This book is more than just a riproaring combat narrative. They provide a way of performing a particular mission, but may require modification based on mission, enemy, terrain, troops, time available, and civilian considerations metttc. To add to the confusion, the product ships with the version 3. As many others have stated, captain robert hemphill was sp4 oliver stones company commander in vietnam. 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. College students can enroll in plc when they are freshmen, sophomores, or juniors in college. Dec 18, 2007 a remarkable memoir of smallunit leadership and the coming of age of a young soldier in combat in vietnam.
Lyons, michael delorenzo, at turner classic movies. The film is about a newly commissioned infantry lieutenant who arrives in vietnam to take over his first platoon. And as a platoon leader, all of your energies should be focused on getting the best training for your soldiers that you can find. As a platoon leader or coleader, who is holding me accountable.
A young officer, just out of west point is sent to vietnam, where the men dont respect him until he gets wounded and returns to be a wiser soldier and a better commander. I read platoon leader by james mcdonough because it was a firsthand account of a rookie. He and the other newbies pass by a group of battlehardened veterans before being shepherded elsewhere. To gain greater understanding of the platoon leaderplatoon sergeant relationship, more than 200 first lieutenants commissioned in 2009all of them current or past platoon leadersshared their experiences of working with their platoon sergeants in a january 2012 survey in the platoon leader forum. This is where your subordinate leaders prepare men, weapons and equipment for the coming mission. Start by marking platoon leaders handbook as want to read. Us army platoon leader interview questions glassdoor. This handbook addresses the csdp every unit must establish and enforce. Outlaw platoon is expertly told by a man who braved the heat of battle time and time again. 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.
Field operations, mission support, class iii v maintenance transportation, medical support, and i. I interviewed at us army killeen, tx in september 2017. The following paragraphs provide a summary by chapter. Army nco leaders book item covering the deployment sequence of events counseling data sheet suggested u. Commanders, staffs, and subordinates ensure that their decisions and actions comply with applicable united. Leaders must enforce and implement effective programs to ensure resources are being used without fraud, waste, and abuse. A remarkable memoir of smallunit leadership and the coming of age of a young soldier in combat in vietnam. By this time ender is nine years old and a platoon leader in phoenix army under petras command. Army nco leaders book item covering team squad section and platoon training deployment sequence of events suggested u.
The very first version of what became platoon was called break, and it was a whole different type of story much more mystical, more confusing, etc. He just wants it clear that this is his story of his experiences in vietnam. I can not recommend this book enough if you have an interest in the vietnam war era then this book should be at the top of your list, you will not be disapointed. Remove old pages insert new pages g7 through g12 g7 through g12 g15 g15 2. Among them is chris taylor charlie sheen, whos about as green as they come. 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. Mar 18, 2015 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 and gave the cadets advice. I picked it up again the other day as part of my continuing education on the vietnam war. June 27, 2016 maintenance platoon leader star star star star star. When stone sat down to deal with vietnam again in the midseventies, he took some of the characters from break and called the new film the platoon. The platoon may need to begin movement while the leader is still planning or forward reconnoitering. Platoon leader is a 1988 cannon films film set in the vietnam war and directed by aaron norris. It is also necessary to know what the actual equipment consists of.
In 2014, critical hit created yet another version of platoon leader, officially called platoon leader 3. Thing is, behind that brash exterior, youre probably confused as all getout. As a platoon leader, learning the capabilities and how to employ your platoon and its equipment is achieved through training. As a platoon leader or co leader, who is holding me accountable. This smart book is intended to provide commanders and soldiers with an overview of the most commonly used business intelligence and business warehouse bibw reports for property book, maintenance, and supply support activity. The book highlights the extreme nature of vietnam insomuch as long periods of boredom torn apart by extreme moments of violence and carnage.
The first 100 days of platoon leadership handbook combined. Platoon leaders philosophy orders line of duty equal opportunity officer candidate school preparation warrior leadership course preparation useful vocabulary recommended army readings survey sop chain of command sexual harrassment us repneo warden. This flaw, however, may not bother the book s intended audience. The squad and team leader execute the combat formations and movement techniques within their capabilities based on the platoon leaders.
The platoon sergeant must keep in mind that he or she is training the future leadership of our army. Love is not always a two way street, sometimes you give more than you get, and love is a choice. Four years ago, she writes, married to the father of my three children, i. The command supply discipline program csdp is a commanders program. Marine corps gazetteon war and politics by arnold punaro is a compelling portrait of a consequential life spent in his countrys service. Engineer basic officer leadership course ebolc fort. New platoon leader ebook for platoon leaders in the army national guard and army reserves.
