Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Aguiniga / Battalion Commander
Cadet Command Sergeant Major Ponce / Battalion Command Sergeant Major
Cadet Major Ahumada / Executive Officer
Cadet Second Lieutenant Barrios / S1
(Incoming BN Commander SY24-25) Cadet Second Lieutenant Fernandez / S2
Cadet Second Lieutenant Graves / S3
Cadet Second Lieutenant Rangel / S4
Cadet Second Lieutenant Aguirre / Assistant S4
Cadet Second Lieutenant Sanchez / S5
Cadet Staff Responsibilities
Cadet Battalion Commander
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
Cadet Battalion Executive Officer (XO)
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
Cadet Battalion Command Sergeant Major (CSM)
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 Army Instructor (SAI)
Responsible for the readiness and implementation of any hip-pocket training
Performs all other duties as assigned by the battalion commander
Cadet Battalion Administration Officer (S-1)
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
Cadet Intelligence and Security Officer (S-2)
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
Cadet Battalion Training Officer (S-3)
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 memoranda 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
Cadet Battalion Supply Officer (S-4)
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
Cadet Battalion Recruiting and Public Affairs Officer (ROO/PAO/S-5)
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