Staff Duties
BATTALION COMMANDER:
As the highest-ranking cadet, the battalion commander bears the ultimate responsibility for everyone in the unit and everything the battalion does or fails to do. The Battalion Commander has direct input to the Commandant of Cadets (COC) and the Professor of Military Science (PMS) regarding battalion or cadet matters. The Battalion Commander is the key decision maker and resource manager of the cadet battalion. The commander must use the chain of command and the battalion staff to the fullest to achieve positive results.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER:
The Battalion Executive Officer is the second in command of the battalion. As such, the XO must be able to carry out all of the above listed requirements of the Battalion Commander. The XO is also the chief of staff and must therefore coordinate all actions of the headquarters staff sections.
COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR:
Maintains uniform standards; develops packing list for FTX/Training; conducts Cadet of the Semester Board; advises commander on status of morale, training, equipment problems, and concerns within the command; supports the commander by reinforcing his intent through the NCO support channel.
S-1/Assistant S-1:
The Battalion S-1 has the responsibility for all personnel actions that occur in the Corps of Cadets. This responsibility includes promotions, demotions, and accountability.
S-3/Assistant S-3:
The Battalion S-3 is responsible for the planning, organization and dissemination of all information related to training. This responsibility includes field exercises, on-campus labs, and all club/activities. The S-3 will conduct liaison with the staff sections, companies, the cadre, support units (if necessary) and the Commander.
S-4/Assistant S-4:
The Battalion S-4 is responsible for all logistical support required by the battalion. This responsibility includes weapons accountability and maintenance, rations, issue of equipment for field use, coordination of uniform issue and turn in, and coordination with the personnel of the supply section. Special attention is required for after operation maintenance. Coordination with the S-3 is necessary to prevent the same people from consistently being required to clean and store used field equipment.
S-5/Assistant S-5:
The S-5 is the primary intelligence and academic officer of the battalion. The S-5 is responsible for monitoring cadet academic performance. In addition, the S-5 is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the Battalion's fundraising activities. The S-5 also prepares the situation paragraph for Battalion Operation Orders. Finally, the S-5 coordinates and executes any special projects as directed by the Commander.
