LET 4
1. Who coordinates all staff actions at the battalion level?
Battalion Executive Officer (XO) supervises, directs, and coordinates the cadet battalion staff to prevent overlapping efforts and to ensure that the commander's desires are understood and achieved.
2. What is the basic responsibility of the (S1, S2, S3, S4, S5)?
S1 - Maintain cadet records and administrative activities of the unit; publish order and permanent orders for the battalion.
S2 - Coordinate public information matters of the unit; prepares and maintains unit history; prepares items for publication in school newspapers and local media. Assists in maintaining unit's arms room; keeps bulletin board posted with current events, news, and unit activities.
S3 - Prepare, post, and file weekly training schedules; post individual training records; assists in maintaining reference library, planning parades, reviews, and special ceremonies of the unit; maintain record of extracurricular activities.
S4 - Maintain supply activities in a clean and orderly condition; issue cadet shelf items at the direction of the SAI/AI; prepare clothing for turn-in to cleaners, laundry, and tailor shop; gather expendable supplies for special ROTC functions.
S5 - Coordinate all recruiting activities of the unit; ensure that recruiting plan is posted on bulletin board; develop recruiting materials and planning for its usage.
3. Where does the Executive Officer fit in the Chain of Command?
Cadet battalion XO assumes command of the cadet battalion in the absence of the cadet battalion commander.
4. What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion?
Heavy sweating; weakness or faintness; dizziness or drowsiness; cool, pale, moist skin; headaches; loss of appetite; heat cramps; nausea with or without vomiting; confusion; chills; rapid breathing and pulse; body temperature above normal but below 102 degrees F.
5. What are the characteristics of a third degree burn?
Third Degree - Deepest and most severe type of burn may look white or charred. Caused by immersion in extremely hot water, prolong contact with flames, and electric shock.
6. Who is responsible for the training of the battalion Color Guard?
Battalion Command Sergeant Major
7. With the battalion in column with companies in column what is the position of the company commander?
6 Steps in front of and centered on the company.
8. Define the participating style of leadership?
The leader consults with, obtains advice from, or asks the opinions of one or more followers before making a decision.
9. What are the three styles of leadership?
Directing - The leader tells team members what to do and how to do it.
Participating - The leader consults with, obtains advice from, or asks the opinions of one or more followers before making a decision.
Delegating - The leader delegates problem-solving and decision-making authority to a teammate or to a group of followers.
10. Define coercive power.
A power that is yielded by fear - fear that negative results might occur if on does not comply.
Battalion Executive Officer (XO) supervises, directs, and coordinates the cadet battalion staff to prevent overlapping efforts and to ensure that the commander's desires are understood and achieved.
2. What is the basic responsibility of the (S1, S2, S3, S4, S5)?
S1 - Maintain cadet records and administrative activities of the unit; publish order and permanent orders for the battalion.
S2 - Coordinate public information matters of the unit; prepares and maintains unit history; prepares items for publication in school newspapers and local media. Assists in maintaining unit's arms room; keeps bulletin board posted with current events, news, and unit activities.
S3 - Prepare, post, and file weekly training schedules; post individual training records; assists in maintaining reference library, planning parades, reviews, and special ceremonies of the unit; maintain record of extracurricular activities.
S4 - Maintain supply activities in a clean and orderly condition; issue cadet shelf items at the direction of the SAI/AI; prepare clothing for turn-in to cleaners, laundry, and tailor shop; gather expendable supplies for special ROTC functions.
S5 - Coordinate all recruiting activities of the unit; ensure that recruiting plan is posted on bulletin board; develop recruiting materials and planning for its usage.
3. Where does the Executive Officer fit in the Chain of Command?
Cadet battalion XO assumes command of the cadet battalion in the absence of the cadet battalion commander.
4. What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion?
Heavy sweating; weakness or faintness; dizziness or drowsiness; cool, pale, moist skin; headaches; loss of appetite; heat cramps; nausea with or without vomiting; confusion; chills; rapid breathing and pulse; body temperature above normal but below 102 degrees F.
5. What are the characteristics of a third degree burn?
Third Degree - Deepest and most severe type of burn may look white or charred. Caused by immersion in extremely hot water, prolong contact with flames, and electric shock.
6. Who is responsible for the training of the battalion Color Guard?
Battalion Command Sergeant Major
7. With the battalion in column with companies in column what is the position of the company commander?
6 Steps in front of and centered on the company.
8. Define the participating style of leadership?
The leader consults with, obtains advice from, or asks the opinions of one or more followers before making a decision.
9. What are the three styles of leadership?
Directing - The leader tells team members what to do and how to do it.
Participating - The leader consults with, obtains advice from, or asks the opinions of one or more followers before making a decision.
Delegating - The leader delegates problem-solving and decision-making authority to a teammate or to a group of followers.
10. Define coercive power.
A power that is yielded by fear - fear that negative results might occur if on does not comply.