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Nathaniel Fick's observations articulate my experiences and attitudes gained from over 27 years as an Air Force officer. Although I always considered myself a fighter pilot, I spent over 10 years in special operations working with the elite of the other services. I have a great respect for the guys on the ground, particularly those at the point of the spear. I've never read a book that better presents the fears, attitudes, professionalism, and risks involved in combat. There will always be "some one in the chain" that is not competent or up to the task. It becomes the responsibility of those doing the job to make the best of that incompetence. Fisk does a great job of presenting the problems of mediocre leadership and the process of coping with them. Excellent writing!
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One Bullet Away: The Making of a Marine Officer by Nathaniel Fick
AllSt8Talk, April 26, 2007
Nathaniel Fick's observations articulate my experiences and attitudes gained from over 27 years as an Air Force officer. Although I always considered myself a fighter pilot, I spent over 10 years in special operations working with the elite of the other services. I have a great respect for the guys on the ground, particularly those at the point of the spear. I've never read a book that better presents the fears, attitudes, professionalism, and risks involved in combat. There will always be "some one in the chain" that is not competent or up to the task. It becomes the responsibility of those doing the job to make the best of that incompetence. Fisk does a great job of presenting the problems of mediocre leadership and the process of coping with them. Excellent writing!(294 of 311 readers found this comment helpful)