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I am currently an SMP cadet expected to commission as a 2LT in May 2016. In my military science course, my PMI recently mentioned that we should all have a Leader's Book as future Platoon Leaders. I know there is an NCO leader's book, but are there specific things I should have as a PL? Prior Platoon Leaders, how did you construct your leader's books? Is there a base template I can use? Where there any forms, documents, etc that you had in your book readily available to make your job easier?
Any help with this would be much appreciated. As an MSIV, we get assigned mentees in the lower classes, so I would like to create this book as soon as possible so that I can familiarize myself with it using my mentorship position and better prepare myself for the days of being PL.
Any help with this would be much appreciated. As an MSIV, we get assigned mentees in the lower classes, so I would like to create this book as soon as possible so that I can familiarize myself with it using my mentorship position and better prepare myself for the days of being PL.
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Sir,
Go to staples and get yourself a mini binder with tabs (mini post-its), doc protectors, and dividers.
In it have the following:
Alert roster
Training calander (60-90 days) glide path
Company METL
A section for company training meeting
Manning roster
8 step training model
TLPs
Shell for warno, OPORD, and FRAGO.
Make a seperate book for a picture property book with the following sections:
PBO HR
2062s for sub HR holders
Shortage Annex
Equipment in repair
TMs with equipment illustrations
Pics of equipment laid out with associated BII.
The above will make your life easier.
RLTW!
Go to staples and get yourself a mini binder with tabs (mini post-its), doc protectors, and dividers.
In it have the following:
Alert roster
Training calander (60-90 days) glide path
Company METL
A section for company training meeting
Manning roster
8 step training model
TLPs
Shell for warno, OPORD, and FRAGO.
Make a seperate book for a picture property book with the following sections:
PBO HR
2062s for sub HR holders
Shortage Annex
Equipment in repair
TMs with equipment illustrations
Pics of equipment laid out with associated BII.
The above will make your life easier.
RLTW!
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SGT Brian Rawlins, it's not necessarily an NCO's thing (IMHO). Though it may have slightly different info from NCO or Officer's perspective, a Leaders book is simply a Management Tool. You can make it as detailed as you see fit. Mine contains: Alert Roster, Qualification Range (pistol/rifle), Reports and their due date, Soldier and Mission references.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
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My T-BOLC brethren, Jimmy Ho created an App for IPhone. It's on the Apple App Store under "Army Leader Book" (not sure about Android).
Check it out.
Check it out.
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I found a database thing for army leaders book on android, but not sure if its the same. Thanks for the intel
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1LT Ryan Millican
I have that on my IPhone, it's a good app, really like it. Tell him he did a good job designing it, sir. I'm going to definitely put it to use when I get back to my unit.
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2LT Ryan Millican
Jimmy will be happy to hear of your update. I'll be sure to pass on the message. Hope you enjoy your time on good ole FT Lee.
Jimmy will be happy to hear of your update. I'll be sure to pass on the message. Hope you enjoy your time on good ole FT Lee.
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