BATTALION COMMANDER

The Cadet Battalion Commander must be mature, willing to accept responsibility, and able to effectively delegate authority and supervise subordinates. The battalion commander controls the staff through the battalion executive officer and the companies through the company commanders, while maintaining the final approval authority in the cadet chain of command.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Plan for the conduct of special ceremonies in coordination with the operations and training officer.
Prepare and publish any orders necessary for the operation of the cadet battalion.
Maintain the qualification records and personal files on all cadets.
Publish and execute the cadet battalions recruiting plan.
Collect, consolidate, post, and maintain all merit and demerit reports and records.
Coordinate 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 maintain a record of those assignments.
Prepare periodic strength reports under the supervision of the instructor staff and keep the manning board posted and up to date.
Report incidents that are prejudicial to good order and discipline, and submit reports to the instructor staff, the cadet battalion commander, and the executive officer.
In coordination with the S-2, make recommendations to improve morale and welfare of the cadet battalion.
Perform other duties as assigned by the battalion commander, battalion executive officer, or the instructor staff.