COMMANDING OFFICER (CO)
The CO is the senior cadet responsible to the SNSI/NSI for all areas of the NJROTC program. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
The CO is the senior cadet responsible to the SNSI/NSI for all areas of the NJROTC program. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for the overall guidance and direction of the unit.
- Meet a minimum of once per week with SNSI for leadership training and mentoring in carrying out unit responsibilities.
- Carry out assigned tasks as provided by the SNSI/NSI.
- Establish clearly defined “SMART” goals for the unit and work toward achieving these goals. Ensure these goals are clearly expressed to all cadets.
- Be familiar with the duties of all unit staff members and provide the necessary instruction and mentoring to ensure the proper and efficient operation of the unit.
- Maintain the highest standards of unit discipline, appearance, and morale.
- Practice sound leadership techniques and be aware of the leadership styles/effectiveness of the other unit staff members.
- Be responsible for all unit functions and activities. Delegation of authority does not mean delegation of responsibility.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER (XO)
The XO will support the CO in all respects, and will be prepared to act on the CO's behalf in his/her absence. Specifically, the XO is responsible for:
The XO will support the CO in all respects, and will be prepared to act on the CO's behalf in his/her absence. Specifically, the XO is responsible for:
- Carry out tasks assigned by the unit Company Commander or the SNSI/NSI.
- Be prepared to stand in for the Company Commander at any time.
- Maintain the unit EOY Report as a living document.
- Lead unit staff meetings.
- Ensure team commanders and event OIC’s submit proper event after action reports / records to the Administration Officer for proper recording in JUMS.
- Continually assess progress toward achieving unit goals and make recommendations, where appropriate, to revising goals.
- Ensure that all team captains are properly documenting practice and competition attendance.
- Assist with special projects and annual events, working closely with the SNSI, NSI, and other staff members.
COMMAND MASTER CHIEF (MCPO)
The MCPO deals directly with enlisted cadets and reports directly to the CO. He/she takes care of disciplinary situations with the enlisted as well as the promotion process for individual cadets. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The MCPO deals directly with enlisted cadets and reports directly to the CO. He/she takes care of disciplinary situations with the enlisted as well as the promotion process for individual cadets. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for the highest standards of discipline, conduct, and uniform appearance.
- Take muster at company functions, practices, staff meetings and report to the XO/CO.
- Assist the CO/XO in any way necessary to run the unit efficiently.
- Be prepared to form the company for drill or inspection in the absences of officers.
- Plan and supervise routine clean-up of unit spaces.
- Conduct a major field day of all unit spaces before command inspections and all other major evolutions.
OPERATIONS
The OPS officer will support the CO and XO in all respects. Specifically, the OPS officer is responsible for:
The OPS officer will support the CO and XO in all respects. Specifically, the OPS officer is responsible for:
- Maintain / update the unit calendar.
- Ensure the Plan of the Week (POW) is properly prepared and submitted to the SNSI.
- Coordinate event requirements and sign-up sheets to ensure events needs are met. Finalize event sign-up sheets prior to each event.
- Be familiar with trip requirements, especially for drill, color guard, and athletic teams.
- Ensure team commanders are proficient in their positions as team leaders.
- Assist CO/XO in special projects, to include AMI, field trips, parades, etc.
ADMIN OFFICER
Inputs cadets information and awards into CDMIS.
Inputs cadets information and awards into CDMIS.
SUPPLY OFFICER
In charge of the supply room and all its equipment.
In charge of the supply room and all its equipment.
TRAINING OFFICER
looks over all team commanders and insures all teams are ready for competitions and events
looks over all team commanders and insures all teams are ready for competitions and events
ARMORY OFFICER
manages rifles, swords, flags
manages rifles, swords, flags
1ST LIEUTENANT
making sure the room is always organized and making the OD list for each week
making sure the room is always organized and making the OD list for each week
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
taking pics in events and posting them in the website
taking pics in events and posting them in the website
SOCIAL MEDIA OFFICER
in charge of posting on Instagram and Facebook
in charge of posting on Instagram and Facebook
FUNDRAISING OFFICER
in charge of coming up with ideas for the unit to make money. And in charge of buying and selling snacks in the ship store
in charge of coming up with ideas for the unit to make money. And in charge of buying and selling snacks in the ship store
COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER
finding community service events for the unit
finding community service events for the unit
PROJECTS OFFICER
Coordinates projects within the unit and school.
Coordinates projects within the unit and school.
INTERVENTIONS OFFICER
Handles complaints and concerns from cadets.
Handles complaints and concerns from cadets.