Helmet-cam footage of soldiers of the 3rd Assault Brigade clearing Russian fighting positions in a tree line. The fighting holes and bunkers are in a cluster of woods with thick underbrush, and the infantry pick their way through, pumping rounds and tossing grenades into each position. The video ends with a brief glimpse of the interior of one of the bunkers. This footage demonstrates the tedious nature of clearing defenses and reminds me of advice provided by a former boss: “never send a man where you can send a bullet.”

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Cam

Cam served as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps, deploying to the Horn of Africa and participating in combat operations in Iraq. He currently works in the maritime industry and in the defense sector as an instructor of combined arms planning and operations. An avid sailor, Cam founded and directs a nonprofit that supports veterans and first responders through sailing.