Candidate Basile Case Study

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Candidate Basile did not meet the standard while performing his operation order to this fire team prior to executing his mission. SNC Seemed nervous as his stuttered through the orientation, situation and mission thus not providing his fire team a clear picture about the enemy’s size and capabilities, which is important information to know. For the execution, SNC seem to have regained his bearing as he conducted his scheme of maneuver of tactical control measures along with formations enroute to the objective. During the patrol, SNC performed well in taking charge of his fire team as he had them go from the wedge to the skirmish formation to battle through the rough uphill terrain to the objective. At the point of friction, SNC meet the

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