Leaders Reference Principles of Leadership 1. Know yourself & seek self-improvement 2. Be technically & tactically proficient 3. Make sound & timely decisions 4. Set the Example 5. Build the team 6. Seek responsibility & take responsibility for your actions Develop a sense of responsibility in your subordinates Keep your subordinates informed Know your soldier & look out for their welfare Ensure the task is understood, supervised, & accomplished Employ your unit IAW its capabilities Eight Principles of Training Train as you fight Train to challenge Train to maintain Train to sustain proficiency Train as a combined arms & service team Train using appropriate doctrine Train using performance-oriented techniques Make commanders primary trainers METL M- Mission E- Essential T- Task L- List MTET-TC M- Mission T- Time E- Enemy T- Terrain T- Troops C- Civilians OACOK O- Observation A- Avenues of approach C- Cover & Concealment O- Obstacles K- Key terrain Nine Competencies Communication Decision-making Planning Professional Army ethic Supervision Soldier team development Technical & tactical proficient Teaching & counseling Use of available systems 7 Components of BOS Intelligence Maneuver Fire Support Air Defense Mobility/ Counter-mobility/ Survivability Command & control Combat service support Troop Leading Procedures R- Receive the mission I- Issue the warning order M- Make a tentative plan M- Movement (Initiate) R- Recon C- Complete the plan I- Issue the OPORD S- Supervise 14 Attitudes Enforce Standards Set the Example Accomplish the mission Take care of soldiers Be dedicated & selfless Accept responsibility for self & subordinates Obey lawful orders Be honest & courageous Maintain physical & mental toughness Show competence & self- confidence Act fairly & equitably W/ subordinates Be loyal to nation & constitution Be loyal to superiors and subordinates Show initiative & self- motivation 7 Core Values L- Loyalty D- Duty R- Respect S- Selfless Service H- Honesty I- Integrity P- Personal Courage 8 Step Training Model Plan the training Train the Trainers Recon the site Issue the order Rehearse the training Execute the training Evaluate the training Retrain as necessary 6 Paragraph OPORD Situation Mission Execution Service Support Command and Signal Safety Training Cycle METL Development Planning Execution Assessment