The leader book is a tool for the nco to maintain uptodate, easytoreference information on soldiers, training status, maintenance status and. Platoon leader is a 1988 cannon films film set in the vietnam war and directed by aaron norris. Mcdonough, chronicles the authors experiences as an officer in the vietnam war from 197071. A young and first time platoon leader at the height of the vietnam war. A memoir of command in combat ebook written by james r.
The incompetent lieutenant wolfe calls in the wrong coordinates for an air. For the authors honesty and literary craftsmanship, platoon leader seems. Reading the book leading marines shed some light on the marine corps for me. 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.
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 following table lists steps the platoon leader takes to ensure the platoon is fully prepared for the operation. They are quickly ambushed, and a chaotic firefight ensues. 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. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Inside the platoon leader community, you will find the platoon leader forums as well as. 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. The next day, the platoon is sent back to the bunker complex to investigate further. Army nco leaders book item covering team squad section and platoon training. Platoons senior trainer, assis t and evaluate squad training. Many sergeants above me have strongly recommended i make one. Platoon leader a memoir of command in combat by james r.
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. 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. Every leader should maintain a leaders book in some form but especially smallunit leaders. Together, both platoon leaders create an inventory schedule, keeping in mind the subhandreceipt holders, soldiers, and the companys training schedule. Now retired from active duty, mcdonough lives with his family in tallahassee. Read platoon leader a memoir of command in combat by james r. In order for a platoon to succeed, an effective partnership must exist between the pl and psg. Made on the heels of the widely acclaimed platoon, but it doesnt have the same power. 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 film is about a newly commissioned infantry lieutenant who arrives in vietnam to take over his first platoon. As time goes on, he slowly becomes hardened to the realities of the brutal life in the field. 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. A remarkable memoir of smallunit leadership and the coming of age of a young soldier in combat in vi. A remarkable memoir of smallunit leadership and the coming of age of a young soldier in combat in vietnam. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. 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. Remove old pages insert new pages g7 through g12 g7 through g12 g15 g15 2. Army nco leaders book item covering the counseling data sheet. It doesnt exist in doctrine but is a part of many unit standard operating procedures sop and best practices. The book takes place in and around a fort near a vietnamese village in binh dinh province. 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.
A remarkable memoir of smallunit leadership and the coming of age of a young soldier in combat. College students can enroll in plc when they are freshmen, sophomores, or juniors in. I read platoon leader by james mcdonough because it. I tend turn to books written by people who have fought in the army for lessons on tactics and leadership. Army nco leaders book item covering the deployment sequence of events counseling data sheet suggested u. 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 small unit leadership and the coming of age of a young soldier in combat in vietnam. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Love is not always a two way street, sometimes you give more than you get, and love is a choice. Mcdonough retired is an impecable example for future and current young lieutenants that are preparing to take command of their first platoons. 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. His platoon is charged with manning an outpost next to the village of truong lam. A platoon leaders guide to inventory and accountability. Platoon leader 1987 ra battledrenched portrait of a west point lieutenant in vietnam.
Platoon leader is a wonderful book that could serve as somewhat of a text book in command and control of men in combat. You have the ability to mold men and make our country stronger 24 hours a day. From what i am tracking, it is basically a binder with all your soldiers pertinent information inside. Army nco leaders book item covering the counseling. 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. Ste p action 1 ensure crews are briefed on details of the operation. 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. Going to this school makes me a better platoon leader for my future platoon, said 2nd lt. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. I originally got this book as a young officer in the u.
So i am in my first leadership position, in charge of 3 other medics. This is his summary of his company commander and two fellow platoon. Listen to platoon leader a memoir of command in combat by james r. The leaders book is a tried and true smallunit leadership aid. 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. I first read james mcdonoughs platoon leader about 17 years ago. Enjoy every minute of it, even the difficult times, and give of yourself freely to your mission and. The platoon is now divided, a fact clearly evident in the support and comments barnes receives from oneill, bunny, and others. Platoon sergeants mentor future platoon leaders article. Army nco leaders book item covering the deployment sequence of events. When he first arrives, he must win the trust of his men, who have been on their tours for a much longer time. Platoon leader details mcdonoughs time in vietnam commanding an undermanned platoon assigned to protecting a village in the strategic hamlet program.
James mcdonough graduated from west point and served in vietnam as an infantry platoon leader in the legendary 173d airborne brigade. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read platoon leader. Army nco leaders book item covering team squad section and platoon training deployment sequence of events suggested 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 plot introduction. 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. Platoon leader was a great book to give you a concise glimpse into the reality of one young army leader in vietnam. A guide for effective platoon leader platoon sergeant co. Being an infantry platoon leader is the greatest job in the world. The platoon leader pl platoon sergeant psg leadership team is a unique and influential pair of roles that exist in the army. Lessons from platoon leader by james mcdonough dzone agile. 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.
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