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Platoon Sergeant

2021-07-31T00:07:28Z

Votra: /* Platoon Sergeant Guidelines */

== The Platoon Sergeant ==

The Platoon Sergeant is an underutilized role within the Platoon Headquarters Group largely due to its poorly elucidated responsibilities.

=== Platoon Sergeant Guidelines ===
*Assist with the planning phase of your platoon's operation. Be intimately familiar with it.
**Consider the best positions and fields of fire for supporting assets based upon the Platoon Leader's intent.
**Ask questions to clarify the intent for the better of the leadership in the mission.
**Ensure the Platoon Leader understands their role, encourage them, and be helpful if they are new to the position. Do not do their job for them or try and prevent their mistakes.
*Take command of vehicle groups, such as convoys, or armor, mech. motor. support. You will remain mounted while the Platoon Leader is dismounted, thus distributing the command's ability to observe and control.
**You will ensure the platoon HQ is loaded in convoy and will position assets where they are most effective within the PL's intent.
**You will ensure the Platoon is loaded during convoy operations and set their speed, interval, and halts.
*Direct supporting assets so the Platoon Leader can focus on fulfilling the mission with infantry squads.
**Logistics, vehicle, but NOT air, should fall under your purview.
**Direct resupply, casualty evacuations, and any other form of sustainment.
**Liaison with the forward observer, forward air controller, and weapons squad leader to validate they are being employed to support the platoon and one another.
*Take command of the Platoon when called upon.
**Command squads to "go firm," or if required, break contact and rendezvous.
**Rapidly draw a plan to continue the mission following the original intent.
**Issue orders and position yourself to observe your squad leaders actions.
*Direct prisoner transport.

=== Misuse of the Platoon Sergeant ===
*Delegating vehicle, crew-served, or indirect fire weapons.
*Overlapping responsibilities of FO, FAC, or WPN Squad Leader when those slots are occupied.
*Remaining at spawn with logistics or other sustainment roles.

Platoon Sergeant

2021-07-31T00:06:01Z

Votra: /* Misuse of the Platoon Sergeant */

== The Platoon Sergeant ==

The Platoon Sergeant is an underutilized role within the Platoon Headquarters Group largely due to its poorly elucidated responsibilities.

=== Platoon Sergeant Guidelines ===
*Assist with the planning phase of your platoon's operation. Be intimately familiar with it.
*Take command of vehicle groups, such as convoys, or armor, mech. motor. support. You will remain mounted while the Platoon Leader is dismounted, thus distributing the command's ability to observe and control.
**You will ensure the platoon HQ is loaded in convoy and will position assets where they are most effective within the PL's intent.
**You will ensure the Platoon is loaded during convoy operations and set their speed, interval, and halts.
*Direct supporting assets so the Platoon Leader can focus on fulfilling the mission with infantry squads.
**Logistics, vehicle, but NOT air, should fall under your purview.
**Direct resupply, casualty evacuations, and any other form of sustainment.
**Liaison with the forward observer, forward air controller, and weapons squad leader to validate they are being employed to support the platoon and one another.
*Take command of the Platoon when called upon.
**Command squads to "go firm," or if required, break contact and rendezvous.
**Rapidly draw a plan to continue the mission following the original intent.
**Issue orders and position yourself to observe your squad leaders actions.
*Direct prisoner transport.

=== Misuse of the Platoon Sergeant ===
*Delegating vehicle, crew-served, or indirect fire weapons.
*Overlapping responsibilities of FO, FAC, or WPN Squad Leader when those slots are occupied.
*Remaining at spawn with logistics or other sustainment roles.

Platoon Sergeant

2021-07-31T00:05:45Z

Votra: /* The Platoon Sergeant */

== The Platoon Sergeant ==

The Platoon Sergeant is an underutilized role within the Platoon Headquarters Group largely due to its poorly elucidated responsibilities.

