If you could sum up platoon leader in three words, what would they be. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or other means, electronic or. This is the fifth edition of the leaders smartbook, incorporating the full. This is normally in close proximity to the platoon leader.
Field operations, mission support, class iii v maintenance transportation, medical support, and i. The platoon sergeant psg is the primary enlisted assistant to the platoon leader and must be prepared to assume all of the platoon leaders duties. The platoon commanders notebook assists the platoon commander in the. Page 1 of 2 1 2 team squad section platoon training suggested u. The film is about a newly commissioned infantry lieutenant who arrives in vietnam to take over his. Smart book article about smart book by the free dictionary. Army nco leaders book item covering the deployment sequence of events. Using a lean style and a sense of pacing drawn from the tautest of novels, mcdonough has produced a gripping account of his first command, a u. The film is about a newly commissioned infantry lieutenant who arrives in vietnam to take over his first platoon. Infantry platoon tactical standing operating procedure. The platoon commanders notebook is a field ready tool used by commanders to maintain and develop their marines. His view is that, spurred by its anticommunist obsession, the u.
College students can enroll in plc when they are freshmen, sophomores, or juniors in college. This handbook addresses the csdp every unit must establish and enforce. Tasks may vary from securing the high ground on a battlefield to preparing for a parade, but the platoon leader is always the director. Army nco leaders book item covering team squad section and platoon training. Users are requested to inform the armor school of changes they make to the electronic scout platoon sop. The platoon sergeant psg is the primary enlisted assistant to the platoon leader and must be prepared to assume all of the platoon leader s duties. Being an infantry platoon leader is the greatest job in the world. The platoon sergeant must keep in mind that he or she is training the future leadership of our army. This flaw, however, may not bother the books intended audience. Prior platoon leaders, how did you construct your leaders books. Leaders must enforce and implement effective programs to ensure resources are being used without fraud, waste, and abuse. Army nco leaders book item covering the counseling data sheet. Platoons senior trainer, assis t and evaluate squad training. Why we all need to pay attention to how were spending our time.
The book highlights the extreme nature of vietnam insomuch as long periods of boredom. The leaders smartbook does not contain classified or sensitive. But this is noticeably lowbudget by comparison and typical of 80s dudikoff or chuck norris flicks. A smart and sympathetic leader, lieutenant carroll is wellliked by the men under his command, and his death during combat leaves them all griefstricken. Designate medevac vehicle and ensure that it is empty 4. Platoon leader was a great book to give you a concise glimpse into the reality of one young army leader in vietnam. James mcdonough graduated from west point and served in vietnam as an infantry platoon leader in the legendary 173d airborne brigade. Mar 01, 2012 the books main flaw is a repetitiveness that becomes mawkish. The larger project, writes kurt campbell, until recently the state departments top asia hand, in his smart book the pivot, is to strengthen asias operating system that is, the complex legal, security and practical arrangements that have underscored four decades of asian prosperity and security. Brief, entertaining, educational what was your reaction to the ending. As a platoon leader, i had a simple rule in the field, no squad leader could eat until all of. Remove old pages insert new pages g7 through g12 g7 through g12 g15 g15 2.
I read platoon leader by james mcdonough because it was a firsthand account of a rookie. Books i recommend that every lieutenant reads include platoon leader by jack. Situation a enemy forces 1 situation enemy, weather and terrain. I enjoyed the clarity of the read and the readers voice inflection. Leader s book 17 sample 5 paragraph operation order 1.
Points about the soldiers personal burdens and the bond of brotherhood in combat are made so often that they become less rather than more effective. The primary source reference for the handbook is army techniques. The platoon leader and platoon sergeant are two of the most important leaders in the u. All products military ebook platoon leader ebook platoon leader book. In one of the most compelling combat narratives ever written, staff sergeant david bellavia, an army infantry platoon leader in iraq, gives a teethrattling, firsthand account of 11 straight days of heavy housetohouse fighting during the climactic second battle of fallujah. They cannot rely on a book to solve tactical problems. Platoon sergeants mentor future platoon leaders article. Mcdonough retired is an impecable example for future and current young lieutenants that are preparing to take command of their first platoons. A remarkable memoir of small unit leadership and the coming of age of a young soldier in combat in vietnam. Army nco leaders book item covering the deployment sequence of events counseling data sheet suggested u. Platoon leader the platoon leader leads his cadets by personal. The primary target audience for this manual includes all fires and ada soldiers.
Platoon leader is a 1988 cannon films film set in the vietnam war and directed by aaron norris. It provides the tactical standing operating procedures for infantry platoons and squads and is. Enjoy every minute of it, even the difficult times, and give of yourself freely to your mission and your men. Where there any forms, documents, etc that you had in your. Determine location of battalion ambulance exchange point 3. Because of the platoon sergeants experience, he should be given the freedom to assess the situation and advise the platoon leader accordingly. The ncos described the role of the platoon leader where new officers are placed in charge of between 20 to 50 soldiers and are accountable for the units equipment.
