“Every platoon also has a headquarters element composed of a medic, a forward observer, a radio operator, a platoon sergeant, and a lieutenant who had graduated from officer candidate school.”(Junger P. 20,21) This actual platoon ended up having three different lieutenants. The final one being Steve Gillespie. Although it was necessary to have the lieutenant’s knowledge while in combat, they didn’t have much experience. So to balance this out a sergeant was designated as well. Many of the sergeants have been in the Army for several years, so that’s where the experience came from. Second platoon was considered one of the toughest ones. They were put in their location Firebase, Phoenix. Because they were not afraid of anything. “Wars are fought on physical terrain-deserts, mountains, etc.-as well as on what they call “human terrain.”(Junger P. 43) They would find a lot of their information through “Prophet”, which was eavesdropping on enemy radio. Everyone in second platoon had their favorite weapon they would like to use while in combat. “There are mark guys and .50 guys.” (Junger p.150) Mark is a
“Every platoon also has a headquarters element composed of a medic, a forward observer, a radio operator, a platoon sergeant, and a lieutenant who had graduated from officer candidate school.”(Junger P. 20,21) This actual platoon ended up having three different lieutenants. The final one being Steve Gillespie. Although it was necessary to have the lieutenant’s knowledge while in combat, they didn’t have much experience. So to balance this out a sergeant was designated as well. Many of the sergeants have been in the Army for several years, so that’s where the experience came from. Second platoon was considered one of the toughest ones. They were put in their location Firebase, Phoenix. Because they were not afraid of anything. “Wars are fought on physical terrain-deserts, mountains, etc.-as well as on what they call “human terrain.”(Junger P. 43) They would find a lot of their information through “Prophet”, which was eavesdropping on enemy radio. Everyone in second platoon had their favorite weapon they would like to use while in combat. “There are mark guys and .50 guys.” (Junger p.150) Mark is a