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A '''Platoon Leader''' or '''PL''' is the commissioned officer in charge of a platoon. His direct superior is the Company Commander.
=Role of Platoon Staff=
==Role==
The role of the Platoon Staff is to execute the vision of the Company Staff respective to the Military Occupation Specialities assigned within the Platoon. Platoon Staff is comprised of the following:
The '''Platoon Leader''' is the lowest position held by a commissioned officer.  He is appointed after successfully passing the ODS course and being selected for a platoon leadership position.  The '''Platoon Leader '''manages his platoon through his Platoon Sergeant.  Where the Platoon Sergeant is primarily concerned with the individual troopers, the '''Platoon Leader''' is primarily concerned with the platoon as a whole. The '''Platoon Leader '''is responsible for establishing policy and planning for the platoon.  They ensure the platoon is focused on the correct training, and that the platoon as a whole maintains effectiveness and unit readiness.  He is also responsible for ensuring that the Platoon Sergeant is meeting the minimum standards and is holding those below him to their standards. The Platoon Leader will be held personally responsible for the success or failure of the platoon.  The Platoon Leader reports to the Company Commander, usually through the Executive Officer.
*Platoon Leader
==Responsibilities==
*Platoon Sergeant
The '''Platoon Leader '''responsibilities may vary by company.  The following responsibilities are generally whats expected of a '''Platoon Leader''' in any company within the 7th Cavalry.


*Reviewing roll call reports from squads/sections under his command.
=Responsibilities=
*Reviewing and completing the platoon report weekly.
The following is a list of basic responsibilities. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, merely the base which to start. Refer to the Platoon Staff ICS in the Company SOPs for a more complete list of duties and responsibilities.
*Attending a section practice once a week.
*Responsible for the ongoing health and morale of the Platoon in all respects.
*Relaying information transmitted to him from the company command to the personnel under his command through his Platoon Sergeant.
*Be available to the troopers of the Platoon at all times when online.
*Ensuring Section Leaders are trained and equipped with the necessary knowledge, tools and training to effectively lead their sections.
*Admin game servers as required.
*Ensuring Section Leaders are managing their sections effectively and duties are being performed per the governing procedures.
*Perform administrative duties associated with the Platoon, i.e. reports, discipline.
*Ensuring the platoon is combat ready.
*Train and directly supervise Squad Leaders
*Perform administrative duties and paper work associated with his platoon. (ex: Counseling actions, commendations)
*Other duties as required.


=Platoon Leader Duties=
==Daily Duties==
*Take Care of Troopers - When on TeamSpeak be available for your troopers. Be prompt when responding to requests for assistance over TeamSpeak, Discord or the forums.
*Make an effort to meet with your Squad Leaders to build a rapport and ensure a positive working relationship with them.
*Spend time with troopers and leadership within your Platoon.
*Counseling - Issue appropriate counseling measures as required to ensure understanding and compliance with all rules, regulations and minimum expectations.
*Ensure information is passed up and down the Chain of Command in a timely manner.


==See Also==
==Weekly Duties==
*Accountability - Ensure you are attending one Squad / Section practice a week within the Company.
*Roll Call - Ensure Squad roll calls are posted in the appropriate area of the forums no later than 0700HRS Zulu every Sunday.
*Report - Work with your Platoon Staff to compile the weekly report so it is ready to be sent to Company Staff no later than 0700HRS Zulu every Thursday.
*Recruiting - Spend at least one hour per week on the public server.
==Monthly Duties==
*Platoon Growth - Focus efforts on the growth of the Platoon. This can be through organizing and encouraging Platoon events on the public servers, as well as leading by example when it comes to playing and recruiting on the public servers.
*Leadership Development - Spend time with a different Section Leader on a monthly basis, ensuring they understand our vision and their part in it. Support them as required.
*Monthly Training Plan - Coordinate with the Platoon Sergeant and Section Leaders to outline Monthly Training Goals. The training goals will be used by Platoon Staff when creating their Monthly Training Plan.


*[[SOP|Standard Operating Procedures]]
=Platoon Sergeant Duties=
*[[Platoon Sergeant - Duties and Responsibilities]]
==Daily Duties==
*Take Care of Troopers - When on TeamSpeak be available for your troopers. Be prompt when responding to requests for assistance over TeamSpeak, Discord or the forums.
*Make an effort to meet with your Squad Leaders to build a rapport and ensure a positive working relationship with them.
*Spend time with troopers and leadership within your Platoon.
*Counseling - Issue appropriate counseling measures as required to ensure understanding and compliance with all rules, regulations and minimum expectations.
*Ensure information is passed up and down the Chain of Command in a timely manner.
==Weekly Duties==
*Accountability - Ensure you are attending one Squad / Section practice a week within the Company.
*Roll Call - Ensure Squad roll calls are posted in the appropriate area of the forums no later than 0700HRS Zulu every Sunday.
*Report - Work with your Platoon Staff to compile the weekly report so it is ready to be sent to Company Staff no later than 0700HRS Zulu every Thursday.
*Recruiting - Spend at least one hour per week on the public server.
==Monthly Duties==
*Platoon Growth - Focus efforts on the growth of the Platoon. This can be through organizing and encouraging Platoon events on the public servers, as well as leading by example when it comes to playing and recruiting on the public servers.
*Leadership Development - Spend time with a different Section Leader on a monthly basis, ensuring they understand our vision and their part in it. Support them as required.
*Monthly Training Plan - Coordinate with the Platoon Leader and Section Leaders to outline Monthly Training Goals. The training goals will be used by Platoon Staff when creating their Monthly Training Plan.

