SENIOR MILITARY SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR

IAW CCR 10-5 Para 16-5

The PMS determines the SMSI’s focus areas and priorities. In general the SMSI’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Serve as a mentor and coach to assigned soldiers, and to enrolled and contracted Cadets.

• Assists the PMS and APMS in preparing, coordinating and executing the on campus MSL I-IV CLDS, off campus training exercises and other leadership labs, Ranger Challenge preparation and participation, and other events; as directed by the PMS is the primary instructor for MSL I-III curriculum.

• As directed by the PMS, is the program’s test proctor for coordinating and overseeing administration of military science tests, Army specific tests, and when necessary standardized tests.

• As directed by the PMS, manages the cadre and Cadet PT program; conducts weigh-ins and APFT IAW Army regulations and standards.

• As directed by the PMS, responsible for training and preparing the program’s color guard, ceremonial salute battery (if applicable) and other honors; coordinate and de-conflict the SROTC program’s support to the host institution or external agencies events and activities.

• Assists the PMS and cadre in identifying and nominating Cadet Candidates for re-occurring awards and participation in Cadet Leadership seminars and workshops.

• As directed by the PMS, is the program’s lead for planning and coordinating the Cadet Battalion Dinning-in, other formal ceremonies and events sponsored by the program; support the cadre soldier and family program activities and events.

• Conduct cadre administrative and training actions: counseling, evaluations, awards, leave, directed and annual training compliance.

• Others duties and responsibilities as assigned by the PMS.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities of the APMS, SMSI and MSI listed are interchangeable based on program manning level, PMS priorities and guidance. The PMS determines how the instructor cadre will support on-campus Military Science Level (MSL) I – IV instruction, off-campus training, leadership events, and CST cadre assignments.