Command and Staff

Mechanized Platoon Commander

Responsibilities

command personnel of a mechanized platoon and maintain military discipline and a stable moral and psychological state
planning, organization and conduct of platoon combat operations in the offensive, defense, during assault, stabilization and maneuver operations
managing the interaction of infantry units with BMP/APC crews during movement, landing and direct combat
organization and control of the use of standard weapons: small arms, machine guns, grenade launchers, anti-tank systems, armament of combat vehicles
ensuring effective maneuver of the platoon using armored vehicles, shelters and terrain
constant interaction with artillery, tank units, UAVs, intelligence, engineering units and company headquarters
organization of protection, camouflage, surveillance and engineering equipment of platoon positions
control of the technical condition of BMP/APC, weapons, means of communication and organization of their timely maintenance
conducting combat training of personnel, coordination of actions of infantry and crews of combat vehicles
ensuring compliance with security measures and maximum preservation of personnel in combat conditions

availability of officer military rank
age from 18 years
fitness for military service in combat units for health reasons and high moral and psychological qualities
knowledge of the tactics of mechanized units at the platoon level
understanding of the principles of combat use of BMP / BTR and interaction of the crew with the troops
confident possession of infantry weapons and knowledge of the fire capabilities of a mechanized platoon
ability to work with topographic maps, navigation aids and means of communication
leadership skills, personnel management skills in difficult and stressful conditions
the ability to quickly make informed decisions directly in a combat situation

mobilization until the end of martial law or contract service
possibility of transfer for active military personnel
possibility of service for candidates with the status of IRF
monetary support in accordance with the current legislation, taking into account combat and special surcharges
full provision of modern uniforms, equipment, personal protective equipment and food
full medical care, free treatment and guaranteed compensation in case of injury
specialized training in mechanized tactics and advanced training
annual basic leave of 30 calendar days + additional days for family reasons
real prospects for career growth to the commander of a mechanized company and further officer development