When a new 21-year old college graduate takes command of a combat platoon full of people who have faced death on a daily basis, it can get awkward. When he tries to look tough as he gives his initial address to these people, such as having them stand at attention in the beating sun, their 1000-yard stares simply look through him.
As the young grad says things about “Let me be blunt - I expect you to exceed my expectations” and “I’ll enlist the best in each of you”, they know he’ll leave in two years. Or less.
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