Chain of Command

United States Chain of Command

 Commander In Chief- Honorable Mr. Donald J. Trump

 Vice President - Honorable Mr. James D. Vance

Secretary Of Defense- Honorable Mr. Peter B. Hegseth 

Joint Chief of Staff- Lieutenant General Dan Caine

Secretary Of The Army- Honorable Mr. Daniel P. Driscoll

Chief Of Staff Of The Army-  General Randy A. George 

TRADOC Commander- General Gary M. Brito

Cadet Command Commander- Brigadier General Maurice Barnett

6th Brigade Commander- Colonel Jason J. Dumser

Panther Battalion Instructors

Panther Battalion Staff

S1 -  c/2LT Holly Morton

S2 - c/2LT Aysia Hawkins

S3 - c/MAJ Adelyn Huntley

S4 - c/2LT Chant-Li Walker

S5 - c/2LT Ella Swart

Company Leadership

ALPHA

First Sergeant - c/1SG Hunter Smith

Company Commander - c/1LT Lea Smith

BRAVO

First Sergeant - c/1SG Hannah Costello

Company Commander - c/CPT Olivia Boehnlein 

CHARLIE

First Sergeant - c/1SG Danica Renew

Company Commander - c/CPT Samantha Alela

Cadet Duties/Responsibilities

Battalion Commander (BN CDR)-

• Responsible for all battalion activities

• Supervises and  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

• Provides guidance and feedback to event staff and serves as a liaison between Cadets and cadre as required

Command Sergeant Major (BN 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 drills and ceremonies at all levels

• Oversees the training and performance of the Battalion Color Guard

• Responsible for the appearance of Cadets, equipment, and facilities

Adjutant Officer (S1)-

• 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

Information/Security (S2)-

• 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

Operations (S3)- 

• 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

• Ensures 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

Logistics (S4)- 

• 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

Special Projects (S5)-

• 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

Company Commander (CO)-

• 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

• Creates suspenses to accomplish company level missions and enforce standards

• Disseminates information from the Cadet battalion chain of command and issues orders

• Counsels LET 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

Company First Sergeant (1SG)-

• 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

Company Platoon Sergeant (PSG)-

• 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

Company Squad Lead (SL)-

• 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