Five essential qualities of a military leader are discussed: decisiveness, courage, honesty, integrity, and humility. Decisiveness in battle can mean victory or defeat. Courage, both physical and moral, is imperative for every leader. Honesty and integrity distinguish uniformed men and build dependability and trust among their men. Humility connects leaders to their comrades and enhances camaraderie, leading to operational success.

1. 5 ESSENTIAL
QUALITIES OF A
MILITARY LEADER
Colonel Prabir sengupta, vishist seva medal

2. DecisivenessThis is one quality that every leader must possess
It distinguishes a military leader from their political
masters;;
In a battle scenario it translates into victory,
Dithering will result in loss of initiative

3. CourageCourage distinguishes the tiger from the rest
Courage, physical and moral, is an imperative that
Every leader must possess
Courage in battlefield has resulted in
turning defeat into victory

4. HonestyWithout honesty you cannot be dependable
Honesty reflects in your daily activities,
your men stand by you knowing you will stand by
them when it matters most
It achieves success in all fields

5. IntegrityIt distinguishes men in uniform from the rest
Your word is the last word, and once your word
Has been given, come what may, you stand by
Truthful reporting and integrity led to
victory in many battles

6. HumilityThis connects you with your comrade in arms,
even as a leader
It keeps you grounded and approachable
It enhances dependability and camaraderie,
factors which lead to success in
operations

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