21st Battalion Chain of Command Battalion Commander: Cadet MAJ Kevondrick Frelow
Executive Officer: Cadet 1LT Sylvia Guevara
Command Sergeant Major: Cadet CSM Martin Beltran
Adjutant S1: Cadet 2LT Wendy Macias
Security S2: Cadet 2LT Juana Santiago
Training S3: Cadet 2LT Noe Martinez
Supply S4: Cadet 2LT Janet Aguilar
PAO S5: Cadet 1LT Ariadna Acuna
Staff Duties and Responsibilities
v Prepare for the Command Brief
v Prepare for Military Ball
v Prepare for the District Inspection
v Develop Parents Club - call parents to set-up meeting
v Responsible for the training, administration , discipline, morale, espirit de corps, and performance of the cadet battalion
v Sets the example for the battalion in appearance, attitude, conduct, bearing, tact, discipline, and performance
v Responsible for advance coordination with the SAI on all matters pertaining to policy and procedure for the battalion
v Exercise supervision of the cadet staff and delegates authority to the staff commensurate with the capabilities of the individual staff officer and the requirements of the staff job they hold
v Makes recommendations for the promotion/reduction of cadets
v Establish and maintain handover book
v Maintain handover disk in AI's office
Executive Officer
v Responsible for the command of the battalion in the absence of the cadet battalion commander. As such, be familiar with the duties of the battalion commander
v Coordinate and supervises the cadet staff and insures that the orders and policies of the cadet battalion commander are carried out
v Receives decisions from the cadet battalion commander and allots detailed work to the appropriate staff officer; makes any necessary additional decisions within established policies; and checks to insure that assigned staff actions are carried out properly and in a timely manner
v Keeps the battalion commander informed of problem areas within the staff and battalion in general and of action taken or recommended with respect to such problems.
v Merit/Demerit Development - In coordination with the cadet sergeant major, investigates all cadet complaints concerning the merit/demerit system and makes recommendations to the cadet battalion commander and SAI/AI concerning any irregularities noted
v Performs other duties as the battalion commander directs
v Military Ball
v District Inspection
v Command Brief
v Establish and maintain handover book
Maintain handover disk in AI's office
Command Sergeant Major
v Senior cadet noncommissioned officer in the battalion and is the battalion commander's advisor concerning enlisted and NCO cadets in the battalion and makes recommendation concerning promotion/reduction/awards and/or problem areas encountered
v Responsible to the battalion commander for consolidation of attendance rosters at drill and classes and turns them in to the SAI, battalion commander, and S3
v Assists the S3 in the posting of cadet records, monitoring the merit/demerit system, and aids him in the maintenance of the unit battalion bulletin board and preparation of classrooms
v Is responsible for the police of the ROTC and drill areas
v Collects and reviews all merits/demerits and passes them to the S3 for posting on cadet records. Ensures system of recording merits/demerits is maintained on the computer
v Assists the Cadet S1 in the supervision of the cadet awards program
v Assists the cadet battalion executive officer in conducting investigation into irregularities and complaints concerning the merit/demerit system
v Police the JROTC and drill areas
v Maintain/updates the Proficiency Points Board
v Establish and maintain handover book
v Maintain handover disk in AI's office
Adjutant S1
v Battalion Commander's assistant in matters of personnel and administration
v Publishes orders, directives, or announcements as directed by the battalion commander
v Prepares and maintains current company, class and/or master rosters of the cadet battalion and supervises the maintenance of the cadet manning board
v Maintains the cadet JROTC files of correspondence and publications to include posting changes. This excludes training and supply activities
v Supervises the promotion program and insures that qualified personnel appear before the board and/or serves as members of the board
v Aides the cadet S3 AND PAO in the maintenance of the cadet bulletin board
v Complete required actions after each event before departing
v Maintains the cadet battalion library
v Supervises and monitors the awards program in coordination with the cadet sergeant major
v Performs other duties as the battalion commander or executive officer may direct
v Awards and Decorations - Always have prepared for Wednesday or Thursday
v Update JUMS - Activities, awards, counseling consultation, merits/demerits, notes, positions, ranks, recruits
v Each class must have an assist S1
v Establish and maintain handover book
v Maintain handover disk in AI's office
Take notes during Battalion Commander's Call
Security S2
v Battalion commander's assistant concerning matters of security
v Conducts security checks of all JROTC areas.
