The Cadet Chain of Command is a vital part of Army ROTC at UNC Pembroke, providing
structure, accountability and leadership development within the Campbell Battalion.
Modeled after the Army’s organizational hierarchy, the chain of command empowers cadets
to take on progressive leadership roles — from squad leader to battalion commander
— while building the confidence, discipline and decision-making skills essential to
military service. Explore how our cadets lead, mentor and grow through real-world
leadership experiences.
Battalion
Responsible for all battalion activities
Supervises, provides guidance and direction for the Battalion Staff Officers, Company
Commanders, and Battalion CSM in insuring all activities and training are planned,
coordinated and executed efficiently
Sets the standard and direction of the battalion
Builds an effective chain of command and develops a positive command climate
Responsible for developing commander’s intent aligned with the intent of the PMS;
communicates intent and empowers subordinates to act appropriately to accomplish the
mission
Insures Cadet compliance with polices and procedures of the program
Creates suspenses to accomplish Battalion missions and enforce standards
Serves as a link between all Cadets and the Professor of Military Science
Advises the Professor of Military Science concerning all Cadet matters
Provides guidance and feedback to event staffs and serves as a liaison between Cadets
and cadre as required
Second in command; assumes command and commander responsibilities in the Cadet Battalion
Commander’s absence
Serves as the Chief of Staff; supervises and coordinates the efforts of the battalion
staff in planning, coordination and execution of Battalion events
Free the commander from routine detains and passes pertinent data, information and
insight from the staff to the commander and from the commander to the staff
Insures staff suspenses are met and remains knowledgeable of the current status of
staff actions
Serves as a link between all Cadets and the Cadre Battalion Executive Officer
Responsible for the safety and risk assessment of all battalion events
Performs all other duties as assigned by the Battalion Commander
Serves as the leader of event staffs to plan and conduct battalion training
Principal advisor to the commander on the state of morale, discipline, and training
of Cadets within the battalion
Advises the Battalion Commander on planning, coordinating and supervising activities
of the battalion
Works as a catalyst in communication to and from Cadets to the Cadet battalion chain
of command and staff
Accounts for personnel during all Battalion level activities and events
Conducts Battalion formations; responsible for training and execution of drill and
ceremonies at all levels
Oversees the training and performance of the Battalion Color Guard
Responsible for the appearance of Cadets, equipment and facilities
Serves as a link between all Cadets and the Senior Military Instructor
Responsible for the readiness and implementation of any hip-pocket training
Performs all other duties as assigned by the battalion commander
Principal staff officer for all matters concerning human resources including personnel
readiness, personnel services and headquarters management
Provides administrative support for the battalion
Prepares and maintains unit strength reports, rosters and records
Responsible for battalion bulletin boards and photo displays
Plans, organizes and supervises the execution of battalion awards ceremonies, change
of command ceremonies, commissioning ceremonies and social events
Receives operational control of any special project committees as directed by the
commander
Supervises battalion physical security
Provides terrain analysis, light and weather data and threat information for battalion
planning
Serves on event staff for planning and conducting battalion training events
Principal staff officer responsible for all matters concerning training, operations
and plans
Plans, Organizes and supervises the conduct of all Cadet training
Allocates resources to insure the accomplishment of all missions
Prepares Operations Orders, training schedules and memoranda to facilitate battalion
training and operations
Insures all battalion level classes and training are rehearsed by instructors and
assistant instructors prior to execution
Serves on event staff for planning and conducting battalion training events
Primary Staff Officer responsible for coordinating the logistics integration of supply,
maintenance, transportation and services for the battalion
Coordinates for, receives, distributes and controls supplies and equipment for training
Conducts inventories and maintains a continuous working knowledge of on hand supplies
and equipment within the battalion
Responsible for early coordination with and serves as a link between Cadets and the
cadre supply technician
Serves on event staff for planning and conducting battalion training events
Principal staff officer for all matters concerning recruiting, civil military operations
and public affairs
Responsible for all Cadet recruiting on the campuses in coordination with the cadre
Recruiting Operations Officer (ROO)
Responsible for enhancing the relationship between military forces and civilian authorities
to include campus staff and faculty, public information internal information, community
relations, written publications, photographs and related duties as required
Specifically responsible for the written material, consolidation and publication of
the battalion newsletter
Serves as a focal point for local advertising of the program
