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Topic: Platoon Sergeant

	Platoon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In an army, a platoon is a unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant assisted by a non-commissioned officer.
		A platoon is the smallest military unit led by a commissioned officer.
		Specialist platoons may be led by a Captain, assisted by a Warrant Officer or Colour Sergeant.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Platoon (530 words)

	Sergeant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Colour Sergeant in the Canadian Forces is not a rank of Sergeant, but a Warrant Officer in one of the two Foot Guards regiments (the Governor General's Foot Guards and the Canadian Grenadier Guards).
		An Army Sergeant before unification was generally employed in supervisory positions, such as the second in command of a platoon sized unit (ie an infantry Platoon Sergeant, or Troop Sergeant in an armoured unit).
		The main infantry role of a Sergeant is as Second in Command of a platoon or commander of a Fire Support Section of a weapons platoon, such as an anti-tank or mortar platoon.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sergeant (2012 words)

	FM 22-5 Chptr 6 Platoon Drill
		When the platoon drills as a separate unit, in a line formation, the post for the platoon leader is six steps in front of and centered on the platoon; when in a column formation, the platoon leader is six steps on the left flank and centered on the platoon.
		When the platoon drills as part of a larger formation, in a line formation, the platoon sergeant’s post is one step to the rear and centered on the platoon; in a column formation, the platoon sergeant is one step behind and centered between the second and third squads.
		When the platoon is in a column formation (company) and the command of Column of twos from the left is given, the platoon sergeant faces to the right in marching, repositions himself behind and centered between the third and fourth squads, halts, and faces to the left.
	storm.prohosting.com /~garc/fm22-5ch6.htm (4802 words)

	FM 7-7J Appendix A
		The platoon leader, his forward observer, and his assistant gunner ride in the platoon headquarters vehicle (BFV 1) in Section A. The platoon sergeant, aidman, and FO RATELO ride in the platoon sergeant's vehicle (BFV 4) in Section B. The platoon RATELO rides in BFV 2.
		The platoon sergeant may lead the dismount element when the mounted fight is the main effort and the situation dictates that the platoon leader remain mounted.
		The platoon master gunner is the BC for BFV 2 and the platoon leader's wingman.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/library/policy/army/fm/7-7j/Appa.htm (2362 words)

	Rank Insignia - Enlisted
		The platoon sergeant is the key assistant and advisor to the platoon leader.
		The platoon sergeant or sergeant first class generally has 15 to 18 years or more of military experience and is rightfully expected to bring that experience to bear in quick, accurate decisions that are in the best interest of the mission and the soldier.
		The platoon sergeant is expected to embody all the traits of a leader.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/intro/enlist.htm (1437 words)

	The Battalion
		The platoon was the smallest subunit in a battalion to be led by an officer.
		The platoon headquarters contained the support weapons of the platoon; the two-inch mortar was used either to fire high explosive rounds, provide illumination at night, or to provide smoke cover to the platoon.
		The members of the platoon headquarters were armed with rifles in addition to the special weapons, with the exception of the platoon sergeant who likely carried an SMG, and the platoon commander.
	members.shaw.ca /madorosh/battalioncan.htm (2790 words)

	FM 17-97 Chapter 9
		He receives logistical reports directly from the platoon sergeants or through the troop command post, coordinates logistical matters with the XO, and assists the XO in ensuring the troop is logistically ready for battle.
		Controlling platoon prestock is difficult because resupply vehicles are moving to several locations rather than remaining under the centralized control of the first sergeant.
		When repairs are beyond the capability of the crew, the platoon sergeant uses the troop command net to notify the first sergeant of the situation and to request assistance.
	www.cavalrypilot.com /fm17-97/c9.htm (6554 words)

	Sergeant First Class, US Army (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The position title of platoon sergeant is considered key in the command structure of the Army.
		During the Vietnam era, the platoon sergeant was affectionately referred to as the âPlat-Daddyâ, and although the term has since faded, the role remains that of the âFather of the Platoon.â
		The sergeant first class may serve in a position subordinate to the platoon sergeant or may serve as the NCOIC of the section with all the attendant responsibilities and duties of the platoon sergeant.
	www.ncopd.com /Articles/11282.html (311 words)

	FM 7-8 Chptr 5 Infantry Platoon Tactical Standing Operating Procedure
		Platoon leaders are responsible for effectively using the platoon's resources and for employing, organizing, and directing the platoon during combat operations.
		The platoon sergeant is the senior NCO in the platoon and second in command.
		The platoon sergeant moves forward through the platoon, checking security as he goes, and meets the platoon leader to determine the reason for the halt.
	www.okstate.edu /osu_orgs/pr/fm7-8/ch5.htm (7321 words)

	Quantico Advanced Course Class 3-04 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Writing Award (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The Infantry Platoon Sergeant Course was established to give Marines the knowledge to be successful platoon sergeants in the field and in battle.
		Many of my fellow platoon sergeants feel that due to a lack of the returning Marine’s experience, a newly promoted staff sergeant on special assignment should be required to go to this course before leaving his assignments and checking into an infantry battalion.
		The platoon sergeant felt this was an unnecessary order to give in front of the platoon and felt that it questioned his abilities to handle the responsibilities of the platoon sergeant.
	www.mcu.usmc.mil /SNCOA/quantico/ACRS3-04SMMC.htm (925 words)

