The military organization represents the country's armed force, trained and prepared for war. Military organizations are often replaced by the term army. Therefore, army is armed force of a state, trained in peace to win the war, defending its territory and preserving integrity and independence. A complex organization such as an army needs to be uniquely edited and guided. Because of the size and variety of genres, trades and services within the military organization best way to lead the troops and subordinates was a hierarchical mode of command. Leadership is a complex process that means leadership of people. The leader, therefore, must be a good manager but also have certain characteristics of a true leader, a person who will be followed by everyone else. Key for successful leadership is coordination and cohesion of the most important functions of leadership: planning, organizing, and commanding and supervising. Through this paper, American General George Patton's military career will be shown as an example of a successful leader and commander. Although Patton was a very distinctive personality, quite eccentric, he was highlighted as an excellent leader in World War II. , who brought victory to his country. The reason why he was a successful leader was hidden in the fact that he attached great importance to training and education, the use of certain weapons, and the great care and faith in his soldiers.