Capt Robert Eier

Responsible for reviewing and assisting battalion assets with planning, coordinating, and conducting simple to complex training in support of both battalion and regimental training objectives/requirements.

Maintain the capabilities of core skills obtained at the Infantry Officer
Course. Must be proficient in the employment of all organic weapon
systems in an infantry battalion. Command the platoon during operations. Prepare, train, and lead platoon in an austere, chaotic, uncertain, mentally and physical demanding environment for sustained operations. Maintain the accountability, welfare, and discipline of a platoon and assigned equipment.
Make operational and training planning recommendations to the Infantry
Company Commanders, Battalion Operations Officer, and Battalion Commander. Serve as an Officer in Charge (OIC) and Range Safety Officer (RSO). Conduct operational risk management (ORM). Conduct unit training management (UTM). Mentor and develop subordinate leaders to operate independently or in
support of a unit. Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of the fire support plan in support of battalion and Special Purpose MAGTF operations.
Capable of clearing fires. Capable of integrating anti-armor assets in support of battalion and Special Purpose MAGTF operations. Capable of leading an approach march under an approach march load from an assembly area to an objective forty kilometers away in a time limit of less than eight hours. Prepared to assume the role of the Weapons Company Executive Officer.

BILLET: Rifle Platoon Commander, Infantry Company. The Rifle Platoon Commander must maintain the capabilities of core skills obtained at the Infantry Officer Course. The Rifle Platoon Commander must be proficient in the employment of all organic weapon systems in an infantry battalion. Billet rank is Second Lieutenant. Billet T/O weapon is the M4 Carbine.

Leading a platoon of Marine Scout Snipers and aspiring scout snipers while deployed with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. I ensure Marines are trained to the Training and Readiness standards of the Marine Corps within their assigned MOS as well as attending formal school to advance their lethality on the battlefield. Majority of training is focused around preparing Marines for Scout Sniper Basic Course and advance schools for the Snipers. During operations I am responsible for the SARC/SCC depending on the nature of the mission.