tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832507778586404963.post4269555799938588150..comments2023-11-22T03:12:07.280-05:00Comments on Arcadia Prime: COMMAND: Northern Inferno Scenario 7: The Mighty "O" Part 4Dan Eldredgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028212796512806387noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832507778586404963.post-73544780949497396862017-09-08T11:37:16.711-04:002017-09-08T11:37:16.711-04:00Yup. Having been an XO, (US Army, not Navy), one o...Yup. Having been an XO, (US Army, not Navy), one of your primary responsibilities is to point out any flaws in the CO's plans. A good CO and XO team will work well that way. The CO has to be open to accepting and seriously considering these comments, and the XO must be independent minded enough to offer the constructive criticism. <br /><br />Of course when the CO says something like "I hear you and I've considered that, however, we're still doing what I planned" then you salute smartly and carry out whatever it is.<br /><br />I found the position of XO to be one of the most satisfying of my various jobs in the military. Knowing the CO is depending on your for sound advice and being appreciated for it, is very rewarding.<br /><br />Nice AAR. I'm currently working my way through NI, and am in the middle of this scenario. Probably cheating a little to read up ahead of time :-)David A.https://www.facebook.com/ultradave1noreply@blogger.com