Brigade`s Chain of command
Let me give you a quick hypothetical example of how the chain of command in an Infantry Battalion would work. Let’s suppose Private Snuffy has a problem and needs assistance. He or she would follow these simple steps.
1. Team Leader: Private Snuffy would first approach his Team Leader. The Team Leader is where the rubber meets the road. The Team Leader normally supervises 3-5 soldiers. He or she is the First Line Leader in Stryker Brigade.
2. Squad Leader: If the Team Leader can’t resolve the issue, the Squad Leader gets involved. The Squad Leader normally manages 6-10 soldiers, which consists of two teams. Once again, each Team is led by a Team Leader, who reports to the Squad Leader.
3. Platoon Sergeant/Platoon Leader: If the Squad Leader can’t fix the issue, he or she would contact the Platoon Sergeant or Platoon Leader. The Platoon Leader and Platoon Sergeant manage 20 Soldiers, consisting of 2 squads. Each Squad Leader reports directly to the Platoon Sergeant, who works for, but with the Platoon Leader.
4. First Sergeant/Company Commander: When the Platoon Leader and Platoon Sergeant can’t fix the Soldier’s problem, they would contact the First Sergeant and Company Commander. The First Sergeant and Company Commander lead 60 soldiers, consisting of 3 platoons.
5. Battalion Commander/Commander Sergeant Major: If the Company Commander and First Sergeant couldn't fix the problem, they would escalate it to the battalion level. The battalion is led by a Lieutenant Colonel and Command Sergeant Major. The battalion consists of 2 companies, each led by a Captain and First Sergeant. The Battalion Commander is the first field grade officer in the chain of command.
6. HIGH COMMAND: If the Battalion Commander/ CSM can not resolve the problem, simply HIGH COMMAND gets involved. HIGH COMMAND are the last three ranks of the SBCT and controls and maintains the Brigades conduction.
In most cases, Soldier issues are handled at the Team Leader level. Sometimes they are escalated to the Squad Leader and Platoon Sergeant level. Very seldom are they escalated to the First Sergeant or Company Commander level or higher.
The chain of command is extremely important. When it works well, it’s a beautiful thing. When it doesn't work right, leadership is ineffective and some personnel end up doing other people’s jobs for them.
1. Team Leader: Private Snuffy would first approach his Team Leader. The Team Leader is where the rubber meets the road. The Team Leader normally supervises 3-5 soldiers. He or she is the First Line Leader in Stryker Brigade.
2. Squad Leader: If the Team Leader can’t resolve the issue, the Squad Leader gets involved. The Squad Leader normally manages 6-10 soldiers, which consists of two teams. Once again, each Team is led by a Team Leader, who reports to the Squad Leader.
3. Platoon Sergeant/Platoon Leader: If the Squad Leader can’t fix the issue, he or she would contact the Platoon Sergeant or Platoon Leader. The Platoon Leader and Platoon Sergeant manage 20 Soldiers, consisting of 2 squads. Each Squad Leader reports directly to the Platoon Sergeant, who works for, but with the Platoon Leader.
4. First Sergeant/Company Commander: When the Platoon Leader and Platoon Sergeant can’t fix the Soldier’s problem, they would contact the First Sergeant and Company Commander. The First Sergeant and Company Commander lead 60 soldiers, consisting of 3 platoons.
5. Battalion Commander/Commander Sergeant Major: If the Company Commander and First Sergeant couldn't fix the problem, they would escalate it to the battalion level. The battalion is led by a Lieutenant Colonel and Command Sergeant Major. The battalion consists of 2 companies, each led by a Captain and First Sergeant. The Battalion Commander is the first field grade officer in the chain of command.
6. HIGH COMMAND: If the Battalion Commander/ CSM can not resolve the problem, simply HIGH COMMAND gets involved. HIGH COMMAND are the last three ranks of the SBCT and controls and maintains the Brigades conduction.
In most cases, Soldier issues are handled at the Team Leader level. Sometimes they are escalated to the Squad Leader and Platoon Sergeant level. Very seldom are they escalated to the First Sergeant or Company Commander level or higher.
The chain of command is extremely important. When it works well, it’s a beautiful thing. When it doesn't work right, leadership is ineffective and some personnel end up doing other people’s jobs for them.