U3C1L1 COMMAND AND STAFF ROLES

JROTC Army commanders get their authority from __________.

• JROTC Central Command

• the Senior Army Instructor

• the laws governing the Army

• the Cadets who vote for them to be the top leader

The __________ supervises and coordinates staff to prevent overlapping efforts and ensure that the commander's goals are met.

• command sergeant major

• personal staff

• executive officer

• S-1

__________ channels transmit all orders and instructions to subordinate units.

• Designated

• Delegated

• Control

• Command

T or F: A staff officer of a higher headquarters has no authority over the staff of a subordinate headquarters.

• True

• False

Commanders and staff officers frequently hold conferences. Conferences can replace the need for __________.

• assisting subordinate unit members

• inspections

• staff visits

__________ officers are the principal staff assistants to the commander and each specializes in an S-1 through S-5 (or a combined) function.

• Special staff

• Coordinating staff

• Personal staff

• Principal staff

__________ channels transmit all orders and instructions to subordinate units.

• Designated

• Delegated

• Delegated

• Command

T or F: Commanders can delegate authority and responsibilities to their subordinates.

• True

• False

You are a member of the battalion staff. Your job is to direct, coordinate, and supervise the coordinating and special staffs, and to support the commander's personal staff if needed.

Who are you?

• The battalion commander

• The battalion executive officer

• The battalion operations officer

• The battalion logistics officer

T or F: Battalions are the highest level at which the U.S. Army authorizes a staff.

• True

• False