Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lesson #3 Technical Proficiency

PURPOSE Provide guidance concerning the specific duties of a Cadet Sergeant in the South Carolina Corps of Cadets.

Technical Proficiency In order for you to be an effective Sergeant in your assigned position, you must know your job and how to perform your job. This is known as Technical Proficiency

Technical Proficiency Your specific job description can be found in the White Book Chapter 1. Have you read your job description?

Technical Proficiency Do you think it is important for you to be familiar with the jobs of other NCOs in the Corps of Cadets? Yes…Becoming familiar with other NCO positions helps further define your specific lane of responsibility and how to effectively work with other NCOs for the purpose of mission accomplishment.

REGIMENTAL SERGEANT MAJOR Cadet Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Reports directly to the Regimental Commander. Responsible for monitoring all activities, policies and performance and appearance of all cadets. Makes recommendations to the commander concerning the Corps. Enforces appearance and performance standards of individual cadets. Focuses on individual training of the Fourth Class and cadet NCOs and prospective NCOs. Ensures that subordinate NCOs understand and support the training priorities set by the commander. In coordination with the Commandant, conducts Primary Leadership Development Training (PLDT), Basic NCO Training (BNCOT), and Advanced NCO Training (ANCOT). Performs other duties as required by the commander

BATTALION SERGEANT MAJOR Cadet Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Reports directly to the Battalion Commander. Responsible for monitoring all activities, policies and performance and appearance of all cadets. Makes recommendations to the commander concerning the battalion. Enforces appearance and performance standards of individual cadets. Focuses on individual training of the Fourth Class and cadet NCOs and prospective NCOs. Ensures that subordinate NCOs understand and support the training priorities set by the commander. Supervises the battalion clerks. Responsible for the care, inventory, and storage of the battalion colors. Performs other duties as required.

FIRST SERGEANT Cadet First Sergeant Serves as the senior non commissioned officer in a cadet rifle company. Advises and assist the commander in managing unit activities and exercises general supervision over assigned cadets. Advises and assists the commander in maintaining discipline and standards. Provides guidance to cadets on matters of leadership, military courtesy, personal appearance, and self-discipline. Ensures that all cadet NCOs set an appropriate example for subordinate cadets. Corrects conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline. Supervises care and upkeep of barracks area. Coordinates and schedules unit functions and duties, leaves and passes and other absences from duty.

REGULATIONS AND DISCIPLINE SERGEANT Cadet Master Sergeant Serves as the Administrative non commissioned officer in a cadet company. Responsible for the administrative tracking and posting of: Performance Reports ERWs Class Absence Reports Delinquency Reports Consolidated Reports Punishment Orders. Coordinates w/the Company Commander, Executive Officer, and Company TAC to conduct a Discipline hour. Performs other duties as required.

SUPPLY SERGEANT. Cadet Sergeant First Class Serves as the supply sergeant for a cadet rifle company. Responsible for the issue and turn-in of individual clothing and organizational property within the company. Responsible for the Over Short and Damage reports. Submits and approves the daily work orders. Determines and assigns responsibility for all damage not due to fair wear and tear. Responsible for daily rifle accountability within the company. Assumes duties of the company First Sergeant in his/her absence. Performs other duties as required.

COMPANY HUMAN AFFAIRS SERGEANT/CORPORAL Cadet Sergeant / Corporal Serves as the Human Affairs Non commissioned Officer for a cadet rifle company. Assists the Human Affairs Officer in promoting a social climate of equal opportunity, fair treatment and awareness of social issues impacting the leadership development of the company. Serves as the commanders representative for complaints involving sexual or cultural harassment, assault or hazing. Assist in training the company in human affairs topics as designated by the Commandant. Serves as an extension of student services by referring cadets with academic, military, physical or interpersonal problems to the appropriate resource for help. Performs other duties as required.

RECRUITING/ PAO SERGEANT/CORPORAL Cadet Sergeant / Corporal Serves as the recruiting Non Commissioned Officer for a cadet rifle company. Assists the battalion Recruiting Sergeant and Admissions Office with recruiting activities and Overnight Visitors. Conducts Friday Campus tours as required for the Director of Public Affairs and Admissions Office. Performs other duties as required.

PLATOON SERGEANT Cadet Staff Sergeant Serves as Platoon Sergeant for a cadet rifle platoon. Responsible for personnel accountability of the platoon (i.e. getting a good head count from his 4 Squad Leaders). Directs and supervises the activities of the platoon’s squad leaders. Exercises general supervision over assigned cadets. Advises and assists the platoon leader in maintaining discipline and standards. Ensures that all cadet NCOs set an appropriate example for subordinate cadets. Corrects conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline. Keeps the platoon leader informed of all platoon activities and corrective actions taken.

