28 Military Police Platoon

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 "The Platoon is, for all purposes, the unit for whose perfection we strive. Because a perfect Platoon means a perfect battalion and brigade or division: and the efficiency of any army corps is to be measured by that of  its platoons."

Major General Sir John Monash

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

The Section Member  is the foundation of the unit and has the most responsibility for unit tasks. Sect mbrs are resp to the sect comd for:

a. maint pers and sect eqpt and sup in a high state of readiness;

b. being physically and mentally prep to carry out tasks and assignments as ordered;

c. acting on orders with a high level of enthusiasm, initiative and motivation;

d. being prep to offer timely and constructive feedback after tasks and assignments;

e. assisting other sect mbrs with the achievement of sect goals and obj; and

f. being prep to assume the role of sect 2IC.

 

 The Section 2IC is resp to the sect comd to:

a. understudy the sect comd and be prep to assume comd of the sect should the sect comd become a cas or be reqr for other spec tasks;

b. be prep to act as a det comd (half sect) when so ordered;

c. conduct sect admin;

d. be cognisant of hel LZ procedures and be able to utilise them when reqr;

e. assist the sect comd in discipline and trg of sect pers; and

f. conduct or supervise spec MP tasks on order.

The Section Commander is resp to the pl comd for the efficient op of their sect. . The sect comd is resp for:

a. the snr sect comd in each pl will understudy the pl WO and be prep to assume his duties;

b. carrying out battle procedure drills to ensure sect pers are depl efficiently;

c. arranging duty rosters and tasking for sect pers;

d. conducting supervisory ptls to ensure tasks are being completed and pers are being cared for;

e. inspections of sect stores and pers eqpt;

f. supervise, instruct and assist in the conduct of trg; and

g. any other tasks/assignments relating to sect welfare, morale or discipline.

 

The Platoon Warrant Officer's responsibilities incl:

a. advising the platoon commander on morale, discipline and welfare of the platoon;

b. discipline/supervisory duties as required;

c. commander of the platoon recce party;

d. siting, defensive and security of platoon Command Post;

e. enforcement of cam, concealment and track discipline;

f. coordinate the distribution of combat support and other unit support and equipment  required; and

g. supervising and coordination QM, maint, tpt, admin and med/pers svcs in sp of the pl.

 

The Deputy Officer Commanding responsibilities incl:

a. understudy the OC and be prep to assume comd of the pl should the OC become a cas or be reqr for other spec tasks;

b. implementation of unit pol, instrs and orders;

c. detailed administration of the MP Pl;

d. coord of all pl CP activities; and

e. implementing trg plans, refresher trg and rge practices.

 

The OC MP responsibilities incl:

a. maint of pl op readiness; and

b. advise commander on all police and security matters.

 
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Last updated: 08 Aug 03