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An active-duty U.S. Army captain posted an emotionally charged TikTok video in recent days that has sparked discussion across military social media, offering a candid look at anxiety, professional stress, and the pressure associated with the Army’s Captains Career Course.
The officer, Jordan Plumb, commissioned into active duty in 2021 after graduating from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s degree in social psychology.
According to her publicly available LinkedIn profile, Plumb has been assigned to Fort Carson for more than four years, though her current duty status and location have not been independently confirmed by the Army. Based on her own statements in the video and the timing and content of her remarks, she appears to be attending the Logistics Captains Career Course (LOG CCC) at Fort Lee, a required professional military education course for logistics officers.
The Army has not confirmed her assignment or course attendance as of publication.
“I Just Hope to Pass”
In the video, Plumb reflects on her early aspirations as a cadet, describing excitement about commissioning and pursuing demanding Army schools such as Airborne, Air Assault, and Ranger School.
“I wanted to be G.I. Jane,” she says, explaining that she once hoped to attend multiple challenging training programs.
She contrasts those ambitions with what she describes as her current focus: simply passing required evaluations.
“And now I’m just like, ‘I hope I pass this brief for Triple C,’” she says.
Throughout the video, Plumb emphasizes that her focus is no longer on prestige or additional qualifications, but on completing the course successfully and avoiding mistakes that could have long-term career consequences.
“We’re just trying to pass,” she says, describing the pressure associated with graded events.
She adds that she is fixated on hearing a single outcome at the end of the evaluation process:
“‘Captain Plumb, at this time, you are a go.’ That’s all I want.”
Stress and Burnout
At several points, Plumb discusses anxiety and personal stress, referencing medical support she says helps her manage the pressure. She does not allege misuse, impairment, or wrongdoing.
Her comments, combined with the emotional tone of the video and her identifiable status as an active-duty officer, have drawn mixed reactions from viewers.
Plumb also describes feeling overwhelmed by the technical breadth of logistics instruction, noting that the scope of material can feel far removed from what she originally expected when she commissioned.
A Request for Understanding
Near the end of the video, Plumb asks for empathy toward officers who have recently completed the Captains Career Course.
“So if you have a post–Triple C captain in your unit, please help them out,” she says, adding that many outside the course may not realize the pressure involved.
She emphasizes that the course itself is manageable, but that the margin for error and the consequences tied to performance contribute significantly to stress.
The Salty Soldier contacted Army Public Affairs for comment regarding Captain Plumb’s duty status, assignment, and whether the Army is aware of the video or has initiated any review. As of publication, the Army had not provided comment.
Any response received post-publication will be appended.
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