Mar 31, 2016 the armys new digital job book that makes it easier for soldiers and small unit leaders to track training is available on the army training network atn mil. Vignettes and lessons from current and former platoon level leaders allow newly assigned leaders to learn from those who have gone before. Every leader should maintain a leaders book in some form but especially smallunit leaders. A tactical decision game tdg is a situational exercise that is driven by a narrative that provides basic mission, intent, and resources available, allowing leaders to work through their decisionmaking processes tlps, mdmp, etc. Lb can track your soldiers apft, weapons, body composition, training and medpros dates and data. Atp 320 15 tank plt 20120507 federation of american. Being an infantry platoon leader is the greatest job in the world. Access is controlled based on individual needs for specific types of information. The first 100 days of platoon leadership handbook us. Army nco leaders book item covering the counseling data sheet. Platoon leader is a 1988 cannon films film set in the vietnam war and directed by aaron norris. It provides the tactical standing operating procedures for infantry platoons and squads and is tailored for rotc cadet use. On march 24, 1958, the king became private presley when he was inducted into the army at the memphis draft board.
Army the generals give the orders, but its the hundreds of platoon leaders who actually lead the charge in war or peacetime activities. The army requires intelligent, competent, physically and mentally tough leaders of character. The first 100 days of platoon leadership handbook combined. The 2020 advanced camp battle book is the updated 37page reference guide for infantry lieutenants and rotc cadets. You have the ability to mold men and make our country stronger 24 hours a day. My platoon was successful in taking out six bunkers with only minor injury.
The proponent of this publication is headquarters hq united states army training and doctrine command tradoc. An excerpt from the applied logistics studies department, logistics leader college, army logistics university titled the fundamentals of property accountability combat leaders logistics management, in order to execute supervisory responsibility, the platoon leader must ensure all soldiers are educated and counseled in regards to property. Instead, we focused on putting together a collection limited to 15 of books spanning history, fiction, and military, that provide a firm foundation for engaging leaders at the companylevel. The combat vignettes of former platoon leaders flow along the arc of a typical 12month tour in iraq. The scout platoon sop is available on computer disk in microsoft word for windows and ascii formats. The platoon is subdivided into three section of between 710 soldiers, each commanded by a corporal with a lancecorporal as the section 2ic. Aug 03, 2006 captain robert hemphill was moved to 3rd battalion staff and 1lt richard prairie took command of b company. Infantry rifle platoon and squad united states marine corps. It doesnt exist in doctrine but is a part of many unit standard operating procedures sop and best practices. Tactics 101 093 the infantry platoon armchair general. The platoon sergeant has a powerful role, as the officers first real experience with ncos will be with that platoon sergeant. Assigned to lead an infantry platoon, he arrived in vietnam in 1967. The platoon leader and the platoon sergeant, along with the radiotelephone operator, make up the headquarters section of the platoon. Platoons senior trainer, assis t and evaluate squad training.
The platoon sergeant keeps the medic with him to control his. A remarkable memoir of smallunit leadership and the coming of age of a young soldier in combat in vietnam. The book highlights the extreme nature of vietnam insomuch as long periods of boredom torn apart by extreme moments of violence and carnage. Atp 320 15 tank plt 20120507 federation of american scientists. Platoon leader download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Army nco leaders book item covering the deployment sequence of events.
This system connects military, dod civilian, and dod contractor personnel from across the dod enterprise and provides individuals, units, and organizations a platform to quickly and easily build tools and business processes to support execution of the mission. Remove old pages insert new pages g7 through g12 g7 through g12 g15 g15 2. The army agreed, approving his application for officer candidate school. The platoon leader is responsible for planning patrol routes, assigning tasks, and positioning and employing the soldiers under his command. Platoon leader details mcdonoughs time in vietnam commanding an undermanned platoon assigned to protecting a village in the strategic hamlet program.
I used to equate ncos to the militarys middle classbecause, like. The film is about a newly commissioned infantry lieutenant who arrives in vietnam to take over his. As stated in the video, just some personal history about me. Army leaders book lb is designed to keep track of your soldiers important, but nonsensitive information in order to better lead them and maintain their. Field operations, mission support, class iii v maintenance. The conference defined the squad as a group of enlisted men organized as a team. Sergeant elvis aaron presley, the king of rock and roll, served with honor in the 1st medium tank battalion, 32d armor, 3d armored division in germany as an assistant squad leader. They have been used throughout history dating back to before the 1800. The proponent for this publication is the united states army infantry school. As a commander, my platoon leaders and i strayed from this list at times tackling books like pat lencionis the ideal team player and jim collin. I never had a sergeant really show me the contents of a really good leaders book. The first 100 days of platoon leadership handbook this volume for new platoon leaders and platoon sergeants contains insights on leadership, training management, army systems, and more.
A military theorist who has helped shape the postcold war armys thinking, he is also. Dakota farrer, 39th brigade engineer battalion, fort campbell, kentucky, a recent. It provides the tactical standing operating procedures for infantry platoons and squads and is. The platoon leader is forward and the platoon sergeant is to the rear of the formation. Love is not always a two way street, sometimes you give more than you get, and love is a choice. First, the outgoing platoon leader should recall all property loaned out and update his hand receipt to reflect any changes that occurred that is, any unserviceable equipment. Mcdonough earned his commission from the united states army military academy at west point during.
