One mark of a good officer, he remembered, was the ability to make quick decisions. If they happen to be right, so much the better

Larry Niven
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A good officer makes quick decisions. A good officer is someone who doesn’t hesitate in making tough choices. A good officer will think before acting and act without hesitation. That means the officer will not let his emotions get in the way of his duty. The officer will not be swayed by others or swayed by fear.

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