Introduction This research project shall depict Lt Col. Hal Moore as a leader of his characteristics of Loyalty, Courageousness, and preparation. All the resources used in the project portray Moore’s leadership through undying loyalty to his troops and determination to succeed despite the extent of known or unknown challenges. Throughout his battle of Ia Drang he showed his courage as a leader by being an active part in the battle and not by standing in the back, he led from the front. As a great leader, he showed his men perfect examples to follow throughout this battle. Using strategic battle skills he did his best to bring his soldiers back home. As Moore prepared for this new assignment he was very good at researching what it was he and his men were going to be against. This preparation allowed him to train his men effectively for this type of battle. Moore would be a good example of the Army Field Manual FM 22-100. As you read the definition of leadership in this manual you will see how Moore reflects it. The type of leader exemplified in Lt Col. Hal Moore will be explained through a vivid description of his actions and the relation to the FM. Characteristics Loyalty Lt Col. Hal Moore’s leadership styles met several, if not all, key requirements expected of a military leader. First, he was able to exemplify self-sacrifice for the success and safety of all his men. The loyalty that Lt Col. Hal Moore has for his men was amicable he led their leader but like another soldier who was at par with them. This meant that he was liable for their welfare, something that the men also retained back in the same gesture. He understood that success for the group did not entirely depend on him but the abilities of his men to perform the tasks that were laid before them by their military superiors. Lt Col. Hal Moore further understood that all men in his group had one goal and could only succeed he provides the right leadership that would increase trust and sense of responsibility of each other among themselves. This trait was seen in his loyalty to his men. This trait was helpful not only to his own benefit but to the very safety of his brave followers. One can easily observe that Lt Col. Hal Moore was always concerned with the safety of his men, which without, would have led to their demise on the battlefield. For instance, during the Battle of la Drang, the colonel understood that his men were outnumbered by the enemy, which increased the chances of losing, but he was not ready to lose. Instead, he could order regiments to pull back from engagements even when they were pushing hard from the enemy engagement (Moore & Galloway, 1992, p. 126) meaning that safety came first due to strategic reasons. This leadership trait enabled Lt Col. Hal Moore to cultivate an excellent working relationship among his men and especially other ranking officers that he worked closely with. Lt Col. Hal Moore was thus always willing to listen to the men leading different groups. For instance, he was willing to listen to other’s opinions: like when Alpha and Bravo leaders requested to pull back after experiencing heavy fire engagement (Moore & Galloway, 1992, p. 244). that made him agree with their decision to retreat. Such a decision brings out the trait of