2. Take Charge of a Platoon

3. PURPOSE
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.

4. REFERENCES AR 340-21 AR 600-8-22 AR 165-1
AR FM 101-5
AR AR
AR DOD MANANUAL
AR M VOL II

5. OUTLINE Introduction Purpose Army Regulations Field Manuals DOD Manual
Summary
Questions
Conclusions

6. 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,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

7. SUSPENSION OF FAVORABLE ACTIONS 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

8. SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM AR 630-10 A peacetime function:
Assist during reassignment
Assist during family separation
Improve unit control
Support the personnel life-cycle function

9. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE (AWOL)
DROPPED FROM THE ROLLS (DFR) AR
AWOL-Absent without proper authority
DFR-Absent without proper authority for 30 consecutive days.

10. DISCHARGES AR 635-100 AND AR 635-200 Discharges; Two types:
Voluntarily,e.g., Retirement
Involuntarily,e.g., Overweight

11. Weight Control Program AR 600-9
Ensures Personnel:
Are able to meet physical demands of their duties
Present a trim appearance
Assist in establishing and maintaining:discipline, operational readiness,physical fitness,health and effectiveness.
Establish body fat standards
Provide assistance in meeting the standards
Fosters high standards

12. RETENTION PROGRAM AR 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

13. AWARDS PROGRAM AR 600-8-22 OBJECTIVE: Acts of valor
Exceptional service or achievement
Special skills or qualifications
Acts of heroism

14. NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER EVALUATION REPORTING SYSTEM (NCOERS) AR 623-205
PURPOSE:
Support the Army’s 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

15. OFFICER EVALUATION REPORTING SYSTEM (OERS) AR 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

16. ASSIGNMENT AND UTILIZATION POLICY AR 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 soldier’s personal desires

17. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FM 101-5
THREE TYPES:
Administrative
Tactical / Field
External
Promotes:
Teamwork
Efficiency
Reduces the need for repetitive instructions

18. DUTY ROSTERS AR 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

19. MAIL OPERATIONS DOD 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.

20. RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES AR 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

21. MAINTANANCE OF RECORDS AR 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

22. 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.

23. QUESTIONS

24. 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.