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If you search for ROTC handbook at most universities you will find what you need. In general, see below for a list of positions and responsibilities:
MSIV POSITIONS
BATTALION COMMANDER (BN CDR):
· Commands and controls the battalion.
· Uses staff to manage battalion activities.
· Responsible for health, welfare, morale, and discipline of the battalion.
· Provides training objectives for subordinate commands.
· Disseminates command guidance/issues orders.
· Executes the orders of the PMS and cadre.
· Inspects and ensures orders and policies are followed.
BATTALION EXECUTIVE OFFICER (XO):
· Supervises all tasks assigned to the staff.
· Directs the efforts of special staff officers.
· Ensures staff is rendering assistance to subordinate commands.
· Supervises the implementation of risk management.
· Serves as Battalion Commander in his/her absence.
· Ensure the class room is prepared for the Battalion Orders Process
· Ensure all required cadets in leadership positions are at the Battalion Orders Process and ON-TIME.
BATTALION PERSONNEL OFFICER (S-1):
· Monitors unit strength and reports attendance to cadre.
· Supervises morale support activities including recreational and fitness activities.
· Supervises awards program.
· Supervises administration of discipline.
· Advises the commander on personnel and administration policies.
· Sponsorship of MS II with MS I.
BATTALION OPERATIONS OFFICER (S-3/AS3):
· Prepares monthly/weekly training schedules.
· Develops Mission Essential Task List (METL).
· Supervises the execution of training.
· Determines requirements and priorities for the allocation of resources.
· Prepares, Coordinates, Authenticates, Publishes, and Distributes OPORDs, WARNOs, FRAGOs.
- Compiles training records and reports such as After Action Reviews (AARs).
BATTALION LOGISTICS OFFICER (S-4):
· Coordinates the use of all classes of supply.
· Determines maintenance requirements.
· Coordinates transportation requirements.
· Coordinates the distribution of TA-50 and personal clothing.
· Coordinates field sanitation requirements.
MS III Positions
COMPANY COMMANDER (CO):
· Commands and controls the company.
· Executes tactical officer/NCO instructions.
· Executes the daily training plan.
· Disseminates information/issues orders.
· Exercises command through the chain of command.
· Inspects and follows-up on instructions.
· Accepts responsibility for all unit actions.
FIRST SERGEANT (1SG):
· Accounts for personnel; prepares personnel reports.
· Conducts company formations.
· Issues orders/instructions through the NCO chain of command
· Ensures personal appearance standards are met by all Cadets.
· Conducts drill and ceremonies at the company level.
· Supervises and controls field mess provisions.
· Supervises maintenance and control of equipment through the NCO chain.
· Supervise sponsorship of MS II with MS I.
PLATOON LEADER (PL):
· Commands and controls the platoon.
· Executes the CO's instructions/orders.
· Conducts troop leading procedures and renders reports to the chain of command.
· Inspects and follows-up on instructions.
· Prepares and issues Platoon Orders.
· Controls tactical movements.
· Conducts platoon offensive, defensive and patrolling operations.
PLATOON SERGEANT (PSG):
· Controls and accounts for personnel and equipment.
· Ensures personal appearance of Cadets meet standards.
· Supervises the issue of equipment, rations, and ammunition to the squads of the platoon.
- Conducts platoon formations.
· Conducts drill and ceremonies at the platoon level.
· Performs duties directed by the Platoon Leader.
· Conducts pre-combat inspections.
· Supervises occupation of assembly areas, defensive positions and patrol bases.
· Assists the PL in tactical movements/battle drills; assists in the conduct of the platoon attack/defense.
- Conducts re-supply/redistribution activities.
· Supervises construction of individual and crew-served fighting positions.
· Supervises and controls maintenance and turn-in of equipment.
SQUAD LEADER (SL):
· Controls and accounts for personnel and equipment.
· Ensures personal appearance of his Cadets meet standards.
· Supervises distribution of equipment, rations, and ammunition.
· Controls squad formations and movements.
· Conducts troop leading procedures.
· Prepares and issues Squad Orders.
MSII POSITIONS
TEAM LEADER (TL):
· Controls and accounts for personnel and equipment.
· Ensures personal appearance of his Cadets meet standards.
· Supervises distribution of equipment, rations, and ammunition.
· Controls team formations and movements.
· Conducts troop leading procedures
· Assists the squad leader.
