A brand-new platoon leader feels overwhelmed. She has a SGT that is very charismatic and wields great influence within the platoon; influence that leads to an incident that involves the …
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An infantry platoon leader is having challenges with his platoon sergeant (PSG). When he first takes charge of the platoon, the PSG is reluctant to cede full authority over the …
This case study is about how to deal with, and move on from, a suicide within your unit with the intent of learning from this Soldier's experience to improve the …
This case study is about building and leading teams consistent with the principles of mission command. The video features a Company Commander sharing his experience …
This case study is about designing hard, realistic training and learning from those experiences to improve the unit's performance. The video features a lieutenant sharing …
This case study is about property accountability and the Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP). The video features a lieutenant sharing his experience as a platoon …
The case study is about handling a FLIPL. The video features a lieutenant sharing his experience with a FLIPL, and an investigation into the whereabouts of three high-valued pieces of …
This case study is about handling confrontation with a superior officer. The video features a lieutenant sharing his experience with a confrontation he had with an SFAAT Team Leader and …
This case study is about what essential characteristics are needed to be a good platoon leader. The video features a captain sharing his opinion on the two most important characteristics …
This case study is about counseling, expectations, and the Officer-NCO relationship. The video features a lieutenant describing his approach to conducting initial counseling with the …
This case study is about loyalty, taking care of soldiers, and mission accomplishment. The video features two platoon leaders describing the tension created from being …
This case study is about handling the initial shock that comes when your unit takes a casualty. How might it affect you? How will you inform your unit? How will …
This case study is about the considerations, trade-offs, and consequences of making life-and-death decisions that affect our Soldiers, the mission, and non-combatants. The video features …
This case study is about our responsibility as leaders to not gripe or complain around our subordinates. The video features a lieutenant discussing the challenge (we all face) of making …
This case study is about leaders' responsibility to serve as moral compasses for their units and soldiers. The video features four lieutenants sharing their experiences as deployed leaders.
This case study is about building resilient units that empower Soldiers to respond well to traumatic events. The video features the Physician's Assistant and senior …
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