duty. |
| Tact | The ability to deal with others without creating offense. |
| Initiative | Taking action in the absence of orders. |
| Endurance | The mental and physical stamina measured by the ability to withstand pain, fatigue, stress and hardship. |
| Bearing | Creating a favorable impression in carriage, appearance and personal conduct at all times. |
| Unselfishness | Avoidance of providing one's own comfort and personal advancement at the expense of others. |
| Courage | The mental quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism, but enables a man to proceed in the face of it with calmness and firmness. |
| Knowledge | Understanding of a science or an art. The range of one's information, including professional knowledge and an understanding of your Marines. |
| Loyalty | The quality of faithfulness to country, the Corps, the unit, to one's seniors, subordinates and peers. |
| Enthusiasm | The display of sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of duty. |
Leadership Principles
| 1. Be technically and tactfully proficient. |
| 2.Know yourself and seek self-improvement. |
| 3. Know your men and look out for their welfare. |
| 4. Keep your men informed. |
| 5. Set the example. |
| 6. Insure that the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished. |
| 7. Train your men as a team. |
| 8. Make sound and timely decisions. |
| 9. Develop a sense of responsibility among subordinates. |
| 10. Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities. |
| 11. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions. |
Leadership Guides
Five Paragraph Order
| Situation | What is the situation currently confronted |
| Mission | What is the mission objective |
| Execution | How will the mission be executed |
| Administration and Logistics | What is the method to accomplish the goal |
| Command and Communication | Who is in charge and how will information be disseminated |
Six Troop Leading Steps
| Begin the planning | Start the planning process to accomplish task |
| Arrange the review of plan | Have plan staffed as necessary |
| Make the plan | Consider all aspect of mission/project and formulate plan |
| Complete the plan | Print plan operation guidelines, letter of instruction |
| Issue the orders | Issue corresponding orders to key personnel |
| Supervise | Initiate supervisory roles and see mission to successful completion |
Report for Assigned Objective
| Size | What is the size of unit required |
| Activity unit | What is the activity/function and who is the point of contact |
| Location | What is the location where the activity will take place and what are the transportation requirements |
| Uniform | What is the uniform requirement or dress code |
| Time | What are the time lines, muster, departure, execution, completion, return |
| Equipment | What equipment is required and who is responsible for it |