After completing New Cadet Training (NCT) at my previous school, New York Military Academy (NYMA), I was immediately selected to be the squad leader of ten girls. This was my first leadership position I have ever taken in a JROTC program. My role as a team leader was to deal directly with my team to complete our tasks on a daily basis for the success of our company. Some of my specific duties were to check their GI (designated jobs), rooms, uniform and take control of them during formations. During my time at NYMA, I learned that leadership isn't just about delegating and giving orders. I learned not only how to be a good team leader, but, in doing so, how to be a role model, coach, mentor, and friend. A great leader, in my opinion, should know his subordinates and understand that leadership is not about the leader. For example, if subordinates are using drugs, the leader should be aware of it and should be able to spot the signs. Two girls on my team were addicted to something, but it wasn't drugs. One of the girls was addicted to pur...