Company-Level Organizations of the U.S. Army

1. Company-Level Organizations of the U.S. Army Army Field Manual (FM) 6-0 George Rogers Clark HS JROTC

2. Company-Level Organizational Structure 3-5 platoons of 50 to 200 Soldiers total Each Platoon will have 3 to 4 Squads

3. Company Commander • “Best job” in the Army (for a Commissioned Officer). • Leads by personal example & is responsible for everything the company does or fails to do. • Principle duties include tactical employment, training, administration, personnel management, maintenance, force protection, & sustainment. • Commands and controls through his subordinate leaders. • Tactically employs his company to accomplish its mission . • Selects the best location to maneuver the platoons & other elements. • Conducts mission analysis & troop-leading procedures (TLP) and issues operation orders for company tactical operations. • Resources the platoons & other elements & requests battalion support when needed. • Provides a timely and accurate tactical picture to the battalion commander and subordinate units. • Implements effective measures for force protection, security, and accountability of forces and systems. • Develops the leadership and tactical skill of his platoon leaders.

4. Company Executive Officer (XO) • The XO is 2nd in Command & serves in the absence of the Company Commander. • Responsible for a majority of the “additional duties” (alleviate these duties from the company commander and platoon leaders). • Primary role is to assist the commander in mission planning • and accomplishment. • Ensures that tactical reports from the platoons are forwarded to the battalion tactical operations center (TOC). • The XO locates where he can maintain communications with the company commander and the battalion. • XO focus is on logistics, coordination, and plans and supervises, before the battle along with the 1SG.

5. Company First Sergeant (1SG) • Senior NCO & most experienced NCO if the Company. • “Right-Hand” of the Company Commander. • The commander's primary tactical advisor & the expert on individual and • NCO skills. • He helps the commander plan, coordinate, & supervise all activities that support the unit mission. • The first sergeant— • Supervises routine operations. This can include enforcing the tactical standing operating procedures (TSOP); planning & coordinating both training & full spectrum operations; & administering replacement operations, logistics, maintenance, communications, field hygiene, & casualty evacuation operations. • Supervises, inspects, and influences matters designated by the commander as well as areas that depend on his expertise such as Soldier care, force protection, security, and accountability. • Assists the XO & keeps himself prepared to assume the XO's duties, if needed.

6. Platoon Leaders (PL) • The platoon leader (PL) leads his soldiers by personal example. • He is responsible for all the platoon does or fails to do and has complete authority over his subordinates. • This centralized authority enables the PL to maintain unit discipline and unity and to act decisively. • He must know his Soldiers as well as how to employ the platoon, its weapons, and its systems. • He relies on the expertise of the Platoon Sergeant and regularly consults with him on all platoon matters. • Leads the platoon in accomplishing its mission according to the company and battalion commanders’ intent and concept. • Performs TLP for missions assigned to the platoon. • Locates where he can best maneuver the squads and the fighting elements, and then synchronizes their efforts. • Anticipates the platoon's next tactical move. • Requests and controls assets. • Ensures force-protection measures are implemented. • Provides a timely and accurate tactical picture to the commander.

7. Platoon Sergeants (PLSGT) • The platoon's most experienced NCO and second in command. • He is accountable to the platoon leader for the leadership, discipline, training, and welfare of the platoon's Soldiers. • Sets the example in everything. • His expertise includes tactical maneuver, employment of weapons & systems, logistics, administration, security, accountability, force protection, and Soldier care. • As the second in command, the PSG assumes no formal duties except those prescribed by the PL. • Locates and acts where best to help control the fight or other platoon operations; may lead either the shaping or sustaining operation. • Assures that the platoon is prepared to accomplish its mission by supervising pre-combat checks and inspections. • Helps develop the squad leaders' tactical and leadership skills. • Supervises platoon sustainment operations. • Receives the squad leaders' administrative, logistical, and maintenance reports and requests for rations, water, fuel, and ammunition. • Coordinates with the company 1SG or XO for resupply.

8. Typical Infantry (Light) Structure Supply Sergeant Radio Operator NBC NCO Mortar Section Sergeant Medic Armorer Fire Support Officer/NCO