Roles and Responsibilities of Commanders and Staff

What are the roles and responsibilities of commanders and staff as they plan and conduct battalion training and operations?

JROTC Army commanders get their authority from _________.

(U3C1L1:G1) ____________ 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

• Control

• Command

Commanders can delegate authority and responsibilities to their subordinates.

• True

• False

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

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

• assisting subordinate unit members

• inspections

• staff visits