In the movie "We Were Soldiers," you see the classic example of a crusty Sergeant Major (Plumley). Would you follow this man into combat in the Ia Drang Valley? Why/why not? What leadership did he demonstrate to you that you would like to incorporate into your life? How would you incorporate it?
Do you think Hollywood has personified the SgtMaj role into this type of caricature for good? Can you think of any instance in a movie where the top enlisted leader was not tough, crusty, crabby etc...?