- Take responsibility for your actions and the actions of your Sailors or Marines.
- Know yourself and seek self-improvement.
- Set the example.
- Develop your subordinates.
- Ensure that the job is understood, supervised, and accomplished.
- Know your men and women, and look after their welfare.
- Keep everyone informed.
- Set goals you can reach.
- Make sound and timely decisions.
- Know your job.
- Teamwork.