Here is a sample of a resume write-up for platoon sergeant duty:
Senior Squad Leader / Platoon Sergeant
( Supervisor / Department Manager )
- Served as a squad leader for a 13 man squad and subsequently as a platoon sergeant of 40 personnel.
- Mentored and maintained accountability of soldiers within the platoon, providing positive guidance for their personal and professional development
- Supervised inventory management functions for communications, medical and specialty equipment valued at approximately $2M; conducted a monthly inventory with a 100 percent accuracy rate during a four year period
- Led over 300 missions during Operation Enduring Freedom; forged relationships with local leaders and trained Afghan forces to improve security and services in region
- Planned and supervised 120 logistical movements of ten vehicles traveling over 50 miles; completed movements with no delay time and finished ahead of schedule
- Assisted senior leadership with organizational movement of 500 personnel to and from Afghanistan; coordinated with supporting agencies to ensure all material resources were packaged in accordance with US Customs policy
- Planned and managed over 50 projects using project management concepts; established work breakdown structures and timelines, forecasted resources and supervised overall completion of projects
- Oversaw all aspects of platoon’s fitness program; platoon averaged 240 points on the physical fitness test, far exceeding the US Army standard score of 180
- Assessed training needs and evaluated training effectiveness of platoon; assisted in the development of innovative teaching techniques and conducted professional development seminars
- Directly responsible for the security and maintenance of living quarters for 50 soldiers; ensured all soldiers quality of life needs were sufficiently met
- Analyzed violations of organizational code of conduct and administered disciplinary actions in accordance with published regulations
- Recipient of the Bronze Star recognizing exemplary performance and leadership in a combat environment