I recently attained my Promotion status and was made Squad Leader and have a SGT/E5 as a subordinate. How should I manage that situation?

Converse with him directly to understand the circumstance. He is that rank for reasons which may not be obvious.....

I was in this situation once but only because the job made it that way. I had no problem as it was a good working relationship. I was an x-ray tech in a field hospital and they put a field medic over me. We had same rank but I had more time in. Really wasn't a problem as I was a specialized skill person.

I was in a similar situation when I became the XVIII Abn Corps G3 NCOIC. I was E5 promotable and he was E5 also and had been there a year before me. I delegated things to him whenever possible and left him in charge in my absence and we never had a problem.

Ask the first sergeant to have him moved to another platoon.

peer to peer leadership, few situations are more challenging in the Army...
being a leader is helping those around to be successful. being a good follower is learning from your leader, influencing the pack to help the leader be successful. you can only control yourself, so focus on assisting their success while meeting the mission.

When in charge, be in charge.

My advice you need to request a meeting with your first libe supervisor and your 1SG to find out the dynamics. If you are not the ranking “ Do Not Try To Council A Superior Tanking Soldier” thats asking for trouble. Talk to your Chain of Commamd for instructions and clarity on why, how , and instruction on how to proceed. Remember you have to learn to follow before you can lead.

IN 1978 I was a SPC4 in country. Upon assignment I was made a Corporal. In my Fireteam I had veterans from Vietnam, busted down E-6/E-5s who had drug/alcohol issues. They were priceless in combat, not so much in barracks. Treat each other with respect and understand that there will be issues. If possible talk privately and keep your temper. Remember you need to work as a team

First off, congrats on the promotion. In my experience it is best to involve the nco into what you are doing to a point but you also need them to understand that you are the final word on the issue...side note, don't get cocky because you finally outrank some people. Being in a leadership position is a great responsibility and you're going to want and need that nco's input

Jesus I was just messen with u if I knew u r a ranger I would of been more careful what to say god bless you