What are some things to look for as a New Platoon Sergeant?

<p>Standards and discipline, Be-Know-and Do it in everythig!&nbsp; Understand that as you lead your Soldiers, you have&nbsp;44 sets of&nbsp;eyes watching you, watching ewverything you do and following your example.&nbsp; Know your SOPs and enforce Troop Leading Proceedures and the 8-step training model.&nbsp; Ensure you know and conduct PCCs and always, always do your PCIs before leaving the motor pool.&nbsp; Do not be too proud to ask your peers how they do something, or to collaborate to make a training event better for both platoons.&nbsp; Seek counsel directly from your 1SG and CSM, they have a vested intrest in your success.&nbsp; Live the Creed and you will do fine.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Do not forget to talk with your Soldiers, you&nbsp;LEAD them but you did not&nbsp;LEAVE them!&nbsp; </p>

Know your Soldiers...not just them, but something about their kids, wife, etc. Ask them randomly how their kids/wife are doing, etc. Know the status of everyone in your platoon - back in the day every NCO carried a Leader's Book with a data sheet of every Soldier. Support and mentor your Platoon Leader - give him/her the chance to make mistakes and learn from them.

Have fun...and take care of your Soldiers!

Get with the 1SG to get his expectations of what his PSGs should and should not do!

Don't be too hard on your platoon leader, especially if they're a brandy-new 2LT. Be patient, be kind and take them under your wing.