What assignments does an Army (11A) Junior Infantry Officer have within the SBCT and ABCT?

Cadet SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 02:18:41 -0400

It is my understanding that in the IBCT, Lieutenants take on the assignments of a rifle platoon leader, AS3, or Company XO.

Would other kind of PLTs can a Junior Infantry Officer lead?

What kind of other assignments in the BCT can a Lieutenant have other than Staff; would UPAR and Camp-de-aide be such possible assignments?

I have read through FM 3-96 (the BCT) and DA PAM 600-3 (Commissioned Officer Professional Development). I could not find the relationship between specific branch and assignments at the PLT level.

Thank you in advance for your time, I hope your experience can develop my understanding better.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 1 at 2020 6:13 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 06:13:37 -0400

There are no GO's in a BCT so there would be no Aide de Camp.
Those are the most likely assignments for a LT though a LT can serve as a commander or a staff primary / assistant for any staff section depending on unit manning and needs.
The unit MTOE will assign a rank and MOS to each position but the local commander can task organize the unit as needed.
I hope that helps.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 1 at 2020 8:19 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 08:19:24 -0400

You have staff, CO XO, or PL options. AS3 is supposed to be a CPT. However, you have different PLTs besides rifle, there is also Heavy Weapons PLTs, and second PL time if selected for the scout or mortar PLTs. BCTs have PAO so UPAR is an additional duty that would take up time.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 1 at 2020 10:47 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 22:47:24 -0400

Maybe some assistant positions like Assistant S-4.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 1 at 2020 10:48 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 22:48:39 -0400

Watch for extra duties. Don't become the movement officer!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2020 12:39 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:39:50 -0400

I dont know about SBCTs, but in an ABCT, there is an infantry battalion (you'll be mounted), and in each of the armor battalions there is an infantry company. You'll still most likely be an infantry platoon leader at some point.
As far as staff, because there is always some sort of wait, you'll likely be an assistant S something prior to taking a platoon. Technically AS3 is a captains bullet, so the assistant gig there for LTs is the assistant assistant S3.
Dont let anyone tell you being a movement officer is beneath you. Before deployment, the UMO has the most face time with the BC of any LT, which means faster platoon and better rating if you're good.