Deployment Preparation and Combat Operations

The chapter delves into the speaker's deployment preparation for Iraq and their transition to a leadership role in the military. It discusses their experience in Operation Moshe Tera during the surge in Afghanistan, highlighting General McChrystal's strategies and the challenges faced on the front lines. The chapter also reflects on personal struggles, combat situations in Marjah, and the impact of a memorable speech by Gunnery Sergeant Brian Walgren.