SQUAD LEADER Cadet Sergeant Serves as a Squad leader of up to 10 cadets. Responsible for the accountability, drill, discipline, personal appearance and academic proficiency of all members of the squad. Ensures that proper standards of personal appearance and maintenance of individual equipment is maintained by all squad members. Ensures standards are met/exceeded and maintained by each squad member during MRI and SMI. Counsel’s members of the squad on their performance in such areas as conduct, attitude and academics. Keeps the Platoon Sergeant current on status of all squad members.

ASSISTANT SQUAD LEADER Cadet Corporal Serves as assistant squad leader for a squad consisting of up to 10 cadets. Under direct supervision of the Squad Leader assists with the accountability of squad members and conducts training and inspections of the squad. Has no unsupervised interaction with fourth-class cadets. Performs other duties as required.

REGIMENTAL OPERATIONS SERGEANT Cadet Master Sergeant Serves as the Operations Sergeant for the South Carolina Corps of Cadets consisting of approximately 2100 cadets. Reports to and performs duties as directed by the Regimental Operations Officer. Directly supervises the Regimental Operations clerks. Coordinates with the cadet operations advisor in the Regimental Operations Center for administrative matters related to the Corps training missions. Responsible for the layout and marking of the parade ground for all ceremonies. Performs other duties as required.

REGIMENTAL SUPPLY SERGEANT Cadet Master Sergeant Serves as the Supply Sergeant for the South Carolina Corps of Cadets consisting of approximately 2100 cadets. Reports to and performs duties as directed by the Regimental Supply Officer. Responsible for accountability of all rifles assigned to the Corps of Cadets. Takes daily inventory of unassigned rifles in the Arms Room. Assists the Commandant‘s supply personnel in the issue and turn in of weapons. Coordinates and assists in the issue and turn in of individual uniforms and equipment. Directly supervises the Regimental Supply Clerks in their assigned areas of responsibility. Responsible for coordinating the work of all subordinate unit supply personnel. Serves as a member of the mess council. Performs other duties as directed.

REGIMENTAL HUMAN AFFAIRS SERGEANT Cadet Master Sergeant Serves as the Human Affairs Sergeant of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets consisting of approximately 2100 cadets. Assist the Regimental Human Affairs Officer in the overall management of the cadet human affairs education and training program to include maximum awareness of and compliance with federal, state and college regulations on issues of equal opportunity, hazing, and all forms of harassment. Monitors the status of the social climate within the Regiment. Promotes the various seminars, panel discussions and guest speakers scheduled during the year to educate the Corps about social issues. Assist in the overall planning and organization of community service days and blood drives.

REGIMENTAL RECRUITING SERGEANT Cadet Master Sergeant Serves as the Recruiting Sergeant of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets consisting of approximately 2100 cadets. Assist the Regimental Recruiting Officer in the overall management of the cadet-recruiting program and recruit sergeant training program. Monitors the status of the recruiting program within the Regiment. Assist in the overall planning and execution of Overnight Visitor Programs. Performs other duties as required

REGIMENTAL ACTIVITIES NCO/ SPIRIT SERGEANT Cadet Master Sergeant Serves as the NCO for the Regimental Activities and Regimental Spirit Officers. In that regard, assists both staff officers in the planning, coordination, and conduct of Activities and Spirit related events. Serves as a member of: Cadet Activities Advisory Committee, Spirit Committee Bonfire Committee Cadet Talent Show Committee Serves as the Editor of The Guidon and assists the Director and Deputy Director in the conduct: of social development training Fine Arts programs Coordinates cadet details for: the Ring Ceremony the 4th Class Recognition Dinner. Performs other duties as required.

BATTALION SUPPLY SERGEANT Cadet Master Sergeant Serves as the Supply Sergeant for a battalion of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets consisting of approximately 500 cadets. Reports to and performs duties as directed by the Battalion Supply Officer. Responsible for accountability of all rifles assigned to the battalion. Supervises the issue and turn in of weapons assigned to the battalion. Coordinates and assists in the issue and turn in of individual uniforms and equipment. Responsible for coordinating the work of all subordinate unit supply personnel. Serves as a member of the mess council. Performs other duties as directed.

BATTALION RECRUITING/ PAO SERGEANT Cadet Master Sergeant Serves as the Recruiting Sergeant of a battalion of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets consisting of approximately 500 cadets. Assist the Regimental Recruiting Officer in the overall management of the cadet-recruiting program and recruit sergeant training program. Monitors the status of the recruiting program within the Battalion. Assist in the overall planning and execution of Overnight Visitor Programs. Performs other duties as required.

Practical Application Each Cadet will develop his approach to performing his/her roles and responsibilities using Honor, Duty and Respect as their foundation. The approaches they develop will be handed in and used to evaluate their progress and success.

Roles and Responsibilities Questions?