I was a forward scout carrying a Browning Automatic Rifle known as a BARman. By trying to kill the forward scout the enemy reveals his position. I was the second and senior scout. The first scout is not in charge, the second scout is in charge. Combat is totally democratic.
Braggarts are most frequently the first to cave.
You cannot lie, cheat, fake nor pretend your behavior in combat. It is there for all around you to see. You are what you are and you are not any more than that. Racial, religious, ethnic and sexual prejudices have no value of any kind and, if anything are totally and completely disproved by combat. Cowardice, fear, courage, leadership, loyalty, honor, devotion, dedication and responsibility have no racial, religious, ethnic or sexual origins.