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Sgt and Private soldiers were offered the opportunity to act as section commanders, patrol commanders, section 2ICs and OP
commanders. This provided these young soldiers with an opportunity to gain insight into the military decision-making pro-
cess, mission planning and execution, and troop command with the reassurance of a DS guiding them through the processes.
The exercise ended having met all of the objectives and refreshed a wide range of skills and drills. In addition, some new
SOPs were learned, tested and practised. The opportunity to act up in the capacity of a higher rank was very well received by
all personnel as these opportunities would normally only arise during their career development courses on the road to pro-
motion. To cap the tempo of the exercise off, an enthusiastic CFF party added a unique aspect of an information led exercise
that adapted to the developing situation and an element of the unknown for the well-tested junior leaders.
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