ROLE AND LEADERSHIP OF REAR ADMIRAL APAKORN YOUKONGKAEWCASE STUDY THE SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONSOF THAM LUANG FOREST PARK – KHUNNAMNANGNON

Abstract

The research on the role and leadership of Rear Admiral Apakorn Youkongkaew, a case study of the search and rescue operation of Tham Luang Forest park - Khunnam Nangnon is a qualitative research. The objective is to study the role and leadership. Including guidelines for developing the leadership of Rear Admiral Apakorn Youkongkaew from the search and rescue operation of Tham Luang Forest park - Khunnam Nangnon by collecting data from documentary studies. and collecting data from In-depth interviews from key data providers. The results of the research revealed that 1) the roles and leadership of Rear Admiral Apakorn Youkongkaew is in line with the situational approach, with the leadership style based on the reformed leadership theory. (transformational leadership theories) is a leader that focuses on adjusting the management of the management to be in line with the changing situations. And have good leadership qualities. 2) Guidelines for leadership development of Rear Admiral Apakorn Youkongkaew started the development path since childhood background. Study in various courses organization and job characteristics of Naval Special Warfare Command, Royal Thai Fleet. As well as being a soldier service in the Navy, which is an important part in the casting and development of leadership. 3) Important problems and obstacles in being a leader in the search and rescue mission of Tham Luang Forest park - Khunnam Nangnon of Admiral Aphakorn Youkongkaew, caused by the situation that is complicated, there is a crisis, there is a risk, constantly changing Uncontrollable situations, such as the environment, weather, and difficult operational obstacles and problems from communication. Which needs to work together with experts in many sectors under the pressure of situations, which have to face various situations, decisions and management for every situation that comes through by adhering to safety principles as a priority.