As a Platoon Sergeant, you have a responsibility to conduct your initial counseling with your Squad Leaders. This is a formal counseling session that should be done one-on-one and in writing. In your initial counseling you will tell your Squad Leader what you expect of them. This includes their job description, implied tasks, appointed duties, …
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Here’s a problem one of my website visitors asked me about a couple days ago. “I have a terrible relationship with my Platoon Sergeant. He is an AGR Readiness NCO and also a Platoon Sergeant, however, all I really see is AGR. He does none of the PSG duties, however is respected and known by …
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I can still remember how excited I was to make E-7 and become a platoon sergeant. (Well, I had already been doing the job for a bit before I got the promotion, but that’s not exactly rare.) I’d like to think I did a decent job; I know my guys were sad to see me …
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Every successful Platoon Leader knows that while he may be “in charge” his Platoon Sergeant is the one running the show. The Platoon Leader-Platoon Sergeant relationship can be likened to an arranged marriage. We may not get to choose the relationship, but we sure do have to make it work not only for the sake …
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In the paragraphs below, I want to share some Sample Platoon Sergeant NCOER Bullets. Feel free to use or modify these Platoon Sergeant NCOER Bullets on your own NCOER or for one of your subordinate’s NCOERs. Scored a 270 on the APFT Led his Platoon to win the Company Commander’s Cup Trophy Graduated ANCOC as …
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If you are looking for information about the Platoon Sergeant’s Leader’s Book, you are in the right place. Just about every Platoon Sergeant I’ve ever known always had one of those worn out, leather, jam-packed books filled with their platoon’s information. This is often referred to as their Platoon Sergeant’s Leader’s Book. In the paragraphs …
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If you are a Platoon Sergeant, consider yourself lucky. You have one of the best, and toughest jobs in the Army. What I admire most about Platoon Sergeants is that they have the opportunity and ability to mentor and develop new Platoon Leaders. In fact, your guidance and leadership has a SIGNIFICANT impact on our …
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In today’s post, I’d like to educate you about the Platoon Sergeant initial counseling. Most new Second Lieutenants are recent college graduates with no experience on how to do an Army Counseling the right way. They’re greener than green! As a result, most stumble through the counseling process with their Platoon Sergeant, or even worse, …
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The purpose of this page is to discuss the Army Platoon Sergeant duties, responsibilities and job description. Serving as a Platoon Sergeant is a tough and challenging job, which comes with an enormous amount of responsibility. In my opinion, serving as a Platoon Sergeant is one of the most demanding jobs in the Army. Normally, a …
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