	SitNews - Ketchikan Marine Recognized For Heroic Achievement by M.C. Kauffman
		Sergeant Pilcher was recognized for performing his duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner during the conduct of combat operations throughout the An Najaf, Al Anbar, and Karbala Provinces.
		When the platoon commander was wounded by a mortar barrage, the Platoon Sergeant stepped up to take charge of the platoon, and Sergeant Pilcher assumed the duties of the Platoon Sergeant in addition to his other duties.
		When the platoon was tasked with rapid redeployment to the Abu Ghraib Prison, Sergeant Pilcher was instrumental in helping the platoon to prepare to vacate the Agriculture Center, turn it over to another company, and ensure they had all required gear for the transit north.
	www.sitnews.us /0405news/042405/042405_pilcher.html (947 words)

	DefendAmerica News - Profile Article
		The temporary position was a step up from his billet as platoon guide, where he was an adviser to the squad leaders and team leaders whenever their platoon sergeant or platoon commander wasn't around.
		According to Lobos, he's running the platoon with the mentality that he is still the platoon guide, but in a platoon sergeant's position.
		In the past, he has filled the position as the platoon sergeant and platoon commander while the positions were waiting to be filled.
	www.defendamerica.mil /profiles/oct2003/pr102803a.html (985 words)

	Praise The Platoon Sergeant
		Murtha is the president's platoon sergeant -- the man with the fortitude to give what the military calls "push-back," asking the hard questions that our republic must pause, consider, and address.
		One of the timeless tenets of infantry officer training is the supreme importance of a platoon sergeant in a commander's professional development.
		The flip side is that platoon sergeants don't always live up to the wise warrior image.
	www.military.com /opinion/0,15202,81047,00.html (1002 words)

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		I was assigned to the 1st Platoon where I worked with Drill Sergeants (Staff Sergeant) Walter Bell, the Platoon Sergeant, and (Staff Sergeant) Jim Goins.
		When I arrived both of these Drill Sergeants were working special assignments and were nowhere around to help me. Honestly, I really had no idea as to what was going on in the company.
		Drill Sergeant Baker was married to another Drill Sergeant in our battalion and was swapped with Sergeant Robinson, so that he (Baker) and his wife could be on the same rotation and have time off together.
	www.angelfire.com /nc2/Carawan/page78.html (947 words)

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		In the field, he had run the platoon like a fine tuned machine and as a result his section sergeants had not always paid attention to everything the platoon sergeant did.
		What happens in there?” In garrison, the section sergeant is taught to learn the job of his platoon sergeant, a system that works well in an administrative environment.
		If the section sergeant is not taking care these matters, it often leaves fighting the battle in the TOC while the lieutenant is tied up with planning and writing orders and the platoon sergeant is circulating on the battlefield, expediting CASEVAC, and coordinating LOGPAC operations.
	members.aol.com /JRTCADAOC/public_html/Dedicated_Section_Sergeant.doc (1134 words)

	Military Police Platoon Command Post—A Platoon Sergeant's Role … Military Police - Find Articles
		The platoon sergeant must be a master of those TTP, especially in combat.
		The CP has two primary functions: it battle-tracks soldiers and equipment to assist the platoon leader in the command and control of the unit, and it serves as a data center that processes enemy and friendly information.
		A platoon HUD should be tailored to that platoon's mission, with an eye to clarity and content.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0IBW/is_1_19/ai_76770356 (452 words)

	hanszep
		Anti-tank Platoon was assigned to I. Battalion/ FusReg 27 that stood in combat at Hücheln.
		Sergeant Peters, and Corporal Möller, who along with his gunner were wounded in the course, shot down the tanks.
		It doesn't matter whether the cadres were used as platoon leaders, platoon squad leaders, group leaders, or gun commanders or gunners, they all did a great job.
	www.faem.com /mywar/hanszep.htm (3079 words)

	FM 7-8 Appendix A
		The infantry, air assault, and airborne rifle platoons consist of a platoon headquarters, three rifle squads, and a weapons squad (Figures A-2 through A-4).
		The ranger rifle platoon consists of a platoon headquarters, three rifle squads, and a machine gun squad (Figure A-5).
		This soldier helps the platoon sergeant direct aid and litter teams; he monitors the health and hygiene of the platoon.
	www.okstate.edu /osu_orgs/pr/fm7-8/appa.htm (1360 words)

	A soldier's story: SFC Erick Macher, Scout Platoon Sergeant, TF 1-7 FA, 1st ID, in OIF II FA Journal - Find Articles
		Sergeant First Class (SFC) Erick R. Macher from Fairfield, California, is a 13B Cannoneer serving as the Platoon Sergeant for 2d Platoon, A Battery in Task Force 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery (TF 1-7 FA), 1st Infantry Division (1stID) in Germany.
		He deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) II (February 2004 to February 2005) and served as a Scout Platoon Sergeant for Task Force 1-7 (Motorized Infantry) in Bayji, about 30 kilometers north of Tikrit, one of the largest and most hostile areas of operation (AO) in the 1st ID's sector.
		Next, we began receiving fire from the rear--the platoon was in a 360-degree firefight.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0IAU/is_4_10/ai_n15382498 (459 words)

