You can answer one or multiple questions as you reflect on Chapters 21-23 & the Epilogue:

LT McDonough express frustration with his fellow Platoon Leaders of his company. Do you think his frustration warranted? Is his treatment of his peers appropriate?

Do you think his attitude is appropriate or productive?LT McDonough is nearly killed by…[Read more]

You can answer one or multiple questions as you reflect on Chapters 17-20:

Do you agree or disagree with LT McDonough’s decision to send members of his Platoon to the beach? Should he have gone with them? Would it have made a difference? Are you surprised by the lack of consequences for his actions?

“They aren’t gooks, they’re Soldiers just like…[Read more]

You can answer one or multiple questions as you reflect on Chapters 9-12:

In Chapter 14 LC McDonough makes a difficult personnel decision after returning from a patrol.  Do you think he made the right one? Why? Are the risks of his decision worth the potential benefits?

In Chapter 15 LT McDonough’s platoon is granted three days of R&R. What do…[Read more]

You can answer one or multiple questions as you reflect on Chapters 9-12:

LT McDonough describes multiple incidents during the assigned chapters where he must resolve a conflict between himself and one of his Soldiers. Do you think he acts appropriately? Why or why not? Do you think he should have handled the situation differently? If so, how…[Read more]

You can answer one or multiple questions as you reflect on Chapters 5-8:

As LT McDonough assumes command of his Platoon, he quickly makes a series of decisions. How do these decisions effect his standing and place in the Platoon? Do certain decision or events stand out to you more than others?

Are LT McDonough’s actions contrary to what we are…[Read more]

Read Chapters 1-4 and respond NLT 02 FEB 18.

In just his first few days in Vietnam LT McDonough encounters several people, all of whom, are coping with their experiences in Vietnam differently. What do you take away from his experiences and observations?  Can a leader prepare for these moments? Why is understand the effects of war so important…[Read more]

Two weeks ago we discussed Army Publications and Professional Reading.

In my Army experience I’ve run into several professional reading programs.  A couple were a list of books so long nobody in our formation would have the time to complete all the ‘assigned’ reading.  In one case our Squadron read an assigned book and then conducted a deep d…[Read more]

Two weeks ago we discussed Army Publications and Professional Reading.

In my Army experience I’ve run into several professional reading programs.  A couple were a list of books so long nobody in our formation would have the time to complete all the ‘assigned’ reading.  In one case our Squadron read an assigned book and then conducted a deep d…[Read more]

Two weeks ago we discussed Army Publications and Professional Reading.

In my Army experience I’ve run into several professional reading programs.  A couple were a list of books so long nobody in our formation would have the time to complete all the ‘assigned’ reading.  In one case our Squadron read an assigned book and then conducted a deep d…[Read more]

For this week’s discussion we will utilize two blog posts from http://www.themilitaryleader.com/

1st: Patton’s Advice Has a Serious Flaw

2nd: You Are Being Watched – A Less in Example (this is the post the author references in the 1st post)

Consider the following quotes and questions. There are also questions at the end of the Patton’s Advice…[Read more]

For this week’s discussion we will utilize two blog posts from http://www.themilitaryleader.com/

1st: Patton’s Advice Has a Serious Flaw

2nd: You Are Being Watched – A Less in Example (this is the post the author references in the 1st post)

Consider the following quotes and questions. There are also questions at the end of the Patton’s Advice…[Read more]

For this week’s discussion we will utilize two blog posts from http://www.themilitaryleader.com/

1st: Patton’s Advice Has a Serious Flaw

2nd: You Are Being Watched – A Less in Example (this is the post the author references in the 1st post)

Consider the following quotes and questions. There are also questions at the end of the Patton’s Advice…[Read more]

For this week’s discussion we will utilize two blog posts from http://www.themilitaryleader.com/

1st: Patton’s Advice Has a Serious Flaw

2nd: You Are Being Watched – A Less in Example (this is the post the author references in the 1st post)

Consider the following quotes and questions. There are also questions at the end of the Patton’s Advice…[Read more]