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Take Charge of a Platoon
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.
REFERENCES
AR 340-21
AR 600-8-2
AR 600-8-8
AR 630-10
AR 635-100
AR 635-200
AR 600-9
AR 601-280
AR 600-8-22
AR 165-1
AR 623-205
AR 600-20
AR 623-105
AR 25-400-2
AR 614-200
FM 101-5
AR 220-45
DOD MANANUAL
4525.6-M VOL II
OUTLINE
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Introduction
Purpose
Army Regulations
Field Manuals
DOD Manual
Summary
Questions
Conclusions
ARMY PRIVACY PROGRAM
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• 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
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
SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
AR 630-10
A peacetime function:
Assist during reassignment
Assist during family separation
Improve unit control
Support the personnel life-cycle function
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.
DISCHARGES
AR 635-100
AND
AR 635-200
Discharges; Two types:
Voluntarily,e.g., Retirement
Involuntarily,e.g., Overweight
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
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
AWARDS PROGRAM
AR 600-8-22
OBJECTIVE:
Acts of valor
Exceptional service or achievement
Special skills or qualifications
Acts of heroism
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
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
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
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
FM 101-5
THREE TYPES:
Administrative
Tactical / Field
External
Promotes:
Teamwork
Efficiency
Reduces the need for repetitive instructions
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
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.
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
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
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.
QUESTIONS
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.