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Old 09-05-2009, 20:18   #298
LongWire
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Originally Posted by VAKEMP View Post
I just got this book, and it is a very eye-opening read so far.

I'm also currently (re)reading a personal favorite: Leadership And Training For The Fight: A Few Thoughts On Leadership And Training From A Former Special Operations Soldier by MSG Paul R. Howe.

I've got this one as well........eye opening indeed. I've read alot of Killcullen's white papers as well, there's definitely a reason why he has Patraeus's ear.
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