Requirements:

The platoon leader is responsible for planning patrol routes, assigning tasks, and positioning and employing the Soldiers under his command.

Requirements:

• RAST
• CSTC Part One
• CSTC Part Two
• Leaders Patrolling Course
• Combat Casualty Care Course
• Combat Communications Course
• Combat Engineering Course

• This role is awarded based on unit needs, Rank and Role are awarded based on Command interview process

The platoon sergeant is the second in command of the platoon. He assists and advises the platoon leader, handles requests from squad leader. Having a strong ability in skills with coaching and mentoring others in learning more in depth about becoming a more experience leader and rifleman in general.

Requirements

• RAST
• CSTC Part One
• CSTC Part Two
• Leaders Patrolling Course
• Combat Casualty Care Course
• Combat Communications Course
• Combat Engineering Course
• Required Rank Sergeant First Class

This role is awarded based on unit needs, Rank and Role are awarded based on Command interview process

Platoons are made up of 11 to 12 man squads with various functionalities. The typical squad is then divided into two equal fire teams of about five to six men each. Types of squads range from the machine gun squad and rifle squad.

The squad leader is the tactical center of the team, and he is responsible for carrying out the mission. He is also responsible for reporting up the chain of command, overseeing the maintenance of his squad’s weapons and equipment, and tactically deploying his squad during missions and patrols.

Requirements

• RAST
• CSTC Part One
• CSTC Part Two
• Leaders Patrolling Course
• Required Rank Staff Sergeant

This role is awarded based on unit needs, Rank and Role are awarded based on Command interview process

Teams are made up of 4 to six man teams, which are the smallest organizational unit in a typical platoon. The team leader controls the movement of his fire team, along with the rate and placement of fire. He leads from the front and uses the proper commands and signals. The team leader is responsible for accountability, and keeps track of weapons and equipment.

Requirements

• RAST
• CSTC Part One
• CSTC Part Two
• Combat Patrolling Course
• Required Rank Corporal

This role is awarded based on unit needs, Rank and Role are awarded based on Command interview process

The combat medic specialist is primarily responsible for providing emergency medical treatment at point of wounding on the battlefield, limited primary care, and health protection and evacuation from a point of injury or illness equipment.

Requirements

• RAST
• CSTC Part One
• CSTC Part Two
• Combat Casualty Care Course

Combat engineer is a soldier who performs a variety of construction and demolition tasks under combat conditions. The combat engineer's goals involve facilitating movement and support of friendly forces while impeding those of the enemy.

Requirements

• RAST
• CSTC Part One
• CSTC Part Two
• Combat Engineering Course

Combat Communications Specialists are responsible for the maintaining radio communications at all times. Additional duties of the Combat Communincations Specialist is to call for CAS and Artillery support, in addition to MEDIVAC Requests

Requirements

• RAST
• CSTC Part One
• CSTC Part Two
• Combat Communications Course

A Ranger is a member of an elite force that conducts special military missions on short notice. Members of this Company have combat and airborne training, in addition to many other specialties.

Requirements

• RAST
• CSTC Part One
• CSTC Part Two

This is the entry level for Operations Group 575