Company Commanders
Company Executive Officers
Company First Sergeants
Platoon Leaders
Platoon Sergeants
Squad Leaders
Team Leaders
Cadets
- Is responsible for all the company does or fails to do.
- Keeps the battalion commander apprised of the status of the company at all times.
- Ensures the company is prepared to accomplish its assigned mission in a satisfactory manner.Command the company at all formations.
- Ensure that all members of the company know and use the chain of command.
- Consult the training schedule, study the drill references, and ensure that subordinates are prepared to instruct.
- Check with the instructor staff daily prior to formation to obtain any changes or other information they may want announced.
- Seek advice from the battalion commander or the instructor staff when encountering problems to which answers are not known.
- Make each cadet an effective member of the team; take an interest in the cadets and their problems; offer advice and help them to solve their problems.
- Make on-the-spot corrections at any time to ensure that all members of the company understand and comply with cadet regulations.
- Keep the company executive officer informed in case of absence.
Company Executive Officers
- Be responsible for the class binder by keeping it orderly and having it in class daily
- Assists the company commander in the training of the company and performs such administrative duties as designated by the commander
- Prepared to assume the role of commander when commander is absent
Company First Sergeants
- Responsible for company formations, checks all merits and demerits with the company commander before submitting them to the S-1,
- Keep the company commander informed on all matters pertaining to health and welfare of the unit.
- The first sergeant assumes command of the company in the absence of all officers.
Platoon Leaders
- Keep the company commander informed of the status of the platoon at all times.
- Use the chain of command to accomplish tasks; work mainly with the platoon sergeant and the squad leaders.
- Know all cadet regulations and ensure that all members of the platoon also know and follow them.
- Develop a spirit of teamwork so as to instill respect, obedience, and cooperation in the unit.
- Know all phases of drill; supervise and conduct platoon drills. If the platoon leader is the senior officer present in a formation, conduct company drills.
- Set high standards of personal appearance and conduct for yourself. The platoon leader sets the example for the platoon to follow.
- Make an effort to resolve all leadership, training, and disciplinary problems at this level; if a problem cannot be solved, seek the advice and assistance of the company commander, company XO, or first sergeant.
- 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.
Platoon Sergeants
- Platoon sergeants set the example at all times
- assist in the supervision of the squad leaders
- Develop a spirit of teamwork in the platoon
- Assist the platoon leader in training the platoon
- Counsel personnel at a squad leader’s request
- Assume control of the platoon in the absence of the platoon leader
Squad Leaders
- Set the example at all times.
- Know the number, names, and personal information on all assigned personnel.
- Counsel/assist squad members with JROTC matters or help them find solutions to other issues when possible
- 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.
- Be thoroughly familiar with individual, squad, and platoon drill. When conducting drill, instruct/demonstrate the movement and 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.
- Develop responsibility and leadership in team leaders and be the first person they turn to for assistance and advice.
Team Leaders
- Set the example at all times.
- Know the number, names, and personal information on all assigned personnel.
- Assist team members with JROTC matters when possible; refer them to the squad leader for assistance if you are unable to handle/resolve an issue.
- Be thoroughly familiar with individual and squad drill; inspect team members during formations, ensuring they know what is required of them.
Cadets
- Maintain and wear the entire uniform immaculately when prescribed.
- Properly safeguard and care for all equipment and materials for which you are responsible.
- Ensure you are on time for all official formations requiring your presence.
- Conduct yourself in a manner that brings credit to yourself, the cadet battalion, and your school.