Mark Cruz
										2nd Platoon
										October 21, 2002

Unit 1 Chapter 2 - Qualities of a Leader

Study Guide Questions
1. What are the qualities of a good leader that are discussed in this chapter?

2. Why is loyalty downward important?

3.	A. What is devotion to duty?
	B. How is it shown?
4. What two main qualifications are necessary for a leader to be regarded as knowledgeable?
5. How can courage be strengthened?

6.	A. What is moral courage?
	B. What are the principal factors that make moral courage difficult?
7. Why would it be especially dangerous to neglect reporting a disagreeable fact to a commander?

8.	A. Why is a decision making important for a leader?
B. How can a young leader obtain help when confronted with problems beyond his or her experience to solve?
9. Why is the leader’s personal example so important in leading subordinates?
10. Why are mutual trust and confidence so important in dealing with people?
11. What is Admiral Burke’s definition of a well-disciplined organization?
12. What is the purpose of military discipline?
13. How does a person acquire self control?
14. Why is an understanding of human nature important in dealing with people?

15.	A. Why is fraternization or familiarity between leaders and subordinates unwise?
	B. What is the difference between friendship and familiarity?
16.	A. What is sexual harassment?
	B. Why can it not be tolerated in the military services?
17. Why is consistency in disciplinary action essential?