Another believes that they should use rewards and punishments only in exceptional cases. The beliefs of a soldier impact directly on the leadership climate, cohesion, discipline, training, and combat effectiveness of a unit. A leader must create a climate that encourages their subordinates to want to actively participate and accomplish the mission. The key ingredients in developing this climate are mutual trust, respect, and confidence. A leader's belief that they can not trust their subordinates interferes with the development of a good leadership climate in the unit.
Cohesion is the commitment of soldiers to each other.
It strengthens their willingness to fight and sacrifice their personal safety. Cohesion also requires strong bonds of mutual trust, respect, and confidence. Disciplined soldiers do their duty promptly and effectively in response to orders, or even in the absence of orders. The elements of discipline are values, character, and the will of soldiers and leaders. Training must challenge soldiers and be as realistic as possible.