Cadets learn leadership by lead by example. Then comes the time when they must lead and complete the training cycle, honing their skills by practicing them in a realistic environment. With progression in rank comes an increase in responsibility, and so some leadership positions change each semester. While in training, one has the chance to hold various Cadet Battalion duty positions, which range from Squad Leader to Battalion Commander. Each is important, and each affords different challenges. Do you want to be the next Company Commander, or Battalion Commander? If so, come see us; "ROTC, the best leadership course in America."
CADET BATTALION STAFF
Cadet Leadership Positions and Responsibilities
CADET /LTC KELLY WARD
BATTALION COMMANDER
The Battalion Commander is responsible for everything that goes on throughout the cadet battalion. The commander supervises the efficient functioning of the staff and subordinate commanders to ensure that missions assigned to the cadet battalion are performed in a professional manner. This is accomplished by issuing guidance and monitoring the execution of assigned tasks. The commander also conducts weekly cadet staff meetings to determine progress on projects, updates the staff with any new guidance, briefs the Professor of Military Science on the progress of cadet functions, and reports on the status of projects at least weekly.
CADET /MAJ JOSHUA FLURY
Coordinating the cadet staff is the responsibility of the executive officer. This officer prepares the staff for and runs all staff meetings, ensuring that the staff has a well-thought out plan, and, in accordance with the cadet battalion commander's guidance, presents a coordinated and effective plan. The executive officer represents the commander in his or her absence and attends weekly meetings between the battalion commander and Professor of Military Science.
CADET /CPT PHYLLIDA KORNOSKI
The adjutant is responsible for all personnel administration and all
of the cadet battalion's personnel matters. Publishing cadet orders, maintaining
cadet files, recording the minutes of cadet staff meetings, and coordinating
public affairs activities are other duties of the adjutant. He or she updates
the chain of command, assigns cadets enrolled in the ROTC program (both
contracted and non-contracted) to the cadet companies each semester, and
disseminates this information to all cadets. The adjutant coordinates directly
with the cadre enrollment and marketing officer and briefs the personnel
portion of operations orders and staff briefings.
CADET /MAJ JEFFERY SZYMKOSKI
S3/ OPERATION
The operations officer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and
supervising the execution of all training and operations of the cadet battalion.
He or she coordinates directly with the cadre training officer and prepares
and briefs operations or mission orders.
CADET /CPT ZACHARY ALLEN
S4/ SUPPLY
Responsible for the health, welfare, training, appearance, discipline,
supply accountability, and efficiency of all cadets assigned to the company.
Coordinates with the battalion staff for assistance. Reports to the Battalion
Commander.
CADET/CPT JOSHUA ZUCK
S5/ MEDIA COVERAGE
This officer is responsible for coordinating all media coverage of the
battalion. He or she makes sure all battalion events are photographed,
and they are also responsible for writing and publishing any press releases.
CADET/CPT MAGGIE VOJTA
ALPHA COMPANY COMMANDER
The Company Commander is responsible for the company. The Commander is responsible for the control and displine of the company insuring all necessary information is disseminated to the company in a timely manner. The Commander ensures all Leadership Labs are organized and prepared to provide worthwhile training to the MS III's.
CADET/CPT JOSEPH GUIKEMA
RANGER COMPANY COMMANDER
The primary mission of the Ranger Club Commander is to allow participants
to live life to the fullest by engaging in adventurous training and exciting
events, and designed to be exciting and oriented towards the members learning
through hands on training.
CADET /CPT MEGAN BREEN
COLOR GUARD COMMANDER
The Drill Team commander prepares the drill team routine and assists
drill team members in perfecting basic movements, such as facing, column,
and flanking movements. The Drill Team commander also instructs drill
movements while under arms, with the M1 903 Springfield Rifle. The
Bulldog Battalion Drill Team also provides a color guard to post colors
at parades as well as a plethora of university activities and sporting
events. The Drill Team practices twice weekly, however practice times
are adjusted to meet the drill team members’ schedules.
CADET/CPT GREGORY SMITH
RIFLE TEAM COMMANDER
The Rifle team Commander coordinates all rifle matches with rifle team
members. This coordination involves personnel accountability, equipment,
and overall responsibility of team member during rifle activities.
Coordinates with rifle coach on practice times during the week and keeps
accountability during all rifle competitions, fundraisers, and overall
participation of team members.