Military Leaders of Today

Military Leaders of Today

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The mission of Military Leaders of Today is to provide junior leaders of all ranks—from Cadets to Non-Commissioned Officers and Lieutenants—with advice, knowledge, and resources to help them become better leaders in the U.S Army. About the host: Alex is a soon to be commissioned officer in the United States Army with a passion for self-development and mentorship. A budding 2LT myself, I provide my experiences, examples of great leaders and units, book recommendations, and more to help the listener.

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In this episode Alex reviews the book Platoon Leader by James McDonough and provides commentary on lessons learned, leadership development, and the importance of reading. 

Platoon Leader is the first-hand account of then 2LT James McDonough's experiences as a PL in the Vietnam War while serving with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. Taking command of a platoon immediately upon landing, young McDonough sets to lead his men, set expectations, and engage and destroy the enemy while defending a key Vietnamese village. 

Themes throughout the novel include leadership, the burden of command, decision making, defensive tactics, offensive tactics, Vietnam, and the mental fortitude required to lead in combat. I personally recommend this book to anyone interested in improving their small unit leadership abilities and tactics from 2LTs to NCOs. 


DISCLAIMER: All views expressed in this podcast and comments made verbally or written do not reflect the views of the Department of the Army or the Department of Defense and are that of my own.


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