Plato Leadership

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It is clear that many people who join NJROTC search for purpose, belonging, and improvement of their character. Naturally, many yearn for a community that helps them meet these goals, and seek role models to guide, console, and motivate them. This is especially true in the role of the Platoon Leader, who is held accountable for the training, discipline, and welfare of the platoon and the cadets within it. It is the Platoon Leader, that is the immediate impression of a leader, they will always know their cadets on a more personal basis than any other authority position aside from the SNSI and NSI. Indeed, they are the ones who first teach them in depth basic drills, who are available to provide sign offs on their cadet’s parche sheets, who desirably …show more content…
Setting them on the path of greatness and discipline, with the necessary tools and vision forged by my command as Platoon Leader. In our modern times, there are some teenagers who are rather introverted, awkward, anxious, and even ostracized; on the other side of the spectrum there are some who are undisciplined, unruly, and even rude. I am convinced that it is my duty to help misguided teens to the path of greatness and discipline, bringing out their capacity for glory and talent which they otherwise never would have conceived of until years later. Inspired by the life of Christ and his saints, I seek to help shepherd my platoon into gaining the propensity for profound prowess in discipline and character, aiding all cadets within my platoon on their journey of …show more content…
Over the very few weeks I was given, I was driven to grasp the art of leadership: teaching, guiding, disciplining, and commanding my team of primarily NS1s. I learned not only to manage my team, but in cooperating and coordinating with my co-captain, Jeffery, the complexities of maintaining a friendly, yet authoritative role among my team, and the intricacies of commanding stationary and marching drills. Furthermore, I hold the position of Muster Petty Officer for Delta platoon, being aware of the daily routine and responsibilities of the Platoon Leader. Throughout the times where my own Platoon Leader was unavailable for the day, I have taught and commanded my platoon features of marching drill, commanded my platoon for the Annual Military Inspection during practice, and have been inspector and presenter during Formal Inspection. Moreover, I am also the current Flag Detail Coordinator, experienced in the coordination and oversight of the raising and lowering of the American and Japanese colors on a daily basis. Being held responsible for securing the colors, managing the cadets of Flag Detail, and maintaining the records of Flag Detail credits, issuing forms as needed when cadets earn the required amount of credits for the Flag Detail
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