Platoon Sergeant

The Platoon Sergeants Role
The Platoon Sergeant sets the example in everything. The Platoon Sergeant assists the Platoon Leader by upholding certain standards and has exemplary platoon discipline. Platoon Sergeants expertise includes but is not limited to maneuvering his platoon strategically, employing their weapons and systems effectively, sustainment, accountability, and care for his squads. Additionally, the Platoon Sergeant must ---
 * Ensures that their Platoon is prepared to accomplish its mission, which includes having his fireteam leaders do pre-combat checks and inspections.
 * Updates their Platoon Leader with appropriate reports and forwards reports needed by higher command.
 * Prepares to assume the role and responsibilities of their Platoon Leader.
 * Monitors moral, discipline, and health of the Platoon.
 * Receives squad leaders logistical, maintenance reports and ammunition and medical requests.
 * Requests logistical support from higher command and coordinates with the Platoon Leader, JTAC, or the Logistics Platoon.
 * Ensures that ammunition and supplies are distributed accordingly after the consolidation of each squads position.
 * Establishes and operates the Casualty Collection Point (CCP) along with the Platoon Medic and coordinates where the Platoon Medic is needed in moving casualties or assisting with mass-casualty events.
 * Accounts for their Soldiers, equipment, and supplies along with the help of Logistics.
 * Upholds the baseline standards for platoon discipline.
 * Knowledgeable of the mission one level up (Company).

A Platoon Sergeants Loadout
Basics: Weapons: In the Uniform: In the Vest: In the Backpack:
 * Combat Uniform (SPAGPAT)
 * Ballistic Vest (SPAGPAT)
 * Combat Helmet (SPAGPAT)
 * Long Range Radio Bag (SPAGPAT)
 * Watch
 * Compass
 * AN/PRC-148 JEM personal radio (5km radius)
 * Map
 * PDU-4 rangefinder
 * 1X AK-74M SELECT FIRE
 * SIDEARM NOT ADVISED BUT IS OPTIONAL
 * EARPLUGS
 * 2X EPINEPHRINE
 * 2X MORPHINE
 * MICRODAGR GPS
 * MAPTOOLS
 * 4X TOURNIQUETS
 * 2X 30RND AK-74 7N22
 * 5X BANDAGE (ELASTIC BANDAGES)
 * 5X BASIC FIELD DRESSING (QUICKCLOT)
 * 2X 30RND AK-74 7N22
 * 2X RDG-2 WHITE SMOKE GRENADES
 * 2X RGD-5 FRAG GRENADES