S-1 Battalion Adjutant; responsible for promotions, awards, personnel, and the JUMS
database.
S-2 Battalion Intelligence and Security Officer; responsible for weapons, security,
accountability of battalion property, and the security briefing.
S-3 Battalion Training and Operations Officer; responsible for training activities,
training schedules, training calendars, and battalion operations.
S-4 Battalion Logistics officer; responsible for all property, uniforms and supplies.
S-5 Battalion Public Relations Officer; responsible for the Battalion Newsletter,
scrapbook, social media, photography, and bulletin boards.
Pyramid of Authority Elements Unity of command, span of control, and chain of command.
Chain of Command The succession of leaders through which authority and commands pass from the
leader to subordinate, and then down through the ranks.
Purpose of Chain of Command Ensures that all members are working together as a team to accomplish their
individual tasks and those of the unit.
Span of Control The number of immediate subordinates one commander or leader can effectively
control, supervise, or direct.
Unity of Command The principle that in every effective military unit there must be only one
commander who has authority and responsibility for all that unit does or fails to
do.
Duties of All Cadets To maintain and wear the entire uniform when prescribed; safeguard and care for
all equipment/materials issued to you and for which you are responsible; be on
time for all official formations requiring your presence; conduct yourself in a
manner that brings credit to yourself, the battalion, and your school.
Duties of the Squad Leader Sets the example; forms the squad; conducts accountability of the squad &
equipment; supervise cadets; develop teamwork and spirit; knows the names and
ranks of cadets; counsels and assists the cadets; trains the squad; is informed of
all squad matters; knows Platoon, Squad, and individual drill; inspects cadet
uniforms.
Platoon Sgt Duties Sets the example; forms the platoon; keeps accountability of the platoon;
supervises & trains squad leaders; develops teamwork and spirit; knows the names
and ranks of cadets; counsels and assists the platoon; trains the platoon; is
informed of all platoon matters; submits platoon reports; knows Company,
Platoon, Squad, and individual drill; inspects cadet uniforms; leads physical
training.
, First Sergeant Duties The First Sergeant is the principal cadet enlisted assistant to the Company
Commander. The First Sergeant is responsible for the supervision and welfare of
all cadets in the Company.
Company Commander Duties The Company Commander is responsible for all their company does or fails to do.
The CC is the liaison to the BC, and the Company Commander controls the
Company through the 1SG and Platoon Leaders, while maintaining the final
authority in the company chain of command.
Battalion Commander Duties The Battalion Commander is responsible for all the Battalion does or fails to do.
The BC controls the staff through the BN XO and the companies through the
company commanders, while maintaining the final approval authority in the
Battalion chain of command.
Command Sergeant Major Duties assistant to the Battalion Commander. The Command Sergeant Major is
responsible for the supervision and welfare of all cadets in the Battalion.
Supervises the Color Guard.
Battalion Executive Officer (XO) Duties The Battalion Executive Officer supervises, directs, and coordinates the cadet
battalion staff. Leads Bn Training Meetings and Staff Call. The BN XO assumes
command of the cadet battalion in the absence of the cadet battalion
commander.
What are the two main categories of individual awards in National and institutional awards
the JROTC Awards Program?
Why are the 4 Institutional awards categories N-1 Series: Academic Awards, N-3 Series: Military Awards, N-2 Series: Athletic
Awards, N-4 Series: Miscellaneous Awards
Sequence of Institutional Awards on uniform The awards are placed in numerical sequence with the N-1 series first, followed by
the N-3 Series, then N-2 Series, then N-4 series.
Unit award title The Honor Unit with Distinction award.
What is the unit award based on For excellence on the JROTC Program of Accreditation (JPA).
Description of Honor Unit with Distinction (HUD) award It is a yellow five-pointed star.
Minimum passing score on JPA 70%.
Score required for Honor Unit with Distinction on JPA 95%.
Recipient of Superior Cadet Decoration It is awarded annually to the outstanding cadet of each LET level.
How to wear JROTC uniform With Pride.
Uniform worn at JCLC and special teams The Army Combat Uniform (ACU).
Uniform worn during ceremonies and special functions The Class A uniform.