Platoon roles
Who is the most experienced NCO and second-in-command of the platoon?
The Platoon Sergeant
Which MS4 broke their knee doing a backflip?
CDT Yuan
Which Cadre Member graduate from West Point Academy?
Captain Waters
Which squad leader controls fires and establishes fire control measures?
Weapons Squad Leader
What form does the medic initiate after assessing a casualty and administering initial care?
TCCC
Who is responsible for everything the platoon does or fails to do?
The platoon leader
Which MS4 works at Publix
CDT Galette and CDT Canales
What does ROTC stand for?
Reserves Officer Training Corps
What does LACE stand for?
Liquids, Ammunition, Casualities, and Equipment.
Which member is the medic usually attached to?
Platoon Sergeant
If the platoon leader becomes unavailable, which platoon member must be prepared to assume their responsibilities?
Platoon Sergeant
What was the MS4s Halloween costume last year?
MSG Ashley
What place did the 2024-2025 Ranger challenge team get?
8th
What three things is the squad leader responsible for caring for?
Soldiers, weapons, and equipment.
What is the primary responsibility of the RTO?
Communication with the platoon's controlling headquarters
What five positions make up the headquarters element?
Platoon leader, platoon sergeant, platoon RTO, forward observer, or platoon medic.
Which MS4's are Nursing majors?
CDT Madore, Peterlin, and Yuan
What state was MSG Ashley previously stationed in before coming to FSC?
Hawaii
Name the four different squad leaders.
Assault 1 SL
Assault 2 SL
Weapons SL
Security SL
Who is the platoon's subject matter expert on indirect fire planning and execution, along with the RTO?
Forward Observer
Name three key duties of the platoon leader during operations.
Conducts troop leading procedures.
Maneuvers squads and fighting elements.
Anticipates the platoon's next move.
Checks that 360-degree security is maintained.
Issues accurate and timely reports.
Assigns clear tasks and purposes to squads.
Places himself where he is most needed.
Name all of the MS4's and their jobs/s shops?
CDT Thompson- BC
CDT Yuan- XO
CDT Levine- CSM
CDT Lum- S1
CDT Peterlin- AS1
CDT Scott- S2
CDT Hughes- S3
CDT Bennett- AS3
CDT Galette- AS3
CDT Henriquez-AS3
CDT Canales- S4
CDT Madore-S6
What is the Army's official song?
The Army Goes Rolling Along
Name three key responsibilities of the squad leader during operations.
Uses control measures for direct fire, indirect fire, and tactical movement.
Controls movement of the squad.
Controls rate and distribution of fire.
Communicates timely reports (SITREPS, SALUTE, LACE).
Selects general locations and temporary sectors of fire for fire teams.
What does TCCC stand for?
Tactical Combat Casualty Care Card