Leadership Traits & Principles

Creating a favorable impression in carriage, appearance, and personal conduct at all times.

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.

The ability to make decisions promptly and to announce them in a clear and forceful manner.

The certainty of proper performance of duty.

The mental and physical stamina measured by the ability to withstand pain, fatigue, stress and hardship

The display of sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of duty.

Taking action in the absence of orders.

Uprightness of character, soundness of moral principles, and the quality of truthfulness and honesty.

The ability to weigh facts and possible solutions on which to base sound decisions.

Giving rewards and punishments according to the merits of the case in questions. The ability to administer a system of rewards and punishments, impartially and consistently.

Understanding of a science or an art. The range of one's information including professional knowledge and an understanding of your cadets.

The quality of faithfulness to country, Southeast Academy and one's seniors, subordinates and peers.

The ability to deal with others without creating an offense.

 Avoidance of providing for one's comfort and personal advancement at the expense of others.