Army (with different career paths for 11-series infantry 19-series armor officers potentially, as armor is taking ownership of the Bradley), the mounted commander in the Dutch case was a dismounted leader at the start of their career and unambiguously the senior officer. dismounted culture issues if implemented in the U.S. Although I think there would be more mounted vs. However, most Vehicle Commanders (the Group Leaders and Platoon Commander) dismount.Īnecdotally I've read that having two sets of leadership increases the tempo a platoon can operate, and reduces the responsibilities of the dismounted leadership to focus on the fight (while the mounted leadership retains overall command and coordinates with adjacent/higher units on the battle management system). In those units, I've been told by servicemembers that the Deputy Commander takes command of the mounted element when the Platoon Commander dismounts. The Bravo and Alpha Boxers meanwhile doctrinally have a regular Corporal as the vehicle gunner. OLK training qualifies them for deputy group leader billets, and is something the Deputy Group Leaders also complete. The Romeo and Echo Boxers doctrinally have Corporals who have completed a leadership training course (OLK) as Vehicle Gunners (.50 cal). This is different from Boxer platoons, where each vehicle only has 2 dedicated crewmembers Gunner and Driver) other than the squad leaders and single set of platoon leadership. This improves the task management in the vehicle crew, with the Vehicle Commander ( c-igv) able to keep on the look out for targets, lead and coordinate while the Vehicle Gunner engages. Alpha and Bravo Groups are the remaining vehicles, acting as wingmen to the Romeo and Echo vehicles under the command of Sergeants. Romeo Group ('R' being part of commanders' radio callsigns the Dutch Army) corresponds to the Platoon Commanders (Lieutenants), while Echo Group corresponds to the Deputy Commanders (Sergeant 1st Class).

Dutch name for military tank