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The U.S. Army has confirmed it is aware of a viral TikTok video posted by an active-duty captain describing intense stress associated with the Captains Career Course (CCC), and acknowledged that leadership is engaging to ensure the officer is aware of available wellbeing resources — while declining to specify whether any formal administrative, medical, or command review has been initiated.
In a response provided to The Salty Soldier following publication of its initial report, Dani Johnson, Director of Public Affairs for the Combined Arms Support Command/Sustainment Center of Excellence, confirmed that Captain Jordan Plumb is currently serving on active duty and attending the Captains Career Course at the Logistics School on Fort Lee, Virginia.
Johnson also confirmed that leadership at the Logistics School is aware of the video, which featured profane language and candid reflections on anxiety, professional pressure, and the fear of failure during officer professional military education.
Regarding whether the video prompted any internal action, Johnson said the Army could not provide specifics.
“We cannot discuss specifics of what has been initiated,” Johnson said, adding that leadership is ensuring the captain is aware of available resources to support her wellbeing and that she is seeking assistance.
The Army did not elaborate on whether that engagement involved administrative counseling, medical evaluation, command review, or other internal processes, nor did it indicate whether any such actions were routine or directly prompted by the video itself.
Institutional Response to Officer Stress
In her response, Johnson emphasized the demanding nature of the Captains Career Course, describing it as intentionally rigorous and designed to prepare junior officers for the responsibilities of company-level command and staff roles.
She stated that while CCC challenges students, officers are supported by experienced instructors and collaborative learning environments intended to develop competent and resilient leaders.
The statement did not directly address concerns about burnout, anxiety, or the cumulative impact of performance pressure, but framed the course as a necessary investment in leader development.
Context of the Viral Video
Plumb’s video, which circulated widely across military social media platforms, offered a personal account of how her priorities have shifted since commissioning — from pursuing elite schools and additional qualifications to focusing simply on passing required evaluations.
In the video, she described stress tied to graded events and the fear of career-impacting failure, while asking for understanding from units receiving officers who have recently completed CCC.
She did not allege misconduct, abuse, or wrongdoing by the Army, nor did she accuse instructors or leadership of improper treatment.
Army Declines Further Detail
While the Army confirmed awareness of the video and engagement regarding wellbeing resources, Johnson declined to provide further detail on internal deliberations or actions.
The response leaves open questions about how the Army evaluates public expressions of stress by officers, how leadership balances institutional discipline with mental health considerations, and what thresholds — if any — trigger formal reviews following viral social media activity.
The Salty Soldier will continue to monitor the situation and seek additional clarification regarding policy guidance, command discretion, and the handling of similar cases involving officer wellbeing and public commentary.
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