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U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Teddy Wade

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, center, and Brig. Gen. Clarence K.K. Chinn, right, are briefed by Col. Bill Burleson
during a visit to the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, La., 1 May 2012. Chinn was the commander of the Joint Readiness
Training Center and Fort Polk at the time.

efforts fit together logically. Finally, remember that
people do things during war they would not normally
do. Build systems to guard against negative influences,
complacency, and poor discipline.
Strategic leadership encompasses the field grade
and flag officers, interagency partners, Foreign Service

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officers, and ambassadors engaged in furthering our
national interests. Applying it effectively can be
difficult. Doing it well will be personally gratifying
and extremely important to the future well-being of
our Army and Nation. We hope some or all of our 12
principles can serve you well.

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