INTRODUCTION

1. This book is devoted to the understanding of leadership

concept and practice in military situations. The latest thinking
on leadership is that is a human behavior which can be
developed. It gives a positive direction to the use of human
resources and brings out the best in a man.

2. All human activities require primarily two things for their

successful completion: will and skill. The leaders of an
organisation require these qualities in greater measure than
their men, because they have to tackle more complex and
difficult problems. Both these qualities of human behaviour are
attainable through training.

3. The study of the history reveals that though the practice of

leadership has been in vogue since the origin of man, yet the
terms used for describing it have been different. In the earlier
days the terms used for describing a leader wear king, chief,
head, captain etc. Similarly, in the earlier days the practice of
leadership was called kingship, chiefship, headship etc.

4. The middle of nineteenth century when Europe produced

a number of adventurers, explorers, captains of the navy and
military commanders, the use of term leadership had become
quite popular and acquired a distinct meaning. But for a long
term thereafter also the concept of leadership remained
person-oriented and was understood more in terms of the
leader’s background and his in-born personal qualities than
what could be acquired by him through and development.