When was being a leader the loneliest time?

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Fri, 27 May 2016 12:57:48 -0400

I was told by my Brigade Commander he wanted my Finance Detachment to see the field for a week, and this was in December with lows down to zero. I was having a tough time as I was going through a divorce as well. We did it and the morale was actually sky high. That is what I call the troops pulling for their commander and themselves.

Response by SSG Pete Fleming made May 27 at 2016 1:00 PM

SSG Pete Fleming — Fri, 27 May 2016 13:00:53 -0400

sir, Anyone who has ever been in charge of a group, project, or whatever knows one of the loneliest times is when giving out negative or bad news...

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2016 1:15 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 May 2016 13:15:56 -0400

Chow time. Since I always make sure my troops and commander eat before me. So when I finally get a chance to eat chow, it is usually solo.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made May 27 at 2016 2:08 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Fri, 27 May 2016 14:08:15 -0400

The moment before the phone was answered...

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made May 27 at 2016 2:57 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Fri, 27 May 2016 14:57:03 -0400

That one second when there is a problem and you realize you're the one everyone is looking at to fix it.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 28 at 2016 1:41 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 28 May 2016 13:41:38 -0400

When there is a discussion about how to fix a problem but you're the only one with a different idea. Everybody else is towing the line.