These were then handed to the section commanders for distribution to cadets. Sliding them onto his shoulder straps made Graham feel quite special and he was torn by a mixture of emotions. He knew he was looking forward to the exercise as an event, yet afraid of failing as a leader. There were also the glimmerings of satisfaction that his section would be operating on its own. ‘At least no-one else will see me when things go wrong,’ he thought; for he was sure that things would go wrong. Already he could hear the discontented mutterings from behind him as the initial shock of transfer wore off among his new members. Capt Conkey called, “Platoon commanders, get your people moving. Get ready.” CUO Masters stood up and called out, “Up you get Two Platoon. Section commanders move your sections back to the platoon area and have tea.” Graham had no choice but to stand up and face his new section. The first small test was thrust upon him. “Stand up Four Section.”
