Battalion commander vs platoon sergeant

Differences between battalion commander and platoon sergeant duties and responsibilities

Battalion commander example responsibilities.

• Lead basic reconnaissance operations and report enemy movements to commanding officers.
• Experience working within the DoD for developing and implementing depot support strategies for both CONUS and OCONUS.
• Direct deployment of communications equipment, systems and manpower to support combat operations.
• Supervise operation and organizational maintenance of weapons, mobile combat equipment, and combat combination equipment.
• Prepare a ballistic missile submarine for certification to carry nuclear weapons, satisfying all training, maintenance, and documentation requirements.
• Provide assessments of CBRN threats and make recommendations to the battalion commander regarding tactical employment of chemical defense equipment.

Platoon sergeant example responsibilities.

• Orchestrate squadron recognition programs, manage enlisted promotion recommendations and alleviate all airmen quality force issues.
• Mentore and maintain accountability of soldiers within the platoon, providing positive guidance for their personal and professional development.
• Train ROTC students during drills.
• Award combat action badge for duty in OIF.
• Assist in training and mentoring college ROTC cadets.
• Evaluate training processes as they pertain to a broad range of equipment, organizations, and doctrine.
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