During a deployment, the rear detachment commander performs the duties of the unit commander. These individuals must be trained and thoroughly familiar with. Performs long consecutive and simultaneous interpretation using advanced note taking techniques rendering longer messages between audienceinterlocutors. Perform staff duty officer duties oic ar 22015 902 army profession observe company grade article 15 proceedings company commander ar 2710 903 team building conduct safety briefing. The synch matrix provides the battalion commander, and the company commanders an overview of all company operations each day, as well as all additional assets the battalion has allocated i. The first 100 days of platoon leadership handbook combined. Warrant officer one wo1 command food advisor handbook. Also, go from most important to least important in your duty description, so your number of soldiers goes first, but your additional duty as the frg coleader goes last. The vdf military police company headquarters company commander the company commander leads by personal example and is responsible for everything the company does or fails to do. Upon confirmation, the troop commander will perform duties outlined in paragraph c. The requests for support come directly from line company soldiers to the fsc. Army infantry battalion, a combat force typically consisting of from 400 to 1,000 soldiers organized into several rifle companies, a weapons company and a headquarters company, as well as the battalion command. For professional reading, i resolved to read at least two books a month.
Know the capabilities and limitations of the company s personnel and equipment. The classic infantry memoir of world war ii macdonald. Understanding the commander s intent is the most critical step for a signal leader. Company commander and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Creating a company grade oer from an oer support form demonstration mod 2.
To address expectations of how the rdc will support families, an emphasis is placed on family matters. Mos 12a engineer officer duty descriptions operations officer serves as the operations officer for a brigade engineer battalion supporting an infantry brigade combat team assigned to usindopacom consisting of two engineer companies, a signal company, a military intelligence company, a forward support company, and headquarters company. Serves as a platoon leader in a distribution company. Think of this role as the assistant to the unit commander, so the commander can focus on leading. Change 1 to fm 60, 5 march 2014, adds the supersession statement to the cover. I placed minimum requirements on a platoon leader prior to assumption of duties. The position also acts as the primary safety officer, logistic manager, personnel manager, and us ksc bn commander s representative for all ksc employees and ksc using units supervisor and commanders of the company. Army logistician a special operations model for forward. Translates target voice communications and employs computeraided translation cat tools in support of the translation process.
Chapter 5 is specific duty positions and responsibilities and it provides a brief. Chapter role of the battalion physician assistant. Ensure that the rater comments are quantifiable achievements. Ensure 100 percent property accountability is maintained, all authorized equipment is on hand, on valid requisition, or redistribution order. Army logistician maintenance management in the heavy bct. Signal soldiers and planners are chartered to build networks that almost intuitively act on behalf of the commander s intent. These responsibilities are listed below by command function. The pressures on a company commander are huge and in this book russell. Additionally, his responsibilities include leadership, discipline, tactical employment, training, administration, personnel management, supply, maintenance, communications, and sustainment activities of the company. Those duties and responsibilities are fairly comparable with those of the kgs12 level which is the highest level usually. Click next to go to duties and responsibilites duties and responsibilities screen principal duty title company commander. But if the beb commander is going to rate the hhcbde company commander, that captain should be attached and completely accountable to the battalion.
The shop officer must provide sound guidance to the maneuver battalion xo, who is the material readiness officer of the battalion. The reader gets to see the roles, responsibilities, and daily concerns and actions of. Assigns duties and responsibilities to positions and approves job descriptions. Equal opportunity and command climate are leadership and readiness issues. The command section has the following responsibilities. Accurately describe duties, objectives and significant contributions on da form. Service or major command mobility planning, unit movement planning. The detachment command sergeant major is the lifeblood of the company.
