Posted on Mar 16, 2014
SSG AH-64D Armament/Electrical/Avionic Systems Repairer
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I have just taken over the Platoon as the Platoon Sergeant. This is my first time ever being a Platoon Sergeant. What are some of the things to look forward to as a Platoon Sergeant. Any advice or pointers would be helpful.
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CSM Michael J. Uhlig
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<p>Standards and discipline, Be-Know-and Do it in everythig!&nbsp; Understand that as you lead your Soldiers, you have&nbsp;44 sets of&nbsp;eyes watching you, watching ewverything you do and following your example.&nbsp; Know your SOPs and enforce Troop Leading Proceedures and the 8-step training model.&nbsp; Ensure you know and conduct PCCs and always, always do your PCIs before leaving the motor pool.&nbsp; Do not be too proud to ask your peers how they do something, or to collaborate to make a training event better for both platoons.&nbsp; Seek counsel directly from your 1SG and CSM, they have a vested intrest in your success.&nbsp; Live the Creed and you will do fine.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Do not forget to talk with your Soldiers, you&nbsp;LEAD them but you did not&nbsp;LEAVE them!&nbsp; </p>
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SFC Davis Privette
SFC Davis Privette
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Excellent response, I would also add be fair and never let them see you waver in the face of adversity.
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SFC Combat Engineer
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Best advice ever!! I had an old PSG many moons ago that gave me the same advice and I tried my damnedest to live by it!!
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SSG Chaplain Assistant
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Great advice, CSM!
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1SG First Sergeant
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I have assumed the responsibility today. Can always count on this site for words to learn by
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Know your Soldiers...not just them, but something about their kids, wife, etc. Ask them randomly how their kids/wife are doing, etc. Know the status of everyone in your platoon - back in the day every NCO carried a Leader's Book with a data sheet of every Soldier. Support and mentor your Platoon Leader - give him/her the chance to make mistakes and learn from them.

Have fun...and take care of your Soldiers!

Get with the 1SG to get his expectations of what his PSGs should and should not do!
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MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca
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Don't be too hard on your platoon leader, especially if they're a brandy-new 2LT. Be patient, be kind and take them under your wing.
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MSG(P) Michael Warrick
MSG(P) Michael Warrick
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Words of wisdom Sir !!! Communication is key and explaining why things are done in the matter there are !
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