Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

General Leadership SOP

Battalion Commander: The Battalion Commander (BC) is the highest ranking cadet and principal leader of the battalion. The BC is responsible for mission execution. unit discipline, morale, and overall performance of cadet staff and subordinate units. The BC ensures the program reflects the professionalism, standards, and objectives of the U.S Army JROTC. Specifics described in SOP.

Command Sergeant Major: The Command Sergeant Major (CSM) is the senior non-commissioned officer in the battalion and is responsible for advising and assisting the Battalion Commander and Executive Officer on matters related to cadet discipline, enlisted leadership, appearance, and drill and ceremony. The CSM is the primary cadet leader responsible for supervising other NCO's and overseeing all formations, color guard, uniform compliance, and ceremonial duties. Specifics described in the SOP.

Executive Officer: The role of the Executive Officer (XO) in the battalion is to ensure all staff members are doing their appropriate jobs and making sure everything is running smoothly. As well as those in a leadership position are doing their jobs while taking part in other tasks. Specifics described in the SOP.

S-1 Adjutant: The Battalion Adjutant (S-1) is the primary personnel officer responsible for maintaining all records of cadets enrolled in the program, including data management, promotions, awards, accountability, and support for field events and ceremonies. Specifics described in the SOP.

S-2 Special Projects Officer: The Special Projects Officer (S-2) is a supporting staff position responsible for assisting other staff officers with logistical, creative, and operational support. The SPO plays a key role in special event coordination, resource tracking, and administrative documentation. This position requires high adaptability, attention to detail, and proactive leadership. Specifics described in the SOP.

S-3 Training & Operations Officer: The Training & Operations Officer (S-3) is responsible for coordinating, executing, and supervising all battalion training and operational activities. The officer works closely with special team commanders, staff officers, and instructors to ensure all training events, field exercises, and competitions are properly planned, resourced, and documented. This includes generating operational documents such as action plans, operations orders, rosters, risk assessments, and training records. Specifics described in the SOP.

S-4 Supply & Logistics Officer: The Suppy & Logistics Officer (S-4) is responsible for managing all logistical operations including uniforms, equipment, and supply storage. Duties include maintaining accurate inventory, supporting cadet readiness, using official forms, updating records in JUMS, and coordinating with the Senior Army Instructor (SAI) or Army Instructor (AI). Specifics described in the SOP.

S-5 Public Relations Officer: The Public Affairs Officer (S-5) is responsible for managing all internal and external communications regarding the JROTC program. This includes bulletin board updates, photography, news articles, digital archives, and coordination with the S-6 for website content. The S-5 supports the battalion by ensuring events are documented, cadet achievements are displayed, and public-facing content is maintained in a professional and timely manner. Specifics described in the SOP.

S-6 Communications Officer: The Communication Officer (S-6) is responsible for maintaining the JROTC website, supporting all digital information dissemination, and leading the battalions's technical operations. The S-6 ensures that information is kept current on the website, links are functional, and media content is uploaded promptly. The officer also provides audio-visual (AV) support during JROTC events, ensuring the setup and functionality of technology such as projectors, speakers, and radios, and supporting JPA documentation requirements by archiving relevant media and presentation files. Specifics outlined in the SOP.

Assistant Staff Officer: The Assistant Staff Officer (ASO) serves as a cross-functional staff member and is responsible for assisting all of the other Officers in performing their duties in case they fall behind. More specified inside of the SOP.

Non-Commissioned Officer: A Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) acts as the border between the Companies and Staff. The NCO's performance reflects directly onto company morale, readiness, and success. More defined in SOP.

Company Commander: The Company Commander leads the company and oversees the organization and maintenance of leaderbooks. They ensure cadets are properly organized, supervised, and that the company operations run smoothly. Specifics located in SOP.

Company 1st Sergeant: Supports the company by training and supervising the NCO chain of command. The First Sergeant assumes command of the company in the Company Commander's absence. Works hand in hand with the Company Commander. Enforces military bearing and cadet appearance in their respective company. Ensure all platoon sergeants check their leaderbooks. Assists in managing and planning company meetings and club day meetings. Ensures all issues in the company go through the proper chain of command. More information inside of the SOP.

Platoon Leader: The Platoon Leader is the commander of their platoon and must oversee and make sure everything within that platoon is organized and communicated up to the Battalion Chain of Command. Specifics described in SOP.

Platoon Sergeant: The Platoon Sergeant acts as the adjutant to the Platoon Leader. Ensuring that, in the absence of the Platoon Leader, that the Platoon Sergeant fills the role of the leader. Specifics described in SOP.

Squad Leader: SL's are the lowest in the leadership chain of command but still play a pivotal role in their platoon, maintaining communication and motivating cadets and relaying such information to the Platoon Sergeant.