Revision as of 23:29, 1 April 2021


This is the Document Release Information
Article Number: 7CAV-R-011
Scope: 7th Cavalry Platoon Leader - Duties and Responsibilities
Version: Version 3.0
Effective Date: 20MAR21
Last Modified Date: 1APR21
Approving Authority: Regimental Commanding Officer
Point of Contact: Regimental Chief of Staff


Role of Platoon Staff

The role of the Platoon Staff is to execute the vision of the Company Staff respective to the Military Occupation Specialities assigned within the Platoon. Platoon Staff is comprised of the following:

  • Platoon Leader
  • Platoon Sergeant

Responsibilities

The following is a list of basic responsibilities. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, merely the base which to start. Refer to the Platoon Staff ICS in the Company SOPs for a more complete list of duties and responsibilities.

  • Responsible for the ongoing health and morale of the Platoon in all respects.
  • Be available to the troopers of the Platoon at all times when online.
  • Admin game servers as required.
  • Perform administrative duties associated with the Platoon, i.e. reports, discipline.
  • Train and directly supervise Squad Leaders
  • Other duties as required.

Platoon Leader Duties

Daily Duties

  • Take Care of Troopers - When on TeamSpeak be available for your troopers. Be prompt when responding to requests for assistance over TeamSpeak, Discord or the forums.
  • Make an effort to meet with your Squad Leaders to build a rapport and ensure a positive working relationship with them.
  • Spend time with troopers and leadership within your Platoon.
  • Counseling - Issue appropriate counseling measures as required to ensure understanding and compliance with all rules, regulations and minimum expectations.
  • Ensure information is passed up and down the Chain of Command in a timely manner.

Weekly Duties

  • Accountability - Ensure you are attending one Squad / Section practice a week within the Company.
  • Roll Call - Ensure Squad roll calls are posted in the appropriate area of the forums no later than 0700HRS Zulu every Sunday.
  • Report - Work with your Platoon Staff to compile the weekly report so it is ready to be sent to Company Staff no later than 0700HRS Zulu every Thursday.
  • Recruiting - Spend at least one hour per week on the public server.

Monthly Duties

  • Platoon Growth - Focus efforts on the growth of the Platoon. This can be through organizing and encouraging Platoon events on the public servers, as well as leading by example when it comes to playing and recruiting on the public servers.
  • Leadership Development - Spend time with a different Section Leader on a monthly basis, ensuring they understand our vision and their part in it. Support them as required.
  • Monthly Training Plan - Coordinate with the Platoon Sergeant and Section Leaders to outline Monthly Training Goals. The training goals will be used by Platoon Staff when creating their Monthly Training Plan.

Platoon Sergeant Duties

Daily Duties

  • Take Care of Troopers - When on TeamSpeak be available for your troopers. Be prompt when responding to requests for assistance over TeamSpeak, Discord or the forums.
  • Make an effort to meet with your Squad Leaders to build a rapport and ensure a positive working relationship with them.
  • Spend time with troopers and leadership within your Platoon.
  • Counseling - Issue appropriate counseling measures as required to ensure understanding and compliance with all rules, regulations and minimum expectations.
  • Ensure information is passed up and down the Chain of Command in a timely manner.

Weekly Duties

  • Accountability - Ensure you are attending one Squad / Section practice a week within the Company.
  • Roll Call - Ensure Squad roll calls are posted in the appropriate area of the forums no later than 0700HRS Zulu every Sunday.
  • Report - Work with your Platoon Staff to compile the weekly report so it is ready to be sent to Company Staff no later than 0700HRS Zulu every Thursday.
  • Recruiting - Spend at least one hour per week on the public server.

Monthly Duties

  • Platoon Growth - Focus efforts on the growth of the Platoon. This can be through organizing and encouraging Platoon events on the public servers, as well as leading by example when it comes to playing and recruiting on the public servers.
  • Leadership Development - Spend time with a different Section Leader on a monthly basis, ensuring they understand our vision and their part in it. Support them as required.
  • Monthly Training Plan - Coordinate with the Platoon Leader and Section Leaders to outline Monthly Training Goals. The training goals will be used by Platoon Staff when creating their Monthly Training Plan.
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