Cadet Chain of Command
Cadet Battalion Commander
Curtiss Bailey
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides guidance and direction; delegates responsibilities to Cadet leadership and
staff to execute assigned missions. Serve as the standard bearer (leads by example)
builds an effective chain of command and develops a positive command climate. Communicates
intent and empowers subordinates to act appropriately to accomplish missions. Supervises
the Battalion XO, Cadet leadership and Command Sergeant Major. Directs and supervises
the long-range planning of major events and activities. Delineates responsibilities
and expectations. Sets deadlines and enforces standards. Implements Cadre guidance.
Supervises and evaluates the execution of plans.
Cadet Sergeant Major
Patrick Velcamp
Duties and Responsibilities:
Principle advisor to the commander on the state of morale, discipline and training
of cadets within the Battalion. Works with Battalion to ensure that correct information
regarding training, special events ect... is passed up and down the chain of command
and Cadets improve their professional appearance both in uniform and of ROTC facilities
and equipment. CSM also oversees the training and performance of the Color Guard at
special events, ensures formations and drill/ceremony are executed in accordance with
FM 3-22.5, runs the flag duty detail, fosters unit morale and attends weekly Battalion
command and staff meetings and preforms all other duties as assigned by the Battalion
Commander.
Cadet Executive Officer
Isabella Fisher
Duties and Responsibilities:
Second in command; assumes command in the Battalion Commanders absence. Serves as
Chief of Staff; coordinates the efforts of the Battalion staff. Anticipates requirements
and directs staff estimate process, supervises staff planning, coordination, and execution
of all specified and implied tasks. Assigns staff proponents for specific tasks. Ensures
staff officers maintains continuity folders and pass lessons learned to incoming staff.
Ensures staff serves Cadet leadership chain. Schedules and controls staff meetings.
Ensures that safety briefings are present at all events.
Cadet Operations Officer
Victoria Vallejo
Duties and Responsibilities:
Principle staff officer for all matters regarding all operations and training. Plans
and publishes orders for all special events, field training exercises and weekly chain
of command (i.e. Lab, PT). Assigns specific tasks and responsibilities to subordinate
units; tasks units IAW their capabilities to accomplish missions effectively and in
accordance with Commanders intent. Also, oversees Cadet labs, PT program, Ranger Challenge
team and finally the units safety program (ensures risk management is addressed in
all operations). Ensures the Cadet Leadership Development Program (LDP) is managed
effectively throughout the school year.
Cadet Company Commander
William Bernier
Duties and Responsibilities:
Leads by example. Builds a positive command climate, and is ultimately responsible
for everything the Company does or fails to do. Provides input to Battalion planning,
and ensures Cadets are adequately prepared to execute their responsibilities, especially
during Leadership Training Exercises.
Cadet Duties and Responsibilities: MS III
MS III Cadets serve in several leadership positions as Squad Leader, Staff NCO, Platoon
Sergeant, or First Sergeant. MS IV Cadets and Tactical Company Commander determine
who serves in each leadership position. The Company Commander will develop a leadership
matrix, listing dates in leadership and position assignments and will post the matrix
in the ROTC bulletin board located on the 4th Floor of Mooney Hall.
Cadet Duties and Responsibilities: MS II
MS II Cadets will serve as Team Leaders for their squads and will be evaluated by
their MS III NCO, receiving positive or negative feedback. The MS II takes charge
of the Squad in the absence of the Squad Leader and upholds the standards of the unit.
Cadet Duties and Responsibilities: MS I
MS I cadets normally do not serve in leadership positions unless specifically instructed
to do so by Cadet Staff or Cadre. MS I Cadets serve as the Privates of the Battalion
and will follow the orders of those appointed over them.