Chapter 1 Section II Flashcards
(6 cards)
The platoon leader must
Be responsible to the commander for the discipline and training of the platoon, the maintenance of its equipment, and its success in combat.
Operate within the commander’s intent when unable to communicate with higher headquarters and update the commander on the actions of the platoon at the earliest opportunity.
Be responsible for the accomplishment of all missions per the commander’s intent.
Plan operations with the help of the platoon Sergeant, tank commanders, and other key personnel
Stay abreast of the situation and go where needed to supervise, issue. Frago, and accomplish the mission.
Request from the company Commander. Any support needed to help the platoon performance mission.
Develops platoon direct fire plan and sector sketch
Assist the platoon sergeant in planning and coordinating for sustainment for the platoon.
Receive on hand status reports from the platoon sergeant tank commanders and gunners during planning.
Review platoon requirements based on the tactical plan.
Develop the fire support plan with The platoon Sergeant and tank commanders.
Coordinate the obstacle plan.
Analyze tactical situations, disseminate, and filter information, and employ the full capabilities of the platoons equipment to accomplish the mission.
Analyze the information environment within the platoons area of operations and support the commanders intent and concept of operations.
Ensure situation reports are accurately prepared and sent forward to the company team Commander.
Analyze and disseminate pertinent tactical friendly and enemy updates to subordinates.
Employ all available assets to designate targets for the direct and indirect fire weapons and for situational updates.
Maintain situational awareness of friendly position updates, overlay updates, and digital reports.
Be a subject matter expert in the tactical employment of the platoon, both independently or as part of a company team.
Understand TLP and develop the ability to apply them quickly and efficiently on the battlefield.
Know the capabilities and limitations of the platoons, personnel and equipment.
Ensure the platoon has isolated soldier guidance and that it is rehearsed.
Be well versed in enemy organizations, doctrine, and equipment.
Be prepared to assume duties of the company Commander perk the succession of command.
Serves as a tank Commander.
Be flexible and capable of using sound judgment to make correct decisions quickly and at the right times based on the commanders intent and the tactical situation.
Know and understand the mission and the commander’s intent, during decentralized operations.
Assist other crew members as necessary.
The platoon Sergeant must
Assist and advise the platoon leader
Mentors crewman, other non-commissioned officers, and the platoon leader on tactical and technical employment of the platons assigned equipment.
Supervise the platoons, administration, logistics, and maintenance.
Be responsible for the medical and administrative readiness and the deployable status of the platoon at all times.
Be responsible for the professional development and career management of the non-commissioned officers in the platoon.
Supervise individual and crew training.
Advise the platoon leader on appointments, promotions, and reductions, assignments, and discipline of the non-commissioned officers and enlisted members of the platoon.
Updates the platoon leader on appropriate reports, and forward any reports needed by company HQ.
Takes charge of task organized elements in the platoon during tactical operations, including quartering, parties and support elements.
Serves as a tank Commander.
Monitors the morale, discipline, and health of platoon members.
Ensures the platoon maintains all equipment.
Coordinates and supervises company directed platoon resupply operations.
Collects, prepares, and forwards logistics status updates and requests to the company executive officer or first sergeant
Ensures ammunition and supplies are properly and evenly distributed after the platoon consolidates on the objective and while the platoon reorganizes.
Ensures support supplies are present.
Directs the platoons casualty evacuation plan.
Maintains platoon strength information, consolidates, and forge the platoon casualty reports, and receives and orients replacements.
Monitors the common operational picture to maintain awareness of the platoon’s positions relative to the company’s formation.
Maintains accountability to the platoon leader for the training, discipline, and welfare of the platoon members.
Coordinates the platoon sustainment requirements and handles the personnel needed of each crew member.
Performs actions on the battlefield which complement those of the platoon leader.
Assist other crew members as necessary.
Tank Commander has the following responsibilities.
Trains and supervises the tank on the maintenance and accountability of assigned equipment, and the tactical employment of the tank.
Responsible for fostering crew. Cohesion.
Responsible for the medical and administrative readiness of the tank crew.
Briefs the crew directs the movement of the tank. Submits all reports and supervisors, initial first aid treatment and evacuation of wounded crewman.
Understands the equipment and is an expert at using the tank’s weapon systems, question indirect fires, and executing Land navigation using both digital systems and more traditional methods, such as terrain association.
Develops range card for tank weapons.
Controls vehicle direct fires.
Ensures the welfare of the crew.
Issues fire commands.
Responsible for the operation of the .50 caliber machine gun.
Lays the gun for direction if necessary.
No and understanding of the company mission and company commanders intent. These requirements demand that the tank Commander maintain situational awareness. The tank commander does this by using all available optics or observation, monitoring, radio transmissions, and digital display.
Responsibility for ensuring equipment is towed and secured properly per unit, load plans or standard operating procedures.
Assists other crew members as necessary.
The Gunner has the following duties
Searches for targets, Ames, and fires. Both the main gun and the coaxial machine gun.
Responsible to the tank Commander for the immediate supervision of and assisting with the overall maintenance of the entire vehicle and accountability of all equipment.
Responsible for the manual inputs into the fire control system through the Gunner’s control digital panel
Justice other crew members as needed.
Maintains the tank communications and internal control systems.
The loader has the following duties
Stows and cares for ammunition, loads the main gun and the coaxial machine gun ready box.
Aims and fires the loaders machine gun.
Ensures that communication equipment is inspected and is operating properly.
Searches for targets, maintains rear security, and acts as airguard against enemy, Air attack or anti-tank guided missile guard, before engagement actions are initiated.
Assist the tank Commander as needed by providing directions to the driver, so the tank maintains its position in formation.
Responsible for the turret maintenance of the tank.
Assists other crew members as necessary.
Dismounts tank to help in the positioning of the tank or ground guiding.
The driver has the following duties
Moose, positions, and stops the tank.
While driving searches for covered and concealed routes and for covered positions to which the driver can move if the tank is engaged.
Maintains the tank’s position in formation and watches for visual signals.
Monitors the steer to indicator if the tank is equipped and selects the best tactical route
Assists the Gunner and tank Commander by scanning for targets and sensing fired rounds during engagements.
Responsible for the maintenance of the tank and is assisted by other crew members.
Responsible for monitoring the driver’s display panel and driver’s instrument panel and notifying the tank Commander of any cautions, wonderings, or mechanical issues that arise. Keeps track of fuel levels and quantity of fluids added.
Assists other crew members as needed.
