LwPg 33.4 CHAPTER 4 Administration Section 4-1. Introduction 44. Efficient administration of the platoon is paramount to the successful conduct of operations. While the Platoon Sergeant undertakes the implementation of the administrative plan, the Platoon Commander retains overall responsibility for the administration of his platoon, 42 For daily administration, the Platoon Sergeant will work with the Section 2ICs. ‘The Platoon Sergeant will then work with the CSM or CQMS as appropriate. 4.3. The main administration tasks undertaken at platoon level are: 2. Resupply; b. Care/evacuation of casualties; Reception of reinforcements, 4. Soldier's welfare; Handling of prisoners; and Health and hygiene. 44 ‘The purpose of chapter 4 is to provide doctrinal guidance to the platoon for the conduct of administration. Further information can be found in LWP-G 3-3-2 Enployment of nfantry and LWD 3-7 Combat Service Support. Section 4-2. Resupply 45 Resupply at platoon level is separated into combat supplies and other classes of supply. Combat supplies (ammunition, rations and water) are provided on a daily basis, while other classes of supplies must be demanded, 4.6 The conduct of resupply must be carefully planned to ensure that the security of the platoon is maintained. Time spent conducting resupply must be kept to a minimum {o ensure that the conduct of operations isnot affected, Combat Supplies The Ris Paon, 2000 RESTRICTED Dipindai dengan CamScannerRESTRICTED LWP. 334 4-2 4.7 Ammunition, The amount of ammunition to be carried by each soldier is specified innit SOP. This is normally known asthe “first line”. When the platoon requires ‘more ammunition, itis brought forward during routine resupply or in an emergency as require. 4.8 Each company maintains one platoon’s first line as 4 reserve. The CSM will normally only issue this ammunition when resupply is not available from battalion. 4.9 The battalion maintains one company’s first line as a reserve, This is also issued only when normal resupply is not available. 440Water, The provision of water will be dictated by battalion and company headquarters. Water that i provided to the platoon willbe ready to use. Water that : is collected locally may need to be purified prior to use. 441 Rations. ‘The types of rations issued will depend on the nature of operations and availabilty. Fresh rations are issued wherever possible, and will normelly be cooked centrally and then distributed by the CQMS. ‘4A2Each soldier will carry an emergency ration to be eaten only on the orders of his Platoon orSection Commander. Other classes of supplies - 4.13 Other stores are requested by the Platoon Sergeant fromthe CQ) 1 type of request will depend on the urgency with which the stores are required. The format for demands is specified in unit SOP. Demanding Supplies 4.14 While most supplies are provided through daily replensishment, at times it will be necessary to demand for essential supplies/equipment. The extact format for demands will be in uint SOP, however three types of demands are used: 4% Operational Demands (OPDEM). OPDEMs are used for items that are required urgently in order to continue operations. These items will be delivered as soon as possible by the fastest available means, Examples of items demanded by OPDEMs are combat supplies and replacement weapons. ». Priority Demands (PRIDEM). PRIDEMs are used for items that are required urgently but will not signficantly impede the current activity. These items will be delivered as soon as possible by the next available means. Examples of items demanded by PRIDEMS are replacement webbing and batteries. © Maintenance Demands (MAINTDEM). MAINTDEMS are used for non- ‘urgent items, ‘These are normally passed to the CQMS daily for delivery the following day. Examples of items demanded by OPDEMSs are weapon cleaning equipment and field notebooks. The Rite Paioon B00 RESTRICTED Dipindai dengan CamScannerRESTRICTED LPG 334 4-3 Section 4-3 Casualties First Aid 445The platoon will not normally have a medical assistant (medasst) within its organisation. Each soldier within the platoon must therefore be competent in basic first aid. ‘The aim of locally applied first aid is to stabilise the wounded to allow time for medically trained personnel to take over. For serious injuries, casualties should be evacuated to specialist medical facilities. Casualty Evacuation 4.46 Evacuation, Casualty evacuation will be detailed in the Company Commander's orders. 447 Casualties leaving the platoon should only take with them a rifle, one filled magazine and their personal equipment. Any section/platoon equipment must remain with that section. Wherever possible, friendly casualties should be evacuated prior prior to withdrawal from a position Enemy and Civilian Casualties 418Enemy and civilian casualties must be treated similarly to friendly casualties and are priortised and evacuated in the same manner, Enemy casualties should be searched prior {o treatment, (Quote Geneva Convention 27?) ‘4.19 Captured personnel must be allowed to retain any personal protection equipment. Burials 4.20 The policy for burial of friendly casualties will be dictated by the higher formation. It is unlikely that the platoon will be required to bury its own soldiers in the field. Where this is necessary, the burial will be temporary until arrangements ccan be made for the body to be removed, 421 The temporary grave must be properly marked and its location recorded with an ight figure grid reference to enable subsequent removal. The detailed requirements for burial can be found in unit SOP, 4,22 The platoon may be required to assist with the burial of civilians. When this ‘occurs, the burial should be conducted in accordance with local customs. The assistance of chaplains should be sought if available. RESTRICTED Rererr Dipindai dengan CamScannerRESTRICTED Lwp-0334 4—4 Section 4-4 Reinforcements 423 During operations, it will be necessary to reinforce the platoon. The inclusion of new soldiers into the platoon must be conducted in an orderly manner so as to minimise disruption to the platoon and operations. 