Look at you, all brand new and shiny, right out of your basic officer leader course, hardcharging to take over your first platoon. I tend turn to books written by people who have fought in the army for lessons on tactics and leadership. 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. You have the ability to mold men and make our country stronger 24 hours a day. Platoons senior trainer, assis t and evaluate squad training. Like the squad leader, the platoon leader exercises command and control primarily through his subordinates and moves in the formation where he can best achieve this. Platoon leader details mcdonoughs time in vietnam commanding an undermanned platoon assigned to protecting a village in the strategic hamlet program. Its 1967, and a plane full of new soldiers has just arrived in vietnam. Overview of platoon leader, 1988, directed by aaron norris, with michael dudikoff, robert f.
This is the fifth edition of the leaders smartbook, incorporating the full. Army nco leaders book item covering the counseling data sheet. Enjoy every minute of it, even the difficult times, and give of yourself freely to your mission and your men. Reserve component ocs is a 12 to 15month traditional program or 8week accelerated program leaders course of instruction, taught in a highstress environment, during which the cadre develop and evaluate the performance of the candidates as it relates to their potential for commissioning as second. 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. The tactics, techniques, and procedures ttp provided are not allinclusive. Lessons from platoon leader by james mcdonough dzone agile. Tls5 the leaders smartbook, 5th ed military leadership. The film is about a newly commissioned infantry lieutenant who arrives in vietnam to take over his. Thus, it is important to know the types of components and sets, kits, and outfits skos that exist within the platoon. A reference for army platoon leaders alexis priddy on. 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.
Learn some secret advice to help you develop a cohesive team of trained warriors. Among professions, the army profession has unique characteristics. The guide provides the steps on how to navigate through the various bibw reports, depicts. Now retired from active duty, mcdonough lives with his family in tallahassee, florida. A brief overview about what to expect as a platoon leader. It is a personal, yet riveting, journey of the authors life, set against the most important military conflict and national security issues of the times. More life reflections from the bestselling author on themes of societal captivity and the catharsis of personal freedom. Mar 01, 2012 the book s main flaw is a repetitiveness that becomes mawkish. 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. Lead the platoon with a clear understanding of your duties,your superiors expectations, an assessment of the current strengths and weaknesses of your unit and an initial training plan. Reading the book leading marines shed some light on the marine corps for me. To gain greater understanding of the platoon leaderplatoon sergeant relationship, more than 200 first lieutenants commissioned in 2009all of them current or past platoon leadersshared their experiences of working with their platoon sergeants in a january 2012 survey in. I will challenge myself to share this evaluation, every week with either my platoon leader, my co leader, or a pastor in my church.
As a platoon sergeant starts his or her relationship with a new lieutenant, it is imperative that he provides the best leadership for the platoon. However, if you ignore your career, then you will soon find yourself stuck on the backside of the battalion staff headquarters in a windowless room lit only by the glow of a dying laptop. Ebolc is an intense 19week 4day program that will challenge you. Mcdonough, introduces the book as a story of an american platoon leader in combat. I will challenge myself to share this evaluation, every week with either my platoon leader, my coleader, or a pastor in my church. Platoon sergeants mentor future platoon leaders article. 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. Discover how to be an effective, excellent and efficient leader while balancing your family time, civilian job and military career. Essentially a knock off of platoon, this bloodsoaked war drama chronicles the experiences of a west point graduate and his colleagues in the ruthless vietnamese jungles.
The course provides all newly commissioned engineer. Platoon leader s philosophy orders line of duty equal opportunity officer candidate school preparation warrior leadership course preparation useful vocabulary recommended army readings survey sop chain of command sexual harrassment us repneo warden. It is about his time in vietnam was a platoon leader in 197071. Remember, soldiers are smart and can smell a phony a mile away. Download platoon leader a memoir of command in combat pdf online. The book takes place in and around a fort near a vietnamese village in binh dinh province. Chapter 1, leadership, discusses leadership at the platoon level for. I n his 2014 article, army first lieutenant scott ginther related 20 lessons from his path from west point cadet to platoon leader in afghanistan. The platoon sergeant or a squad leader may bring the platoon forward, usually under the control of the company executive officer or first sergeant. Page 1 of 2 1 2 team squad section platoon training suggested u. Everyone respects his brilliance and his practice sessions. Much credit goes to 1lt ginther for clearly learning the right lessons as a young leader. A platoon leaders guide to inventory and accountability.
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