This research paper provides a detailed review of Robert K. Greenleaf's Servant Leadership Model and demonstrates the applicability of the model for the military in general and combat support leaders specifically. After an in depth analysis of Servant Leadership skills and traits, this paper promotes the use of the model to address true needs and build more effective teams within the United States Air Force. The effort also includes three case studies focused on past "operator leaders" (Generals Kenney, Tunner and Creech) and demonstrates how their leadership styles clearly represented the skills and traits Servant Leadership advocates. Additionally, the case studies focus on the importance of integrating operations and combat support functions, even under the most challenging of scenarios, in order to accomplish the mission. Finally, this product focuses on bringing about an increased awareness of the importance of teamwork and protecting diversity of ideas at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels of the organization. In the conclusion, this paper sets the stage for future Air Force transformation efforts and recommends strategies for effectively and efficiently balancing accomplishment of the mission and taking care of tomorrow's airmen.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
