He was a battalion commander in Iraq for awhile. Doubt he ever came under fire, but some of his troops probably did.
Thanks. You are correct as few LTC’s ever lead. I read where the SF “Q” course accepted lower GT scores since 2017, did not honor our compass course, plus lowered more SF standards.
Petty inquiry. To be awarded a CIB or CAB one must actually be in contact with enemy, not just in theater.
Not everyone in a unit gets the award.