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This study analyses secondary data to investigate the role of leadership behaviours and organizational support in influencing personnel commitment and operational efficiency in the Malaysian Territorial Army (TA). Drawing on existing reports, case studies, and military documents, the research focuses on understanding the relationship between leadership, support systems, motivation, behaviour, and morale, with morale considered as a potential mediating factor. The findings contribute to enhancing military human resource management practices and provide practical insights for improving leadership practices and support systems within the Malaysian Territorial Army. The data analysed for this study were derived from a range of secondary sources, including official defence reports, studies on military leadership and human resource practices, and institutional reviews of the Malaysian Army’s leadership structure. These documents offer empirical insights into leadership dynamics, support structures, and personnel behaviours within the Territorial Army. The analysis identified key trends and relationships between leadership quality and operational efficiency, as well as their effects on personnel morale and commitment. For instance, transformational leadership was found to significantly enhance job satisfaction and loyalty among military personnel, while embedded military values and consistent leadership practices contributed to stronger organisational cohesion and behavioural discipline.
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