=== Platoon Sergeant Guidelines ===
*Assist with the planning phase of your platoon's operation. Be intimately familiar with it.
*Take command of vehicle groups, such as convoys, or armor, mech. motor. support. You will remain mounted while the Platoon Leader is dismounted, thus distributing the command's ability to observe and control.
**You will ensure the platoon HQ is loaded in convoy and will position assets where they are most effective within the PL's intent.
**You will ensure the Platoon is loaded during convoy operations and set their speed, interval, and halts.
*Direct supporting assets so the Platoon Leader can focus on fulfilling the mission with infantry squads.
**Logistics, vehicle, but NOT air, should fall under your purview.
**Direct resupply, casualty evacuations, and any other form of sustainment.
**Liaison with the forward observer, forward air controller, and weapons squad leader to validate they are being employed to support the platoon and one another.
*Take command of the Platoon when called upon.
**Command squads to "go firm," or if required, break contact and rendezvous.
**Rapidly draw a plan to continue the mission following the original intent.
**Issue orders and position yourself to observe your squad leaders actions.
*Direct prisoner transport.

=== Misuse of the Platoon Sergeant ===
*Delegating vehicle, crew-served, or indirect weaponry fire.
*Overlapping responsibilities of FO, FAC, or WPN Squad Leader when those slots are occupied.
*Remaining at spawn with logistics or other sustainment roles.

Platoon Sergeant

2021-07-30T23:54:24Z

Votra: /* Platoon Sergeant Guidelines */

Platoon Sergeant

2021-07-30T23:49:55Z

Votra: /* Platoon Sergeant Guidelines */

Platoon Sergeant

2021-07-30T23:49:24Z

Votra:

== The Platoon Sergeant ==

The Platoon Sergeant is an underutilized role within the Platoon Headquarters Group largely due to its poorly elucidated responsibilities.

=== Platoon Sergeant Guidelines ===
*1. Assist with the planning phase of your platoon's operation. Be intimately familiar with it.
*2. Take command of vehicle groups, such as convoys, or armor, mech. motor. support. You will remain mounted while the Platoon Leader is dismounted, thus distributing the command's ability to observe and control.
**2.1 You will ensure the platoon HQ is loaded in convoy and will position assets where they are most effective within the PL's intent.
**2.2 You will ensure the Platoon is loaded during convoy operations and set their speed, interval, and halts.
*3. Direct supporting assets so the Platoon Leader can focus on fulfilling the mission with infantry squads.
**3.1 Logistics, vehicle, but NOT air, should fall under your purview.
**3.2 Direct resupply, casualty evacuations, and any other form of sustainment.
**3.3 Liaison with the forward observer, forward air controller, and weapons squad leader to validate they are being employed to support the platoon and one another.
*4. Take command of the Platoon when called upon.
**4.1 Command squads to "go firm," or if required, break contact and rendezvous.
**4.2 Rapidly draw a plan to continue the mission following the original intent.
**4.3 Issue orders and position yourself to observe your squad leaders actions.
*5. To be continued.

Platoon Sergeant

2021-07-30T23:47:42Z

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== The Platoon Sergeant ==

The Platoon Sergeant is an underutilized role within the Platoon Headquarters Group largely due to its poorly elucidated responsibilities.

=== Platoon Sergeant Guidelines ===
1. Assist with the planning phase of your platoon's operation. Be intimately familiar with it.
2. Take command of vehicle groups, such as convoys, or armor, mech. motor. support. You will remain mounted while the Platoon Leader is dismounted, thus distributing the command's ability to observe and control.
2.1 You will ensure the platoon HQ is loaded in convoy and will position assets where they are most effective within the PL's intent.
2.2 You will ensure the Platoon is loaded during convoy operations and set their speed, interval, and halts.
3. Direct supporting assets so the Platoon Leader can focus on fulfilling the mission with infantry squads.
3.1 Logistics, vehicle, but NOT air, should fall under your purview.
3.2 Direct resupply, casualty evacuations, and any other form of sustainment.
3.3 Liaison with the forward observer, forward air controller, and weapons squad leader to validate they are being employed to support the platoon and one another.
4. Take command of the Platoon when called upon.
4.1 Command squads to "go firm," or if required, break contact and rendezvous.
4.2 Rapidly draw a plan to continue the mission following the original intent.
4.3 Issue orders and position yourself to observe your squad leaders actions.
5. To be continued.

