Leo stood in the defendant's box, his gaze firm and heavy. Facing the judges, he began to explain the details of the operation: "Your Honor, regarding this issue, I believe that the losses incurred in this operation were fundamentally due to the command of Major Jack. Before we entered the insect nest for the nuclear bomb deployment mission, Major Jack ordered us to enter immediately, a decision made without completing a comprehensive inspection of the interior of the insect nest."
He took a deep breath and continued, "Prior to that, I had repeatedly reported to Major Jack that we needed more time to investigate the interior environment of the insect nest to ensure the safety of the operation. However, he ignored my advice and insisted that we execute the mission immediately. I must emphasize that as the commander, I have always tried to minimize the risks to the team, but in that situation, we were facing direct orders from the higher-ups."
Leo's voice was slightly angry: "After entering the insect nest, we encountered a large ambush of enemies, because we didn't have enough understanding of the inside of the insect nest. The tragedy occurred is closely related to our command. If we had been more cautious at that time, many soldiers' lives might have been preserved."
He looked firmly at the judges, his tone filled with helplessness and pain: "I take responsibility as a commander, but I must also point out that our failure was not entirely within our control. In that extreme situation, we did our best." Leo's words revealed a deep sorrow for the sacrifices of his comrades and a sense of powerlessness in the entire situation.
The voice of the black judge was powerful and resonant, and as he continued his questioning, the atmosphere in the entire courtroom became even more tense. He looked sternly at Leo and asked again, "So, Second Lieutenant Leo, are you really without doubt about your leadership abilities? In the face of such significant casualties, it's truly unbelievable!"
Leo took a deep breath and tried to explain, "Your Honor, I completely understand your concern. I have also deeply reflected on my leadership abilities in that operation. Yes, as the commander, I bear the life-and-death responsibility for the entire squad, and I cannot escape from that. However, I must point out that the situation at the time..."
However, before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by the black judge. The judge's tone revealed impatience: "Second Lieutenant! Please do not mention Major Jack again. What I am asking about now is your personal command ability! Under your command, why did it lead to such heavy losses?"
Leo felt a wave of powerlessness. His throat was a bit dry as he struggled to answer: "Your Honor, I believe that in such an extreme combat environment, I have done my best. I have tried to ensure the rationality of every tactical decision and minimize casualties. But in war, there are many unforeseeable factors. The enemy inside the insect nest was far more than we expected, and we encountered unexpected difficulties."
His voice carried a hint of hoarseness, accompanied by deep helplessness and pain: "I have to admit, despite my efforts, the result is still tragic. I regret and blame myself for it, but I also believe that I made the best decision at that moment." Leo's eyes were filled with deep mourning for his comrades' sacrifices and a painful acknowledgment of irreversible losses.
The female judge's tone was irrefutably sharp, her sharp gaze fixed on Leo, not missing any detail. She calmly questioned, "Second Lieutenant, you have been emphasizing the leadership flaws of Major Jack, yet in fact, the Ghost Sniper team under his command is the only team in Bravo Team that survived intact. This seems to contradict your statement. Do you have an explanation for this?"
Leo listened to the female judge's words, feeling puzzled and helpless. He couldn't understand why the judges seemed to only focus on surface data and statistics, ignoring the actual situation on the battlefield. In his view, this indifferent number game could not truly reflect the cruelty of war and the sacrifices of the soldiers.
He thought to himself, "Do these judges only look at the numbers on paper? Do they really understand the situation on the frontline? The decisions on the battlefield are far from simple, and every command, every action, is closely related to the life and death of countless soldiers. But in their eyes, it seems that these are just a string of cold numbers."
Leo took a deep breath, a hint of hesitation showing on his face, but he quickly regained his composure. He calmly replied, "Yes, Your Honor, the Ghost Sniper team is indeed the only team that survived intact. But that doesn't mean there were no issues with Major Jack's leadership. In fact, their intact survival was mainly due to being positioned in relatively safe locations throughout the operation, avoiding direct involvement in the intense frontline combat."
His tone became firmer, "During that operation, Major Jack positioned the Ghost Sniper team on high ground to provide long-range support, rather than directly participating in assault and sweep missions. While this arrangement effectively protected them, it also placed greater pressure and danger on the frontline assault teams, including my wolf pack and the Iron Fist that I led."
Leo's eyes revealed a hint of sadness and unwillingness: "In the battle inside the insect nest, we urgently needed more support and coordinated combat, but Major Jack's arrangement deprived us of this support. Ultimately, this led to unnecessary huge losses." His voice was filled with sorrow, showing deep mourning for the sacrifices of his comrades.
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