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Support for troops in Afghanistan and Iraq to use less force.
b. Support for troops to accept more short-term vulnerability to develop ties with locals in order to promote long-term security.
2. People-centered approach when commanding a troop.
a. Motivating his subordinates while in the battlefield.
b. Conducting regular visits of troops and supporting them when they make mistakes.
II. Style
1. Combative approach on and off the battlefield.
a. Opinionated leader who was not afraid to say it like it is (Szoldra, 2016).
b. He stated that he like brawling and shooting people was a lot of fun.
2. Strategic thinker
a. He would constantly engage in deep thinking on and off the battlefield.
III. Behaviors
1. Extremely Aggressive
a. He would not only inspire but also intimidate his troops.
b. He utilized combative approach in the battlefield.
2. Interaction with his subordinates
a. He is described as a player coach who was constantly interacting with his juniors.
b. He is described as a fighter leader.
IV. Qualities
1. Intellectualism
a. He loved to read and had a personal library with more than 7,000 volumes
b. He had an interest in the…
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