	LookSmart's Furl - View Item - Sergeant Major, Gunnery Sergeant, and Platoon Sergeant, USMC
		A second objection to sergeant major as a first pay-grade rank asks how is it going to look if we have NCOs called sergeant major doing first sergeant’s work in a company or battery.
		My answer is, first, that, with elevation of the first sergeants to the first pay-grade, that there has been considerable blurring of definition between first sergeants and sergeants major, even functionally speaking.
		Finally, if a clincher is needed, I believe that the majority of Marine noncommissioned officers (regardless of specialty) would prefer to reach, as their final goal, the rank of sergeant major, which in the....
	www.furl.net /item.jsp?id=5863418 (255 words)

	Military Service
		After the basic training course during one month in an Infantry Center I sweared (accepted military oath) and was sent to the Sergeant School for the advancing training (Infantry Squad Leader Course).
		My present position was Platoon Sergeant in Training Company which I hold till my discharge.
		A short time before my discharge (I think two month before, don't remember for sure) all of the best platoon sergeants were promoted to the highest NCO rank - starshina (SGM).
	www.public.ua.net /~mlp/milser.html (512 words)

	Grenztruppen Platoon Sergeant (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		In the platoon he has the most border service.
		As required by the Platoon Leader, he is also able to lead the platoon during border security operations.
		If the Platoon Leader is on patrol inspection, he serves as the Executive Officer of the command center.
	www.grenzer.com /ncopls.htm (95 words)

	INTEL DUMP - From Platoon Sergeant to Platoon Leader?
		The army has a lot of 25-year-old buck sergeants, but if it takes 50 SFC platoon sergeants and pins gold bars on their shoulders, it could be robbing Peter to pay Paul.
		It's been my experience that 95% of platoon sergeants make far better "platoon leaders" than their lieutenants (the 5% covers the top-notch Jerem Swenddal lieutenants and the shall-not-be-named unprofessional NCOs).
		In the long-term, the only reason this isn't already the standard practice is because there's a reason we have to grow our lieutenants at such a young age: by leading a platoon at 24, they have accrued the experience to be a battalion commander at 42, and to enter the General Officer ranks by 50.
	www.intel-dump.com /posts/1122500000.shtml (2776 words)

	Utah Army National Guard - ENLISTED
		Key assistant and advisor to the platoon leader.
		This rank is the epitome of what it means to be a Sergeant and oversees all Non-Commissioned Officers.
		Serves as the senior enlisted advisor and consultant to the Chief of Staff of the Army (a four-star General).
	www.utahguard.com /enlisted.html (1893 words)

	Platoon - Movie Review and Sounds
		Sergeant Elias is portrayed as a caring, intelligent leader who escapes reality through the use of drugs.
		His nemesis, Sergeant Barnes, is portrayed as an efficient fighting machine who will stop at nothing to get the job done.
		There is just a group of frightened men fighting for survival in their own ways and counting the days until they can leave the country.
	www.destgulch.com /movies/platoon (1247 words)

	eBay - platoon sergeant, Militaria, Collectibles items on eBay.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Soldier from ReneClub: Sergeant of platoon Xmas 1943!!!
		Platoon Sergeant Pictorial Guide Clothing Arms WW II
		Korea: Frozen Hell on Earth : A Platoon Sergeant's Di..
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	PLATOON SERGEANT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The platoon sergeant (PSG) is the primary enlisted assistant
		Supervise the overall maintenance of the firing platoon.
		to assume the duties of the platoon sergeant.
	www.tpub.com /content/USMC/mcwp3163/css/mcwp3163_23.htm (331 words)

	Houston native's former DI now his platoon sergeant (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		While I was in boot camp, he told me that he might see me in the fleet.
		Siquieros was the senior drill instructor for the medical rehabilitation platoon, where Poulis spent six weeks due to a stress fracture in his foot.
		Siquieros is Poulis' platoon sergeant in 4th Platoon, Company B, and they are both here conducting stability and security operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
	www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/1510761/posts (631 words)

	Roster of 4th/6th Infantry (Mech) Panama
		Don Towers for correction of the platoon leaders of "C"Company.
		William Woods for correction on the Antiarmor Platoon.
		Patrick Robinson for the names of the Squad Leaders of his platoon (3rd Plat, Bravo Co).
	www.geocities.com /Athens/Forum/8149/panama.html (164 words)

	THE PLATOON SERGEANT
		The PSG leads elements of the platoon as directed by the platoon leader and assumes command of the platoon in the absence of the platoon leader.
		During tactical operations, he may assist in the control of the platoon.
		The PSG assists the platoon leader in maintaining discipline, as well as in training and controlling the platoon.
	www.fortunecity.com /meltingpot/Myrtle/862/pltsgt.htm (76 words)

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