BN CDR - BATTALION COMMANDER
The duty scope and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Responsible for all battalion activities
Supervises, provides guidance and direction for the Battalion Staff Officers, Company Commanders, and Battalion CSM in insuring all activities and training are planned, coordinated and executed efficiently
Sets the standard and direction of the battalion
Builds an effective chain of command and develops a positive command climate
Responsible for developing commander’s intent aligned with the intent of the PMS; communicates intent and empowers subordinates to act appropriately to accomplish the mission
Insures Cadet compliance with policies and procedures of the program
Creates suspense dates to accomplish Battalion missions and enforce standards
Serves as a link between all Cadets and the Professor of Military Science
Advises the Professor of Military Science concerning all Cadet matters
Provides guidance and feedback to event staffs and serves as a liaison between Cadets and cadre as required
BN XO - BATTALION EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The duty scope and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Second in command; assumes command and commander responsibilities in the Cadet Battalion Commander’s absence
Serves as the Chief of Staff; supervises and coordinates the efforts of the battalion staff in planning, coordination and execution of Battalion events
Free the commander from routine details and passes pertinent data, information and insight from the staff to the commander and from the commander to the staff
Insures staff suspense dates are met and remains knowledgeable of the current status of staff actions
Serves as a link between all Cadets and the Cadre Battalion Executive Officer
Responsible for the safety and risk assessment of all battalion events
Performs all other duties as assigned by the Battalion Commander
Serves as the leader of event staffs to plan and conduct battalion training
BN CSM - BATTALION COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR
The duty scope and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Principal advisor to the commander on the state of morale, discipline, and training of Cadets within the battalion
Advises the Battalion Commander on planning, coordinating and supervising activities of the battalion
Works as a catalyst in communication to and from Cadets to the Cadet battalion chain of command and staff
Accounts for personnel during all Battalion level activities and events
Conducts Battalion formations; responsible for training and execution of drill and ceremonies at all levels
Oversees the training and performance of the Battalion Color Guard
Responsible for the appearance of Cadets, equipment and facilities
Serves as a link between all Cadets and the Senior Military Instructor
Responsible for the readiness and implementation of any hip-pocket training
Performs all other duties as assigned by the battalion commander
BN S1 - BATTALION STAFF 1 OFFICE
The duty scope and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Principal staff officer for all matters concerning human resources including personnel readiness, personnel services and headquarters management
Provides administrative support for the battalion
Prepares and maintains unit strength reports, rosters and records
Responsible for battalion bulletin boards and photo displays
Plans, organizes and supervises the execution of battalion awards ceremonies, change of command ceremonies, commissioning ceremonies and social events
Receives operational control of any special project committees as directed by the commander
BN S2 - BATTALION STAFF 2 OFFICE
The duty scope and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Supervises battalion physical security
Provides terrain analysis, light and weather data and threat information for battalion planning
Serves on event staff for planning and conducting battalion training events
BN S3 - BATTALION STAFF 3 OFFICE
The duty scope and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Principal staff officer responsible for all matters concerning training, operations and plans
Plans, Organizes and supervises the conduct of all Cadet training
Allocates resources to insure the accomplishment of all missions
Prepares Operations Orders, training schedules and memorandum to facilitate battalion training and operations
Insures all battalion level classes and training are rehearsed by instructors and assistant instructors prior to execution
Serves on event staff for planning and conducting battalion training events
BN S4 - BATTALION STAFF 4 OFFICE
The duty scope and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Primary Staff Officer responsible for coordinating the logistics integration of supply, maintenance, transportation and services for the battalion
Coordinates for, receives, distributes and controls supplies and equipment for training
Conducts inventories and maintains a continuous working knowledge of on hand supplies and equipment within the battalion
Responsible for early coordination with and serves as a link between Cadets and the cadre supply technician
Serves on event staff for planning and conducting battalion training events
BN S5 - BATTALION STAFF 5 OFFICE
The duty scope and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Principal staff officer for all matters concerning recruiting, civil military operations and public affairs
Responsible for all Cadet recruiting on the campuses in coordination with the cadre Recruiting Operations Officer (ROO)
Responsible for enhancing the relationship between military forces and civilian authorities to include campus staff and faculty, public information internal information, community relations, written publications, photographs and related duties as required
Specifically responsible for the written material, consolidation and publication of the battalion newsletter
Serves as a focal point for local advertising of the program
Serves on event staff for planning and conducting battalion training events
BN S6 - BATTALION STAFF 6 OFFICE
The duty scope and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Principal staff officer for all matters concerning all tasks related to communications and electronics (technology)
Conducts network management and maintenance, to include equipment
Assists with maintaining the battalion local area network (computers)
Assists with maintaining updates with the leadership website
Assists with maintaining all social networks
Advises the commander and staff on all communications matters
CO CDR - COMPANY COMMANDER
The duty scope and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Responsible for all company level activities
