CPT Herbert W. Sobel in the film had no empathy toward his soldiers. He denied his men access to off post passes multiply time. I view his leadership skills as a poor example of direct leadership. Sobel represents an awful stereotype of officers in the US military presented way too often in books. Sobel got lost, alienated his men, and then lost his command. He had no morals as a leader and the way that he led his men was not inspiring them to follow. Cpt. Sobel failed to realize that leadership by example always trumps leadership by fear. Cpt. Sobel may have look professional but displayed a demeanor that showed no military bearing. A great leader know how to admit when he is wrong, Sobel on the other hand looked to blame others for his
