Company-Level Organizations of the U.S. Army

Army Field Manual (FM) 6-0

Company-Level Organization of the U.S. Army 1

Company-Level Organizational Structure

Company Commander

3-5 platoons of 50 to 200 Soldiers total

Company Executive Officer (XO) First Sergeant (1SG) Admin Sergeant Supply Sergeant Platoon Leader (PL) Platoon Leader (PL) Platoon Leader (PL) Platoon Sergeant

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Each Platoon will have 3 to 4 Squads

Company Commander

  “Best job” in the Army (for a Commissioned Officer).

Leads by personal example & is responsible for everything the company does or fails to do.

 Principle duties include tactical employment, training, administration, personnel management, maintenance, force protection, & sustainment.

• Commands and controls through his subordinate leaders.

• Tactically employs his company to accomplish its mission .

• Selects the best location to maneuver the platoons & other elements.

• Conducts mission analysis & troop-leading procedures (TLP) and issues operation orders for company tactical operations.

• Resources the platoons & other elements & requests battalion support when needed.

• Provides a timely and accurate tactical picture to the battalion commander and subordinate units.

• Implements effective measures for force protection, security, and accountability of forces and systems.

• Develops the leadership and tactical skill of his platoon leaders.

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Company Executive Officer (XO)

 The XO is 2 nd in Command & serves in the absence of the Company Commander.

 Responsible for a majority of the “additional duties” (alleviate these duties from the company commander and platoon leaders).

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Primary role is to assist the commander in mission planning and accomplishment.

 Ensures that tactical reports from the platoons are forwarded to the battalion tactical operations center (TOC).  The XO locates where he can maintain communications with the company commander and the battalion.

 XO focus is on logistics, coordination, and plans and supervises, before the battle along with the 1SG.

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Company First Sergeant (1SG)

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Senior NCO & most experienced NCO if the Company.

“Right-Hand” of the Company Commander.

The commander's primary tactical advisor & the expert on individual and NCO skills.  He helps the commander plan, coordinate, & supervise all activities that support the unit mission.  The first sergeant — • Supervises routine operations. This can include enforcing the tactical standing operating procedures (TSOP); planning & coordinating both training & full spectrum operations; & administering replacement operations, logistics, maintenance, communications, field hygiene, & casualty evacuation operations.

• Supervises, inspects, and influences matters designated by the commander as well as areas that depend on his expertise such as Soldier care, force protection, security, and accountability.

• Assists the XO & keeps himself prepared to assume the XO's duties, if needed.

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Platoon Leaders (PL)

  The platoon leader (PL) leads his soldiers by personal example.

He is responsible for all the platoon does or fails to do and has complete authority over his subordinates.

 This centralized authority enables the PL to maintain unit discipline and unity and to act decisively.  He must know his Soldiers as well as how to employ the platoon, its weapons, and its systems.

 He relies on the expertise of the Platoon Sergeant and regularly consults with him on all platoon matters.

• Leads the platoon in accomplishing its mission according to the company and battalion commanders’ intent and concept.

• Performs TLP for missions assigned to the platoon.

• Locates where he can best maneuver the squads and the fighting elements, and then synchronizes their efforts.

• Anticipates the platoon's next tactical move.

• Requests and controls assets.

• Ensures force-protection measures are implemented.

• Provides a timely and accurate tactical picture to the commander.

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Platoon Sergeants (PLSGT)

  The platoon's most experienced NCO and second in command. He is accountable to the platoon leader for the leadership, discipline, training, and welfare of the platoon's Soldiers. 

Sets the example in everything.

 His expertise includes tactical maneuver, employment of weapons & systems, logistics, administration, security, accountability, force protection, and Soldier care.

 As the second in command, the PSG assumes no formal duties except those prescribed by the PL. • Locates and acts where best to help control the fight or other platoon operations; may lead either the shaping or sustaining operation.

• Assures that the platoon is prepared to accomplish its mission by supervising pre-combat checks and inspections.

• Helps develop the squad leaders' tactical and leadership skills.

• Supervises platoon sustainment operations.

• Receives the squad leaders' administrative, logistical, and maintenance reports and requests for rations, water, fuel, and ammunition.

• Coordinates with the company 1SG or XO for resupply.

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Typical Infantry (Light) Structure

Supply Sergeant Radio Operator NBC NCO Mortar Section Sergeant Medic Armorer Fire Support Officer/NCO

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