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S-1, Personnel Officer/Adjutant (Captain). The S-1 serves as the BC’s principal assistant
concerning administrative duties and all personnel matters regarding cadets; keeps chronological
files of all printed and digital matter and duty rosters; and responsible for accurate accounting of
cadets at formations including drill, physical education, and intramurals. He/She provides the
battalion with potential courses of action regarding weather, security notices, fire teams,
transportation, etc.

S-2, Security Officer (Captain). The S-2 serves as the BC’s principle assistant in security
matters and coordinates directly with the Commandant’s staff for guard details, fire marshal
duties, and security programs within the Corps of Cadets. He/She assists in vehicle control, is
responsible for weekly fire extinguisher checks, and for the maintenance of current fire
evacuations/fire drill program in coordination with the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds.
The S-2 is also responsible for updating the Guard Detail Handbook.

S-3, Operations and Training Officer (Major). The S-3 is the BC’s principle assistant for
drill, operations, and training matters. He/She keeps the battalion informed regarding
ceremonies and/or other military events, prepares drill schedules and other military memoranda
weekly, assists with marking Givhan Parade Field for parades and practices, and is responsible
for posting company guides at parades, reviews, and rehearsals. The S-3 coordinates with the
Company XOs (or training officer if designated) to assist in S-3 activities within the battalion.
The S-3 is the Test Control Officer responsible for administering Cadet Regulations tests and
providing results to the BC.

S-4, Supply Officer (Captain). The S-4 serves as the BC’s principal assistant in planning
matters relating to supply, transportation, barracks, cleanliness, maintenance, movement,
services, and miscellaneous logistical support. He/She prepares logistical plans and appropriate
portions of published orders and plans, and keeps necessary items in supply to be issued as
needed.

S-5, Protocol and Special Events Officer (Captain). The S-5 serves as the principal staff
assistant to the BC in planning matters related to cadet activities and public relations. He/She
works under the supervision of the Directors of Alumni Affairs and Development; is responsible
for photographic requirements and publicity; and serves to introduce guest speakers as
appropriate Corps functions.

Assistant S-5 (Staff Sergeant). The Assistant S-5 assists in all matters directed by the S-5, but
primarily serves as the battalion photographer/videographer.

Headquarters Staff Assistant (First Lieutenant). The Staff Assistant works under the
supervision of the Battalion Executive Officer providing general assistance where and when
required to support Battalion Staff missions.

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