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Each member of the Platoon must understand his superior's aims and intentions, being prepared to implement them even in the absence of given orders.
Taking the initiative, maintaining momentum and violence of action are imperative to winning battles within 4 Rifles. Never be afraid to act within your understanding of your immediate commanders intent, while working towards their intended outcome.
The platoon commander is responsible to the company commander for the training, operation, discipline, administration and welfare of his platoon. In general terms it is his duty to ensure that:
All tasks allotted to his platoon are properly carried out.
He has a thorough knowledge of, and can implement, platoon training techniques, tactics and administration.
He has a thorough knowledge of platoon battle procedure.
His platoon is well trained.
A high standard of discipline and morale is maintained.
He knows everything about each of his men, particularly their individual strengths and weaknesses, and has an understanding of their personal situation.
The AI platoon commander commands his platoon from the turret of his Warrior during movement. When the complete platoon or elements of the platoon dismount to conduct action on the ground, the platoon commander must decide whether to dismount and command from the ground or remain mounted. His command position depends on the terrain and the situation. It will be the position from where he can best exercise command. For example, he may decide to command from the turret during an assault in open terrain, where he can observe the action of both Warriors and dismounted troops, and where Warrior support may be decisive. On the other hand, he may decide to dismount in close terrain to lead the dismounted elements during a FIBUA or FIWAF battle where the decisive action may be with the dismounted troops. If he decides to dismount, he must position himself in the Warrior’s rear compartment in good time to avoid confusion at the critical moment. In an assault, this should be well before the platoon arrives at its attack position. The platoon commander’s place is taken by his Deputy Vehicle Commander (DVC) when he leaves the turret.
The platoon serjeant is the platoon 2IC and as such must be conversant with all the duties of the platoon commander. In the absence of the platoon commander he will command the platoon. He is also responsible to the platoon commander for the day to day administration of the platoon. Generally his duties include:
Maintenance of the platoon roll book and duty rosters.
Assisting the platoon commander in maintaining a high standard of discipline and morale within the platoon.
Supervising the training done by section commanders.
The collection and distribution to sections of ammunition, rations, water and other stores and supplies.
In combat, organises and supervises the evacuation of casualties and Enemy Prisoners of War (EPW).
Specifically within AI platoons, The platoon serjeant normally dismounts when the platoon conducts ground action. When the platoon commander is mounted, the platoon serjeant must always dismount. When the platoon commander dismounts, he may exceptionally require the platoon serjeant to remain mounted.
Platoon Warrior Serjeant. The platoon Warrior serjeant commands one of the section AIFVs. The Warrior Serjeant is not required to be conversant with all the duties of the platoon commander, however they should have working knowledge. When the platoon commander and platoon serjeant dismount they usually take control of the platoon’s integrated vehicle element in the absence of the platoon commander, or when operating in a light role, command of the weapons section. Their duties include:
Commanding any vehicle element, in the absence of the platoon commander;
Assisting the platoon commander in maintaining a high standard of discipline and morale within the platoon;
Supervising the training done by section commanders; and
Understanding and implementing the employment and tactics of the platoons integral direct and indirect firepower.
The signaller is the buddy partner of the Platoon Commander, in addition to their official duties the signaller is also responsible for the close protection of the Platoon Commander, reminding them to take cover, eat, drink and otherwise take care of them while they are otherwise occupied. Their duties include:
Carry and operate the radio,
Carry out duties similar to a rifleman,
Mark the Platoon Commanders map with relevant information,
If the platoon commander is fully occupied with his own duties, look after his Combat Radio Net and take messages / record information missed by the Platoon Commander.
The signaller is the vital link between the Platoon and Company levels, as the member of the Platoon that carries and operates the 117F radio, they will definitely need a notepad and pen.
The signaller will pass along orders from Platoon HQ, sharing their radio to enable the Platoon Commander or Platoon Serjeant to directly communicate with Coy as needed, maintaining communications utilising Ground Spikes and Masts whenever required.
