Battalion Commander
A battalion commander rank is typically that of lieutenant colonel, who is responsible
for a unit of approximately 1,000 personnel with a
command sergeant major as an NCO assistant. They may also be selected for brigade and task
force executive officer. [U.S. Army Ranks].
Battalions can conduct independent operations of limited scope and duration and are usually commanded by a lieutenant colonel. There are combat arms battalions, as well as combat support and combat service support battalions. An armor or air cavalry unit of equivalent size is known as a squadron. [U.S. Department of Defense]
Duties of battalion commander:
- responsible for all battalion activities
- reports primarily to the PMS
- supervises, provides guidance and direction for the Battalion Staff Officers in
ensuring all activities and training are planned, coordinated, and executed
efficiently
- builds an effective chain of command and develops a positive command
climate
- continually looks for ways to improve the BN
- ensures Cadet compliance with policies and procedures of the program
- creates suspense dates 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 [ Boise State University].
U.S. Army Ranks. https://www.army.mil/ranks/
U.S. Department of Defense. Military Units: Army. https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Military-Units/Army/
Cadet Duties and Responsibilities. Boise State University. Retrieved from: https://www.boisestate.edu/sps-militaryscience/current-cadet-corner/cadet-duties- and-responsibilities/