The actions of military personnel will reflect respect to both the national anthem and the national colors.

Ensuring the proper conduct of Soldiers is a function of command. Commanders and leaders in the Army, whether on or off duty or in a leave status, will __________ and __________.

The bottom line on __________ is that you owe it to your PSG to let them know what your expectations are and to provide direction.

When in charge, platoon leadership expects the platoon leader to be in charge, plan, issues orders and exercise command and control to meet objectives. You work with the platoon sergeant and form the platoon command team to form and strengthen your chain of command. (Select appropriate term)

The platoon’s expectation for you to have and maintain a high level of honesty and hold them to that same level. This is a part of the Army Values which must be lived at all times as an Army Officer. If they think you have misrepresented the truth, your NCOs will suspect this is not the first time and a lack of trust will ensue as well as a lack of discipline. This can reflect in your OER and subsequently shorten your career. (Select appropriate term)

You must understand how other leaders in your operational environment, both formal and informal affect you and your platoon. You must cultivate good relationships with these leaders because they can support your platoon on a regular basis as some missions require more support than others. You must be familiar with AR 600-20 and FM 6-22 to ensure you are thorough in this understanding. (Select appropriate term)

Your troops will expect you to take care of them, especially when you expect them to carry out missions. A platoon command team must be genuine in their concern for the troops, Soldiers will sense when you are in genuine and false. Moral will drop and that effects platoon operations. Complete counseling’s on time so they know they are a priority to you. This applies to training as well, plan and execute quality training so they know you take preparing them for deployments seriously. (Select appropriate term)

Your squad leaders are school trained and mentored leaders that can carry out complex tasks and a broad range of missions. If you are striving to meet their expectations, communicate with clear and concise orders, they will give you 110% effort to support you and achieve the mission. You will have to find your leadership style with them to determine what works. (Select appropriate term)

The platoon will expect a new platoon leader to arrive trained and ready to work, however knowledge of how tasks are really accomplished is often different than instruction already received. Look at past training schedules and the current proficiency level of the platoon to determine what needs work and place it upfront. Look how your Platoon conducts business and ask your platoon how to do it better. (Select appropriate term)