Absolutely.....he led from the front and exemplified the Motto....."Follow Me!".
Every Man on the ground that day deserves our admiration and respect....and the Helicopter Crews that were engaged.
If you read the various accounts carefully....it was the distant commanders in multiple locations far from the fight that caused the problems that led to a very bad situation.
Too many Cooks always spoil the Broth.
Ambush at Takur Ghar: Fighting for Survival in the Afghan Snow