The U.S. Army's Eleven Leadership Principles

— Be tactically and technically proficient — Know yourself and seek self-improvement — Know your soldiers and look out for their welfare — Keep your soldiers informed — Set the example — Ensure the task is understood, supervised and accomplished — Train your soldiers as a team — Make sound and timely decisions — Develop a sense of responsibility in your subordinates — Employ your unit in accordance with its capabilities — Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions