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In that turbulent era, as an army instructor, I shouldered the heavy responsibility of maintaining the discipline and mental outlook of the company. Company Commander Zhao, this name used to be a symbol of diligence and dignity in our company.
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He has grown from an ordinary soldier to our beloved company commander, demonstrating extraordinary leadership and responsibility during numerous exercises and daily training.
One spring in 1982, Company Commander Zhao suddenly made a request for a job change, claiming that it was because of family difficulties, but we all heard that his wife's second uncle was a local official and had the ability to arrange a more comfortable position for him.
The request not only surprised me, but also made me worry about whether the heart of Company Commander Zhao, who has always been a soldier, has begun to deviate from the path we all adhere to.
When Company Commander Zhao's request for a job change was not approved for a long time, his behavior began to change. He was known for his strictness in the ranks, but he gradually relaxed his requirements for himself and his soldiers.
For the first few morning exercises, he would be late, and then he would not appear on the playground altogether. In those days, the atmosphere of the company also began to take a subtle turn, some soldiers seemed to find an excuse for disdiscipline, and the attendance rate of morning exercises gradually decreased.
What makes me even more sad is that Company Commander Zhao not only stopped participating in training himself, but also began to play mahjong with the soldiers in his office often. In the beginning, they would avoid me and get together quietly.
Gradually, however, this behavior became blatant, and on a few occasions, I could hear the sound of mahjong tiles falling on the table clearly during my early morning rounds.
Company Commander Zhao seems to have forgotten his duties and role model as an officer, and his behavior seriously affected the discipline of the company.
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Trying to communicate with him was my duty as an instructor, but every conversation ended in his apathy and avoidance. He always prevaricates me with the excuse of taking care of the family, but I know that behind this is his dissatisfaction and anxiety about the future.
He once confided to me that he felt that his sacrifices and efforts were not being properly rewarded, and that he was disheartened. Still, I was immensely disappointed to see him go on in such a decadent way.
I tried to report this issue to my superiors, but due to Company Commander Zhao's past achievements and the complicated background of his family, the superiors were very cautious and slow in handling the matter.
During this period, Company Commander Zhao's family also frequently appeared in the barracks, they had no respect for the rules and regulations of the army, and even made loud noises in the company's living quarters, which made other soldiers confused and dissatisfied.
As time passed, Company Commander Zhao's behavior became more and more out of line. On one occasion, he did not return home at night, and the next day he returned to the company with a noticeable smell of alcohol.
This behavior caused an uproar in the company, and many young soldiers began to question the management of the company and the discipline of the army. I was also under increasing pressure, and I knew that if I didn't take action, the company could face more serious disciplinary problems.
In the end, I decided to have an in-depth conversation with the head of the regiment and reported in detail on the actions of Company Commander Zhao and the severity of the impact on the company. The regiment commander was very shocked when he heard this, he did not expect that a once excellent company commander would fall to such a state.
We jointly discussed countermeasures and decided to put forward opinions on the handling of Company Commander Zhao at the next meeting of the regimental party committee, and at the same time strengthen the discipline inspection of the company to prevent the further spread of unhealthy tendencies.
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Although this decision was difficult, it was a necessary measure for the long-term healthy development of the company. As the problem of discipline in the army intensified, Company Commander Zhao's behavior eventually reached its peak.
Once, he organized a large mahjong game in the barracks and invited many soldiers from the company to participate, which completely broke the bottom line of my many private warnings.
Company Commander Zhao not only blatantly violated discipline, but also openly questioned and provoked me, claiming that "Lao Tzu is not from here anymore, how can I love it." This blatant disrespect made me feel that my personal authority and the discipline of the company had been challenged like never before.
The gravity of the situation aroused great concern among the head of the regiment. In an urgent meeting, I gave a detailed report on Company Commander Zhao's actions and the disruption of the company's discipline.
The atmosphere in the conference room was extremely tense, and the head of the regiment turned pale, knowing that if such behavior was not strictly stopped, it would have a long-term negative impact on the atmosphere of the entire team.
He gave the order for an immediate investigation and asked me to provide all relevant evidence and the testimony of the soldiers. During the investigation, Company Commander Zhao's attitude gradually changed from the initial arrogance to anxiety and panic.
He begins to realize the serious consequences he may face and tries to intercede for himself through some network. However, as more facts were revealed, his actions caused widespread outrage and condemnation, and morale in the company was severely affected as a result.
The regimental party committee finally decided to impose severe disciplinary punishment on Company Commander Zhao. When this decision was announced within the company, although it aroused sympathy from some soldiers, it was more of an expectation of the restoration of discipline and order.
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Company Commander Zhao's face was as dead as ashes when he was told of the punishment result, and he finally realized that all his misdeeds and former glory could not win him any tolerance.
This series of incidents was not only a heavy blow to Company Commander Zhao personally, but also a profound warning to the entire company. As an instructor, I know this is a critical time to rebuild discipline and team spirit.
We must use this crisis to completely reverse the morale of the company and rebuild the confidence and respect of the soldiers for the discipline of the army. It's a tough process, but it's an indispensable part of any strong team.
In 1983, Company Commander Zhao's transfer was finally approved, but in the form of a demotion, as a punishment for his actions. On the day he left, the atmosphere in the company was unusually heavy.
Although the departure of Company Commander Zhao left an unpleasant memory, it also brought an opportunity for the company to reorganize and rebuild. Under the leadership of the new company commander, my colleagues and I worked together to gradually rebuild the discipline and morale of the company.
Through this incident, we have learned that the behavior of leaders has a direct impact on the ethos and efficiency of the entire team. As often mentioned in military life, the honor of every soldier not only belongs to himself, but also to the honor of the whole team.
This experience taught me that no matter how difficult and temporary, principled and responsible values are indispensable qualities for every leader.
Company Commander Zhao's story has become a profound lesson about power, responsibility, and personal choice, reminding us that each of our choices affects the fate of the entire team.