So far, i have weapons qual, pt card, vehicle license military, civilian. I tend turn to books written by people who have fought in the army for lessons on tactics and leadership. The marine corps platoon leaders course plc is an alternative for nrotc or ocs for college students who wish to become commissioned officers in the united states marine corps. Army nco leaders book item covering team squad section and platoon training deployment sequence of events suggested u. College students can enroll in plc when they are freshmen, sophomores, or juniors in. Every leader should maintain a leaders book in some form but especially smallunit leaders. A young officer, just out of west point is sent to vietnam, where the men dont respect him until he gets wounded and returns to be a wiser soldier and a better commander. The leaders book is a tried and true smallunit leadership aid. Platoon leader 1987 ra battledrenched portrait of a west point lieutenant in vietnam. Mcdonough, introduces the book as a story of an american platoon leader in combat. They are quickly ambushed, and a chaotic firefight ensues. A remarkable memoir of smallunit leadership and the coming of age of a young soldier in combat in vi.
James mcdonough graduated from west point and served in vietnam as an infantry platoon leader in the legendary 173d airborne brigade. Together, both platoon leaders create an inventory schedule, keeping in mind the subhandreceipt holders, soldiers, and the companys training schedule. Made on the heels of the widely acclaimed platoon, but it doesnt have the same power. I first read james mcdonoughs platoon leader about 17 years ago. As time goes on, he slowly becomes hardened to the realities of the brutal life in the field. Mcdonough, chronicles the authors experiences as an officer in the vietnam war from 197071. Platoon leader a memoir of command in combat by james r. It is narrated by mcdonough in first person view and tells of his story in the vietnam war as a lieutenant in command of 2nd platoon, bravo company, 4th battalion, 503rd infantryairborne plot introduction. Field operations, mission support, class iii v maintenance transportation, medical support, and i. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read platoon leader.
A young and first time platoon leader at the height of the vietnam war. An excerpt from the applied logistics studies department, logistics leader college, army logistics university titled the fundamentals of property accountability combat leaders logistics management, in order to execute supervisory responsibility, the platoon leader must ensure all soldiers are educated and counseled in regards to property. The next day, the platoon is sent back to the bunker complex to investigate further. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The following table lists steps the platoon leader takes to ensure the platoon is fully prepared for the operation. Inside the platoon leader community, you will find the platoon leader forums as well as. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Army nco leaders book item covering the counseling. When he first arrives, he must win the trust of his men, who have been on their tours for a much longer time.
In one of the most compelling combat narratives ever written, staff sergeant david bellavia, an army infantry platoon leader in iraq, gives a teethrattling, firsthand account of 11 straight days of heavy housetohouse fighting during the climactic second battle of fallujah. Being an infantry platoon leader is the greatest job in the world. Platoon sergeants mentor future platoon leaders article. Listen to platoon leader a memoir of command in combat by james r. Platoon leader is a 1988 cannon films film set in the vietnam war and directed by aaron norris. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Ste p action 1 ensure crews are briefed on details of the operation. Platoon leader quotes showing 11 of 1 the roads that lead young men to war are not political roads, or national and international roads, but individual roads. The film is about a newly commissioned infantry lieutenant who arrives in vietnam to take over his first platoon. Enjoy every minute of it, even the difficult times, and give of yourself freely to your mission and. Read platoon leader a memoir of command in combat by james r.
So i am in my first leadership position, in charge of 3 other medics. Platoon leader is a wonderful book that could serve as somewhat of a text book in command and control of men in combat. The book takes place in and around a fort near a vietnamese village in binh dinh province. Army nco leaders book item covering the deployment sequence of events counseling data sheet suggested u. For the authors honesty and literary craftsmanship, platoon leader seems. The book highlights the extreme nature of vietnam insomuch as long periods of boredom torn apart by extreme moments of violence and carnage.
