Platoon Leader
Platoon Leader
Posted on Nov 27, 2018
I’m taking a Platoon in a couple days and signing for a Stryker Plt’s worth of equipment. What advice, do’s and don’ts does everyone have?
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Platoon Leader
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Verify verify verify. If they say "oh it's in the connex"....make sure they show you. Put eyes on everything and verify serial #s.
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SGT James Murphy
i agree, I know I had to scramble to "find" equipment I signed for after I didn't "Verify"!!!!
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LTC Brian Knox
Yes, if you sign for more than one, then all included tools included must be laid out side by side so they cannot switch between vehicles as you inspect. I was not aware of the -10 manual which shows/lists all tools included with the end item and are accountable. That is why you need to lay out all side by side so you can see all at same time and count them.
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Ensure you have a complete layout of all equipment.... inventory all like items and inventory your equipment using the component hand receipt that should be provided by the company supply Sergeant. PHYSICALLY touch everything you are about to sign for and verify all serial numbers. Record all discrepancies and report them to your company CDR so he can get everything updated and orders in G-Army. After you have 100% accuracy of all equipment, sign down your equipment to your platoon Sargeant and ensure all equipment is signed down to the user level. If someone signs for something, they take ownership of the equipment and tend to care for the equipment way better than if that Soldier is just “using” the equipment without any responsibility for it. Good luck with your inventories and with your platoon.... Also, pay attention to your PLT sergeant, that platoon Sergeant knows what’s going on and should be molding you to become a better LT and leader....
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Listen to the Chief, he knows what he's talking about. Also, have them lay it out in the same order as listed on the HR. It will make it a lot smoother and take some of the guesswork out of it. Give them a set time to have it ready for you. If its not, walk away until it is ready to your standard
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LTC Robert Theriot
Look at all property at the same time so as not to inventory the same item multiple times.
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SGT Randall Smith
Now days, since you can take a photo with your phone and it does not cost a arm and a leg to develop that is a great idea. My dad retired a Infantry Company Commander and he gave me and my brother great advice when we went into the Army. 1 Sign for nothing you can not hold on to. 2. After Basic your Plt sgt and 1st Sgt can help you. 3. Keep your mouth shut and never volunteer. We both screwed that up by volunteering for VietNam. 4. If you get into trouble and have a choice of a Article 15 or 1st Sgt. punishment, take his punishment. In Germany that advice saved me from several Article 15's. 5. When you become a NCO you no longer have buddies in the ranks. When Rod and I went to Vietnam He told us, Keep your head down, your eyes open and make no friends. Since he served in Germany WWII, Tank Sgt, Korea 1st Lt Plt Leader and VietNam 1957 advisor we listened to him.
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Make sure you understand:
- Component inventories IAW the supply catalogue (SC)
- shortage annexes and what has been deemed non-essential (in writing from the BC)
- items should be inventoried by LIN, all at the same time, so you count five you know you have five, unless they are uniquely serial numbered like torque wrenches.
- flesh to metal, verify serial numbers
- consult your commander on banded and sealed items (like an officially sealed box of bayonets in the Arms room)
- you are responsible and accountable for all items until you subhand receipt them down. Work with the supply Sergeant on how to do that as you inventory so when you leave you have pushed it down.
- the AR735-5 definitions of responsibility and accountability and the different types
- key control and securing the property.
- if they can't find it or come up with it before the inventory is done, initiate the FLIPL.
- ensure your inventories are on the training schedule
If you sign everything down to end users or subhand receipt holders, signed for the "right stuff" per the TM/SC, conduct cyclic inventories, secure the property, and don't do anything grossly negligent you will be reasonably protected from FLIPLs.
- Component inventories IAW the supply catalogue (SC)
- shortage annexes and what has been deemed non-essential (in writing from the BC)
- items should be inventoried by LIN, all at the same time, so you count five you know you have five, unless they are uniquely serial numbered like torque wrenches.
- flesh to metal, verify serial numbers
- consult your commander on banded and sealed items (like an officially sealed box of bayonets in the Arms room)
- you are responsible and accountable for all items until you subhand receipt them down. Work with the supply Sergeant on how to do that as you inventory so when you leave you have pushed it down.
- the AR735-5 definitions of responsibility and accountability and the different types
- key control and securing the property.
- if they can't find it or come up with it before the inventory is done, initiate the FLIPL.
- ensure your inventories are on the training schedule
If you sign everything down to end users or subhand receipt holders, signed for the "right stuff" per the TM/SC, conduct cyclic inventories, secure the property, and don't do anything grossly negligent you will be reasonably protected from FLIPLs.
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