As a new 2LT, how do I introduce myself to my troops?

Well, whatever you do...DON'T have them fill out a questionaire with questions like, "What is your favorite color?" "What is your favorite movie?" And my "favorite," "What character from Wizard of Oz do you identify with?" Yes, I had a brand new Ensign do that. None of the senior enlisted knew that he was going to do that and I'm pretty sure our SIO (a senior O-3) didn't either. The whole story is funny, but way too long to tell. As others have said, as an enlisted guy, I don't care where you went to school or what you majored in. Tell me who you are and maybe where you're from. Be sincere. You are not our friend, but you are also not our slavemaster. If you are willing to ask the question here, you're obviously not some know-it-all that's coming in to kick ass and take names. You'll do fine. Good luck.

Draco (great name by the way)

Not sure I follow if you're stating that you've known some of the folks in your new platoon from before, and are concerned about giving a "fresh" introduction to them...or if you just mean introductions in general. I'll assume the latter.

If you're prior enlisted, consider how you used to view JOs. What did you respect, find arrogant, or wish you'd heard/seen from a PL? If you've no former experience, remember that everyone pretty much knows you're new, inexperienced, and have a long road ahead of you. No one's looking to see if you're Audie Murphy or Patton re-incarnate...neither should you assume they all think you're a joke.

Get to know your PltSgt; ask him to inform you about the Platoon; Major Bell said it best...focus on the positives.

Three things they need to know from you; First-that you're proud to be there. Want to lose them real fast? Let them think for even one second that you're just "marking time" to earn a bullet point. My first DIVO tour was probably the most rewarding professional experience I've ever had, or am likely to have. Second-your men need to see (rather than hear) that you're a serious person. That doesn't mean severe, emotionless or cruel...but it does mean detail oriented, consistent and disciplined. Their first look at you can make/break a first tour in many ways. Third-They need to know that you've got their backs. Your PltSgt is the expert...he's the one they trust in the field, the one who trains them, and the one they respect (hopefully). You're the one who can choose to get in his way...or make his job easier by how you work with him, and represent the platoon before Higher. A lot has changed (some for the worse), but there are still ways to address things at the "lowest level", and prevent minor infractions from becoming major failures. Crap comes down...some of it, actually most of it, you can't avoid, but you can do a great deal towards standing up for your guys-you may actually surprise yourself; I know I did. NEVER let them endure a crappy detail with you absent.

Finally, I'll pass on some advice given to me by an E-8 once; never forget that the rank you wear does in fact mean something. Your men may "like" a JO who defers to everyone with stripes...but they'll respect you more if you respectfully, wisely, and at the appropriate times-take responsibility and accountability.

Good luck and Best Wishes LT!

Great question LT. If you’re looking for the book answer, less is more. Your ability to maintain a professional standoff with your Soldiers is an important component of that relationship, both now and as your grow your leadership persona. If you’re seen as just another member of the team, you threaten your ability to command effectively in more complex situations (i.e. when bullets are flying). That said, professional distance is created differently from team to team, and you need not be cold or a tyrant to maintain it.

My best recommendation in this situation is to privately introduce yourself to the senior enlisted member of the team (a Platoon Sergeant at your level, presumably). Be open and honest with that person, because you will operate and (in the best scenario) be seen as a team to subordinates and higher-ups alike. Once you’ve established that introductory level of trust, consider asking them to introduce you to the rest of the team in a formal way. They should know how best to communicate with the group, and you may learn a lot by simply watching that interaction. Fill in any gaps as needed, but leave something for future conversations.

Enjoy your first platoon! This should be one of the best times in your Officer career.

I'm not sure that I feel the initial introduction is very important, I just kept it brief and to the point. I think your initial operational interactions with your platoon dictates how they will respond down the road. So this is how I approached both platoon leader and company commander.
Trust your senior NCO's and listen to their advice, but remember that you are in Command. At your level, I would caution that you need to be right if you ignore the advice of your PS, but PS's come in all kinds too, weak and strong.
Lead by example. If your platoon is training in the rain, you should be training in the rain. You need to be up front during PT sessions and they need to see you passing the APFT and it should be way above the minimum. Know your job and strive to improve on it.
Learn your soldiers jobs. Have them show you how to do it. I was prior enlisted and could do most of the jobs in an Infantry Platoon, or a Combat Engineer Platoon, but having that troop show you means you respect his knowledge. It's a good way to understand where your focus needs to be on inspections. Want to know if PCMS is being done? Next time you pull a vehicle, do it with the driver, it will show quickly if it's something he knows what he is doing.
If it isn't inspected, it isn't done. If that soldier knows that you could inspect and that you know enough to catch things that are wrong, they will be more likely to make sure things are inspection ready.
Don't be afraid to bet your Bar's if you are right. I've did it twice and had a reasonable outcome both times, but don't assume that is always the case.
Last is one of the Big Ones, take care of your troops. You and your Platoon Sgt. should be the contact point between that platoon and the Big Bad Army. If one of your people has promotion, pay, family issues, etc, you should be his point man with the Company Co, Battalion and above. Don't push it up the chain and forget it.

As for the initial introduction, "I am LT Miller, your new Platoon leader. It's great to meet you all. I look forward to serving with you. I am from xxxxx. I am married and have xxxxx children."

You may als want to look at this. https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/new-officers-listen-up

Make everything short, and to the point sir, let them know that your there to work with them, not against them, and have a private talk with your senior NCO's first.

Hello, I'm your new PL, LT Miller. Looking forward to meeting you all.

Keep it short. Remember that your actions will speak louder than any words you may say to them when they don't know you.

What Major Bell and 1LT Forwood said. When formally introducing yourself in a formation for the first time the shorter the speech the better. Trust me you'll only have their attention for a minute or two. I've been to enough change of command ceremonies to realize that. Formalities aside talk to the enlisted leaders; those working directly under you in particular. You can ask about the superstars, but ultimately everyone should be on the same clean slate. Granted I am no commissioned officer but if I was to approach a new unit (and I will be very soon) that's what I'd be doing in addition to what the other two commentators mentioned.

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