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Article: On battalion command: advice for future commanders.(Training Notes)
- Article from:
- Infantry Magazine
- Article date:
- December 22, 2003
- Author:
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Not long ago, I gave up command of an infantry battalion. wasn't the best commander in the division, but I think was a good one. Along the way, I learned some lessons that may be useful to you, the officer who aspires to command an infantry battalion in the U.S. Army.
There are officers out there who say they aren't interested in pursuing battalion command in today's Army. Don't buy it! If you are a leader, command is as good as it gets--the most rewarding and professionally satisfying experience you will ever have. But it will take the very best you've got to give.
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