Lieutenant General
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Classification
- Major : Security and Public Safety Occupations
- Middle : Self-Defense Force Personnel
- Minor : Self-Defense Force Personnel
Summary
Three-star general officer rank in the Air Self-Defense Force, senior executives responsible for commanding large-scale units such as air defense commands and air groups.
Description
Lieutenant General is the three-star general officer rank in the Air Self-Defense Force, serving as air defense command commander or air group commander, etc. Responsible for a wide range of duties including unit command and control, strategy and operations planning, budget management, personnel management, etc., overseeing integrated operations from the perspective of overall national defense and coordinating with other ministries and foreign defense organizations. Requires high expertise and leadership obtained through officer candidate courses and various command officer training.
Future Outlook
With changes in the security environment, the importance of executives' integrated operational capabilities and international cooperation promotion will increase.
Personality Traits
Calm and level-headed / Possesses leadership qualities / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Base duty / Frequent transfers / Long hours / Uniform required
Career Path
Second Lieutenant → Lieutenant → Captain → Major → Lieutenant Colonel → Colonel → Major General → Lieutenant General
Required Skills
Budget Management / Command & Control / Knowledge of Defense-Related Regulations / Personnel and Labor Management / Strategic Planning
Recommended Skills
Crisis Management / International Affairs Analysis / Languages (English)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is essential for strategy and operations planning. |
| Communication Skills | To coordinate and collaborate inside and outside the unit. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Necessary to proactively lead in difficult missions. |
| Planning & Organization | Large-scale organization management and planning skills are required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Ability to make calm judgments under high responsibility and tension is required. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Ability to operate units by cooperating with multiple departments is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work, so extensive physical stamina is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Completion of Regular Officer Candidate Course
- National Defense Academy graduate
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