ATP 4-90.5 — Logistics Platoon Leader
ATP 4-90.5 governs logistics platoon leadership, command and control, organization, employment, and troop leading procedures.
- Publication number: ATP 4-90.5
- Title: LOGISTICS PLATOON LEADER
- Date: 11/02/2021
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It explains logistics platoon roles, capabilities, planning, preparation, execution, assessment, rehearsals, and command and support relationships. It requires platoon leaders to use troop leading procedures and mission orders to prepare for missions, issue orders, and employ the platoon.
Applies to: ATP 4-90.5 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Logistics platoon leadership
- Mission command principles
- Platoon organization and employment
- Troop leading procedures
- Rehearsals
- Command and support relationships
Questions and answers
What does a logistics platoon leader use to prepare for missions?
The platoon leader, assisted by the platoon sergeant, uses troop leading procedures (TLP) and mission orders to prepare for missions, issue orders, and employ the platoon. (paragraph 1-42)
What functions does the logistics platoon execute?
The platoon is the unit that executes tasks to provide all logistic elements; transportation, maintenance, supply, and field services. (paragraph 1-43)
What is required of platoon leaders during planning?
Planning is an ongoing process and continues as necessary during preparation and execution. (paragraph 3-4)
What happens when there is not enough time to conduct all eight troop leading procedure steps?
Most steps of these abbreviated TLP are done mentally, but the platoon leader skips none of the steps. (paragraph 3-134)
What is the purpose of a backbrief?
A backbrief is a briefing by the vehicle commanders to the platoon leader to review how each intend to accomplish their portions of the mission. (paragraph 3-120)