Its been 18 years since the release of the original platoon leader cg rules for aslcomp and theyre back in a color 3hole punched edition with all new color play aid. Buy a discounted paperback of platoon leader online from. It was at ntc that i learned the true meaning of combining arms, all arms, be it. Being an infantry platoon leader is the greatest job in the world. Platoon leader, a memoir of command in combat by james r.
With support from the mission continues staff, the service platoon leader ensures volunteer engagement. In a combat situation, will a platoon leader ever shoot. They provide a way of performing a particular mission, but may require modification based on mission, enemy, terrain, troops, time available, and civilian considerations metttc. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. James mcdonough had written a military allegory, teaching both teamwork and. I read platoon leader by james mcdonough because it was a firsthand account of a rookie. Prior to joining the faculty at south texas, professor. A brooklyn native, he graduated from both mit and west point and served as an army officer in vietnam. Key responsibities of team leader in all stages of. An american lieutenant leads a small band of soldiers into the vietnamese jungle on a relentless search for enemy forces.
The detail and number of options have also been ramped up. A platoon leader or platoon commander more common in commonwealth militaries and the us marine corps is the officer in charge of a platoon. Mcdonough, chronicles the authors experiences as an officer in the vietnam war from 197071. I tend turn to books written by people who have fought in the army for lessons on tactics and leadership. Using a lean style and a sense of pacing drawn from the tautest of novels, mcdonough has produced a gripping account of his first command, a u. The service platoon leader is responsible for leading a team of serviceminded veterans and community volunteers to make a lasting impact in their city. Youre probably very well versed in building teams and establishing trust from the arduous pipeline to. The platoon leader ordered his trail squad to move up on the left side of the platoon to cover the other bank of the. When it is necessary for a new leader to assume command of the platoon, if and when the situations allows it, he will accomplish the following tasks. Overview of platoon leader, 1988, directed by aaron norris, with michael dudikoff, robert f. Army leader shows his mettle while acting as both platoon. Download platoon leader memoir command combat james r mcdonough pdf.
The most popular abbreviation for platoon leader is. As time goes on, he slowly becomes hardened to the realities of the brutal life in the field. James starts the book as a freshfaced leader fresh out of west point who chose to serve in the vietnam war. Platoon leader audiobook abridged listen instantly.
Platoon leader, an account of his experiences as an airborne infantry platoon leader in vietnam. Mcdonough is is the former director of the florida office of drug control and the secretary of the florida department of corrections from 2006 to 2008. Booktopia has platoon leader, a memoir of command in combat by james r. The most common question i get is what should i do as a new platoon leader. Infantry platoon tactical standing operating procedure. The platoon leader and platoon sergeant discussed the situation and took their weapons and resumed patrolling. A military theorist who has helped shape the postcold war armys thinking, he is also more about james r. Day in the life of an infantry platoon leader youtube. A remarkable memoir of smallunit leadership and the coming of age of a young soldier in combat in vietnam.
The story of a young mans indoctrination into combat as an infantry platoon leader in the famed 173d airborne brigade. A military theorist who has helped shape the postcold war army s thinking, he is also the author of the defense of hill 781 and the limits of glory. The officer is usually assisted by a platoon sergeant. Initial counseling must include goalsexpectations for most. Armys new airland battle doctrine espoused in field manual. A memoir of command in combat, random house, new york, 1985. 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. The film is about a newly commissioned infantry lieutenant who arrives in vietnam to take over his first platoon. The most common question i get from young lieutenants is what specific actions to do when you become a platoon leader. In vietnam a couple of soldiers on patrol sat down and refused to move. When he first arrives, he must win the trust of his men, who have been on their tours for a much longer time. Battalion level officer leader development programs dtic. Truck platooning is a promising technology that allows heavy vehicles.
It minimizes the number of pages soldiers have to read every week and breaks the book into meaningful chunks. Pdf efficient dynamic programming solution to a platoon. 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. Gone is the single map which is replaced with terrain cards that will allow you to configure a ton of map variations. Lessons from platoon leader by james mcdonough dzone agile. Essentially a knock off of platoon, this bloodsoaked war drama chronicles the experiences of a west point graduate and his colleagues in the ruthless vietnamese jungles. Advanced platoon leader apl takes the basic game platoon leader to a whole new level. Mcdonough, 1985, presidio edition, in english book club ed. Rather than sit in the viet cong infested jungle with no weapon. Made on the heels of the widely acclaimed platoon, but it doesnt have the same power. To gain greater understanding of the platoon leaderplatoon sergeant relationship, more than 200 first lieutenants commissioned in 2009all of them current or past platoon leadersshared their experiences of working with their platoon sergeants in a january 2012 survey in. The problem of maximizing the probability of two trucks being coordinated to merge into a platoon on a highway is considered. Youre not going to be the greatest platoon leader ever this.
He passed the word back and cautiously moved forward. Together, both platoon leaders create an inventory schedule, keeping in mind the subhandreceipt holders, soldiers, and the companys training schedule. Enjoy every minute of it, even the difficult times, and give of yourself freely to your mission and your men. Thing is, behind that brash exterior, youre probably confused as all getout. Some special units, such as specific aviation platoons and special forces, require a captain as platoon. Mcdonough a bantam book published by arrangement with presidio press printing history presidio. A platoon leaders guide to inventory and accountability. Watch platoon leader starring michael dudikoff in this militarywar on directv. It gave me a very good understanding of the process and gave me confidence in our ability to execute if the need arises. Now retired from active duty, mcdonough lives with his family in tallahassee, florida. Platoon leader is a 1988 cannon films film set in the vietnam war and directed by aaron norris.
I read platoon leader by james mcdonough because it was a firsthand account of a rookie leader in the vietnam war. Mcdonough retired is an impecable example for future and current young lieutenants that are preparing to take command of their first platoons. I interviewed at us army killeen, tx in september 2017. Us army platoon leader interview questions glassdoor. Platoon leader was a great book to give you a concise glimpse into the reality of one young army leader in vietnam. Army leader shows his mettle while acting as both platoon sergeant and platoon leader. A classic in the literature of americas war in vietnam. Look at you, all brand new and shiny, right out of your basic officer leader course, hardcharging to take over your first platoon. Love is not always a two way street, sometimes you give more than you get, and love is a choice. The commander sat all three platoon leaders down and went over how to conduct operations orders and what he expects compared to what we learned at bolc. The tactics, techniques, and procedures ttp provided are not allinclusive. Platoon leader platoon leader audiobook, by james r.
His platoon is charged with manning an outpost next to the village of truong lam. Watch platoon leader online stream full movie directv. The commander as the link to human dignity some of our smarter commenters beat me to this, but i still want to highlight it. 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. This study defines the requirement for officer leader development based on doctrinal and current. A mustread for ground combat arms leaders at the tactical level, regardless of.
Lyons, michael delorenzo, at turner classic movies. This person is usually a junior officer a second or first lieutenant or an equivalent rank. 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, now retired from active duty, mcdonough. You have the ability to mold men and make our country stronger 24 hours a day. Platoon leader 1987 ra battledrenched portrait of a west point lieutenant in vietnam. Platoon leaders philosophy orders line of duty equal opportunity officer candidate school preparation warrior leadership course preparation useful vocabulary recommended army readings survey sop chain of command sexual harrassment us repneo warden.
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