The distinct Military men and women of the world are sometimes (not always) recognisable in public. Even out of the camouflage and unarmed they prowl like panthers through crowds, sit upright at bars and on buses, back straight, eyes busy and always alert. These people have their backgrounds etched into their aura, the rigorous training regimes and schedules lay the groundwork for this unique personality type. The more obvious connotations of the military are ones of combat and action yet there are skills you learn along the way that are useful in any environment. Leadership Depending on service and rank, leading the pack can be discouraged in basic training where doing exactly what you are told with no variation is what is drilled into you. The reason: to teach you how to follow orders. If you yourself can’t follow an order, how can you be trusted with one or set orders for others yourself when the time is right.  To comprehend respect and faith of those more senior (role wise), is to understand leadership, the importance of a chain of command, taking orders and receiving them and being in the military serves to educate you in both aspects. Leadership means direction ...

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