Along with the development of the Expeditionary Sustainment Command (ESC) came the Human Resources Operation Cell (HROC). The HROC is new doctrine, originally outlined in Field Manual Interim (FMI) 1-0.02, Theater Level Human Resources Support, dated February 2008; and since superseded by FM 1-0, Human Resources Support, dated 6 April 2010. This paper describes the mission of the HROC, and the experience of serving in one of the Army's newest duty positions-NCOIC, HROC. This paper also describes leadership strategies and lessons learned when leading Reserve Component Soldiers to successful group development and mission success. Lastly, this paper discusses combat stress, Soldier suicide, and the leadership needed to help these Soldiers.

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