He reported to fort hood, texas, and received basic. Atsjmptd, 401 manscen loop, suite 2060, fort leonard wood, missouri 654738926. In order for a platoon to succeed, an effective partnership must exist between the pl and psg. Captain robert hemphill was moved to 3rd battalion staff and 1lt richard prairie took command of b company. I originally got this book as a young officer in the u. Dont get caught up in making sure your positional military title captain, major, sergeant translates. The army also requires personal commitment, constant learning, selfassessment, and passion for soldiers and units. Send comments and recommendations on department of the army da form 2028 directly to commandant, us army military police school, attn. Using a lean style and a sense of pacing drawn from the tautest of novels, mcdonough has produced a gripping account of his first command, a u. Field operations, mission support, class iii v maintenance transportation, medical support, and i. In the new zealand army, an infantry platoon is commanded by a 2nd lieutenant or a lieutenant, with a platoon sergeant, a platoon signaller and a medic where relevant composing the platoon headquarters. Army leaders book lb is designed to keep track of your soldiers important, but nonsensitive information in order to better lead them and maintain their readiness. It reflects the current thought of the school and conforms to published department of the army doctrine.
The platoon leader and platoon sergeant must ensure that every member of the platoon is trained and prepared to defend against threats commonly identified on. After a lengthy ncopd with csm dodson of the 94th aamdc, i feel that my leaders book may be lacking. The army leader book iphone app helps leaders take better care of their soldiers. Advice for new lts things to know as a platoon leader youtube. Current army training, however, does not focus on teaching leaders how to effectively partner together. Remembering sergeant elvis aaron presley the nco guide. It organizes your soldier data and provides key references to. Focus more on communicating the functional area of your job title communications technician, emergency medical technician, nurse. With our products, the leader can manage the information themselves as opposed to army provided tools that may not provide the necessary information, or are not easy to customize. Infantry platoon tactical standing operating procedure. As in all war memoirs, callaways subsequent miseries intermixed with battles are the meat of the book.
May 09, 2020 army leader s book lb is designed to keep track of your soldiers important, but nonsensitive information in order to better lead them and maintain their readiness. Army combat in iraq sourced from incountry interviews of this generations platoon leaders from 20032008. Soldier development solutions provides powerful tools to help leaders in todays army stay on top of soldier information. Chris neyman, a platoon leader with the 1st infantry division, 3rd brigade reconnaissance troop, consults with his platoon sergeant and senior scouts while conducting clearing operations in fallujah, iraq november 15, 2004, during operation alfajr. The platoon sergeant is the second in command of the. Commanders and platoon leaders are authorized to modify the sop and publish their. That said, here are some common translations that may be helpful. This field manual fm provides information on the structure and operation of all medical platoons and medical sections that are organic to combat and combat support cs battalions and squadrons. Army nco leaders book item covering the deployment sequence of events counseling data sheet suggested u. Army in 1965 with no goal in mind, but quickly discovered a talent for leading men.
Army nco leaders book item covering team squad section and platoon training. These leaders, usually lieutenants, the lowestranking commissioned officers in the army, command a group of 20 to 50 soldiers. All proceeds from the operation of this site are donated to veteran and other charities. Common militarytocivilian translations clearancejobs. The platoon leader pl platoon sergeant psg leadership team is a unique and influential pair of roles that exist in the army.
E c0 702d msb leader s book platoon sergeants duties 1. Mcdonough is is the former director of the florida office of drug control and the secretary of the florida department of corrections from 2006 to 2008. You can track absences and lb automatically calculates your daily perstat. The army entrusts leaders to develop professionally and be ready to accept greater responsibility when called upon. The platoon leader and platoon sergeant are two of the most important leaders in the u. Vignettes and lessons from current and former platoonlevel leaders allow newly assigned leaders to learn from those who have gone before. On my second day as platoon leader i was ordered to assault an enemy bunker complex that was protecting a 120mm rocket launching area. Air force because it was highly recommended to me by a long retired army officer that i worked with, and.
A platoon leaders guide to inventory and accountability. In one of the most compelling combat narratives ever written, staff sergeant david bellavia, an army infantry platoon leader in iraq, gives a teethrattling, firsthand account of 11 straight days of heavy housetohouse fighting during the climactic second battle of fallujah. I have never come across one that i did not like at its worst it is a collection of books that i have already read or do not think apply. A brooklyn native, he graduated from both mit and west point and served as an army officer in vietnam. Enjoy every minute of it, even the difficult times, and give of yourself freely to your mission and your men. Nov 29, 2017 as stated in the video, just some personal history about me. The leaders book is a tried and true smallunit leadership aid. I was a supply platoon leader pl for 8 months in a brigade support battalion bsb and deployed to kuwait with them.
The armys new digital job book that makes it easier for soldiers and small unit leaders to track training is available on the army training network atn mil. Page 1 of 2 1 2 team squad section platoon training suggested u. Reading lists are very common to the profession of arms. I have what i feel is the basics, soldiers personal information name, rank, dob, dor, etc, soldiers training ind weapon, crew weapon, apft, ssd, college, i also have his awards, what his rack should look. Army debuts new digital job book united states army. Army nco leaders book item covering team squad section and platoon training deployment sequence of events suggested u. The platoon sergeant keeps the medic with him to control his actions. A guide for effective platoon leader platoon sergeant co. Its developed by a former nco and software engineer, for use by junior officers and noncommissioned officers ncos.