Armor / Tank Crewman Loader
Developmental counseling statement sample covering Armor / Tank Crewman Loader

Posted Tuesday, November 22, 2005

Counseling Sample For:

Armor / Tank Crewman Loader

Possible Key Points To Discuss During Counseling:

• Close out last quarter’s counseling (Assessment Section of DA Form 4856-e)
• Comment on the successful completion of last quarter’s goals
• Discuss new ways to achieve the goals not accomplished from last quarter
• Outline new goals for the next quarter
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Machinegun maintenance
• RTO procedures
• BII
• LP/OP
• NBC
• Aircraft Recognition
• Ammunition Safety
• Bore Sighting
• Prisoners of War (PWs)
• Army Values
• Military Bearing
• Physical Fitness/Weight Control
• Promotion
• Accountability
• Awards
• Pay

Possible Plans of Action:

• Assist the driver in performing vehicle maintenance
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning on the machine gun
• Continue to practice radio procedures and take the next SINCGARS class
• Always inventory BII before, during and after each mission
• Always run a land line when setting up an LP/OP
• Deploy the M8 alarm when moving into position and recover the M8 when moving out
• Continue to study the aircraft recognition cards and have a team member assist by asking questions daily
• Always check the ammunition to ensure that its clean and not damaged
• Responsible for bore sighting the machine gun and assisting the gunner in bore sighting the main gun
• Review the procedures in handling PWs and assist the team leader in giving the PW class during Sergeant's Time Training next week
• Maintain a copy of the Army Values card on person and live by it
• Run a couple of mile three days a week after duty hours to improve time on the run during the APFT
• Take one college class in the evening per term to work towards associates degree and promotion points
• Become proficient in current job and make that next step to Gunner and then on to Tank Commander

Possible Leader Responsibilities:

• Spot check maintenance on the machine gun
• Provide soldier with a set of flash cards on aircraft recognition
• Rehears the PW class day before Sergeant's Time Training
• Provide soldier with an Army Values Card and Tag
• Run PT with the soldier in the evening to help motivate the soldier
• Provide the soldier the time to attend college class in the evening