I read this many years ago and it stayed with me for a long time. The amedd officer job book is a great place for our officers to start. Company commander isbn 9780753540305 pdf epub russell. 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. Dec 15, 2012 lest i give you the impression that company commander is a dark and depressing account of world war ii from one veterans viewpoint, i must say that macdonald balances the tone of the book by including some lighthearted moments. It was written by our volunteer committee of spouses from. Company commander is a stark view of one of the most brutal battles of the second world war.
The most popular abbreviation for company commander is. An excellent autobiography of a ww2 company commander. The american war in europe, this book focuses on the limited point of view of a smallunit commander. This book brings home the importance of making sure the team understands and shares a common purpose.
Company commander and first sergeant information book. How to lead a company in the national guard or army reserves you will know exactly what you need to do prepare for command, take command, lead your company, and leave a legacy. In the telling of his tale and his companys exploits on the siegfried line, highlights the requisite traits of leadership needed to command at the tactical level. Mechanics of company command perfect for army captains. Company commander is a true leaders story a unique and vivid mix of frontline battles and strategic decision making and an intensely personal and inspiring account of a tour in the most perilous theatre of war on the planet. T he creation of scientific knowledge is a team project where one person or a group of people builds on an existing field of knowledge by experimenting with different theories or hypotheses and presents the results to others for consideration. Your servicing ja can help you to ensure your purchase is proper. Contains the critical information for assuming company command including. The dsn prefixes for fort riley are 856 for 239 phone numbers and 520 for 240 phone numbers. A day by day account of battle action as experienced by the two companies charles macdonald captained.
Feb 14, 2016 company commander ebook was published in 2015 though the original paper publication was in 1947 and was written by charles b. Designed for both precommand captains and lieutenants, this book provides junior officers with the real, been there knowledge and wisdom to successfully manage a company. Within a short time he was to know action, the repulse of a largescale the more monotonous foxhole fighting, and finally an offensive in which he. Those that work in this field of knowledge will evaluate the results and, if validated, the results will be published in. Three books you should read before company command from. Company commander isbn 9780753540305 pdf epub russell lewis. Maj eric shockley is a company commander of a logistics advisor company in the 4th security force assistance brigade sfab at fort carson, co and has over 17 years of military service. It is a most compelling book that shines new light on the ferocity and the humanity of the afghanistan conflict. It was also recommended reading by the sergeants major academy for all first sergeant course attendees. Chain of command performance of duty, 2d brigade combat. Aviation companies can have as few as 40 personnel, while some specialized. If training needs to be scheduled, it is the company commanders responsibility to see that it gets put on the training schedule. When i commissioned and throughout my years as an lt, it was constantly preached to us.
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. Company commander is the personal memoir of 20 year old captain charles macdonalds wartime experiences while serving as commander officer co of i and latter g company, 23rd infantry regiment, 2nd division, us army during the final year of world war two ww 2. Upon the use of electric searchlights in war military landscape sketching f. Sep 10, 2019 third army arrived in england, they had a new commander, lieutenant general george s. Audio book parttime command, fulltime responsibility 111. Company commander ebook was published in 2015 though the original paper publication was in 1947 and was written by charles b.
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 untold story of the battle of the bulge and the mighty endeavor. Mechanics of company command gives a nuts and bolts perspective of company operations for the army professional. Most of these occur, as you might expect, during his stint as the commander of g george company in the spring of. May 23, 20 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. In the telling of his tale and his company s exploits on the siegfried line, highlights the requisite traits of leadership needed to command at the tactical level. His first book, company commander, was published in 1947, while his wartime experiences were fresh in his mind. Central command named this operation inherent resolve. Commanders and first sergeants quick reference guide to. Colonel todd ebel, commander of the 2d bct101st abn div, who is a key. In fact, company commander is everything band of brothers is not. In 2008 major russell lewis commanded a company of 200 soldiers f.
Macdonald was a 19 year old ocs graduate captain when he took over a infantry company in the 2nd infantry division. How this green commander gains his mens loyalty in the snows of wartorn europe is one of the great, true, unforgettable war stories of all time. Designed for both precommand captains and lieutenants, this book provides junior officers with the real, been there knowledge and wisdom to. Within a short time he was to know action, the repulse of a largescale the more monotonous foxhole fighting, and finally an. In its two parts and 26 chapters, macdonald tells a personal story, an authentic story. Macdonald free ebook pdf kindle online textbook epub electronic book company commander. The small military horizon of the company commander was striking. Macdonald was the author of the siegfried line campaign and coauthor of three battles. In its two parts and 26 chapters, macdonald tells a personal story, an. Prepare the units of the company for combat iaw bn training plan. Unlike his later works as an army historian and the author of such popular history books as a time for trumpets.
