1-1.2. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ACTIONS. To complete all assigned tasks, every Ranger in the patrol must do his job. Each must accomplish his specific duties and responsibilities and be a part of the team (Figure 1-2). Figure 1-2. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ACTIONS PLATOON LEADER • Is responsible for what the patrol does or fails to do. This includes tactical employment, training, administration, personnel management, and logistics. He does this by planning, making timely decisions, issuing orders, assigning tasks, and supervising patrol activities. He must know his Rangers and how to employ the patrol's weapons. He is responsible for positioning and employing all assigned or attached crew-served weapons and employment of supporting weapons. • Establishes time schedule using backwards planning. Considers time for execution, movement to the objective, and the planning and preparation phase of the operation. • Takes the initiative to accomplish the mission in the absence of orders. Keeps higher informed by using periodic situation reports (SITREP). • Plans with the help of the platoon sergeant (PSG), squad leaders, and other key personnel (team leaders, FO, attachment leaders). • Stays abreast of the situation through coordination with adjacent patrols and higher HQ; supervises, issues FRAGOs, and accomplishes the mission. • If needed to perform the mission, requests more support for his patrol from higher headquarters. • Directs and assists the platoon sergeant in planning and coordinating the patrol's sustainment effort and casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) plan. • During planning, receives on-hand status reports from the platoon sergeant and squad leaders. • Reviews patrol requirements based on the tactical plan. • Ensures that all-round security is maintained at all times. • Supervises and spot-checks all assigned tasks, and corrects unsatisfactory actions. • During execution, positions himself where he can influence the most critical task for mission accomplishment; usually with the main effort, to ensure that his platoon achieves its decisive point • Is responsible for positioning and employing all assigned and attached crew-served weapons. • Commands through his squad leaders IAW the intent of the two levels higher commanders. • Conducts rehearsals. PLATOON SERGEANT (PSG) • The PSG is the senior NCO in the patrol and second in succession of command. He helps and advises the patrol leader, and leads the patrol in the leader's absence. He supervises the patrol's administration, logistics, and maintenance, and he prepares and issues paragraph 4 of the patrol OPORD. DUTIES • Organizes and controls the patrol CP IAW the unit SOP, patrol leader’s guidance, and METT-TC factors. • Receives squad leader’s requests for rations, water, and ammunition. Work with the company first sergeant or XO to request resupply. Directs the routing of supplies and mail. • Supervises and directs the patrol medic and patrol aid-litter teams in moving casualties to the rear. • Maintains patrol status of personnel, weapons, and equipment; consolidates and forwards the patrol’s casualty reports (DA Forms 1155 and 1156); and receives and orients replacements.