What is the first item in The BRO Big 5?

• A. Set the Example
• B. Foster Discipline by Enforcing the Standard
• C. Be Accountable for Yourself and Your Soldiers
• D. Train Soldiers

Answer: (A)

Setting the example is about leaders who model the standards they expect from others. When you demonstrate the very behaviors you want to see—punctuality, discipline, attention to detail, integrity—you earn trust and credibility, and soldiers take your standards seriously because they see them lived out daily. This credibility is what makes enforcement of standards and accountability feel fair and worth following, not just another rule to memorize. From this foundation, training and development naturally take hold, because people are motivated to emulate a leader who consistently practices what they preach. If a leader’s actions don’t align with the standards, guidance and discipline lose impact, and the rest of the BRO Big 5 can’t take root.