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  • celineoh replied to the topic Chapter 17-20 in the forum Syracuse ROTC 6 years ago

    In chapter 17, LT. McDonough said “I had never had to sell a patrol before. I had always just given the order … I was proud of my salesmanship.” This little blurb stood out to me because usually, LT. McDonough was able to just tell his subordinates to do something since he had the authority over them. But this time, he had to budge them to do…[Read more]

  • celineoh replied to the topic Chapter 9-12 in the forum Syracuse ROTC 6 years, 1 month ago

    When LT McDonough says “Military leaders must weigh the effects of their decisions carefully because usually there is no turning back”, I absolutely agree with him. A leader cannot turn his back on his decision, especially in a combat situation. If a leader decided to turn back on his decision, it will result in loss of lives. Not only that,…[Read more]

  • celineoh replied to the topic Chapter 5-8 in the forum Syracuse ROTC 6 years, 1 month ago

    When LT. McDonough got his command post, he had no knowledge on what he was working with. Then he came to the quick realization that he was completely on his own but he also realized that the first moments of his leadership was crucial – as if it was going to set the tone for the rest of stay. In chapter 5, he made decisive decisions such as…[Read more]

  • celineoh replied to the topic Chapter 1-4 in the forum Syracuse ROTC 6 years, 1 month ago

    Chapter one is in present setting, where Lt. McDonough is going back home and although we have our prior knowledge on the Vietnam war, we do not know how much he has been through – we only know that many of his brothers have died. He then has a small encounter with a major who turns out to be a psychiatrist that asks him ignorant questions that…[Read more]

  • Hi Sir,

    I am currently in my third year in ROTC and I couldn’t help but respond to your post from a cadet’s perspective. I remember being taught about suicide and how to build a close, yet professional relationship with your subordinates in the military but reading about your personal encounter just explains that, sure, we can be taught in the…[Read more]

  • I personally still hate reading and I have always hated the assigned chapter books that I had to read in middle school. I always forced myself to enjoy reading but I see myself as more of a tactile learner – being more involved by carrying out the physical activities. But growing older, I have learned to realize that professional reading is…[Read more]

  • I personally still hate reading and I have always hated the assigned chapter books that I had to read in middle school. I always forced myself to enjoy reading but I see myself as more of a tactile learner – being more involved by carrying out the physical activities. But growing older, I have learned to realize that professional reading is…[Read more]

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