A remarkable memoir of smallunit leadership and the coming of age of a young soldier in combat. For example, when a platoon leader or platoon sergeant and a squad leader are discussing the training proficiency of the squad or soldiers in the squad, they should have the book available as a. The ncos described the role of the platoon leader where new officers are placed in charge of between 20 to 50 soldiers and are accountable for the units equipment and gave the cadets advice. We strive to provide information on this website that is accurate, complete and timely, but we make no guarantees about the information, the selection of schools, school accreditation status, the availability of or eligibility for financial aid, employment opportunities or education or salary outcomes. The first 100 days of platoon leadership handbook this volume for new platoon leaders and platoon sergeants contains insights on leadership, training management, army systems, and more. Platoon leader was a great book to give you a concise glimpse into the reality of one young army leader in vietnam. Army nco leaders book item covering team squad section and platoon training. Page 1 of 2 1 2 team squad section platoon training suggested u. The incompetent lieutenant wolfe calls in the wrong coordinates for an air. In 2006, parnell was a neophyte army airborne ranger with the storied 10th mountain division, assigned as a new platoon leader in afghanistan, desperate to prove himself. A platoon leaders guide to inventory and accountability. As a platoon sergeant starts his or her relationship with a new lieutenant, it is imperative that he provides the best leadership for the platoon.
Going to this school makes me a better platoon leader for my future platoon, said 2nd lt. The leader book is a tool for the nco to maintain uptodate, easytoreference information on soldiers, training status, maintenance status and. A tactical decision game tdg is a situational exercise that is driven by a narrative that provides basic mission, intent, and resources available, allowing leaders to work through their decisionmaking processes tlps, mdmp, etc. A remarkable memoir of smallunit leadership and the coming of age of a young soldier in combat in vietnam. The memoir shows how he wents threw doubts and fears, to trying to earn the respect and giving well earned respect to the already experience members of his platoon. Platoons senior trainer, assis t and evaluate squad training. I read platoon leader by james mcdonough because it. The platoon is now divided, a fact clearly evident in the support and comments barnes receives from oneill, bunny, and others. The platoon leader pl platoon sergeant psg leadership team is a unique and influential pair of roles that exist in the army. You have the ability to mold men and make our country stronger 24 hours a day. Mcdonough retired is an impecable example for future and current young lieutenants that are preparing to take command of their first platoons. A military theorist who has helped shape the postcold war armys thinking, he is also the author of the defense of hill 781 and the limits of glory. Hot soup, fly molo, vlad, and dumper come back as enders squadron leaders in the war against the buggers, but they start as his toon leaders at battle school we think.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. First, the outgoing platoon leader should recall all property loaned out and update his hand receipt to reflect any changes that occurred that is, any unserviceable equipment. From what i am tracking, it is basically a binder with all your soldiers pertinent information inside. Now retired from active duty, mcdonough lives with his family in tallahassee. This is his summary of his company commander and two fellow platoon. I originally got this book as a young officer in the u. It is narrated by mcdonough in first person view and tells of his story in the vietnam war as a lieutenant in command of 2nd platoon, bravo company, 4th battalion, 503rd infantryairborne. They have been used throughout history dating back to before the 1800. Platoon leader details mcdonoughs time in vietnam commanding an undermanned platoon assigned to protecting a village in the strategic hamlet program. A remarkable memoir of small unit leadership and the coming of age of a young soldier in combat in vietnam. It doesnt exist in doctrine but is a part of many unit standard operating procedures sop and best practices. Remove old pages insert new pages g7 through g12 g7 through g12 g15 g15 2.
His platoon is charged with manning an outpost next to the village of truong lam. Army nco leaders book item covering the deployment sequence of events. In order for a platoon to succeed, an effective partnership must exist between the pl and psg. Love is not always a two way street, sometimes you give more than you get, and love is a choice. Army nco leaders book item covering the counseling data sheet. Reading the book leading marines shed some light on the marine corps for me. A guide for effective platoon leader platoon sergeant co. Lessons from platoon leader by james mcdonough dzone agile. Many sergeants above me have strongly recommended i make one. A memoir of command in combat ebook written by james r.
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