Provide copies of your support form, command policies and sops provide your interpretation of the subordinates job description, additional duties and required standards of conduct. Role of the battalion physician assistant medics and combat lifesavers as well as other allied and ancillary health specialists. Successfully complete all tasks directed by superiors. You are responsible for reporting to your next duty stationschool in satisfactory physical condition, able to pass the army physical fitness test apft and meet weight standards. Verifies consistency of interpreter and translator services through. Forward support company operations in separate units. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
The battalion executive officer is the second in command of a u. The fsc commander, acting as a spo, is ultimately responsible for everything that the company. Surviving headquarters company command from the green. Responsible for the discipline, combat readiness, and training of 115150 personnel. Company commander of the 6th armor company at kandahar airfield, afghanistan in support of operation enduring freedom. Rear detachment duty, particularly as the rear detachment commander rdc, is critical to the success of the units function and family support efforts. Army commissioned officer provides the commander with allsource intelligence assessments and estimates at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels dealing with enemy capabilities, intentions, vulnerabilities, effects of terrain and weather on operations, and predicts enemy courses of action. The size of the leader book can vary depending on the leader and his duties. Commanders and first sergeants quick reference guide to.
The duties and responsibilities of the battalion commander and his staff have not changed significantly as. By cpt scott nusom there are few assignments in the army that produce the same unique leadership challenge as commanding a headquarters and headquarters company hhc and what makes the hhc command so challenging is learning how to productively integrate and interact with the battalion staff. Commander s responsibilities all commanding officers must cultivate a climate and culture of dignity, respect, and trust within their commands. Company commander lgaooar e duty title step reted dutje r of the you h d ste. You must prepare yourself to discuss duty description and performance objectives with your rater within 30 days. Sample job descriptions for company xos i provide several different job descriptions for a company xo, so you can compare them with one another and come. The warrant officer that you are replacing can assist and mentor you to accurately describe duties. Troop commander duties are applicable for all dedicated lift movements e. S6 duties and responsibilities memo linkedin slideshare. On the oer, the rater annotates the comments and achievements for each leadership attribute character, presence, intellect, leads, develops, and achieves. The property accounting technicians serve as the property accounting technician in both operational and generating force units. Army company commander aocbr 19a00ar duties and responsibilities company commander of the 6th armor company at kandahar airfield, afghanistan in support of operation enduring freedom responsible for the readiness of the company with emphasis in the areas of.
The toc is responsible for producing the daily synch matrix. In each company sized troop, battery, squadron, or detachment unit, a umo and an alternate umo must be appointed. Our goal for you is to make you the best leader, soldier, and manwoman you can possibly be. Only with complete supervisory and mentorship responsibilities can the beb commander provide the hhcbde commander an honest, justified officer evaluation report oer. But with limited time, you need to use technology to your advantage. The xo handles the administrative aspects of the unit with a focus on the daytoday operational duties. Audible allows you to read the book on kindle and listen where you left off while driving to and from work. Since it is not you who defines your position, your supervisors based on the standard duty requirements of your specific house officer position should already complete this position. This ensures that maneuver company commanders are using their company repair teams according to the battalion commander s guidance. To be fair, the company battalion staff relationship is complicated. We are here to help you succeed, but not to succeed for you.
This is the section of the oer support form that defines your position. Often referred to as xo, the executive officer takes the secondin command position in an army unit. As a result, depending on the amount of information, the soldier preparing the continuity book should include leader book information if. Job duties and responsibilities the primary role of the army pa at the battalion level is to provide worldclass healthcare to soldiers. The primary duty of the command sergeant major is to receive orders from the detachment commander and issue out those orders to the first sergeants and assist in all training of enlisted personnel. Functions health service support in a theater of operations. His principle duties include the key areas of tactical employment, training, administration, personnel management, maintenance, force protection, and sustainment of his company.
Advise the army service component commander on theater personnel readiness. Duties and responsibilities of a company xo you will learn the duties and responsibilities of a company xo, so you know what you should be doing and how to prioritize your time. Medical platoon leader health service support in a. For platoon leaders, notice that the company commander, a captain, serves as the rater, and the battalion commander, a lieutenant colonel acts as your senior rater. The amazon audible was made for field grade officers. Home medical reference and training manuals medical platoon leader health service support in a theater of operations. These duties require the commander to understand the capabilities of the company s soldiers and equipment and to know how to. Upon deployment, the rdc officially assumes the duties of the unit commander and maintains regular contact with the deployed unit commander at the mission site. Feel free to share it with your team and point them to the company leader for more content. Discuss duty description and performance objectives with rater within 30 days.