Duties and Responsibilities

The company commander is responsible for the company's failures and successes. You are the production person.  Until orders reach you, they are just plans; you are the one who gets the job done. Your job is not finished when you tell a member of your company to do something. You must provide Why and how the purpose (Why) and the direction (How) to accomplish the job. Then you must check and inspect to ensure that what you wanted done is being accomplished.  You must be an outstanding leader with plenty of initiative. Do not wait for someone to tell you what to do. Think ahead and plan what you believe is best for your company. Specific duties are: 

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• Command your company at all formations. 

• Look at the schedule for PT and the school week. Study the drill movements and commands ensure that you and your subordinates are prepared to instruct. 

• Keep your Executive Officer informed. 

• Make corrections and ensure that all members of your company understand the Cadet Regulations. 

• Ensure that all members of your company know and use the chain of command. 

• If there's a problem, solve it. If you can’t go to the battalion XO. 

• Conduct formal inspections during uniform days and brief periodic inspections during other formations. Make corrections and follow through during the next inspection to ensure the cadet is not making the same mistake. 

• The company XO takes over when the company commander is absent. 

• Responsible to the Battalion Commander for: 

• Administration. Through the use of assistant staff, ensure the preparation/posting of individual information on personal records, awards, promotions. 

• Training. Drill, physical training, parades, etc. Ensure that chain of command is prepared to conduct scheduled training. Advise the Battalion Commander of any change to scheduled training.  Plan for and be prepared to conduct inclement weather training during drill periods.  Prepare to select individuals to compete in Cadet of the month. 

• Directly responsible for the discipline within the Company. 

• Organize Company Squads. 

• Inspect company prior to all ceremonies, formations, etc. 

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Battalion Commander.