Battalion Commander
1.) Commands the battalion at all formations
2.) Prepares for and conducts the trainings of the battalion on drill days
3.) Maintains a direct and personal relationship with the staff and the company commanders
4.) Encourages the company commanders to communicate freely
5.) Uses the staff to assist in gathering information and preparing plans for conducting training and controlling the battalion
6.) Designates staff officers to assist in the preparation, execution, and supervision of orders
7.) Ensures that feelings of mutual respect and confidence exist between the staff and company commanders
8.) Ensures that staff members are capable and that they understand their responsibilities to the battalion commander, battalion executive officer, and to the corps of cadets
9.) Ensures orders and actions are in compliance with JROTC regulations, policies, and directives and with local school regulations and policies
10.) Executes all responsibilities in the name of the Senior Army Instructor; seek advice and assistance from the instructor staff and carry out all of their directives quickly and completely
11.) Arranges the required meetings and assemble the required command or staff personnel to determine any actions that may be necessary in fulfilling the obligations of the cadet battalion
12.) Is prepared to evaluate any member of the battalion, but specifically the battalion headquarters personnel and the company commanders
13.) Makes operational decisions for the cadet battalion
14.) Resides over officer calls
15.) Works with school authorities in coordinating activities of the cadet battalion with the organizations of the school, ensures that battalion
16.) Activities are in accordance with school policy
17.) In coordination with the Senior Army Instructor, assign missions to all extracurricular team captains
18.) Is responsible for all the battalion does or fails to do
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Battalion Executive Officer
1.) Organizes the cadet battalion staff properly and ensure that it works as a team
2.) Inspect the work of the cadet battalion staff and make other inspections as directed by the cadet battalion
3.) Act as the commander of troops during ceremonies
4.) Ensure that instructions and orders issued to the cadet battalion are in accordance with the established policies of the cadet battalion
5.) Commander; report all violations of orders to the cadet battalion
6.) Perform other duties as assigned by the cadet battalion commander or the instructor staff
Command Sergeant Major
1.) Assists subordinate NCOs, the battalion XO, and the adjutant with administrative duties/details
2.) Advises and assist the battalion commander in all matters pertaining to the enlisted members of the cadet battalion
3.) Assists the adjutant in the formation and alignment of the battalion at all battalion formations
4.) Receives lists of absentees from the companies and submit them to the adjutant
5.) Supervises the color guard and all flag details. ensures that company first sergeants submit their weekly flag details on time, post those rosters, and ensure that members selected for detail receive their notification slips prior to the assignment
6.) Ensures the flag details are properly trained
7.) Ensures that the battalion area, including the drill field, is maintained in a high state of police at all times and that JROTC offices and classrooms are kept neat and orderly
9.) Presides over all noncommissioned officer promotion boards
10.) Assume command of the battalion in the absence of all officers
11.) Performs other duties as assigned by the battalion commander, battalion executive officer, or the instructor staff
Battalion Adjutant ( S-1)
1.) Assists in aligning the battalion at all battalion formations
2.) Receives the report at battalion formations from the company commanders and receive the names of absentees from the sergeant major
3.) Plans for the conduct of special ceremonies in coordination with the operations and training officer
4.) Prepares and publishes any orders necessary for the operation of the cadet battalion
5.) Maintains the qualification records and personal files on all cadets
6.) Publishes and executes the cadet battalion's recruiting plan
7.) Collects, consolidates, posts, and maintains all merit and demerit reports and records
8.) Coordinates with the company commanders and the battalion staff on recommendations to the instructor staff on reassignments and organization; assign cadets to the various companies and maintains a record of those assignments
9.) Prepares periodic strength reports under the supervision of the instructor staff and keeps the manning board posted and up to date
