Cadet Leadership

MCJROTC Cadet Duties and Responsibilities

BILLET DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Each cadet is expected to seek responsibility and perform those tasks that will make their particular billet function more smoothly. The primary responsibility of leadership for each cadet officer and the noncommissioned officer is to set the highest standards for performance possible in all fields of endeavor.

ALL CADETS. Each Culpeper MCJROTC Cadet is responsible for conducting themselves with politeness, well-mannered, ethical standards, and well-dressed Cadet.  The Cadet represents their family, JROTC unit, the school, and the community. Since we wear uniforms weekly, our actions reflect on the Marine Corps. Whether in uniform or not, cadets are responsible for maintaining the highest standards of conduct and appearance, abiding by the rules and regulations of both the unit and the school, and carrying out instructions and orders to the best of their ability. 

PROMOTIONS. Cadets are promoted and selected for unit assignments based on demonstrated performance and academic excellence. Continued enthusiasm, active support of and participation in the JROTC program, a positive attitude, and demonstrated leadership skills are required of the cadet for the appointment to a leadership position. Cadet Officers and Senior NCOs are expected to set an example for their subordinates. Extra effort and time will be required for these billets. Cadets whose performance of duties is not satisfactory may be demoted.

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COMPANY COMMANDER (Captain). The CO is responsible for everything the Company does or fails to do. They are accountable for the company's training, efficiency, discipline, administration, and welfare. 

> Junior or Senior, the face of the MCJROTC

> Excellent in planning, organizing, and professional etiquette

> Draft letters to parents, teachers, and cadets

EXECUTIVE OFFICER (1stLt). The XO is 2nd in command of the Company. They will perform such duties as are assigned by the CO and will serve as the coordinator of staff activities. The XO will keep abreast of all activities of the Company and assume command in the absence of the Company Commander.

First Sergeant (1stSgt). The Company 1stSgt is the senior enlisted member of the Company. They report directly to the Company Commander, keeping their advice on the battalion's discipline, conduct, and morale.

         > 1stSgt is an expert in the drill, color guard, and marksmanship.

         > The Supply Officer exercises responsibility for the issuance, inventory, and recovery of all uniforms and equipment of the cadet battalion.

Company GySgt. The Company Gunny exercises responsibility for the program's logistics, supply, and maintenance management activities. 

(1) Plans, coordinates, and supervises the storage, issue, and recovery of all supplies, artillery, and equipment.

(2) Monitors and accounts for all equipment custody records

(3) Budgets all training activities of the battalion. 

Company Guide. The Company Guide is responsible for the training and assignment cadets who participate in color guard commitments. The Company Guide also ensures the school’s national flag is raised.  

PLATOON COMMANDER. The Platoon Leader is responsible for everything the platoon does or fails to do. They are held accountable for the platoon's training, efficiency, discipline, administration, and welfare.

> Conduct planning with the Company Staff

> Prepares and publishes weekly training schedules.

> Plans and coordinates inspections and tests.

> Schedules, assigns, and monitors ceremonial commitments.

> Develops Plans of Action and Milestones for training events.

PLATOON SERGEANT. The Platoon Sergeant is 2nd in command of the platoon and performs those duties assigned by the Platoon Leader. The Platoon Sergeant assumes command of the platoon in the absence of the Platoon Leader. They assist in all aspects of the supervision and control of the platoon.

     > Take accountability, conduct daily routine, formation

     > Train cadets

> Primary responsibility is managing and tracking ALL support tasking.

SUPPLY NCO. The Supply Officer exercises responsibility for the issuance, inventory, and recovery of all uniforms and equipment of the cadet battalion.

SQUAD LEADER. The Squad Leader assists the Platoon Leader and Platoon Sergeant in all platoon activities.

CLASS LEADERS. The class leader is not in the chain of command.  Every cadet will be a class leader at least once.  This position will be rotated at the discretion of JROTC Instructors to ensure a balance between maximum learning opportunities and unit continuity. The purpose of these positions is to provide Cadets with leadership opportunities and context for a leadership position to manage. 

DRILL TEAMS. The Drill Team is comprised of Cadets particularly interested in the sharpness and precision developed by close order drills and the manual of arms. They represent Culpeper in ceremonies and competitions with other JROTC units. Culpeper County MCJROTC will have the following category of teams: Exhibition Male, Exhibition Female, IDR Male with w/weapons, IDR Female with w/weapons, and Color Guard. Drill Team members are expected to set the highest standards for the unit in sharpness, discipline, grooming, performance, and overall esprit de corps.

COLOR GUARD. JROTC Color Guards are expected to present the Colors (National, State Flag, USMC colors, and unit guidons) proudly and precisely in parades, ceremonies, competitions, and sporting events. The Color Sergeant is responsible for the scheduling, training, and evaluating of color guards and the conduct of morning and evening colors at Eastern View and Culpeper High School.

AIR RIFLE TEAM. The Marksmanship Team comprises cadets interested in the discipline and teamwork necessary to improve their marksmanship skills. 

RAIDERS TEAM. Raiders is one of the JROTC special teams that grants cadets stress relief, physical training, and a guaranteed promise for Cadets to come out more physically fit.

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