Name two duties of the Platoon Leader.

• A. Lead the battalion; recruit new cadets.
• B. Plan and supervise drill; supervise platoon members and ensure tasks are completed.
• C. Conduct administrative paperwork; manage supply room.
• D. Oversee physical training; mark attendance.

Answer: (B)

The job of the platoon leader centers on directing training and keeping the platoon on track. Planning and supervising drill means the platoon leader designs drill sessions, decides what movements to practice, allocates time and resources, and guides how the platoon performs with proper technique and cadence. Supervising platoon members and ensuring tasks are completed means the platoon leader keeps everyone organized, assigns responsibilities to squad leaders or individuals, monitors progress, and follows up to ensure training objectives, inspections, or daily tasks get done. Together, these duties embody leading a platoon: organizing and directing training while maintaining accountability and progress. Other options pull in higher-level roles or administrative tasks that aren’t the primary day-to-day focus of a platoon leader.