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- The battalion S-3 assists the battalion commander in the preparation, conduct, and supervision of all training activities of the cadet battalion. Additionally, the S-3 keeps the commander advised on the progress of training within the battalion. Specifically, the principal duties of the S-3 are the following.
Duties of the Battalion Operations and Training Officer (S-3)
- Prepare the weekly training schedules.
- Select and designate cadet instructors in coordination with the instructor staff; post the weekly training schedules not later than one week in advance of training on all bulletin boards.
- Assign areas for outdoor training and ensure classrooms are available and prepared for instruction.
- Inspect the drill field prior to use by the battalion and prepare it for ceremonies.
- Coordinate the training of the rifle team(s), drill team(s), color guard(s), and the honor guard; also, coordinate training for guidon bearers and manual of the saber for cadet officers.
- Organize events such as reviews, parades, and extracurricular activities.
- Plan and supervise field events.
- Inspect cadet training for compliance.
- Maintain the unit reference library.
- Maintain the training portion of cadet records.
- Assume command of the battalion in the absence of both the battalion commander and XO.
- Supervise the activities of the battalion communications officer.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the battalion commander, battalion executive officer, or the instructor staff.
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