1. LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES

2. OVERVIEW
MP # I- OBJECTIVE
MP# II- DEFINITION OF TERMS
MP# III- ELEVEN PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP

3. OBJECTIVE
To understand the varying degrees of leadership principles which affect the actions of every successful leader.

4. LEADERSHIP- is an art of influencing and directing people in such a way that will win the obedience ,respect ,confidence and loyal cooperation in achieving common objectives.
PRINCIPLES- a comprehensive and fundamental law, doctrine or assumption.

5. ELEVEN PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP
Principle I- BE TECHNICALLY AND TACTICALLY PROFICIENT
- know your job thoroughly, you should be competent in all aspects of your duties,whether it is combat operations or technical and administrative aspect.

6. Principle II- KNOW YOURSELF AND SEEK SELF – IMPROVEMENT
- evaluate yourself and recognize your own strengths and weaknesses.
Principle III- KNOW YOUR MEN AND LOOK OUT FOR THEIR WELFARE
- anticipate and provide for the needs of your men.
- look for their moral, mentally, emotionally and physically.

7. Principle IV- KEEP YOUR MEN INFORMED
- by doing this, it encourage initiative, improve teamwork and enhance moral.
- give them importance.
Principle V- SET THE EXAMPLE
- your men will look to you for examples they may follow. Your individual appearance and conduct must bring forth from your subordinate respect, pride and a desire to meet the standards you set.

8. Principle VI- INSURE THAT THE TASK IS UNGERSTOOD, SUPERVISED AND ACCOMPLISHED
- give clear and concise orders. Be sure they are understood.
Principle VII- TRAIN YOUR MEN AS A TEAM
- as leader it is your duty to develop teamwork through training.
- Teamwork is the key to successful operations.

9. Principle VIII- MAKE SOUND AND TIMELY DECISION
-you must have the ability to make a rapid estimate of the situation and arrive at a good decision.
Principle IX- DEVELOP A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY IN YOUR SUBORDINATES
- delegation of authority, delegate the responsibility.

10. Principle X- EMPLOY YOUR COMMAND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS CAPABILITIES
- you must have thorough knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of your command if you employ it properly.
Principle XI- SEEK RESPONSIBILITIES AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTION
-take initiative in the absence of orders .Seeking responsibility you develop yourself professionally and increase your leadership ability.

11. END OF LECTURES