4.240n arrival in the theatre of operations, reinforcements will be held at the reinforcement holding unit (RHU) where they are acclimatised and further trained before being posted to the battlion. Some reinforcements will be held in A echlon. AS casualties occur, the reinforcements will be moved forward to join their platoons. 425When a new member joins the platoon, his Platoon Commander and Section Commander must brief him on the situation, routine and operating procedures of the platoon and section. Section 4-5 Welfare 4.26 The provision of welfare is essential to ensure that soldiers remain focussed on th tasks and that a high level of morale is maintained. 4.27 Chaplains. Chaplains have an important role in offering comfort and advice to soldiers. Chaplains should be given every opportunity to assist soldiers by offering spiritual and material comfort. 4.28Mail. One of the most important contributions to good morale is regular mail. The Platoon Sergeant should ensure that all outgoing mail is collected and dispatched and that incoming mail is distributed promptly. 4.29 News and Briefings. The conduct of regular briefings on the general situation and access to news and media reports will assist in keeping the platoon in touch with events and will asist to keep local problems in perspective. 4.30 Pay. The continuation of regular pay will assist greatly in morale. In particular, the following should be ensured: ‘2, Sufficient money should be available in the field to meet soldiers’ needs; b, Allotments and remittances should continue to be paid; and «Commanders should have sufficient knowledge about pay administration to provide advice on allotments and remittances, 431 Amenities, Platoon Commanders should ensure that their men have access to amenities such as libraries, movies and sporting facilities where appropriate. ‘This will greatly assist in alleviating boredom. Section 4-6 Prisoners of War 432 Prisoners can be an important source of information. Their dress, equipment, documents and their responses to questions can be invaluable. Prisoners must The Rite Platoon, 2000 RESTRICTED SS eS Dipindai dengan CamScannersrs SRST ' consequently be handled as quickly as possible within the platoon before handed to CHQ and on to specialist handlers 4.38 Rapid processing of captured personnel will maintain the shock of capture there by assisting in subsequent interigiation. cing 4.34 The following actions are to be carried out: 2. Equipment, documents and detachable insignia must be removed and identified, They must be labelled with the prisoner's details, place and time of capture and the capturing unit. . Captured personnel must be allowed to retain any personal protection equipment. «Officers, politcal officers, NCOs and ORs should be separated, as should males and females. 4, Talking and smoking are forbidden. The time and place of capture is reported as soon as possible after capture, {Prisoners are escorted to CHQ. The composition of the escort depends on the number and condition of the prisoners. All the prisoners’ belongings will also be taken to CHQ. Section 4-7 Health and Hygiene 4.35Historically, non-battle causalties from sickness and disease have significantly ‘outnumbered battle casualties. Good hygiene contributes significantly to good health, The RMO and the medassts can advise on hygiene matters, however the Platoon Commander is responsible for the health and hygiene of the platoon, 4.36 Ablutions. Regular washing is essential for good health. Water should be made available for washing whenever the supply allows. 437 Latrines and urinals, Latrines and urinals are sited by the platoon sergeant and should be dug as soon as possible. They should be sited as follows: 2. within the platoon perimeter, b, atleast 50m from water points; «covered from fire and view 4.38 Once urinals and latrines are no longer required, they should be filled in as quickly as possible. 439 Rubbish. Rubbish encourages flies, rats and other vermin. It significantly hinders the camouflage of a position. Its also a security issue as it provides estimates to strength, duration, morale and supply capability if found by he enemy. Rubbish should collected and backloaded as soon as practicable. Dipindai dengan CamScanneree a eS i eee RESTRICTED 6 LWP-6 34 4.40 Water. All commanders must ensure that their soldiers drink enough water to prevent dehydration and heat illness. Commanders must continually observe their soldiers to detect heat illness before it threatens their soldiers health and ‘consequently the mission. 4.41 Personal Hygiene. All commanders are responsible for ensuring that soldiers maintain a high standard of personal hygiene. This can be achieved by the following: a. Feet should be washed, dried and powdered each day if possible. . Socks should be changed regularly and kept in good order. Boots should be in good repair and well fitting. | 4. Nails should be kept short and clean, | ¢. Teeth should be cleaned regularly. | {Hands should be washed before eating and after visiting the latrine. } Shaving should occur daily. b. Sun bum cream should be made available and applied frequently. | i. Clothing and equipment should be washed frequently. j. Eating utensils must be cleaned after use. k. Inspections must be conducted regularly, including fee, legs, rashes, cuts, abrasions and bites. The Platoon Commander may be assisted in these inspections by the RMO and company medassts. RESTRICTED Dipindai dengan CamScanner