*Patience*#Never lose your temper.
*Enthusiasm*#You must inspire your squad with a will to learn.
*Consistency*#Set a standard for yourself and the squad and never deviate from it.
*Empathy*#Understand the squad's problems. Praise readily but do not overdo it. Never humiliate individual members of the squad.
*Personality*#As a Drill Instructor, you must impress your squad with your personality and always be in full control.