[blue02hd]

"Quick question: How would you rate the Captain's performance and handling of this scenario? As someone without experience in this field, it appears as though he was losing control of his soldiers. "

Team Leaders and CPT's don't "control" their men. Everyone has a part to play, and all 12 must pull together to meet their mission or goal. If the CPT doesn't nail that rapport and find that position to influence his counterpart then an NCO must step up. I believe one of the most valuable lessons that can be learned from Robin Sage is how to maximize the Teams assets, and break from the conventional mindset that dictates the guy with the highest rank is the only one to engage in negotiations.

Find the right tool for the job at hand. An experienced and diverse ODA will provide a Team Leader, even a brand new one, with a diverse set of tools. No one person is more important than the other, however it is possible to represent limited value if you can't be a team player.