LT McDonough’s frustration with his platoon leader peers is very understandable and arguably warranted. Following the lack of communication with 3rd platoon over their meetup in the dark, the LT was forced to approach unannounced. The shortcomings of 3rd Platoon’s leadership led to a nearly deadly friendly fire scenario which could have easily…[Read more]

I personally believe that LT McDonough handles situations where he hast to resolve a conflict between himself and a soldier as well as I could expect anyone in that high stress environment that Vietnam was to react. While I would like to say that I would be able to act with a cooler head in regard to the exchange between LT McDonough and PFC King…[Read more]

If one was to review LT McDonough prior to deployment it would be hard to argue his battle readiness. Having completed schools and succeeded at the United States Military academy he was the young leader the Army hoped to produce. However, when he arrived in Vietnam his physical ability and expertise did not prepare him for the mental tolls of an…[Read more]