Chapter
Smoking Rituals and Military Leadership
07:36 - 11:56 (04:20)
The speaker discusses how the cigarette ritual can be seen as a bonding experience in the military. Additionally, they express their admiration for a senior drill sergeant and their disappointment in other leaders above them.
Clips
In a conversation, the speaker talks about how he does not smoke but still hangs out with his fellow smokers in the squad while talking about the cigarette ritual.
07:36 - 09:33 (01:57)
Summary
In a conversation, the speaker talks about how he does not smoke but still hangs out with his fellow smokers in the squad while talking about the cigarette ritual. He also praises his senior drill sergeant as being the epitome of what a military leader should be.
ChapterSmoking Rituals and Military Leadership
EpisodeSerial S02 - Ep. 6: 5 O’Clock Shadow
PodcastSerial
A soldier reflects on his time in combat and how he gave a speech to his platoon about not succumbing to unethical behavior, such as rape and murder, in war.
09:34 - 11:56 (02:22)
Summary
A soldier reflects on his time in combat and how he gave a speech to his platoon about not succumbing to unethical behavior, such as rape and murder, in war. He also recounts his experience with a serious staph infection due to a blister on his foot from road marching in new boots.