Abstract
The article critically examines ethics as an organizational and leadership category within the Slovenian Armed Forces and explores how ethical principles are implemented in military leadership practice and shape the organizational culture. The results indicate that the ethical infrastructure within the organization is formally established; however, ethical principles are only partially realized in practice, primarily due to a lack of systemic incentives, clear evaluation mechanisms, and inconsistent implementation of the concept of military leadership. The findings confirm that high-quality military leadership — grounded in personal example, trust, and responsibility — has a significant impact on the ethical climate, organizational culture, and professional integrity of the Slovenian Armed Forces.