Nevertheless, his legionnaires admired him since he always trained them, led and never asked them to conduct an act in which he would not lead the example first; the essence and corps of a Legion Officer's conduct becoming and leading even from the air followed by ground assaults.
As a result, his legionnaires held him in high esteem due to his consistent practice of training, leading, and setting a good example before asking them to follow suit. This was reflected in the exemplary behavior of a Legion Officer, demonstrated through both airborne and ground operations.