Leading and Being Led

2021-07-30T22:58:12Z

Votra: /* Platoon Leading */

== Being Led ==
Being led is not as black and white as it might seem. You can make your leadership's life simple in a variety of ways. Remember you are just a bullet away from becoming the leader yourself in some situations, so while you are being led try to act how you would like someone under your command to act. Everyone has their own "style" of leadership. Some people like to be super hands on, some like to have well thought out plan, and some people lead as needed. Don't get mad at someone just because you think they are doing it wrong.

How to be led:

*Listen to the leaders. Sometimes the ROE or part of the briefing actually needs to be followed to complete the mission.

*Communicate any important info up the Chain as soon as possible.

*Help keep track of your team, sticking with a battle buddy and watching each other keeps your leaders from having to search for a body later.

*Don't waste important assets without asking or being told to use it. If you do need to use it on an immediate threat, report that you used it.

*Keep an eye out for opportunities your leadership may not have seen.

*Ask before scavenging gear. Make sure it is reported if you do.

*Echo orders and contact reports.

*Don't be afraid to make a suggestion every now and then. Input is important, especially during initial planning.

*If you disagree with an order you're given, only suggest alternatives if there's no urgency. Otherwise, follow it

<pre>"A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plan next week.”</pre>

== Leading ==
Every Coalition company member is expected to lead at some point. Whether it's just a Fireteam lead or vehicle command slot every now and then, or getting a "Field promotion" in the middle of a firefight. Without Good leadership a combat group will not last long.

What to do as a leader:

*Make a plan. Change it as needed "No plan survives contact with the enemy".

*Always keep track of your command. Losing contact with someone you are responsible for is bad for both ends.

*Communicate. The chain of command is just a funnel of info to the top. Remember to keep it relevant and brief though. [http://coalitiongroup.net/wiki/index.php?title=Communication_and_Marking see communication guide for more]

*Have a designated 2nd in command if possible. If you go down the faster the command is picked up the better.

*Know your assets, and use them accordingly. Give those RATs, GRENs, and ARs designated targets!

*Use your SOP's, Formations, and tactics to your advantage.

*Keep your head down as much as possible. The longer the chain of command stays intact, the longer everyone knows what is going on.

*Do not be afraid to micromanage when it is needed.

For a more detailed and informative guideline on a specific leadership role, see the links below.

===Fireteam Leading===
[[Fire Team Leader]]

===Squad Leading===
[[Squad Leader]]

===Platoon Leading===
[[Platoon Leader]]

[[Platoon Sergeant]]

==Succession of Command==

Speaking of ''"Field Promotions"'' the correct line of Succession for both the Platoon and a Fireteam are important to know. It is also important to remember your place in this line when you slot leadership. This keeps the chain from breaking down, or at least staying broken for long. If you find that you have ''"Earned"'' yourself a ''"Field Promotion"'' then the first thing you should do when safe is to get on the proper radio net and notify anyone still on that net that you are taking charge of your unit. If you cannot take command for some reason like not having the proper radios or not feeling experienced enough to take over you should '''IMMEDIATELY''' Pass the news to the next in line that '''They''' are in charge. This also goes for if you see someone that might not be aware that they just ''Earned'' a promotion. Make sure the line is followed as well as the situation allows. Generally the longer the line stays intact the better information flows.

As shown in the second image, the next fireteam member in the line of succession is the AR. As such, you should only take the role if you're willing to assume command of the fireteam at some point during the mission.
[[File:FieldPromotion.PNG]]

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[[File:FieldPromotion2.PNG]]

Leading and Being Led

2021-07-30T22:58:06Z

Votra: /* Leading */

== Being Led ==
Being led is not as black and white as it might seem. You can make your leadership's life simple in a variety of ways. Remember you are just a bullet away from becoming the leader yourself in some situations, so while you are being led try to act how you would like someone under your command to act. Everyone has their own "style" of leadership. Some people like to be super hands on, some like to have well thought out plan, and some people lead as needed. Don't get mad at someone just because you think they are doing it wrong.

