What are some of the issues you see with leadership in today's military?

One issue I see is that some times NCOs try to "cool" with their subordinates and that leads to the subordinate thinking they can do what they want.

I see too many Soldiers entering the NCO Corps for the wrong reasons. A lot of Specialists are sent to the promotion board simply because they meet TIG and TIS requirements. Others seek promotion for the pay or prestige. Many of these new SGTs make bad leaders because taking care of Soldiers is not one of their priorities. We should be taking the time to train our junior Soldiers, give them opportunities to lead and show them what leadership is by our example. We should only promote Soldiers that truly want to be leaders.

Well I see double standards.... of course. the award system is flawed. I see CPTs and 1SGs shooting down MSMs even though they don't have the authority to do so. I see them using the authority to punish others to stop the buck from going any higher to them. I have also seen some of my peers not enforce standards and discipline. This causes an individual to get used to the idea of being in a friendly environment instead of a professional environment. I see that you tagged 42A. I have seen time and time again that MOS buckle under the fear of addressing the problems with their female Soldiers. Fake eye lashes, bright colored nails, uncompliant hair styles, and more. A good Lt in my opinion is molded by his commander but more then anything its his PSG and Squad Leaders. A great Soldier is molded by his Team Leader and Squad Leader. I'm not saying NCOs are the reason for our military being the best, but I am! I will and have also said that wars are won off the backs of 18-19yr old Privates. So at the end of the day the lowest rank is just as important as the highest. That's something I think some Leaders forget.