Principles for Command Leadership At sea, Capt. Boorujy commanded the USS Nassau (LHA 4), the USS De Wert (FFG 45), and MCM Rotational Crew in USS Pioneer (MCM 9) and USS Ardent (MCM 12). By Capt. Jim Boorujy, USN, Commanding Officer of the Center for Security Forces
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uring three tours as a ship captain, I developed a set
of principles which guided my actions and decision making. They are focused at the command level and are not intended to reiterate basic leadership principles which most officers will have mastered prior to getting their first command. I expect, however, that all leaders will find something useful in these principles listed here.
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Fall 2012 • Surface Warfare magazine