| Leadership And Training For The Fight: A Few Thoughts On Leadership And Training From A Former Special Operations Soldier |  | Author: MSG Paul R. Howe
Publisher: AuthorHouse
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Pages: 208
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Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6 x 0.6
ISBN: 1420889508
Dewey Decimal Number: 370
EAN: 9781420889505
ASIN: 1420889508
Publication Date: October 6, 2005
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This book will pursue an honest and frank discussion of leadership and training that is applicable to the military, law enforcement and the business world. It provides accounts of leadership successes and failures under the most severe conditions.
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 On Combat and Leadership - April 1, 2007
Steve Dietrich (Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Monica CA, United States)
44 out of 47 found this review helpful
A great book on multiple levels. Perhaps the most valuable is the wisdom on leadership.
Master Sergeant Howe a great example of the physical, moral and intellectual qualities that give such strength to our military, especially the Special Forces. Much of the power of the book is derived from its simple, composite content - lesson plans for the warrior, "case discussion" and analysis. As the author notes the text has not been scrubbed into political correctness and academic flacidity.
Howe brings something else to the table that perhaps no other author possesses, field experience that began with multiple tours in Vietnam and continued with both the Army and CIA across decades to the war in Afghanistan. While excellent books such as One Bullet Away cover weeks of combat, Howe's experience covers multiple campaigns but always in the field.
Howe's lesson plans are directed at the needs of warriors and law enforcement at the point of the spear. It is the wisdom of someone who has led forces into hellholes around the world while carefully preserving the lessons learned. I am in no position to judge the quality of his tactical advice; but, his record and reputation speak volumes.
Howe points out the need to change the mindset and how many training exercises instill the wrong responses. One example is the use of paintball and laser drills where one hit and you are out of the fight. To Howe this is totally unacceptable in the field and, therefore, unacceptable training. There are lesson that appears page after page - training, more training, planning that utilizes collective wisdom, aggressive execution and leadership.
His "case studies" are not a recital of what someone wrote about what he thought some distant soldier experienced, but rather his personal experiences. They are woven into the book to illustrate points not to entertain or establish Howe's credentials. Together they document a way of preparing to fight, fighting, achieving the goal and coming home to a cold beer. Along the way they entertain the reader while reminding him of how truly special our warriors are and the depth of their commitment and sacrifices.
If the book stopped here it would be a great read. However, Howe goes on displaying a great understanding of what makes a leader, lessons of history, the intellectual gifts of fighter pilot John Boyd whose OODA Loop had an immense impact on current surface warfare concepts and what's wrong with military leadership.
Howe's discussion of leadership is enlightening. In his line of work leadership is a matter of life and death, for his fellow soldiers and perhaps for our nation. His concerns regarding both leadership training for officers and culling the flock to remove those not suited for leadership deserve consideration by our top military leaders. He points out that the senior enlisted ranks are filled by those who have proven their competence and leadership skills.
On a larger scale these same leadership concerns reflect much of what is wrong with the entire concept of business and public administration and why so many of our local and state public entities appear to be unmanageable. Perhaps the problem is not the lack of stronger management, but, rather the lack of leadership. Sadly our best and brightest emerging from four or six years at the best universities seldom grasp the importance of leadership other than that it helps get their football and basketball teams to national championships. The most obvious connection between leadership and success seldom makes it to the classroom.
Highly recommended to general audiences, those who go into bad neighborhoods and to those who seek to understand how the military works. Short, easy to read and it is also a great read for anyone headed towards a position of leadership in the military, business or academic world.
Howe also provides the background to understand Blackhawk Down.
Finally Howe promises that there will be no second revised edition with the sharp edges rounded in the name of political correctness. One only hopes that he writes again of the experiences which were not included in this book.
If your library had only one book on leadership and combat this would be the easy choice.
Should be required reading for NCO and unit leaders July 5, 2006
Brandon Davis (Venice, CA United States)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
Paul Howe's experience is extensive and his advice is a treasure in this book. If you're a young NCO in military service, particularly ground forces, this book is full of information that you will find valuable in helping to professionally develop yourself as a soldier and leader of soldiers. Each section starts off with an incident that led to a particular experience and lesson. In traditional Army fashion, each is covered in AAR format with a list of sustainments and improvements. As an NCO, this book can help guide you to develop more realistic and useful combat-oriented training as well as give you the tools necessary to become a more effective leader.
Along with the Ranger Handbook, I personally believe every NCO should have this book handy.
"Stayin' Alive" without the Music February 16, 2007
Roaming Doc (Los Angeles)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I'm a reader. Most of it is historical, lots of medical and lots of tactics and weapons use type books. This book is one you read more than once. It is both logical and practical with enough experience related scenarios to show the reader "why" and "how". As a society we lack a lot of discipline and care too much about our 'rights'. That is a detriment in conflict and life. Paul Howe clearly delineates the reasoning behind his methods and shows those 'in the fight' how to stay alive and also help keep your team alive and functioning. Great read, even better info.
Highly Recommended!! March 16, 2006
Haddon Stein (People's Republic of New Jersey, USA)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Several high-speed instructors I train with have spoken of Paul Howe as one of the finest tactical trainers in the United States. When I heard he had written a book, I was anxious to read it and I wasn't disappointed. If you are a police officer or in the military, you MUST read this book! Also required reading for anyone interested in self defense or a glimpse into the mindset of the kind of men this country needs to win the war on terrorism.
Paul gives examples of real situations he was involved in and then goes into "lessons learned" and objectives to strive for. Written in a straightforward style, it conveys its' points better than any other book on this subject that I've read. Highly recommended!!
Politically uncorrect, but one of the best tactical books April 23, 2006
annonymous fed (East coast)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
This book was one of the best tactical books that I have ever read. Most tactical books do not cover Mindset or the mental preparation needed to prepare for the big fight. I saw this in the office of our training staff. I discovered the book by accident, and I am glad I did. Mental preparation is as important as physical preparation, and this book shows you how to do it.
This book also covers some of the unknown fights of the US involvement in Somalia. The author was a part of the fighting in the "blackhawk down" sscenario. The details of those fights will let you know how bad the fighting was and why our guys were able to survive. They trained hard, and they fought hard. That is the secret of the book.
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