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Chapter 1 Assists the commander in performing precombat inspections. Serves as officer in charge (OIC) of the troop command post (CP). Ensures all voice and digital communications are properly functioning. In conjunction with the first sergeant (1SG), plans and supervises the troop’s sustainment effort. Assists in preparation of the operation order (OPORD), typically paragraph 4 (sustainment) and paragraph 5 (command and signal). Conducts coordination with higher, adjacent, and supporting units. As required, assists the commander in issuing orders to the troop headquarters and attachments. Conducts additional missions, as required. These may include serving as the OIC for a quartering party, leader of the detachment left in contact in a withdrawal, or liaison during a passage of lines. Assists the commander in preparations for follow-on missions. Assumes command of the troop, as required. FIRST SERGEANT 1-18. The 1SG is the troop’s senior noncommissioned officer (NCO), with the primary responsibility for training individual skills and sustaining the troop’s ability to fight. He is the troop’s primary sustainment operator. He helps the commander to plan, coordinate, and supervise all sustainment activities that support the tactical mission. He operates where the commander directs or where his duties require him. 1-19. The 1SG’s specific duties include the following: Executes and supervises routine operations. This may include enforcing the tactical standing operating procedures (TACSOP); planning and coordinating training; coordinating and reporting personnel and administrative actions; and supervising supply, maintenance, communications, and field hygiene operations. Supervises, inspects, and observes all matters designated by the commander. For example, the 1SG may observe and report on a portion of the troop’s AO. Assists in preparation of the OPORD plan, and rehearses and supervises key sustainment actions in support of the tactical mission. These activities include resupply of Class I, III, and V products and materials; maintenance and recovery; medical treatment and evacuation; and replacement/return-to-duty (RTD) processing. Assists and coordinates with the XO in all critical sustainment functions. As necessary, serves as quartering party non-commissioned OIC. Oversees training and ensures proficiency in individual and NCO skill, and battle drills contributing to small-unit collective skills that support the troop’s mission-essential task list. In conjunction with the commander, establishes and maintains the foundation for troop discipline. PLATOON LEADER 1-20. The PL is responsible to the troop commander for the discipline, training, and combat readiness of the reconnaissance platoon. He is proficient in the tactical employment of the platoon and the use of his digital equipment. He knows the capabilities and limitations of the platoon’s personnel and equipment. He remains cognizant of all attached elements operating in his AO, and continually updates plans for their security and sustainment support as required. 1-21. The PL’s additional responsibilities include the following: Accomplishes all missions assigned to the platoon IAW the troop commander’s intent. Assists in synchronization and integration of reconnaissance assets and other enablers within the troop to accomplish the mission. Preserves the reconnaissance capability of the platoon, and informs the commander and XO of the tactical situation via frequency modulation (FM) and digitized contact and spot reports (SPOTREP). 1-6 ATTP 3-20.97 16 November 2010
PLATOON SERGEANT Introduction 1-22. The platoon sergeant (PSG) is the senior NCO in the platoon. He is responsible to the PL and the 1SG for the training of individual skills. His responsibilities include the following: Leads elements of the platoon as directed by the PL, and assumes command of the platoon in his absence. Assists the PL in maintaining discipline, conducting training, and exercising control. Supervises platoon sustainment, which includes supply and equipment maintenance. SNIPER SQUAD LEADER 1-23. The sniper squad leader is responsible for employing the two sniper teams to ensure effective sniper support for the troop. His responsibilities include the following: Assists the troop commander in planning the employment of the sniper teams. Coordinates with the troop FIST. Controls the teams during tactical operations. Serves as the primary trainer for the sniper teams. FIRE SUPPORT TEAM 1-24. The FIST is a habitually associated team attached from the fires support platoon in the squadron. The FIST consists of a fire support officer (FSO) and three personnel with high-mobility, multipurpose-wheeled vehicles at troop level, and a forward observer (FO) with a radio operator for each platoon. 1-25. The FIST vehicle also can serve as the alternate troop CP if necessary. The FSO has ready access to the higher-level SU, common operating picture (COP), and the radio systems necessary to replace the troop CP if it becomes damaged or destroyed. However, diverting the role of the FIST vehicle will impact the FIST’s capability to provide responsive FS. 1-26. The FSO’s additional responsibilities include the following: Advises the troop commander on the capabilities and current status of all available FS assets. Serves as the commander’s primary advisor on the threat’s indirect fire capabilities. Assists the commander in developing the OPORD to ensure full integration of fires. Recommends targets, fire support coordination measures (FSCM), and methods of engagement. Determines specific tasks and instructions required to conduct and control the fire plan. Develops an observation plan, with limited visibility contingencies, that supports the troop and squadron’s missions. Requests critical friendly zones to assist counterbattery fires in response to threat artillery and/or mortar attacks and no fire areas (NFAs) around OPs, troop CP, sustainment areas, and forward reconnaissance units. Refines and integrates the troop target worksheet; submit the completed worksheet to the reconnaissance squadron’s fires cell. Assists the commander to incorporate execution of the indirect fire and target acquisition plan into each rehearsal. This includes integrating indirect fire observers into the rehearsal plan. Alerts the commander if a request for fires against a target has been denied or shifts in priority of fires. Monitors the location and capabilities of friendly FS units and assists the commander in clearance of indirect fires. Tracks location of troop dismounted sections and OPs. MORTAR SECTION LEADER 1-27. The mortar section leader provides responsive indirect fires to support the troop commander’s concept of the operation. The section sergeant assists the commander with indirect mortar fire planning. He assists in establishing movement control, triggers for movement, triggers for shifting targets, and mortar 16 November 2010 ATTP 3-20.97 1-7
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