Day In The Life Of An Infantry Platoon Leader

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[coreywilliams]

You know someone is an officer when they say "cool PT"

[GeorgeFriend]

I like how he talks to himself in the mirror. Eye contact and everything.

[emg]

I am an old Soldier, nearly done. Proud to see young men as yourself starting out. Old guys do the "back in my day" thing a lot and worry about our beloved Army's future. Keep up the good work.

[stellarhyme]

Speaking as someone who served four years in the Marines (1984-1988), four years in the Army (1988 -1992), three years in the National Guard (1992-1995), I really like what you're doing here with this channel. Very informative for anyone who is thinking of serving in the military. I rejoined the military when I turned 40 ten years ago and served a few more years. The young troops seemed to value my expertise and knowledge, it seemed as though they weren't as well trained as we were back in the eighties and nineties. It's nice to see there are leaders like yourself out there, you have solid strategies to ensure your troops are trained to the best of their abilities.

[Waltham]

Day in the Life of an Armor Platoon Leader:

1. 05:00 Wake up, push beer bottles out of bed.

2. 05:30 PT with platoon

3. 05:35 Shower

4.: 06:30 Breakfast

5. 07:00 Chewed out by CO.

6. 07:30 Chewed out by XO

7. 08:00 Chew out PLT SGT

8. 08:02 Apologize to PLT SGT

9. 09:30 Chew out an E-4

10. 09:35-23:25 Get done in by the E-4 Mafia all day long.

11: 23:30 Return to BOQ and contemplate what a social life would be like

12: 24:00 Liquid dinner.

[sacimson]

Your time management and adherence to your goals is so inspiring. Always makes my day better to see a video from you!

[koreytrout]

lets show the lower enlisted barracks next -_-

[MattDoesFitness]

Awesome insight there dude, must be tough dealing with the gym/nutrition business whilst in the military

[leedaughtrey]

I bet the guy loves being asked, hey what's it like knowing I've been a pl for 16 months and you've been doing it for years and I'm your boss, yeah cheers

[xVigilant]

This dude straight Captain America w/o the scientific bs.

[anthony]

On a typical Monday the pfcs and pvts pick up cigarette buts by the motor pool

[ChamorruWarrior]

I was all ready and through MEPS to join the Air Force but then I sprained my collarbone... It's been almost an entire year and it's finally getting to the point where I can do push-ups on my knees. Been a long 9 months but I've never been more determined to get my ass in there and do my fucking best at anything. Thank God for this injury. It has humbled me and given me a new outlook on how I spend my time and helped me grow as a person and I believe this lesson will help me so much when I'm in there.

[lirimbllaca]

I am a PL as well (not US army) and can relate to so much of what you showed here. I like what you are doing here and I am really glad I've found your channel.

[opinionator]

This just came up in my feed again and I am amazed at how far you have come in only two years. Well done from a fellow member of the Blue Cord family.

[raythompson]

I know this is a different era. God bless you and your service. I was a Platoon Commander in the USMC (Infantry) from 1989 to 1993 (well, weapons platoon and XO of a company, as well). I only had a TO platoon when we deployed to Desert Shield. When I first picked up my platoon, I had 22 Marines and 1 Corpsman. A TO platoon at the time was 43 Marines and 3 Corpsmen. Anyway good video. I like that you consult your Platoon Sergeant. After all, the backbone of the service is the NCO. Cheers

[TheSwoleNurse]

Just wanted to stop by and thank you for your service. No excuses your a better man than I. Thanks for keeping our freedom and our families safe.

[coryboyd]

wow! wish my PL was a jock like you! I was in Camp Casey in 78-79 and we didn't have squat for a gym! we had enough free weights (really old) at the gym if you can call it that! I'm jealous. I was a tank commander in the 2/72 armor. as far as food goes you ate in the mess hall if you can call it that or you starved. I'm really proud of young leaders like you. I was a jock like you compared to the rest of the guys. 1980 I made the All Army powerlifting team at the 198lb class. I'm glad you guys have a great weight room to use. keep up the good work leading your men. you are a proud 2nd Lt and you should be. God bless you and thank you for your hard work.

[jomomma]

You know the PSG is thinking "This fucking LT and his god damn camera..."

[ChickenHawk]

Hi there. I spent 10 years in the Australian infantry battalions. Your attitude towards physical fitness is fantastic. It definitely improves combat readiness.

The only thing I can possibly add, is NEVER order your soldiers to do a task you are not willing or capable of doing yourself.
If you ask your troops to swim in sewerage, than you need to prove that you are happy to swim in sewerage yourself.

If you "ask" (not order) your troops to do a task, that the troops know you are more than willing to do that task yourself inclusive your your own sweat, blood and tears, than it is likely your troops will follow your orders because of your own demonstrated leadership strength. They will follow your leadership to death.

Just my own experience.

[loumartin]

This just popped up for me. I remember 30 years ago, getting my first Infantry platoon, also in Korea, I also had my Ranger tab. After initial intake, and all that hoopla, my Platoon SGT... Staff Sargeant Jennings... and I sat down for a little 1 on 1, free speech time away from our soldiers. He informed me that he would let me know when I was ready to take over his platoon, lol... "Sir, don't you worry, I'll let you know when you're ready to take over, and command MY platoon." (emphasis on the word "my", lol) I learned so much from him.