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I also wish I prepared to follow bad leaders. Adult leadership is not involved unless its admin related. Overall, its kids training kids. The detailers, upperclassmen, and training staff are most likely going to be very new to leadership positions at the Academy. Don't expect great leadership from every single person. There are always problematic leaders, but what is important is that you learn how NOT to lead from them.
CAPT MJ and '85 beat me to the Leadership Lab comment, but the " good, bad and ugly" is not limited to the Midshipman leadership-- I recall a number of Officers that were less than optimum. There is a lot more time spent at Reunions (and Class Facebook pages) talking about bad officers than bad Midshipmen leadership. That said, don't be quick to pass judgment on other's leadership style ...particularly as a Plebe. Listen, learn and with time you will develop a style that works for you. As '85 notes, its a continuous process throughout your life, and what works at USNA , in the Fleet, or wherever you end up after, may change over time and with each audience.