COMMANDING OFFICER
Cadet Lieutenant Commander Claire Lafave
The Unit Commander is the senior cadet. He/she is responsible to the Instructor Staff for the following:
a. Maintain high unit morale. Look after the well-being of all cadets. Take actions to involve the maximum number of cadets in CGJROTC activities. Ensure that new cadets are provided personalized orientation assistance during their first semester in the program. Maintain the best possible CGJROTC unit.
b. Ensure smooth and proper operation of the unit in accordance with this manual, CGJROTC Regulations and the guidance of the Instructor Staff. Ensure sharp and timely execution of unit activities. Ensure that a Cadet Officer is designated as “in charge” of all events, parades, competitions, etc., in which CGJROTC cadets participate.
c.Be aware that delegation of authority doesn’t mean delegation of responsibility.
d. Provide recommendations for cadet evaluation, promotion, and duty assignment to billets listed in Appendix 1 to the Instructor Staff.
e.Be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of all Cadet officers. Through the Unit Executive Officer, direct and coordinate the efforts of the Unit Staff and Class Leaders. Ensure that all officers are properly trained to conduct personnel inspections.
f. Be the cadet officer in charge during Unit functions. Be aware of and ensure coordination of all Unit activities to ensure that conflicts and omissions are minimized.
g.Set the highest standards of performance, conduct, appearance, bearing and courtesy.
h.Establish attainable goals and objectives for the Unit that include academic objectives, performance objectives and community and school service objectives.
i.Cause to be investigated, all matters of Cadet misconduct and recommend specific corrective action to the Instructor Staff for each case. Only the Instructor Staff may punish a cadet.
j.Recommend to the Instructor Staff cadets to receive the Unit Service and other ribbons. Ensure that accurate and timely records are maintained of cadet participation in any activity that might involve credit toward any award.
k.During field trips, ensure that cadet watches are established as necessary to provide for the security of CGJROTC spaces.
l.Carry out such other duties as may be assigned by the Instructor Staff.