Living History / Re-enactment Group
Infantry Division Soldier Training
The requirements for all T/Sgt Candidates are: Appointment to Platoon Sergeant ( Based on the 1944 Infantry Battalion TO&E) By Unit Commanding Officer. Proficiency with FM-7-10, FM-7-20, FM 7-40, FM 21-100, FM 22-5, Platoon Organization, Tactics and Leadership thereof.
Tests are given in three Phases,
Phase-1, The historical fact relating to The Infantry Platoon Sergeant of WWII
Phase-2, Military Drill & Ceremony and Manual of Arms ( successfully Mastered / Instructed to Troops ).
Phase-3, Knowledge of duties and responsibilities of the Platoon Sergeant
Example:
1. Platoon Sergeant, Tactics and Deployment of Platoon, Squads & Personnel.
2. Command voice, Authenticity Appearance, Platoon Movements & Military Drill and Leadership.
A. http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USA/ref/FM/index.html
C. Proficiency with Platoon Weaponry and Unit History. Instructing and educating Both the public and troops.
Note:
The availability of Grades and Ranks within the Historical Re-Enactment Group is ultimately up to the unit Commander's. Positions will be filled by the direction of the Unit Commander's.