Serves on event staff for planning and conducting battalion training events
Company
Responsible for all company level activities
Supervises, provides guidance to and directs the company staff, platoon leaders and
Company First Sergeant in insuring all activities and training are planned, coordinated
and executed efficiently
Sets the standard and direction of the company
Builds an effective company chain of command and develops a positive command climate
Develops company level training plans and continually assesses training progress paying
particular attention to Physical Training, Labs and LDAC Preparation
Responsible for developing company commander’s intent aligned with the intent of the
Cadet battalion commander and PMS; communicates intent and empowers subordinates to
act appropriately to accomplish the mission
Insures Cadet compliance with policies and procedures of the program
Creates suspenses to accomplish company level missions and enforce standards
Serves as a link between all Cadets and the Assistant Professor of Military Science
Advises the Assistant Professor of Military Science concerning all Cadet matters
Disseminates information from the Cadet battalion chain of command and issues orders
Counsels MS III, II and I level subordinate Cadets in all areas to include, but not
limited to leadership evaluations, absences and duty performance; maintains records
of all counseling
Second in command; assumes command and commander responsibilities in the Cadet Company
Commander’s absence
Serves as the Chief of Staff; supervises and coordinates the efforts of the company
staff in planning, coordination and execution of company events
Free the company commander from routine details and passes pertinent data, information
and insight from the company staff to the commander and from the company commander
to the staff
Insures company staff suspenses are met and remains knowledgeable of the current status
of staff actions
Responsible for the safety and risk assessment of all company events
Performs all other duties as assigned by the company Commander
Principal advisor to the commander on the state of morale, discipline, and training
of Cadets within the company
Advises the Company Commander on planning, coordinating and supervising activities
of the company
Works as a catalyst in communication to and from Cadets to the Cadet company chain
of command and staff
Accounts for personnel during all company level activities and events
Conducts company formations; responsible for training and execution of drill and ceremonies
at company level
Oversees the training and performance of the Company Color Guard
Responsible for the appearance of Cadets, equipment and facilities
Responsible for the readiness and implementation of any company level hip-pocket training
Performs all other duties as assigned by the company commander
Provides administrative support for the company
Prepares and maintains unit strength reports, rosters and records
Responsible for company bulletin boards and photo displays
Plans, organizes and supervises the execution of company awards ceremonies, change
of command ceremonies, commissioning ceremonies and social events
Receives operational control of any special project committees as directed by the
company commander
Responsible for all matters concerning training, operations and plans at company level
Plans, Organizes and supervises the conduct of all Cadet company training to include
leadership labs and physical fitness
Allocates resources to insure the accomplishment of all company level missions
Prepares Operations Orders, training schedules and memoranda to facilitate company
level training and operations
Insures all company level classes and training are rehearsed by instructors and assistant
instructors prior to execution
Coordinates for, receives, distributes and controls supplies and equipment for company
training
Conducts inventories and maintains a continuous working knowledge of on hand supplies
and equipment within the company
Responsible for early coordination with and serves as link between Cadets and the
cadre supply technician
Responsible for all platoon activities
Sets the standard and direction of the platoon
Communicates company commander’s intent and empowers squad leaders to act appropriately
to accomplish the mission
Insures Cadet compliance with policies and procedures of the program
Creates suspenses to accomplish platoon missions and enforce standards
Serves as a link between squad leaders and the Company Executive Officer and Company
Commander
Disseminates information from the company chain of command and issues orders
Responsible for the training and personal development of the platoon members
Responsible for all platoon activities
Responsible for personnel accountability, uniform, equipment, training, and preparation
for training the platoon
Serves as a link between squad leaders and the First Sergeant
Disseminates information from the platoon leader and enforces standards
Responsible for all squad activities
Sets the standard and direction of the squad
Communicates the platoon leader’s intent and empowers squad members to act appropriately
to accomplish the mission
Insures Cadet compliance with policies and procedures of the program
Creates suspenses to accomplish squad missions and enforce standards
Serves as a link between the Cadets and the platoon leadership
Disseminates information from the platoon chain of command and issues orders
Responsible for personnel accountability, uniform, equipment, training, and preparation
for training at squad level