The military is similar to general society in that it has basically the same common properties , although its goal, rank relationship, and regulation are different. Therefore, the environment of military is changing as society''s information changes. ...
The military is similar to general society in that it has basically the same common properties , although its goal, rank relationship, and regulation are different. Therefore, the environment of military is changing as society''s information changes. Specialization of knowledge and technology, diversification of function and occupation, innovation of technical weapon systems through development of technology and conflict among increasing personal desire, personal satisfaction and organization are the problems that present leaders have to solve.As the environment of military changes, the importance of leadership in the military system that was symbolized as strict command system, order and direction is being more emphasized. Military organization of which the main purpose is to unify diversified human resources and to produce a more powerful fighting force has some different characteristic from society in the constituency of its organization , structure, and composition and demands capable leader and his leadership for efficiency. New generation soldiers have different sense and inclination as the constituency of the military environment is changing too. This study is intended to draw out the appropriate leadership for new generation soldiers for the purpose of increasing fighting force efficiently without conflict considering the system of consciousness that changes in and out environment of the military.First of all, to achieve the goal of the study, it divides the system of new generation''s consciousness into three parts which are individualism, rationalism and realism. There are three hypotheses about what kind of leader or leadership the new generation prefers: let-alone policy, democracy, absolutism.(1) A soldier of individualism will prefer leadership of let-alone policy.(2) A soldier of rationalism will prefer leadership of democracy.(3) A soldier of realism will prefer leadership of absolutism.From the results of analysis, assumptions (1) and (2) materialized but not (3), and it seems that most of the soldiers expect a democratic leader. As the result of these analyses, the solutions for leadership for new generate soldiers'' inclination are as follows:First, while the new generation soldiers follow oders, the higher ranked commander should explain the reason and why they should do their duty.Second, provide them military information as a whole during their unit activity.Third, emphasize cooperation and individuality and show them spirit of cooperation.Fourth, guarantee them authority and freedom to volunteer for duties.This research paper is based on C.O to where the writer belongs, so it can''t really represent the whole military. Moreover, even though the mind of the new generation soldiers has been changed in similar ways, there needs to be more study about each C.O''s duty, environment, and organization based on its characteristics of leadership.