S-3: Operations and Training
Responsibilities and Duties
- The Battalion S-3 is the principal staff assistant to the commander in matters pertaining to organization, training, and primary operations. He/she also advises and assists other staff officers in the operational aspects of their particular activities.
- The S-3 prepares all training schedules in accordance with the master training and program of instruction.
- The S-3 is responsible for the storage, maintenance, and issue of training aids and reference materials.
- The S-3 plans for, and coordinates, all of the Battalion's training activities to include field trips, parades and extra-curricular activities (JROTC, school, community support).
- Ensures that classroom and field training areas are properly prepared prior to training.
- Ensures that cadet instructors are properly prepared to give assigned classes and that the Battalion Commander is informed of the evaluation given to all cadet instructors.
- In absence of the Battalion Commander and Executive Officer, the S-3 assumes command of the unit.