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If I were asked to define leadership, I should say it is the projection of personality. It is the most intensely personal thing in the world because it is just plain you.

The qualities that distinguish a leader from other men are courage, will power, initiative, and knowledge. If you have not got those qualities you will not make a leader; if you have them, you will.

- Field Marshal Sir William Slim from an address at West Point, circa 1950:

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Military Word Of The Day
RCO
:
range control officer


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Today in Military History

January 31



1862:

The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada is organized as the 5th Battalion, Volunteer Militia Rifles, Canada


1862:

The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada: Nemu me Impune Lacessit (No one provokes me with impunity)


1919:

The Minister of Militia and Defence approves of Major-General Otter\'s Committee recommendations for the reorganization of the Militia of Canada


1945:

The Battle of Kangaw - 42 Cdo RM




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