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For most officers, company command ranks in the top ten of their professional highlights reel. The most popular abbreviation for company commander is. It is a most compelling book that shines new light on the ferocity and the humanity of the afghanistan conflict. Taking those into account, i recommend three books for all leaders preparing for company command. Company commander competency assessment for the united. The first two are actual books, and the third consists of doctrine and regulations that leaders need to understand before taking command. Commanders and first sergeants quick reference guide to. Macdonald was the author of the siegfried line campaign and coauthor of three battles. Ntc company commanders the military yearbook project. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. View notes company command book report 2 from history 2003 at webster university geneva. The classic infantry memoir of wwii kindle edition by macdonald, charles b download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.

The classic infantry memoir of world war ii as want to read. It makes you much more aware of what your leadership philosophy actually is. The pressures on a company commander are huge and in this book russell lewis brings to life most vividly both the intensity of the combat and the depth of care for those under his command. To appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when 1 the dod suspects or has confirmed that there has been a breach of the system of.

The classic infantry memoir of world war ii 9781580800389 by macdonald, charles b. Starting a page for company photos of anyone that went to or was a company commander at rtc orlando and has a company photo they like to share. Macdonalds wartime memoirs were originally published in 1949, so his recollections were still fresh, and it does read better than most of the ww2 vets stories written 30, 40 or more years after the fact. Serving fire and ems supervisors, managers and administrators. Synonyms for co at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. Three books you should read before company command from. Company commander definition and meaning collins english.

Macdonald also wrote a time for trumpets and other books. The classic infantry memoir of world war ii by charles b. His first book, company commander, was published in 1947, while his wartime experiences were fresh in his mind. Published october 19th 1999 by burford books first published 1947. Atsjmpbtb 26 nov 03 memorandum for small group leader, attn. Great world war 2 memoir by a young replacement company commander who. Arnaville, altuzzo, and schmidt, both in the official series united states army in world war ii. I gave this to my daughter when she was promoted and became a battery company commander. Charles macdonalds company commander is one of the classic books of ww2. Macdonald was a 19 year old ocs graduate captain when he took over a infantry company in the 2nd infantry division. To a member of congress or staff acting upon the members behalf when the member or staff requests the information on behalf of, and at the request of, the individual who is the subject of the record. If you wish to contact them for any reason, their number is 8037515580.

Company command changes who you are leadership counts. A company commander is charged with a sacred trust. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading company commander. Captain macdonald is sent to relieve the current co of company on the siegfried line. The army cannot afford to develop company commanders who. After the war in which he was awarded the purple heart and the the silver star. It was also recommended reading by the sergeants major academy for all first sergeant course attendees. Exceptional leadership at the company level by tony burgess and nate allen. Military law for the company commander ebook, 1944. This book was required reading for all senior leadership in our battalion years ago and is extremely useful to both new first sergeants and commanders.