That means bolstering freedom of navigation, free trade, multilateral groups and. Love is not always a two way street, sometimes you give more than you get, and love is a choice. Revolutionary new ebook for parttime platoon leaders in the army national guard and army reserves. Platoon leader quotes showing 11 of 1 the roads that lead young men to war are not political roads, or national and international roads, but individual roads.
The 2020 advanced camp battle book is the updated 37page reference guide for infantry lieutenants and rotc cadets. Physical, mental and moral welfare discipline and military training. Mcdonough and mixes the plot of the green berets 1968 with style more akin to platoon 1986. The marine corps platoon leaders course plc is an alternative for nrotc or ocs for college students who wish to become commissioned officers in the united states marine corps. Determine the location of the platoon ccp and the company ccp 2. Smart ending with classy author what about joel rookss performance did you like.
It is narrated by mcdonough in first person view and tells of his story in the vietnam war as a lieutenant in command of 2nd platoon, bravo company, 4th battalion, 503rd infantryairborne plot introduction. Army nco leaders book item covering team squad section and platoon training deployment sequence of events suggested u. While a platoon of soldiers is wary of going into action with an inexperienced leader, a smart platoon leader can mitigate this problem by seeking instruction and mentorship from the platoon sergeant, a role that noncommissioned officers have embraced since the rise of professional armies. Walk through both ground or air or combination of both 5. Platoon leaders must design a plan for carrying out instructions, delegate tasks to platoon sergeants, squad leaders or individuals, and follow up to ensure those tasks are completed. Platoon leader 1988 was based on the memoir by james r. The scout platoon sop is available on computer disk in microsoft word for windows and ascii formats. Dog company is part of the 4th brigade combat team airborne, 25th infantry division, task force 425. Leader skills infantry platoon and squad leaders must be tacticians. It provides the tactical standing operating procedures for infantry platoons and squads and is tailored for rotc cadet use. Oct 16, 2019 the marine corps platoon leaders course plc is an alternative for nrotc or ocs for college students who wish to become commissioned officers in the united states marine corps. Digital version available a digital version of this call publication is available to view, download.
The brigade engineer battalion iii foreword years of conflict in iraq and afghanistan resulted in u. Guided by the commanders intent, the mission, and the concept of the operation, the leader can make the right decision. A remarkable memoir of smallunit leadership and the coming of age of a young soldier in combat in vietnam. However, the platoon leader is not done after merely positioning his weapons. It is narrated by mcdonough in first person view and tells of his story in the vietnam war as a lieutenant in command of 2nd platoon, bravo company, 4th battalion, 503rd infantryairborne. Lessons from platoon leader by james mcdonough dzone agile. Features waterproof laminated pages 6hole punched to best fit inside 1 5 58 x 7 78 x 1 12 rite in the rain binder not included works well with nonalcohol and alcohol staedtler markers included. The command supply discipline program csdp is a commanders program. May 12, 2018 while a platoon of soldiers is wary of going into action with an inexperienced leader, a smart platoon leader can mitigate this problem by seeking instruction and mentorship from the platoon sergeant, a role that noncommissioned officers have embraced since the rise of professional armies. All products military ebook platoon leader ebook platoon leader book learn how to be an effective platoon leader. Remember, soldiers are smart and can smell a phony a mile away.
Platoon leader details mcdonoughs time in vietnam commanding an undermanned platoon assigned to protecting a village in the strategic hamlet program. It is handmade in america to ensure top quality and customer service. Tls5 the leaders smartbook, 5th ed military leadership. I tend turn to books written by people who have fought in the army for lessons on tactics and leadership. He must ensure that each weapon can effectively engage the enemy, and the sum of his. The army depends upon itself to develop adaptable leaders able to achieve mission.
The platoon sergeants element should be wherever the platoon leader is not. Now retired from active duty, mcdonough lives with his family in tallahassee, florida. A military theorist who has helped shape the postcold war armys thinking, he is also the author of the defense of hill 781 and the limits of glory. Marine corps mentoring program basic officer course united states marine corps the basic school. There is no romanticism in parnells history of his time as a platoon leader in afghanistan, but reality isnt cast in cynical terms, either. Platoon leader is a wonderful book that could serve as somewhat of a text book in command and control of men in combat. You have the ability to mold men and make our country stronger 24 hours a day. I agree to adhere to the milsuite user agreement and the below terms and conditions. All proceeds from the operation of this site are donated to veteran and other charities. They must understand and use initiative in accomplishing the mission. Each goal should be smart specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timebound.
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