WorksheetsLET 3 Command and Staff Roles Quiz
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 6mins
A commander's XO and all of the staff positions the XO supervises are known as __________ staff.
logistical
personal
coordinating
operational
____________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
The __________ supervises and coordinates staff to prevent overlapping efforts and ensure that the
commander's goals are met.
Command Sergeant Major
S1
Executive Officer
Personal Staff
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 (BC)
The Battalion Operations Officer (S3)
The Battalion Executive Officer (XO)
The Battalion Logistics Officer (S4)
T or F: A staff officer of a higher headquarters has no authority over the staff of a subordinate
headquarters.
True
False
The Commander's personal staff is made up of the Command Sergeant Major and the __________.
Executive Officer
Public Affairs Officer
Color Guard
Commanders and staff officers frequently hold conferences. Conferences can replace the need for
__________.
assisting subordinate unit members
inspections
staff visits
one on one meetings
