In this chapter, the first major battle between the US and the PAVN takes place in Vietnam. LTC. Moore finally engages the enemy on the PAVN occupied hill. As the chapter progresses we see many leadership responsibilities start to unfold. Moore’s primary one being able to maintain and support the combat effectiveness at the maximum level available. To do this he starts by picking the one most strategic out of three landing zones. In which he was looking for a big enough area to get his men in and out hastily, as well as maintaining maneuverability to reinforce weak positions fast and fending off enemy attack points. As they land and set up security its Moore’s responsibility to send out patrols to find and fix on the enemies location. Moore maintains constant communication with his subordinates. He constantly is thinking ahead and going through every plausible situation and acting accordingly. This is exemplified beautifully as he expects an enemy flank attack at a dried creek bed. Thus he sends the next addition of soldiers to hold, later they are attacked (as Moore had predicted). As for subordinates, their underlying concern is executing Moore’s overall plan effectively as well as the conservation of the lives of his troops under him.
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