praesis ut prosis ne ut imperes: Lead in order to serve, not in order to rule.

Readiness: The officer will be prepared at all times for battle. Never drunken on wine, never without his weapon.
Inspiration: The officer will wear his uniform when in public, to look ready for war and to give strength to his troops.
Restraint: The officer will refrain from needless duels, arguments, or squabbles with other officers in camp, to prevent injury to men who may be needed to command.
Leadership: The officer will require no action of his soldiers that he would not be willing to perform himself.
Honor: The officer will not abandon allies on the field, nor will he seek to profit from the loss of his allies.