Military Leaders of Today – Details, episodes & analysis

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. 

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In this episode Alex discusses many of the big headlines in the press relating to the U.S Army. From the revival of the 'Be all that you can be" slogan and the new Army recruiting commercial, to the newly released U.S Army Cadet Command (USACC) enlisted referral program, and the much-anticipated ACFT height and weight guideline changes. 

I provide my opinions, thoughts, and insight on all of these areas and offer commentary that you won't find anywhere else. 

LINKS: 

Army Recruiting Commerical: OVERCOMING OBSTACLES | BE ALL YOU CAN BE | GOARMY - YouTube

USACC ERP: U.S. Army Cadet Command (ROTC) | Fort Knox KY | Facebook

SMA ACFT Announcement: Army won’t change weight tables after body composition study (armytimes.com)

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In this episode Alex discusses the career of Colonel Phillip Brown Jr, a decorated Green Beret and leader of Joint Task Force Bravo in Honduras. 

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In this episode, Alex discusses the legendary 173rd Airborne Brigade which is the U.S Army's permanent contingency response force in Europe. As Sky Soldiers they are a decorated Airborne Brigade Combat Team (BCT) based in beautiful locations across Italy and Germany.  

Join me as I discuss their history, including how they got their nickname, and provide you with more information on one of the coolest units in the Army.

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In this episode Alex discusses the USMC Embassy Security Group, the U.S military component that is responsible for providing physical security for U.S embassies, consulates, and missions across the world. 

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In this episode Alex details the life and career of Brigadier General Guillaume "Will" Beaurpere, a decorated U.S Army Special Forces officer and leader. He further discusses the three different units within U.S Army Special Forces. 

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In this episode, Alex summarizes the history of the newly reactivated 11th Airborne Division which calls Alaska home. A unit with extensive history, the 11th Airborne is the Army's premier Artic warfare unit and trains, defends, and operates within Alaska and the Artic Circle. 

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In this episode Alex outlines how you can become an officer in the United States military whether that be the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, or Navy. A ROTC cadet himself, he then talks a little bit about his experience in ROTC and then details three things that you should not do when trying to join a commissioning source. 

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In this episode, Alex highlights the life and career of Captain Michael Abrashoff a published author and former of the USS Benfold. Abrashoff was a great Naval leader, but now as a civilian he has proven to be a great author. 

The author of several NY Times Best Sellers, Abrashoff tells his leadership story in his book Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy which chronicles his leadership journey from the halls of the US Naval Academy to the bridge of a guided missile destroyer. 

In simple and easily digestible terms, Abrashoff provides the reader with practical leadership lessons that can be implemented immediately in both business and the military. 

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In this episode Alex discusses the leadership principle of standing up for subordinates using the recent events surrounding Major General Patrick Donahoe, an U.S Army officer who came under fire for some of his tweets in which he defended the role of women in the Army. Standing up for your subordinates is essential for leaders to do, no matter the consequences. 

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