Report upon the operations of the first battalion of engineers in connection with the maneuvers at. Mechanics of company command perfect for army captains and. Company commander is his story, a riveting firstperson account of incredible bravery, telling what it is like to have 200 soldiers depending on you constantly, to make decisions which can and do cost lives, to see men under your command killed and injured and being under the most intense pressure imaginable for every minute of every day for. The peak approaches for new york, detroit, and louisiana. Young, modest, inexperienced, and with a real concern the men under him, macdonald was first assigned to company i, stationed on the siegfr line. They maintained closest contact with companies on their flanks.
Company command is the first time officers start writing their own commander s intent to communicate the why of the mission to their leaders and soldiers. During this period there were many great battles with large armies and thousands of men but there were also many smaller actions where the use of a musket, ability in fencing, riding skills, personal courage and charisma were decisive. Fusag was a fake organization with fictitious units which aided in deceiving the germans as to the location of the allied. The book, written right after war in 1946, is a very honest account of macdonalds experience as an infantry officer in europe with. Company command, if it is successful, is the most rewarding, personally satisfying position the army offers. The area code for dsn numbers is 312 when calling to fort riley from oconus. Arnaville, altuzzo, and schmidt, both in the official series united states army in world war ii. Company commander of a brigade headquarters and headquarters company that supports iii armor corps during nonotice worldwide response missions. 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. It makes you much more aware of what your leadership philosophy actually is. Charles macdonalds company commander is one of the classic books of ww2. Ld aar, metl, continuity book development training. It provides a young officer a fundamental knowledge, experience, and a sense of capability that will serve him well the rest of his army career. Report upon the operations of the first battalion of engineers in connection with the.
Nov 30, 2015 serving as a combat company commander is the pinnacle of many soldiers careers. In this book, junior amedd officers are provided checkpoints at certain intervals designated as roadmaps, specifically designed to enhance professional growth and leader development. American personal narratives, biography, campaigns, regimental histories, soldiers, united states, united states. I gave this to my daughter when she was promoted and became a battery company commander. The personal story of the commander of companies i and g, 23d infantry, from october 1944 to july 1945.
The outgoing cadet company commander will be responsible for this action, but the incoming company commander will be an active participant. In july 2014, the usarcent commander and staff deployed to iraq with instructions to blunt the expansion of the group aldawla alislamiya fi aliraq wa alsham daesh. Apr 27, 2020 a company commanders guide to the tumultuous 20s. During april, each outgoing cadet company commander, with the support of the tac and incoming company commander, will brief the commandant or his representative on his company. Company commanders personally train platoon leaders with their platoons, and evaluate section, squad, team, and crew leaders with their units. Army, upon the construction of the calambabatangas road, luzon, p. Movies and books have immortalized the role of this special leader. A dutchuncle approach to advising those who assume first command. Executive officer xo as second in command of the company. Company command is back in a brand new 2017 edition for the modern officer.
Company command changes who you are leadership counts. You will really learn how this difficult tour in afghanistan shapes company b and its commander major lewis. In this plainspoken but eloquent narrative, we live each minute at macdonalds side, sharing in all of combats misery, terror, and drama. Highly recommended for all junior officers or readers interested in military history. Serving as a combat company commander is the pinnacle of many soldiers careers. Early april 2020 fire ems notes from the covid19 chronicles. Lefebvre destruction of obstacles in campaign major bornecque report of lieutenant w. Macdonald was a 19 year old ocs graduate captain when he took over a infantry.
The exact organization of a company varies by country, service, and unit type. Ensuing chapters show how best to deal with legal, personnel, training. A company commander is the commanding officer of a company. Aviation companies can have as few as 40 personnel, while some specialized companies such as. 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. Apr 07, 2020 the area code for 239 and 240 numbers is 785. It begins with the important matter of assuming command properly, and then goes on to explain how to establish correct relationships within the company and battalion chains of command. Battle book for the company commander spouse this handbook is meant to be a helpful guide for any company commander spouse or any appointed representative who agrees to assist with spouse leadership when the company commander is not married.
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