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I think as a rifle platoon and company commander your view is about 1,000 meters in front of you and you hope you can co
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"I think as a rifle platoon and company commander your view is about 1,000 meters in front of you and you hope you can cover that ground and not have to back up and give it up again"

- Oliver North

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This quote by Oliver North speaks with the importance of leadership in the armed force. As a rifle army and business leader, North is stressing the requirement to be proactive and take the effort in order to accomplish success. He is recommending that a leader should have a vision of what lies ahead and make every effort to cover that ground, instead of needing to retreat and provide it up again. This speaks with the significance of having a clear plan of action and the courage to perform it. North is also emphasizing the requirement for a leader to be able to anticipate potential barriers and be prepared to adjust their strategy appropriately. Ultimately, North is worrying the value of having a clear vision and the guts to act on it in order to achieve success.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Oliver North somewhere between October 7, 1943 and today. He was a famous Soldier from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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