I agree that ART is a very big part of learning raid leadership qualities, and it's stressed importance in the process of becoming a great leader is just. However, I do believe a lot of becoming a good raid leader rests in boldness and willingness to step up to the plate, and, as Carrious said, "take command when command must be taken". I will admit, it is a lot of pressure to lead a raid. Sometimes people can run their mouths, disrespect you, and over-all make you question "Why am I even doing this?!?". Anyway, I'm straying from the subject. If you're a Tribunus, you are among the best the Ordo has. You are literally hand selected by Aryte himself to, in a way, lead the entire group. Your leadership traits and conduct rub off on the enlisted and cadets. You're a symbol, really! I believe whole heartily that every officer has nothing but good intentions, and they all have their own assignments and operate with intent to perform them to the best of their ability. Those assigned to raids, however, I do wish would step up a tiny bit more. I know I have the ability to lead raids, but a Principales such as Carrious should not have a raid count comparable, and at times surpassing, the expectations set for an officer. Anyway, that's all I got right now. I salute those of you who are taking time to lead your raids as well as those aspiring to better themselves, and those that are not still have my full respect and highest regard. :] Edit: Jeffery, that's just brilliant. I mean it. I don't mean for my post to sound like NCOs should not better themselves and do their duties, I mean it to sound like they shouldn't be NCOs any longer if they're performing on the level of an officer. You are very correct about it being a time to further yourself.