Patriot UHF Team Chief
Developmental counseling statement sample covering Patriot UHF Team Chief

Posted Sunday, December 4, 2005

Possible topics to discuss during counseling:

• Close out last quarter’s counseling (Assessment Section of DA Form 4856)
• Implement electronic counter-counter measures for radio systems
• Supervise deployment, installation, operation, maintenance, and redeployment procedures for the Patriot UHF Radio Terminal
• Supervise deployment, installation, operation, maintenance, and redeployment procedures for Secure Single-Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems
• Supervise deployment, installation, operation, maintenance, and redeployment procedures for Antenna Systems AB-1309/G, AB-1373/TRC, AB-1339/G/1340/G, or OE-254/GRC
• Supervise deployment, installation, operation, maintenance, and redeployment procedures for diesel generator sets
• Restore system outages in a UHF radio transmission network
• Supervise and perform unit level maintenance on Precision Lightweight Global Positioning System Receiver
• Prepare a sight layout for UHF radio transmission system in a field environment
• Perform operation, maintenance, and security procedures for COMSEC equipment
• Perform troubleshooting procedures for the UHF radio transmission system
• Check for the activation and reliability of circuits
• Prepare emergency destruction plan
• Perform station/net operations
• Supervise preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on all assigned equipment
• Prepare shift schedules and perform shift work as required by the operation
• Brief superiors on capabilities and limitations of the Patriot UHF radio system
• Interpret operation orders, policy letters and standing operating procedures (SOP)
• Ensure compliance with security regulations governing communication equipment, COMSEC, and automated data processing (ADP) equipment
• Request logistical and maintenance support for day to day operations
• Enforce and maintain standards on established Army and unit training programs--APFT, CTT, weapons qualification, weight control, etc
• Enforce and maintain Army Value standards
• Perform additional or appointed duties

Short Term Goal:

• Attain ASI—WHCA Console Control OPS (J7) and Master Fitness (P5)
• College Courses
• Promotion-correspondence courses, improve APFT score, raise marksmanship
• Raise APFT score
• Air Assault School
• Upcoming exercises/missions, unit inspections

Long Term Goals:

• Platoon Sergeant
• Operations Sergeant
• Drill Sergeant/Recruiter

Below is a space for you to list additional topics that may apply uniquely to your situation:
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Possible Plan of Action: (Person counseled develops plan with counselor’s guidance.)

• Inspect DA 5988 (PMCS) on all assigned equipment for maintenance status
• Maintain proficiency on communication system equipment assigned by getting thoroughly involved with the units daily mission
• Perform installation and operation crew drills during SGTs Time
• Maintain equipment accountability/serviceability for future exercises/missions
• Review unit’s policy letters and SOPs
• Maintain COMSEC compliance measures
• Go to gym to improve APFT score
• Discuss communication operations with peers to gain additional knowledge or better ideas to accomplish the unit’s mission
• Input training needs to superiors to maintain proficiency in technical and tactical skills

Possible Leader’s Responsibilities: (This is only an example for you to use as a guide.)

• Provide soldier with all current DA-5988s on all assigned equipment
• Provide soldier with a copy of all SOPs and policy letters
• Provide soldier with short/long term calendars
• Provide soldier with required resources to conduct training and operations
• Provide soldier with manuals and supervision to improve radio communication operations
• Provide soldier with the proper leadership to get promoted to the next higher grade

Author: SGM John L. Murray