S2 Job Description

Battalion Intelligence or Security Officer (S-2)

The battalion S-2 assists the battalion commander and the instructor staff in matters of unit security and enforces the provisions of the security requirements for the battalion.

The specific duties of the S-2 are to:

(a) Assist in making periodic inspections of the security of weapons (if available within the unit).

(b) Make periodic inspections of the security of the supply room and equipment storage areas.

(c) Make necessary on-the-spot corrections resulting from security inspections.

(d) In coordination with the S-1, report incidents that are prejudicial to good order and discipline, and submit reports to the instructor staff, the cadet battalion commander, and the executive officer.

(e) Perform other duties as assigned by the battalion commander, battalion executive officer, or the instructor staff. For example, in some JROTC units, the S-2 may also be responsible for the information center and the duties of a public affairs officer if one is not assigned or for the duties of an ordnance officer if one is not assigned.