How to be led:

*Listen to the leaders. Sometimes the ROE or part of the briefing actually needs to be followed to complete the mission.

*Communicate any important info up the Chain as soon as possible.

*Help keep track of your team, sticking with a battle buddy and watching each other keeps your leaders from having to search for a body later.

*Don't waste important assets without asking or being told to use it. If you do need to use it on an immediate threat, report that you used it.

*Keep an eye out for opportunities your leadership may not have seen.

*Ask before scavenging gear. Make sure it is reported if you do.

*Echo orders and contact reports.

*Don't be afraid to make a suggestion every now and then. Input is important, especially during initial planning.

*If you disagree with an order you're given, only suggest alternatives if there's no urgency. Otherwise, follow it

<pre>"A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plan next week.”</pre>

== Leading ==
Every Coalition company member is expected to lead at some point. Whether it's just a Fireteam lead or vehicle command slot every now and then, or getting a "Field promotion" in the middle of a firefight. Without Good leadership a combat group will not last long.

What to do as a leader:

*Make a plan. Change it as needed "No plan survives contact with the enemy".

*Always keep track of your command. Losing contact with someone you are responsible for is bad for both ends.

*Communicate. The chain of command is just a funnel of info to the top. Remember to keep it relevant and brief though. [http://coalitiongroup.net/wiki/index.php?title=Communication_and_Marking see communication guide for more]

*Have a designated 2nd in command if possible. If you go down the faster the command is picked up the better.

*Know your assets, and use them accordingly. Give those RATs, GRENs, and ARs designated targets!

*Use your SOP's, Formations, and tactics to your advantage.

*Keep your head down as much as possible. The longer the chain of command stays intact, the longer everyone knows what is going on.

*Do not be afraid to micromanage when it is needed.

For a more detailed and informative guideline on a specific leadership role, see the links below.

===Fireteam Leading===
[[Fire Team Leader]]

===Squad Leading===
[[Squad Leader]]

===Platoon Leading===
[[Platoon Leader]]
[[Platoon Sergeant]]

==Succession of Command==

Speaking of ''"Field Promotions"'' the correct line of Succession for both the Platoon and a Fireteam are important to know. It is also important to remember your place in this line when you slot leadership. This keeps the chain from breaking down, or at least staying broken for long. If you find that you have ''"Earned"'' yourself a ''"Field Promotion"'' then the first thing you should do when safe is to get on the proper radio net and notify anyone still on that net that you are taking charge of your unit. If you cannot take command for some reason like not having the proper radios or not feeling experienced enough to take over you should '''IMMEDIATELY''' Pass the news to the next in line that '''They''' are in charge. This also goes for if you see someone that might not be aware that they just ''Earned'' a promotion. Make sure the line is followed as well as the situation allows. Generally the longer the line stays intact the better information flows.

As shown in the second image, the next fireteam member in the line of succession is the AR. As such, you should only take the role if you're willing to assume command of the fireteam at some point during the mission.
[[File:FieldPromotion.PNG]]

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[[File:FieldPromotion2.PNG]]

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2021-07-30T22:57:19Z

Votra: /* Leadership */

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2021-07-30T22:57:08Z

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2021-07-30T22:56:24Z

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After-Action Reviews (AARs)

2021-07-27T02:57:54Z

Votra: /* Visual AARs */

There are two AAR types. Text AARs and visual AARs.

== Text AARs ==
There are 2 forms of AARs we use at Coalition.

===Discord===
Discord is more loosely structured and allows you to have quick and flowing conversation with other members of the community in real time

To talk about what went right, what went wrong, and how we can further ensure the quality of future sessions, use #AAR in discord.

===Forums===
Forum AARs are designed to be structured and allow for precises, accurate, and detailed accounts regarding what happened during our session. This is to be used to have a proper discussion about both the positives and negatives of a mission(s), as well as the concepts, ideas, and otherwise on how to further improve.

Forum text AARs can be found and discussed here: https://coalitiongroup.net/portal/forum/32-after-action-review/

Simply follow the formats of the previous listed AARs and use

== Visual AARs ==
All visual AARs can be found here:

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