Take Charge of a Platoon

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Take Charge of a Platoon
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PURPOSE
Lead the platoon with a clear understanding of
your duties ,your superiors expectations, an
assessment of the current strengths and
weaknesses of your unit and an initial training
plan.
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REFERENCES
AR 340-21 AR 600-8-22 AR 165-1
AR 600-8-2 AR 623-205
AR 600-20 AR 600-8-8 AR 623-105 AR
25-400-2 AR 630-10 AR 614-200 AR 635-100
FM 101-5 AR 635-200 AR 220-45 AR 600-9
DOD MANANUAL AR 601-280 4525.6-M VOL
II
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OUTLINE

• Introduction
• Purpose
• Army Regulations
• Field Manuals
• DOD Manual
• Summary
• Questions
• Conclusions

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ARMY 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,alterat
  ion,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

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SUSPENSION OF FAVORABLE ACTIONSAR 600-8-2

• A soldiers status changes fromFavorable/unfavorab
  le
• Two categories
• Transferable,e.g.,Weight Control Program
• Non-Transferable,e.g.,Court-martial

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SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

• AR 630-10

A peacetime function

• Assist during reassignment
• Assist during family separation
• Improve unit control
• Support the personnel life-cycle function

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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.
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DISCHARGES

AR 635-100 AND AR 635-200

• Discharges Two types
• Voluntarily,e.g., Retirement
• Involuntarily,e.g., Overweight

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Weight Control ProgramAR 600-9

• Ensures Personnel
• Are able to meet physical demands of their duties
• Present a trim appearance
• Assist in establishing and maintainingdiscipline,
  operational readiness,physical fitness,health
  and effectiveness.
• Establish body fat standards
• Provide assistance in meeting the standards
• Fosters high standards

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RETENTION PROGRAMAR 601-280
OBJECTIVES
Reenlist, long-term basis,the greatest number of
highly Qualified 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
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AWARDS PROGRAMAR 600-8-22
OBJECTIVE

• Acts of valor
• Exceptional service or achievement
• Special skills or qualifications
• Acts of heroism

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NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICEREVALUATION REPORTING
SYSTEM(NCOERS) AR 623-205
PURPOSE

• Support the Armys personnel management program
• Support the career development of the soldier

DESIGNED TO

• Identify soldiers best qualified for promotion
• Identify soldiers best qualified for assignment
  positions

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OFFICER EVALUATION REPORTINGSYSTEM (OERS)AR
623-105

• Largely determines the quality of the officer
  corps
• Selects the future Army leaders
• Course of each officers career
• Supports the Armys personnel management program

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ASSIGNMENT AND UTILIZATIONPOLICYAR 614-200
PRIMARY GOAL Is to satisfy the personnel
requirements of the Army. SECONDARY GOALS
Equalize assignments by assigning the most
eligible soldier from among those of like MOS and
grade
Equalize hardships of military service Ensure
assignments allow for professional development
and promotion Meet the soldiers personal
desires
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STANDINGING OPERATING PROCEDURESFM 101-5
THREE TYPES

• Administrative
• Tactical / Field
• External

Promotes

• Teamwork
• Efficiency
• Reduces the need for repetitive instructions

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DUTY ROSTERSAR 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

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MAIL OPERATIONSDOD MANUAL 4525.6-M VOL II
ENSURE

• Mail room and staff know how to operate it
• Perform daily and weekly inspections
• Prepare SOP
• Convenient mail call ours

Mail has a big influence on morale especially
during wartime.
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RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIESAR 165-1 and AR 600-20
POLICY Approve requests for accommodating
religious practices that will not adversely
impact on

• Military readiness
• Unit cohesion
• Standards
• Health
• Safety
• Discipline
• Interfere with the performance of duties

Cannot Be Guaranteed
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MAINTANANCE OF RECORDSAR 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

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SUMMARY
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.
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QUESTIONS
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CONCLUSION
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.