Who is typically responsible for training and welfare of soldiers in a platoon?

• A. Company Commander
• B. Platoon Sergeant
• C. Battalion Commander
• D. First Sergeant

Answer: (B)

Training and welfare of soldiers in a platoon are handled by the platoon sergeant. This senior enlisted leader serves as the primary advisor to the platoon leader and is responsible for planning and executing the platoon’s training program, tracking readiness, and ensuring daily welfare, safety, and morale. The platoon sergeant works closely with squad leaders to run drills, monitor individual and collective progress, and mentor junior NCOs to build the platoon’s overall capability. While the platoon leader commands the platoon and makes operational decisions, the platoon sergeant carries the hands-on duty of making sure soldiers are well-trained and cared for. Higher-level roles like the company commander or first sergeant focus on larger units, and the battalion commander oversees multiple companies, not the day-to-day platoon-level training and welfare.