Benue State University, Makurdi

PSYCHOLOGY OF MILITARY LEADERSHIP: PROMOTING TRUST AND EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP IN THE MILITARY

Ogwo Agatha Ogechi
(Department of Psychology, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria +2347062663826, uchoaondoaver@yahoo.com)

Abstract

The military is a group of individuals who are usually trained and equipped to perform national security tasks in unique and often chaotic and trauma filed situation. In the armed forces, officers usually encounter different kinds of situations, there is need to have a deeper knowledge of men and appropriate ways of directing themto surmount these situations. Successful leadership requires special skills and traits, but more importantly, a basic knowledge of psychology becausethis will aid in understanding what motivates people's actions and perceptions and thus be in a better position to adjust their management style. This paper examines the psychology of military leadership with special emphasis on the psychological principles that officers can use in efficiently directing their men to achieve greater proficiency and success in battle.

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