Assignment 3

Well I am not really sure who goes with what, but I do remember many instances where other platoons and also other companies attempting to cover the other's flanks and in one instance it wasnt much time after that if they hadnt done that then the other unit might have been over taken.  From what I remember it seemed more like the decision making was more defensive and really the only strategies that were employed were to have the units that were still coming in from the helicopters to go and aid the other forces that were already on the ground.  One good decision that was made was to set up a defensive area on the creek bed because he felt that was an opening that could be easily flanked.

Assignment 2

The scope of LTC Moore's concerns when leading always seems to be in the safety of his men and on gathering intelligence on the enemy and on the terrain.  He is always making a constant effort to make sure that his plans will work in the most effective way possible given the terrain and the troops that he has.  From all the information, he comes up with a plan giving objective to certain companies and patrols and giving timelines for when he wants them completed.  The duty of the subordinates leaders are to take those objectives and time frames and formulate plans of their own to accomplished their assigned tasks.  They too are also concerned with the welfare of their troops as well.  Most of this is observed in this section of the reading when they land on LZ X-Ray.  

Assignment 1

There are many things that are required of a leader to properly prepare his/her troops for battle but the main one I think that has kind of be stressed is the importance of continuous drills.  In the book, they did drills upon drills until certain actions just became second nature to the soldiers.  Also another important thing that was illustrated in the book is that the duties were passed down the line during training so if by chance the leader died then the person below would be able to fill the position.  Another thing that is important thing for a leader to possess is the knowledge of the terrain.  Without such knowledge then the leader would not be able to train his/her soldiers properly.