What is the best way to handle a Squad Leader who is inexperienced?

SGT Gardner, you need to take a deep internal look into some personal biases. If you didn’t care if she was a female, you would have referred to her as just another soldier/NCO. You’re a team leader, she’s a squad leader, and she was put in that position by that platoon sergeant so if you really have an issue, maybe it’s you that needs to do some soul searching and figure out if you’re the problem. Additionally, if you have 6 years experience, you REALLY need to figure out how you haven’t made SSG yet when it’s easier for an 11B to promote than a 42A

You need to look internally at your own biases. If it doesn’t matter that she’s female, why bring it up? Why the need to highlight that you “don’t have a problem” with her presence in the unit?

If you are hung up on gender roles within the Army you might as well get out and find another career. Eschelons above your reality have already determined who is/isn’t eligible for each billet. That includes what experiences are required prior to assignment. Your opinion on the matter isn’t valuable enough to garner an audience. Too blunt? Maybe—but you should take a step back and realize that the people making decisions to assign Soldiers are working at a level that far exceeds platoon, squad, or team.

Why don’t you try talking to her? Ask if she needs support or help. Do as you’re told. Give advice on best practices. Prove yourself. Work on self-improvement. And let go of your personal bias…