Battalion Operations Officer (S-3)

Rank: Cadet/1LT

Officer: Akela Larzeia

Description:

The battalion S-3 assists the battalion commander in the preparation, conduct, and supervision of all training activities of the cadet battalion. Additionally, the S-3 keeps the commander advised on the progress of training within the battalion.

Duties:

• Prepare the weekly training schedules.
• Select and designate cadet instructors in coordination with the instructor staff; post the weekly training schedules no later than one week in advance of training on all bulletin boards.
• Assign areas for outdoor training and ensure classrooms are available and prepared for instruction.
• Inspect the drill field prior to use by the battalion and prepare it for ceremonies.
• Coordinate the training of the rifle team(s), drill team(s),Color Guard, and the honor guard; also, coordinate training for guidon bearers and manual of the saber for cadet officers.
• Organize events such as reviews, parades, and extracurricular activities.
• Plan and supervise field events.
• Inspect cadet training for compliance.
• Maintain the unit reference library.
• Maintain the training portion of cadet records.
• Assume command of the battalion in the absence of both the battalion commander and XO.
• Supervise the activities of the battalion communications officer.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the battalion commander, battalion executive officer, or the instructor staff.