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Platoon really enjoyed three-hour op order, says lieutenant

By Duffel Blog Staff · Bureau · 1 minute

Filed 5 October 2022 · 1535

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii — First Platoon really enjoyed the three-hour-long operations order they received for an upcoming training event, according to their Platoon Commander 2nd Lt. Cody O'Connor.

Although the entire exercise is only expected to last 45 minutes, O'Connor says it is important to pay attention to details and to ensure everyone knows the tertiary challenge and password by heart.

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