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.