Leadership and Training for the Fight: A Few Thoughts on Leadership and Training from a Former Special Operations Soldier Book

Note to Reader IX

Preface XI

Introduction: Accelerating the Loop XVII

Part I The Mentality and Actualization of Leadership 1

1 Combat Mind-set 3

2 Individual Leadership 31

3 Selection 57

4 Team Leadership 75

5 Organizational Leadership 99

6 Combat Leadership 113

7 Training for the Fight 129

8 Leadership Planning 161

9 Counseling and Mentorship 175

10 Realities of Combat and Tactical Tips 191

Part II Tactical Instruction and Leadership in the Field 203

11 Developing Yourself into a Good Student 205

12 Developing a Teaching Mind-set 223

13 Understanding the Student 237

14 Understanding the Whole 251

15 Developing Tools to Teach a Class 267

16 Developing a Specific Course Curriculum 287

17 Validation and Refining Your Instruction 301

18 Managing High-Risk Training: General Concepts 313

19 Managing High-Risk Training: The Tactical Rifle and Pistol Instructor Models 327

20 Managing High-Risk Training: Shoot House Instructor 341

21 Managing Leadership Training: The Tactical Team Leader 353

22 Safety 369

23 Technical Skills, Tactical Skills, and Their Integration 383

24 Maintaining the Instructor Edge 389

25 Selection or Training Courses 395

26 Training Combat Mind-set 407

27 The Profession of Training 413

Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations 419