Chapter 3: Team Building

What is individual responsibility?

Being accountable for your actions and duties

What is self-reliance?

The ability to depend on yourself to complete tasks

What is followership?

The ability to support and work effectively under a leader

Why is followership important?

Teams cannot succeed without good followers

What is a team? |

A group of people working together toward a common goal

What is teamwork?

Cooperative effort by team members to achieve goals

How does leadership affect a team?

It influences morale, motivation, and success

Why is teamwork important?

It increases efficiency and helps achieve goals

What is a Cadet’s role in teamwork?

To contribute effort, cooperation, and respect

What are the stages of team building?

Forming, storming, norming, performing

What happens in the forming stage?

Team members get to know each other

What happens in the storming stage?

Conflict and disagreements may occur

What happens in the norming stage?

Team members resolve conflict and work together

What happens in the performing stage?

The team works efficiently toward goals

What is the responsibility of a follower?

To obey lawful orders and support the leader

What is the responsibility of a leader?

To guide, train, and care for team members

What does learning to lead involve?

Practice, experience, and self-improvement

Why are commands important in drill?

They ensure clear and uniform movement

What is a command?

An oral order given by a leader

What are the two parts of a command?

Preparatory command and command of execution

What is drill preparation?

Planning and practicing before drill activities

Why is discipline important in drill?

It ensures precision, safety, and teamwork

How should a drill leader set an example?

By maintaining standards and professionalism

What does it mean to take charge?

To accept responsibility for leading others

Why must leaders know their responsibilities?

To lead effectively and avoid confusion

What are responsibilities common to all leaders?

Setting goals, giving direction, and supporting team members

Why is communication important for leaders?

It ensures understanding and coordination

What is accountability in leadership?

Being responsible for results and actions

What are additional responsibilities of squad leaders?

Supervising tasks and managing personnel

Why must leaders be fair?

Fairness builds trust and respect

How can leaders earn respect?

By setting a good example and treating others well

Why is decision-making important for leaders?

Leaders must choose actions that affect the team

How does leadership impact mission success?

Good leadership increases effectiveness and morale