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4.5 Company Staff

Platoon Leader (Second Lieutenant). Platoon Leaders have command and control
responsibility for all members of their platoons. They carry out the directives of the Company
Commander and perform tasks as assigned. They train subordinates to perform tasks; lead their
platoons at all drill and ceremonies; inspect their platoons; maintain good order and discipline;
and counsels subordinate leaders as required and are responsible for their training, welfare,
discipline, control, and morale.

Platoon Sergeant (Sergeant First Class). Platoon Sergeants assist in maintaining order and
discipline in the barracks. They perform tasks as directed by the platoon leader; conduct
inspections and correct deficiencies of personnel and platoon areas; counsels subordinate leaders
as required and are responsible for their training, welfare, discipline, control, and morale.

Squad Leader (Staff Sergeant). Squad Leaders are responsible to the Platoon Sergeant for the
personal appearance of squad members and their rooms. They are responsible for carrying out
Company policies; knowing where all squad members are and reporting absences to the
appropriate authority, and performing such other duties as may be assigned. They counsel squad
members as required and are responsible for their training, welfare, discipline, control, and
morale.

Assistant Squad Leader (Sergeant). Assistant Squad Leaders are also called Team Leaders.
They assist the Squad Leader and perform other duties as directed. They assume responsibility
for the squad in the absence of the Squad Leader; counsel subordinate leaders as required and are
responsible for their training, welfare, discipline, control, and morale.

Company Barracks NCO (Sergeant). The Company Barracks NCO is responsible for unit
supply and is subordinate to the Company First Sergeant. He/She prepares work orders as
required for maintenance and determines responsibility for damage; assists with the fire
evacuation plan; checks monthly to ensure fire extinguishers have been inspected and are
serviceable; maintains supplies; and requisitions new supplies.

Guidon Bearer (Sergeant). The Guidon Bearer is responsible for the care and protection of the
Company Guidon and is subordinate to the Company First Sergeant. He/She ensures the guidon
is present at required formations, and carried and presented properly. He/She is designated by
the Company First Sergeant with TAC Officer approval.

Company Honor and Respect Education Officers. Company Honor and Respect Education
representatives who assist the Honor Council Honor Education Officer. Responsible for
conducting honor education programs within their respective companies and serving as the first
line for cadet inquiries on honor issues. They are non-voting members of the Honor Council.

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