Adaptation is the law that governs survival in war.
The role of the platoon commander is to be at the point of influence. "Where is the place no one else wants to go" Seek the place of darkness and bring light to the situation.
This range provided a good example of what the standard is for your platoon sergeant. As good as you make them, or as bad as you let them.
Preparation is a way of life. It does not stop.. what are you preparing for? This mentality has to be infectious and in everything you do. We prepare for combat.
Be humble before the magnitude of preparing our Marines for combat, for killing.
John Adams letter to his wife "We cannot be certain of victory but we can be deserving of victory". Make platoons that can deliver that promise. Prepare for war.
Adams quote is gold.
ReplyDeleteProverbs 10:5
He who gathers in summer is a prudent son,
but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.