They will collate information from within the Platoon, such as SITREPs, PERSREPs, & LOGREPs via the Platoon CNR and pass those along to the Company 2iC via the 117F.
When logistics are required to be ordered, the Signaller will relay that information from the Platoon Serjeant to the Company Serjeant Major via the 117F.
When QBO’s are issued via the Radio, the Platoon Signaller must accurately record the QBO and pass that along to the Platoon Commander immediately either verbally or via PRR.
The weapons operator will:
Carry the 60 mm mortar and bombs as ordered.
Fire the mortar to provide smoke, illumination or fire support as ordered.
Act as a rifleman or runner when the mortar is not required.
If the platoon serjeant is fully occupied with his own duties, to look after his kit / assist with his duties in CASEVAC or for processing CPERS.
The section commander has similar responsibilities to his section as the platoon commander has to his platoon. When the section is operating as two fire teams he will command the ‘Charlie’ fire team.
Generally it is his duty to ensure that:
All tasks allotted to their section are carried out efficiently.
They have a thorough knowledge of section battle procedure and infantry skills.
Their section is well-trained.
The highest standard of discipline is maintained within their section.
They know the in-game (mechanical) strengths and weaknesses of each of their subordinate players and he has a general understanding of their personal life.
Their section maintains arms, ammunition, clothing and equipment in accordance with Class II establishment as per the Platoon TO/E.
The section duty roster is properly kept and carried out.
The 2IC will understudy the section commander in all duties; he will be responsible for administering the section when the section commander is occupied with other tasks. He commands the second ‘Delta’ fire team of the section. In the absence of the Section Commander he will command the Section. His duties include:
The collection and distribution of ammunition, rations, water, medical supplies and other stores.
Assisting the section commander in maintaining a high standard of discipline within the section.
Direct the sections firepower by;
Observing and correcting fire,
Locating targets,
Carrying additional ammunition,
Ensuring the specialist weapon systems are manned,
Directing the collection of the section STAP.
The team medic is a specially trained rifleman that is able to provide a section with advanced medical treatments. Their duties include;
Operating as a Rifleman,
Medical treatments such as;
dealing with airway and breathing problems,
easily monitoring vitals,
administering medications and fluids, and
cardiac arrest resuscitation.
Primary care for any battlefield casualties; and
Monitoring of section medical supplies.
The Pointman
The pointman leads the section during patrolling and during the advance. They are primarily responsible for providing early warning to the section, this position should be alternated between consecutive operations and training.
The Sharpshooter
The Sharpshooter will carry the Section sharpshooter rifle as a personal weapon.
They will:
Engage targets as ordered,
Keep their commander informed of HVT’s,
When not operating their weapon scan for targets,
Carrying and operating the L129A1 rifle and ammunitions.
The LMG Gunner
The LMG gunner will carry the Section LMG as a personal weapon. They will:
Engage targets as ordered.
Keep their commander continually informed of their ammunition state.
When not operating the weapon scan for targets and for building the Section’s STAP using their thermal imaging weapon sight.
The Rifleman
Regardless of equipment carried, all members of the Rifle section, and those carrying out the duties of a Rifleman, must be proficient in all the duties and responsibilities of the Rifleman. These are:
To carry out all tasks allotted to him.
To be proficient at:
Handling all Platoon Weapon systems,
Fieldcraft,
Basic navigation, with and without equipment,
Identifying, recognising and recording information to maintain situational awareness,
First aid.
To keep his arms and ammunition, in good working order and stocked to the levels stipulated in the Load Carriage document wherever possible.
Each member of the Platoon must understand his superior's aims and intentions, being prepared to implement them even in the absence of given orders.
Taking the initiative, maintaining momentum and violence of action are imperative to winning battles within 4 Rifles. Never be afraid to act within your understanding of your immediate commanders intent, while working towards their intended outcome.
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