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a '''Platoon Sergeant''' is the [[non-commissioned officer]] in charge of a [[platoon]]. His direct superior is the [[Platoon Leader|Platoon Commander]].

==Role==
The Platoon Sergeant leads [[section|sections]] under his command. He is also the point of contact to the [[Squad Leader|Squad Leaders]] under his command.

==Responsibilities==
The platoon sergeant is responsible of the following duties;
*Reviewing [[roll call]] reports from [[Squad|Squads]] under his command.
*Transmitting the [[Platoon Sergeant Report]] or ([[Platoon Sergeant Report|PSGREP]]) to the [[Platoon Leader|Platoon Commander]] and the [[First Sergeant|Company First Sergeant]] weekly.
*Conducting [[platoon practice]] once a month per the [[Platoon Leader]] orders and/or per the S3 Department guidelines.
*Relay information transmitted to him from the [[chain of command]] to the personnel under his command.
*Ensure Squad Leaders are trained and equipped with the necessary knowledge, tools and training to effectively lead their sections.
*Ensure Squad Leaders are managing their Squad effectively and duties are being performed per the governing procedures.
*Ensure platoon is combat ready.
*Perform administrative duties and paper work associated with his [[platoon]]. (ex: [[Negative Counseling Statement|NCS]], [[Awards and decorations of the 7th Cavalry|commendation]])

==See Also==

[[Platoon practice]]

[[Platoon Sergeant Report]]

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