What are some of the things a 2LT would do within a BCT?

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 20:05:39 -0500

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Feb 19 at 2018 8:41 PM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 20:41:41 -0500

That would depend on way too many things to give an accurate answer. They could find themselves in any number of S shops; this may also depend on what their branch is. They could also take up a position as a platoon leader, maybe even an executive officer based on the needs of the unit. The responsibilities that they would have in any of these positions would vary considerably.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Feb 19 at 2018 9:52 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 21:52:17 -0500

1LT Private RallyPoint Member Which branch? Which unit in the BCT? Default: Lead a Platoon relevant to your basic branch. Organizational maintenance, PT, ranges/gunnery, run ranges, go to the field, recover from the field, plan/execute training, learn from your Platoon Sergeant and other NCOs, learn the human and materiel capabilities of your Platoon and Company, learn how to account for stuff, do every additional duty in your unit, go work a special project for your BN, learn how UCMJ works, lead soldiers.

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Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2018 12:16 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 12:16:37 -0500

That depends on the branch of the 2LT and the BCT. Infantry BCT and Infantry 2LT? You'd likely lead a platoon. Chemical 2LT? You'd be the Battalion Chemo. Artillery officer? Logistics officer? IBCT, ABCT, SBCT? All of those things factor into it.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 21 at 2018 9:25 AM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 09:25:18 -0500

1LT Private RallyPoint Member, you need to answer some of the questions asked here by the others in order to give you a proper answer.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2019 12:12 AM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:12:06 -0500

Not the original poster, but what about an ADA Branch in, I suppose, a ABCT? I haven't seen anything about ADA in an IBCT or SBCT. (unless someone else knows different)