An Infantry Platoon Leader’s primary job is to inspire and influence their platoon to complete their assigned mission. To do this they provide purposes, direction, and motivation to their teammates. A well-written Infantry Platoon Leader Resume mentions the following core duties and responsibilities – planning and supervising tactical operations, battle drills, and FTXs, maneuvering the soldiers to get the mission done, planning, executing, and assessing the training needs at the platoon level; writing operation orders, requesting training resources, and conducting mission briefs.
To work at a leadership level, the following skills prove to be crucial – the ability to inspire and train soldiers; making sure each solider in the platoon is being mentored and developed for positions; being accountable for the property in use; maintenance skills, staying updated with the status and issues of the soldiers on an individual basis; and the ability to take stringent and disciplinary action as needed. Infantry Platoon Leaders should complete the basic leadership officer courses.
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Skills : Leadership Development, Management, Microsoft Office.
Description :
Trained, Planned / Resourced / Scheduled, and conducted monthly platoon training meetings, maintenance and update training calendars.
Executed Platoon Sergeant / Squad leader duties as needed.
Counselled Squad leaders, drivers and Radio Operator after every field exercise and garrison monthly, in writing.
Supervised a 36 soldier infantry platoon, responsible for the health, morale, training, discipline, and safety of all assigned soldiers.
Responsible for 24 soldiers and everything they accomplish or fail to accomplish.
Ensure my platoon is physically, mentally, and operationally ready to conduct training.
Effectively and clearly communicate the commander's intent and my course of action to my subordinate leaders.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
BS In Criminal Justice
Infantry Platoon Leader Resume
Headline : Seeking employment where skill sets in management, leadership, and operations planning, can be utilized. Responsible for all the platoon's administrative requirements (i.e. performance evaluations, disciplinary counseling's). Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of $9 million worth of equipment. Responsible for the administration, morale, and welfare of those assigned to the platoon.
Skills : Leadership, Management, Operations Management, Human Resources.
Description :
Led Operations Planner/Executor) Platoon Leader for a 47-Soldier Stryker Infantry Platoon, consisting of three rifle squads, a weapons squad, and four Infantry Carrier Vehicles.
Responsible for the tactical employment of the platoon in support of combined arms maneuver and wide area security operations, with a focus on military operations on urban tactics, limited visibility, and precision operations.
Responsible for mastering new weapons and equipment to include digitized mission command systems.
Responsible for combat readiness, physical fitness, health, welfare, morale, conduct, and force protection of the platoon and the well being of their families.
Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of vehicles and organizational equipment valued in excess of.
Planned and executed over three dozen combat missions while deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Displayed impeccable judgment and decision making while the platoon was under heavy enemy fire.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
B.S. In Criminal Justice
Infantry Platoon Leader Resume
Objective : Goal is to obtain a career where I can utilize my past experiences, hard work ethic and leadership abilities to improve the organization and learn new skills as a team member. Training and mentoring a 40 member Afghanistan National Army Infantry Platoon transforming them from a unit that could not operate without direct American support to a force that could project combat power throughout Paktika Province.
Skills : Application Development, CSS.
Description :
Chosen to serve as an infantry platoon leader in two separate positions for over 27 month time period.
Began as a heavy weapons platoon leader for an 18 man light infantry heavy weapons platoon.
Primary missioned was to deploy and conduct combat operations in Eastern Afghanistan.
Created the first human terrain map of the volatile district of Ebrahim Khel in order to defeat the Taliban Insurgency in Baraki Barak and win local national support.
Planned and coordinated the expansion of JSS Ebrahim Khel base defense that was tested by an insurgent VBIED resulting in zero US casualties.
Planned and executed over 100 partnered missions with Afghan Forces.
Maintained 100% accountability of equipment valued in excess of $3 million.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's In Criminology
Infantry Platoon Leader Resume
Headline : Infantry Platoon Leader is participating in military freefall (MFF); high altitude high opening (HAHO), high altitude low opening (HALO), and double bag static line (DBSL) events while wearing the properly configured multi mission parachute system (MMPS) and bailout oxygen system; must be able to carry this equipment while walking up to 1,000 yards.
Skills : Management, Logistics Management, Maintenance, Operations Management, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Microsoft Office.
Description :
Maintained the health, welfare, physical fitness, discipline, and morale of an Infantry Platoon of 41 soldiers.
Implemented a platoon maintenance and accountability program for all platoon property totaling $9.2 million including 4 Bradley Fighting Vehicles.
Planed and executed realistic training in order to prepare platoon for combat.
Planed for the sustainment of the platoon in all operations.
Planned and implemented two company-wide weapons qualification training events and a tactical foot march.
Rapidly planned and implemented multiple platoon level weapons qualification events as part of battalion gunnery.
Implemented the Athlete Warrior physical fitness program at the platoon level.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Infantry Platoon Leader Resume
Summary : Seeking a challenging and rewarding Infantry Platoon Leader position with the Indiana Department of Child Services. I am particularly interested in a family case manager position. I believe that significant work yields significant satisfaction, and I enjoy accomplishing greater goals through concerted teamwork. I feel that I have many skills and qualifications that would allow me to make significant contributions to the Dept. of Child Services team.
Wrote, developed and implemented the team's Tactical Standard Operating Procedure (TACSOP).
Responsible for 56 Soldiers and [] worth of equipment with no losses of life or sensitive equipment.
Planned and implemented a program for platoon post-deployment equipment reset with minimal manning.
Managed a notional Tactical Operations Center consisting of approximately 6 officers during the month-long pre-deployment training of the 1st Armored.
Worked with SECRET information on a daily basis and maintained 100% accountability of information.
Redeployed back to Fort Bliss, TX where I was personally chosen to serve as the battalion specialty mortar platoon leader.