v Prepares Daily Sercurity Inspection- Report/ Checklist, post on JROTC doors (classrooms, range, office, arms room, supply room)(located on the S3, USB drive)
v Familiar with security procedures
v Performs automation inspections as needed and automation training to Battalion cadets as needed
v Performs daily security inspections and completes the daily Security Inspection Report posted on roo doors in JROTC
v Checks to ensure that Arms Room and Supply Room are secured daily and when not being used to conduct JROTC business.
v Works closely with S3 on training matters and risk assessments
v Investigates the loss of issues property- coordinates with SAI
v Performs other duties as assigned by the battalion commander and executive officer.
v Establish and maintain handover book
v Maintain handover disk in SAI's office
Operations Officer S3
v The battalion commander's assistant concerning matters of operations and training
v Maintain the following folders:
v Cadet Challenge – Records Folder
v Plans and Operations – Unit report updates, tasking letters-District Inspection requirement for the color guard
v Co ordinations Folder – Trip approval Form, Gymnasium support for the inspection, etc…
v Prepares and publishes all training schedules and training reports. 4 Weeks ahead / have district sign for Training Schedules
v Stores, maintains, and issues the training aids and reference materials
v Exercises staff supervision of the merit/demerit system - Post results in the computer and on bulletin board
v Plans for and coordinates all of the battalion's training activities to include field trips, parades, and other extracurricular activities
v Monitors the conduct of drill, and conducts frequent training inspections of cadet classes
v Ensures SAI/AI visitors books are up-to-date
v Update JUMS – fitness, teams and training
v Responsible to ensure the classroom area is properly prepared prior to classes
v Ensures that cadet instructors are properly prepared to give assigned classes
v Responsible for the maintenance and posting of the unit bulletin board in coordination
v Post training schedules on bulletin boards (SAI, SGM, MSG, AND RANGE)
v Performs other duties as assigned by the battalion commander and executive officer
v Produce parent consent and sponsor request for field trips
v Request for Buses
v Post weekly inspection results
v Establish and maintain handover book
Maintain handover disk in AI's office
Logistics Officer S4
v Battalion commander's assistant concerning matters of supply and logistics
v Stores, maintains, issues, and turn-in of all supplies and reference material as directed by the SAI/AI
v Maintains accurate supply records to include cadet automated hand receipts, up-to-date inventories, and other such supply actions as directed by the SAI/AI
v Familiar with supply procedures, requisitioning, turn-in, salvage, laundry, alterations, pick-up, and inventory of equipment
v Update JUMS - Clothing
v Assigns weapons to cadets, supervises the maintenance of weapons and equipment, and maintains records of maintenance performed within guidelines set by the SAI/AI
v Cleans, organizes and upkeep's the supply and arms room area
v Performs duties as cadet armorer if one is not appointed
v Investigates the loss of issued property - coordinates with SAI
v Performs other duties as assigned by the battalion commander and executive officer
v Establish and maintain handover book
v Maintain handover disk in AI's office
Public Affairs Officer S5
v Battalion commander's assistant concerning matters of recruiting, publicity, physical security, and sensitive items of equipment
v Maintains the cadet battalion history and the maintenance of a pictorial scrapbook of significant events pertaining to the battalion
v Arranges for a photographer to cover unit activities
v Prepares and submits items to school and local newspapers, and any other news media deemed appropriate (Yearbook coordination)
v Advises the battalion commander and SAI on ways and means to improve the acceptance of JROTC on campus
v Maintains and cleans screens and projectors. Advises the SAI of any deficiencies noted.
v Update JUMS - Events
v Performs other duties as assigned by the battalion commander and executive officer
v Community Service Book
v Post Pictures
v Maintains battalion journal
v Establish and maintain handover book
Maintain handover disk in AI's office