Leadership Academy

Question 1

Milton Sand’s 1st leadership principle

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Always improve your fighting position

Question 2

Milton Sand’s 2nd leadership principle

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Exploit all your tactical and technological advantages

Question 3

Milton Sand’s 3rd leadership principle

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Aggressively build, maintain, improve, sustain and push situational awareness, up, down, and across

Question 4

Milton Sand’s 4th leadership principle

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In the absence of orders and direction, take charge and lead

Question 5

Ethics

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Ethics are a set of standards or a value system by which human actions are determined to be right or wrong, good or evil

Question 6

Morals

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Morals are defined as conforming to an established set of codes or accepted notions of right or wrong

Question 7

Values

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Values are ideas or notions that and individual holds in high regard and accepts as a set of standards or a value system

Question 8

Our Ethos

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Integrity is the foundation of our conduct; respect for others is fundamental to our character; decisive leadership is crucial to our success. We are a team disciplined, and well prepared, committed to mission accomplishment. We do not waver in our dedication and accountability to our shipmates and families. We are patriots, forged by the Navy’s course values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment. In times of war and peace, our actions reflect our proud heritage and tradition.

Question 9

Declaration of Independence

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“When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitled them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness…”

Question 10

United States Constitution

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We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect union, establish justice ensure domestic tranquillity, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America.

Question 11

Leadership:

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The ability to influence, lead, or guide others to accomplish a mission in a manner desired by providing purpose, direction, and motivation

Question 12

Purpose:

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Give others a reason for why they should do something

Question 13

Direction:

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Give others the knowledge to complete a task

Question 14

Motivation:

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Gives others the will to do what they are capable of doing

Question 15

Judgement

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The ability to weigh facts and possible solutions on which to base sound decisions. Recognize between right and wrong

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Justice

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A conscience and impartial adherence to a rule of law to ensure ones actions are rewarded or punished in accordance with what they deserve

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Decisiveness

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Ability to make decisions promptly and to announce them in a clear, forceful manner

Question 18

Initiative

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Taking action in the absence of orders

Question 19

Dependability

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A trust that is earned by proving whatever is needed, whenever is needed

Question 20

Tact

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The ability to deal with others without creating offense

Question 21

Integrity

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Uprightness of character and soundness of moral principles; includes the qualities of truthfulness and honesty

Question 22

Endurance

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

Question 23

Bearing

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Create a favorable impression through ones speech, appearance and personal conduct at all times

Question 24

Unselfishness

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Avoidance of providing for one’s own comfort and personal advancement at the expense of others

Question 25

Courage

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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

Question 26

Knowledge

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Understanding of a science or an art. The range of one’s information, including professional knowledge and an understanding of your subordinates

Question 27

Loyalty

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The quality of faithfulness to country, the navy, the unit, to one’s seniors, subordinates and peers

Question 28

Enthusiasm

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The display of sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of duty. Honor -High moral standards of behavior, regard, or treat others with respect

Question 29

Three roles of the officer:

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1. Be a leader as defined above
2. Be a decision maker
3. Assume responsibility for the decisions he/she makes

Question 30

Four factors of leadership:

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The follower, the leader, the situation, communications

A cardinal rule in dealing with subordinates is to commend them in public but reprimand them in private

Question 31

Responsibility one of the cadet

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Set the example and know your job

Question 32

Example two of the cadet

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Carry out assignments to the utmost of your ablility

Question 33

Responsibility three of the cadet

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Be resourceful and take the initiative

Question 34

Responsibility four of the cadet

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Keep your seniors, peered,and subordinates informed

Question 35

Responsibility five of the cadet

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Know your NJROTC regulations and see that you and others follow them

Question 36

Responsibility six of the cadet

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Take pride in your appearance, both in and out of uniform, Both in and out of ranks

Question 37

Responsibility seven of the cadet

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Understand the reasons for drill and ceremonies

Question 38

Responsibility eight of the cadet

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Be a good follower and, when given command, be a good leader