"X-Ray" Chpts 5-7

LTC Moore exhibits many examples of good leadership in this section. The major one, I believe, is that he is the first one on the battlefield. In the chapter he talks about how SGM Plumley flashed some of the troops a smile in the field. I think this is important because it is motivating for the troops knowing their commanding officers are on the field are right there with them. LTC Moore also showed good leadership skills by continually adjusting his company positions as the battle progressed based on what his instincts told him about the enemies avenues of approach. Although he was under immense stress during this, he never became flustered. This is important because if he were to lose his composure it would surely transmit down the ranks.
The one critique I have of Moore in this section is that he is too compassionate towards Lt. Herrick in his writing. it seemed like he was almost praising Herrick, even though he messed up. I thought Lt. Herrick actions represented bad leadership because he forgot about the overall mission which led to his platoon being cut-off and taking a substantial number of causalities.