Supervises, provides guidance to and directs the company staff, platoon leaders and Company First Sergeant in insuring all activities and training are planned, coordinated and executed efficiently
Sets the standard and direction of the company
Builds an effective company chain of command and develops a positive command climate
Develops company level training plans and continually assesses training progress paying particular attention to Physical Training, Labs and LDAC Preparation
Responsible for developing company commander’s intent aligned with the intent of the Cadet battalion commander and PMS; communicates intent and empowers subordinates to act appropriately to accomplish the mission
Insures Cadet compliance with policies and procedures of the program
Creates suspenses to accomplish company level missions and enforce standards
Serves as a link between all Cadets and the Assistant Professor of Military Science
Advises the Assistant Professor of Military Science concerning all Cadet matters
Disseminates information from the Cadet battalion chain of command and issues orders
Counsels MS III, II and I level subordinate Cadets in all areas to include, but not limited to leadership evaluations, absences and duty performance; maintains records of all counseling
CO XO - COMPANY EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The duty scope and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Second in command; assumes command and commander responsibilities in the Cadet Company Commander’s absence
Serves as the Chief of Staff; supervises and coordinates the efforts of the company staff in planning, coordination and execution of company events
Free the company commander from routine details and passes pertinent data, information and insight from the company staff to the commander and from the company commander to the staff
Insures company staff suspenses are met and remains knowledgeable of the current status of staff actions
Responsible for the safety and risk assessment of all company events
Performs all other duties as assigned by the company Commander
CO 1SG - COMPANY FIRST SERGEANT
The duty scope and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Principal advisor to the commander on the state of morale, discipline, and training of Cadets within the company
Advises the Company Commander on planning, coordinating and supervising activities of the company
Works as a catalyst in communication to and from Cadets to the Cadet company chain of command and staff
Accounts for personnel during all company level activities and events
Conducts company formations; responsible for training and execution of drill and ceremonies at company level
Oversees the training and performance of the Company Color Guard
Responsible for the appearance of Cadets, equipment and facilities
Responsible for the readiness and implementation of any company level hip-pocket training
Performs all other duties as assigned by the company commander
CO S1 - COMPANY STAFF 1 OFFICE *Orderly Room
The duty scope and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provides administrative support for the company
Prepares and maintains unit strength reports, rosters and records
Responsible for company bulletin boards and photo displays
Plans, organizes and supervises the execution of company awards ceremonies, change of command ceremonies, commissioning ceremonies and social events
Receives operational control of any special project committees as directed by the company commander
CO S3 - COMPANY STAFF 3 OFFICE *Training Room
The duty scope and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Responsible for all matters concerning training, operations and plans at company level
Plans, Organizes and supervises the conduct of all Cadet company training to include leadership labs and physical fitness
Allocates resources to insure the accomplishment of all company level missions
Prepares Operations Orders, training schedules and memoranda to facilitate company level training and operations
Insures all company level classes and training are rehearsed by instructors and assistant instructors prior to execution
CO S4 - COMPANY STAFF 4 OFFICE *Supply Room
The duty scope and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Coordinates for, receives, distributes and controls supplies and equipment for company training
Conducts inventories and maintains a continuous working knowledge of on hand supplies and equipment within the company
Responsible for early coordination with and serves as link between Cadets and the cadre supply technician
Platoon Leader
Responsible for all platoon activities
Sets the standard and direction of the platoon
Communicates company commander’s intent and empowers squad leaders to act appropriately to accomplish the mission
Insures Cadet compliance with policies and procedures of the program
Creates suspense dates to accomplish platoon missions and enforce standards
Serves as a link between squad leaders and the Company Executive Officer and Company Commander
Disseminates information from the company chain of command and issues orders
Responsible for the training and personal development of the platoon members
PLT PL - PLATOON LEADER
The duty scope and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Responsible for all platoon activities
Sets the standard and direction of the platoon
Communicates company commander’s intent and empowers squad leaders to act appropriately to accomplish the mission
Insures Cadet compliance with policies and procedures of the program
Creates suspense dates to accomplish platoon missions and enforce standards
Serves as a link between squad leaders and the Company Executive Officer and Company Commander
Disseminates information from the company chain of command and issues orders
Responsible for the training and personal development of the platoon members
PLT PSG - PLATOON SERGEANT
The duty scope and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Responsible for all platoon activities
Responsible for personnel accountability, uniform, equipment, training, and preparation for training the platoon
Serves as a link between squad leaders and the First Sergeant
Disseminates information from the platoon leader and enforces standards
SQD SL - SQUAD LEADER
The duty scope and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Responsible for all squad activities
Sets the standard and direction of the squad
Communicates the platoon leader’s intent and empowers squad members to act appropriately to accomplish the mission
Insures Cadet compliance with policies and procedures of the program
Creates suspense dates to accomplish squad missions and enforce standards
Serves as a link between the Cadets and the platoon leadership
Disseminates information from the platoon chain of command and issues orders
Responsible for personnel accountability, uniform, equipment, training, and preparation for training at squad level