As leaders in the world's greatest Army, we are professionals. We are experts at our jobs and role models for our Soldiers. I expect you to conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times, on and off duty. You are responsible for the professional growth of Headquarters Platoon's Noncommissioned Officers (NCO). I expect you and the NCOs to treat Soldiers with respect, mentor them when they need help, and train them to become experts at their jobs. I will not tolerate derogatory language, unprofessional relationships, and excuses for poor judgment.
Standards:
As the Platoon Sergeant you must maintain and sustain the Army standard for the Platoon. I expect you to be proactive in correcting any deficiencies on the spot, as they seem fit or at an …show more content…
appropriate time. I expect you to hold the NCOs accountable for their Soldiers. Soldier appearance will be in accordance with Army Regulation 670-1. Standards around the workplace and barracks need to be upheld. Attention to detail is crucial for mission success. We must ensure that Soldiers can execute the simple tasks in order to be safe and proficient at the larger tasks.
Competence:
Headquarters is a complex platoon. Section NCOs are responsible for mentoring and educating Soldiers on their specific tasks IOT maintain readiness and unit longevity. Our goal is to support Charlie Battery's mission IAW the Battery MIssion Essential Task List (METL).
Accountability:
As the Platoon Sergeant you are accountable for everything happens or fails to happen in the platoon. I expect you to know where our Soldiers are at all times. Appointments will be tracked and all critical information will be sent up the Chain of Command in a timely fashion. I hold you accountable for the success and failures of the NCOs and Soldiers in Headquarters Platoon.
Counselings:
Soldiers will be counseled at a minimum of every months.
I expect Soldiers to be counseled when an event or circumstance requires immediate action. To ensure proper administrative responsibilities, we will maintain hard copies and digital copies of all counselings. I expect you to ensure the NCOs are maintaining a proper counseling schedule.
Team Effort:
I expect us to be a team. I will listen to your guidance and recommendations and draw upon your years of of experience. I ask that we conduct ourselves in a professional manner and that any disagreements are handled in an appropriate time, place, and manner. We may not always agree each other, but we will be on the same page at the end of the day.
Action Today:
Take action today. NCOs and Soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership. As leaders, we must provide unquestionable leadership on and off duty while establishing and maintaining purpose, direction, and motivation. Soldiers should aim to achieve individual and organizational goals each day. Remaining steadfast to their tasks, duties, and goals, we need to ensure that Soldiers manage their workday and personal time wisely IOT accomplish the
mission.