C/LTC Doug Maxey
2nd Battalion Commander
2nd Battalion Commander
Job: Battalion Commander
Is responsible for all battalion activities
Sets battalion goals and objectives
Manages officer promotion and assignments
Provides planning guidance for battalion activities
Approves battalion plans and orders
Prepares the battalion for the JROTC Program for Accreditation (JPA)
Supervises the battalion executive officer (XO), command sergeant major (CSM), and company commanders
Provides guidance to the company commanders - duties and responsibilities
Prepares and delivers the battalion commander part of the battalion briefing
Conducts periodic inspections
Job:
Stay abreast of the battalion long range calendar (extra-curricular)
Coordinate battalion staff actions (staff works as a team)
Review battalion plans and orders prior to commander approval
Prepare the battalion staff for the JPA
Supervise preparation of the battalion staff briefing
Prepare and deliver the battalion XO portion of the battalion briefing
Formulate, recommend, and announce staff operating policies
Keep the Battalion commander informed
Approve staff actions
Supervise the execution of orders