10.)Reports incidents that are prejudicial to good order and discipline, and submit reports to the instructor staff, the cadet battalion commander, and the executive officer
11.) In coordination with the S-2, make recommendations to improve morale and welfare of the cadet battalion
12.) Perform other duties as assigned by the battalion commander, battalion executive officer, or the instructor staff
Battalion Intelligence and Security (S-2)
1.) Assists in making periodic inspections of the security of weapons (if available within the unit)
2.) Makes periodic inspections of the security of the supply room and equipment storage areas
3.)Makes necessary on-the-spot corrections resulting from security inspections and keep the battalion commander and instructor staff informed
4.) In coordination with the S-1, reports incidents that are prejudicial to good order and discipline, and submits reports to the instructor staff, the cadet battalion commander, and the executive officer
5.) Performs other duties as assigned by the battalion commander, battalion executive officer, or the instructor staff (for example, in some JROTC units, the S-2 may also be responsible for the information center and the duties of a public affairs officer if one is not assigned or for the duties of an ordnance officer if one is not assigned)
Battalion Operations and Training Officer (S-3)
1.) Prepares the weekly training schedules
2.) Selects and designates cadet instructors in coordination with the instructor staff; posts the weekly training schedules not later than one week in advance of training on all bulletin boards
3.) Assigns areas for outdoor training and ensures classrooms are available and prepared for instruction
4.) Inspects the drill field prior to use by the battalion and prepares it for ceremonies
5.) Coordinates the training of the rifle team(s), drill team(s), Color Guard, and the honor guard; also, coordinate training for gideon bearers and manual of the saber for cadet officers
6.) Organizes events such as reviews, parades, and extracurricular activities
7.) Plans and supervises field events
8.) Inspects cadet training for compliance
9.) Maintains the unit reference library
10.) Maintains the training portion of cadet records
11.) Assumes command of the battalion in the absence of both the battalion commander and XO 1
2.) upervises the activities of the battalion communications officer
13.) Performs other duties as assigned by the battalion commander, battalion executive officer, or the instructor staff
Battalion Logistics and Supply Officer (S-4)
1.) Handles all jrotc clothing and equipment
2.) Records for each cadet maintain all cadet supply records in proper order
3.) Maintains accountability of all equipment and supplies used by the unit
4.) Conducts periodic inventories of the on hand supplies and equipment; submits weekly reports to the instructor staff on the availability of supplies and on the condition of equipment
5.) Ensures that adequate cleaning materials are available for use during assigned maintenance activities
6.) In coordination with the battalion sergeant major, makes periodic inspections of the national, state, and organizational colors for serviceability
7.) Maintains security of all items of clothing and equipment in the supply room and training aids storage area
8.) Maintains the supply room in a neat and orderly fashion at all times
9.) Maintains a running inventory of all supplies/property; determines supply requirements; and prepares requisitions for equipment and supplies required for the cadet battalion
10.) Issues clothing, insignia, and other supply items as directed by the battalion commander, battalion executive officer, or the instructor staff
11.) Collects and dispose of excess salvage equipment and clothing
12.) Supervises the activities of the battalion ordnance officer (if assigned)
13.) Performs other duties as assigned by the battalion commander, battalion executive officer, or the instructor staff
Special Projects Officer (S-5)
1.) Responsible for overseeing all special projects provided by the battalion commander, battalion XO, or instructor staff.
2.) Keeps the cadet battalion commander, cadet battalion XO, and the instructor staff informed as to the progress of, or any problems encountered with, the projects
3.) Responsible for maintaining a suspense log for all assigned projects.
4.) Creates and maintains a community service system to record each cadet’s participation.
5.) Arranges for public information coverage and photographs of JROTC events/activities as appropriate.
6.) Performs unit historian duties by ensuring photo and video coverage of all JROTC activities.
7.) Creates annual battalion yearbook.
8.) Maintains and updates bulletin board monthly.
9.) Maintains battalion website.
10.) Creates a bimonthly newsletter that informs the battalion on events taking place.
