Take Charge of a Platoon
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Take Charge of a PlatoonTake Charge of a Platoon
PURPOSEPURPOSE
Lead the platoon with a clear understanding of your duties ,your superior’s expectations, an assessment of the current strengths and weaknesses of your unit and an initial training plan.
REFERENCESREFERENCES
AR 340-21 AR 600-8-22 AR 165-1 AR 600-8-2 AR 623-205 AR 600-20AR 600-8-8 AR 623-105 AR 25-400-2AR 630-10 AR 614-200AR 635-100 FM 101-5AR 635-200 AR 220-45AR 600-9 DOD MANANUALAR 601-280 4525.6-M VOL II
OUTLINEOUTLINE
• Introduction• Purpose• Army Regulations• Field Manuals• DOD Manual• Summary• Questions• Conclusions
ARMY PRIVACY PROGRAMARMY PRIVACY PROGRAM• AR 340-21
• Protect the privacy of individuals• Collect only what is legally authorized• Keep only timely,accurate,complete,& relevant information• Prevent unauthorized use,access,disclosure,alteration,or
destruction• Let individuals know what records are kept• Permit individuals to amend records• Allow individuals to ask for an administrative review• Maintain only information that is relevant and necessary• Act promptly,accurately,and fairly
SUSPENSION OF SUSPENSION OF FAVORABLE ACTIONSFAVORABLE ACTIONS
AR 600-8-2 AR 600-8-2
A soldiers status changes from:Favorable/unfavorable
Two categories:
Transferable,e.g.,Weight Control Program
Non-Transferable,e.g.,Court-martial
SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMSPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
AR 630-10
Assist during reassignment
Assist during family separation
Improve unit control
Support the personnel life-cycle function
A peacetime function:
ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE (AWOL)ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE (AWOL)
DROPPED FROM THE ROLLS (DFR)
AR 630-10
AWOL-Absent without proper authority
DFR-Absent without proper authority for 30 consecutive days.
DISCHARGESDISCHARGES
AR 635-100 ANDAR 635-200
Discharges; Two types:
Voluntarily,e.g., Retirement
Involuntarily,e.g., Overweight
Weight Control ProgramWeight Control ProgramAR 600-9AR 600-9
Ensures Personnel:Are able to meet physical demands of their dutiesPresent a trim appearanceAssist in establishing and maintaining:discipline, operational readiness,physical fitness,health and effectiveness.Establish body fat standardsProvide assistance in meeting the standardsFosters high standards
RETENTION PROGRAMRETENTION PROGRAMAR 601-280AR 601-280
OBJECTIVES:
Reenlist, long-term basis,the greatest number of highlyQualified soldiers consistent with Army needs.
Enlist/transfer and assign qualified soldiers into a RC,ARNG/USAR unit.
Achieve and maintain Army force alignment
Obtain maximum command involvement
AWARDS PROGRAMAWARDS PROGRAMAR 600-8-22AR 600-8-22
OBJECTIVE:
Acts of valor
Exceptional service or achievement
Special skills or qualifications
Acts of heroism
NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERNONCOMMISSIONED OFFICEREVALUATION REPORTING SYSTEMEVALUATION REPORTING SYSTEM
(NCOERS) AR 623-205(NCOERS) AR 623-205
PURPOSE:
Support the Army’s personnel management programSupport the career development of the soldier
DESIGNED TO:Identify soldiers best qualified for promotionIdentify soldiers best qualified for assignment positions
OFFICER EVALUATION REPORTINGOFFICER EVALUATION REPORTINGSYSTEM (OERS)SYSTEM (OERS)
AR 623-105AR 623-105
•Largely determines the quality of the officer corps
•Selects the future Army leaders
•Course of each officer’s career
•Supports the Army’s personnel management program
ASSIGNMENT AND UTILIZATIONASSIGNMENT AND UTILIZATIONPOLICYPOLICY
AR 614-200AR 614-200
PRIMARY GOAL: Is to satisfy the personnel requirements of the Army.SECONDARY GOALS:Equalize assignments by assigning the most eligible soldierfrom among those of like MOS and grade
Equalize hardships of military service Ensure assignments allow for professional development and promotionMeet the soldier’s personal desires
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURESSTANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURESFM 101-5FM 101-5
THREE TYPES:AdministrativeTactical / FieldExternal
Promotes:TeamworkEfficiencyReduces the need for repetitive instructions
DUTY ROSTERSDUTY ROSTERSAR 220-45AR 220-45
Provides: An equitable determination of duty
Maintained: Alphabetical by rank
Three authorized Abbreviations:
A: Authorized absence
D: Detailed to perform duty
U: Unauthorized absence
MAIL OPERATIONSMAIL OPERATIONSDOD MANUAL 4525.6-M VOL IIDOD MANUAL 4525.6-M VOL II
ENSURE:Mail room and staff know how to operate itPerform daily and weekly inspectionsPrepare SOPConvenient mail call ours
Mail has a big influence on morale especially during wartime.
RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIESRELIGIOUS ACTIVITIESAR 165-1 and AR 600-20AR 165-1 and AR 600-20
POLICY: Approve requests for accommodating religious practicesthat will not adversely impact on:
Military readinessUnit cohesionStandardsHealthSafetyDisciplineInterfere with the performance of duties
Cannot Be Guaranteed
MAINTANANCE OF RECORDSMAINTANANCE OF RECORDSAR 25-400-2AR 25-400-2
PURPOSE:Properly manage information from creation through final disposition according to laws and regulation
Ensures information is available when needed
Provides for a systematic removal of less active records from office space
Records support the interests of soldiers during and after their period of service
Basis for pay and awards
SUMMARYSUMMARY
Taking charge involves team work.The best advice is to be prepared- take the time to learn about your job,your organization,the personnel,and your command. Knowing what to do and what will be expected of you is the first step towards success.
QUESTIONSQUESTIONS
CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION
You will be assigned to a platoon or section.Ensure you are aware of the importance of the company command team and the importance of the leadership role which you play in that command team.How you interact with the other organizational leadership and the chain of command is critical to the success of the unit knowing your role and what you need to do to prepare to assume your role will make it much easier to accomplish your role.