They provide the guidance, assistance and supervision necessary for soldiers to excel and are ultimately responsible for the progression of their soldiers and their careers. A team leader is responsible not only for themselves but to the welfare of the soldiers under their command. These qualities, when related to a team leader in the Army, can be recognised in certain areas of their duties. "1 The British Army has promoted seven values in particular extensively, those values are: ' loyalty, duty, respect, selflessness, honour, integrity and courage. In this sense, values mean, "A principle, standard, or quality regarded as worthwhile or desirable. The leader is not merely wielding power, but appealing to the values of the follower. Fundamentally, one's qualities describe who a person is inside, and at the core of Army leaders are Army values. It can be argued that the most important elements of a good leader are their personal qualities. A team leader in the Army whether they are a commissioned (CO) or a non-commissioned officer (NCO), must both possess certain qualities and skills many of which are shared in other sectors of the public services. Being a team leader in the Army demands a very versatile individual for the job who can essentially, among other things, effectively influence the actions of others. Leadership is a trait that is extremely valuable in any public service and none more-so than in the Army. Identify the position and role of a team leader in the public services including their responsibilities, qualities and skills.