A and B Company Commander
1.) Are responsible for all the company does or fails to do
2,) Keep the battalion commander apprised of the status of the company at all times
3.) Ensure the company is prepared to accomplish its assigned mission in a satisfactory manner
4.) Are experts at drill
5.) Command the company at all formations
6.) Ensure that all members of the company know and use the chain of command
7.) Consult the training schedule, study the drill references, and ensure that you and your subordinates are prepared to instruct
8.) Check with the instructor staff daily prior to formation to obtain any changes or other information they may want announced
9.) Seek advice from the battalion commander or the instructor staff when encountering a problem to which you do not know the answer
10.) Execute the orders of the battalion command as if they were your orders, even though you may personally disagree with them
11.) Conduct short inspections at every formation, making on-the-spot corrections as necessary; follow-up to ensure that deficiencies from earlier inspections are corrected
12.) Make each cadet an effective member of the team; take an interest in them and their problems, offer advice and help them to solve their problems
13.) Make on-the-spot corrections at any time to ensure that all members of the company understand and comply with cadet regulations
14.) Keep the company executive officer informed in case of your absence
A and B Commany Executive Officer
1.) Assists the company commander in the training of the company and performs such administrative duties as designated by the commander.
2.) Are well versed in all functions of the company and prepared to assume command of the company in the absence of the company commander.
A and B Commany First Sergeant
1.) Are responsible to the company XO (if assigned) or to the company commander for administrative matters.
2.) Are responsible for company formations, submits absentee reports to the battalion sergeant major, checks all merits and demerits with the company commander before submitting them to the S-1, and keeps the company commander informed on all matters pertaining to health and welfare of the unit.
3.) Assumes command of the company in the absence of all officers.
A and B Commany Platoon Leader
1.) Keep the company commander apprised of the status of the platoon at all times
2.) Organize and maintain an effective chain of command; learn the name of every one in your platoon and use their names when addressing them
3.) Conduct an inspection of the platoon at formations
4.) Use the chain of command to accomplish tasks; work mainly with the platoon sergeant and the squad leaders
5.) Know all cadet regulations and ensure that all members of the platoon also know and follow them
6.)Enforce orders from superiors whether you agree with them or not; however, if you think an order is wrong, discuss it with the chain of command or the instructors, as necessary - develops a spirit of teamwork so as to instill respect, obedience, and cooperation in the unit
7.) Know all phases of drill; be able to supervise/conduct platoon drill and, if you are the senior officer present in a formation, be able to conduct company drill
8.) Set high standards of personal appearance and conduct for yourself - the platoon leader sets the example for the platoon to follow
9.) Make an effort to resolve all leadership, training, and disciplinary problems at your level; if you cannot solve a problem, seek the advice and assistance of the company commander, company XO, or first sergeant
10.) Provide assistance/counseling to personnel in the platoon, especially when requested by a squad leader or the platoon sergeant, and/or when necessary for performance or disciplinary reasons
A and B Commany Platoon Sergeant
1.) Set the example at all times
2.) Assist in the supervision of the squad leaders
3.) Develop a spirit of teamwork in the platoon
4.) Submit absentee reports to the company first sergeant
5.) Assist the platoon leader in training the platoon
6.) Counsel personnel at a squad leader’s request
7.) assume control of the platoon in the absence of the platoon leader
A and B Commany Squad Leader
1.) Set the example at all times
2.) Know the number, names, and personal information on all assigned personnel
3.) Counsel/assist squad members with JROTC matters or help them find solutions to other issues when possible;refer to the platoon sergeant/leader if you are unable to handle/resolve an issue
4.) Form the squad correctly; make an accurate report by name of those persons present and absent during common hour activities, company platoon/ formations, and other cadet battalion activities
5.) Be thoroughly familiar with individual, squad, and platoon drill; when conducting drill, instruct/demonstrate the movement, allow time for individual performance, then supervise team leaders and squad members to ensure they perform properly; conduct inspections to ensure personnel are prepared for training
6.) Develop responsibility and leadership in team leaders and be the first person they turn to for assistance and advice
