A Guide for Effective Platoon Leader - Platoon Sergeant Co-Leadership

The platoon leader PL - platoon sergeant PSG leadership team is a unique and influential pair of roles that exist in the Army. In order for a platoon to succeed, an effective partnership must exist between the PL and PSG. Current Army training, however, does not focus on teaching leaders how to effectively partner together. Accordingly, this research product contains a guide to help leaders achieve a common understanding of their platoon and their partnership as leaders. The intent is for this guide to be used when a new PL or PSG enters the platoon. The guide contains a discussion exercise, exemplars from PLs and PSGs, a list of Army doctrine resources, and helpful tips grounded in scientific evidence. The guide is designed to help PLs and PSGs set the foundation for an effective working relationship, resulting in an efficient and effective platoon.