Led trainer for platoon in infantry tactics, planning, decision making and physical training.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor Of General Studies
Infantry Platoon Leader Resume
Headline : Infantry Platoon Leader with 5 years of experience in Providing training to designated individuals/MSOTs in the comprehension in the mechanics; technical implementation, methodology, and TTPs in conducting combat equipment, MFF/DBSL operations at night into an unmarked drop zone at night. Providing instruction on advance freefall for individual and collective tasks in a wind tunnel or during an airborne operation.
Skills : Firearms, Surveillance, Behavioral Observation, Unarmed Combative, CQB, Tactical Planning, Operational Planning, Land Navigation, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Briefing and Presentations, Data Entry, Word Processing.
Description :
Led a Bradley Fighting Vehicle equipped, mechanized infantry platoon.
Responsible for the health, morale, combat readiness, training, and welfare of 38 Soldiers.
Maintained accountability and operational readiness of equipment in excess of $6 million including four Bradley Fighting Vehicles.
Trained the platoon to function independently, or as part of the company, and to accomplish all assigned missions.
Ensured platoon was trained and ready to deploy on short notice, fight, and win in its execution of wartime operations.
Developed and implemented a gunnery qualification table for Combat Logistics Patrols; qualified more than 400 vehicle crews.
Developed and validated Platoon Standing Operating Procedures, which were adopted by all the platoons in the Company.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS In Criminal Justice
Infantry Platoon Leader Resume
Objective : To obtain a full time Infantry Platoon Leader position that best matches my qualifications, experience, and needs of the company in the San Francisco Bay area, & Coordinating with the MRR S-3 Operations Center key personnel (Operations Officer, Operations Chief, and Training Officer) on airborne related issues. Making announced visits and inspections during unit airborne training.
Skills : Military Training, Security, Shooting, Management Experience.
Description :
Tactically-trusted unit platoon leader, personally led over 50 raids and detained more than 35 brigade level targets in Ramadi, Iraq.
Trained four squad leaders and eight team leaders in preparation for combat missions.
Led a 53 man heavy infantry platoon for conducting convoy security protecting Third Country Nationals and supplies which included over 2 million gallons of fuel every mission in Iraq for 7 months.
Managed the accountability, maintenance, and employment of over $30 million of equipment, vehicles, and weapons.
Responsible for the administrative and logistical resourcing of the platoon within the company.
Developed a work environment that promoted unity, trust, and respect between all service members within the platoon.
Supervised and conducted all classes for the replacing unit to set them up for mission success in the Al Anbar province.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS In General Studies
Infantry Platoon Leader Resume
Objective : Trilingual Infantry Platoon Leader professional leader with over 11 years of experience in operational planning, training, and management. Directed multinational projects, coordinated complex operations with governmental and nongovernmental organizations, and cultivated enduring relationships that generated long-term commitments to cooperate in outreach efforts. Solid background in civil-military dynamics, operations, and training.
Rated best Platoon Leader and in the top 5% of unit officers by the organization's top executive.
Headed a decisive component of the US Army's Global Response Force that spearheaded early distribution of critical humanitarian supplies in the immediate aftermath of the Haiti earthquake..
Established key relationships with Disaster Assistance Response Team, volunteer medical personnel, and NGOs to coordinate and set up mobile medical treatment centers; treating up to 600 people per day.
Oversaw the distribution of over 300 tons of rice in coordination with United Nations Peace Keeping Troops, and numerous NGOs, providing critical access to food for more than 1300 families.
Facilitated recovery operations at the Hotel Montana with US and French Search and Rescue Teams.
Responsible for the training and tactical employment of the platoon.
Prepared unit in combat readiness, physical fitness, health, welfare, morale, conduct and force protection of the platoon and the wellbeing of their families while mentoring junior soldiers on leadership styles, fiscal responsibility, and personal conduct.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Infantry Platoon Leader Resume
Objective : Hardworking and motivated individual with a variety of work experience. Dependable and loyal employee with an exemplary attendance record and ability to work independently. Recognizing for implementing programs, and assisting with idea generation. Proven abilities in initiating change and providing time-saving ideas. Leadership and Service background. Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Responsible for developing training, planning and preparing 42 Soldiers for deployment to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Responsible for 27 Soldiers while deployed in Afghanistan.
Responsible for over $4 million dollars in equipment and sensitive items in Afghanistan.
Planned and lead over 40 combat missions.
Partnered with and conducted missions with the Afghanistan National Police Highest rated Platoon Leader within the Company during deployment.
Served as Platoon Leader in an Infantry Company, accountable for the training, equipment, and welfare of 36 Soldiers.
Developed, planed, and executed missions with little oversight from management.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MBA
Infantry Platoon Leader Resume
Objective : Over 13 years of management experience in the Department of Defense as a commissioned officer in the United States Army with a current Top Secret Sensitive Compartment Information clearance. Demonstrated expertise in project management, leadership, team building, supervision, procurement, finance, and improving operations.
Skills : Platoon Leader, Service Assistant, Demonstrating Skills.
Description :
Included physical and leadership training on and off campus.
Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of vehicles and equipment valued in excess of $8 million.
Spent six out of seven days on mission while maintaining operational readiness at 90% and returned stateside with no loss of, or significant damage of equipment.
In ordered to better prepare for being a Stryker platoon leader, graduated from the Stryker Leaders Course at Fort Benning, Georgia.
Consistently recognized by battalion and company commanders as being extremely intelligent and demonstrating tactical ability above that of his peers.
Platoon was recognized by battalion commander as best performing unit during Situational Training Exercises and Platoon Live Fires.
Led a 35 man infantry platoon which conducted combat operations and provided training and support to the local Afghan Security Forces.
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