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| − | =Role | + | A '''Platoon Leader''' or '''PL''' is the commissioned officer in charge of a platoon. His direct superior is the Company Commander. |
| − | The | + | ==Role== |
| − | + | 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. | |
| − | + | ==Responsibilities== | |
| + | 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. | |
| − | + | *Reviewing and completing the platoon report weekly. | |
| − | * | + | *Attending a section practice once a week. |
| − | * | + | *Relaying information transmitted to him from the company command to the personnel under his command through his Platoon Sergeant. |
| − | * | + | *Ensuring Section Leaders are trained and equipped with the necessary knowledge, tools and training to effectively lead their sections. |
| − | *Perform administrative duties associated with | + | *Ensuring Section Leaders are managing their sections effectively and duties are being performed per the governing procedures. |
| − | + | *Ensuring the platoon is combat ready. | |
| − | + | *Perform administrative duties and paper work associated with his platoon. (ex: Counseling actions, commendations) | |
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Revision as of 22:31, 19 March 2021
| This is the Document Release Information | |
| Article Number: | 7CAV-R-011 |
| Scope: | 7th Cavalry Platoon Leader - Duties and Responsibilities |
| Version: | Version 1.0 |
| Effective Date: | Unknown |
| Last Modified Date: | DDMMMYYYY |
| Approving Authority: | Regimental Commanding Officer |
| Point of Contact: | Regimental Chief of Staff |
A Platoon Leader or PL is the commissioned officer in charge of a platoon. His direct superior is the Company Commander.
Role
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.
Responsibilities
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.
- Reviewing and completing the platoon report weekly.
- Attending a section practice once a week.
- Relaying information transmitted to him from the company command to the personnel under his command through his Platoon Sergeant.
- Ensuring Section Leaders are trained and equipped with the necessary knowledge, tools and training to effectively lead their sections.
- Ensuring Section Leaders are managing their sections effectively and duties are being performed per the governing procedures.
- Ensuring the platoon is combat ready.
- Perform administrative duties and paper work associated with his platoon. (ex: Counseling actions, commendations)
