text: Training Meetings
  * Gather information from subordinate leaders on the training proficiency of battle tasks, Soldier
  individual tasks, and battle drill proficiencies.
  * Discuss preparations for upcoming training.
  * Solicit ideas for future training requirements.
  E-19. Platoon training meetings are organized like company training meetings, only less formal in nature.
  They are conducted every week (every month for RC) prior to the company training meeting and generally
  last no more than 30 minutes. A typical list of attendees for a platoon meeting include—
  * Platoon leader.
  * Platoon sergeant.
  * Squad leaders.
  * Section, team, or crew leaders.
  E-20. The platoon sergeant ensures that all NCOs are prepared for the meeting. This means everyone is on
  time and properly equipped. At a minimum, NCOs come prepared and bring the following:
  * Leader book.
  * Paper and writing utensil.
  * Training schedules.
  * Calendar.
  Agenda
  E-21. Platoons follow an agenda allowing for a quick and efficient meeting. An example of a platoon training
  meeting agenda includes—
  * Squad training situation report (SITREP).
  * Platoon leader’s training SITREP.
  * Preparations for training.
  * Future training.
  * Platoon training guidance.
  * Opportunity training focus areas.
  Squad or Section Training Situation Report
  E-22. Squad leaders give the platoon leader their current training SITREP since the last platoon meeting. The
  report focuses on the current proficiencies of squad or section battle tasks. This does not need to be an
  elaborate briefing. Since the platoon leader normally attends all training, squad leaders only have to highlight
  what went right and what went wrong for the squad.
  E-23. The purpose of the squad or section training SITREP is to get honest input directly from the first-line
  leader. If the squad can perform tasks to standard, then the leader needs to state that during the discussion. If
  the squad leader feels the squad cannot perform a task to standard, then the leader needs to state that. The
  squad or section leader must establish an atmosphere of open dialogue.
  Platoon Leader’s Training Evaluation
  E-24. Once done with squad SITREPs, the platoon leader provides an evaluation as a SITREP of the platoon
  battle tasks that support the company’s prioritized mission-essential tasks. This evaluation includes platoon
  weapon systems proficiencies. This SITREP is based on squad evaluations, personal observations, and
  discussions with the platoon sergeant. Other leaders then update their leader books with the appropriate new
  entry for battle task and weapons proficiency. Elements of the platoon training SITREP include—
  * Current platoon battle task, weapons qualification, and collective task proficiencies.
  * A plan to improve or sustain as necessary.