! Overview. Communication Duties of the MSIII Cadet. Introduction. Unit Organization

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1 Overview The following information is provided to rising Military Science Level III (MSIII) Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadets studying at Longwood University/Hampden Sydney College in order to define the responsibilities and duties they will be expected to perform. This manual is intended to be used as a a communication tool between the Military Science Level IV (MSIV) Cadets and the MSIII s, and can also be used as a reference for MSI s and MSII s that will one day become MSIII s. The purpose of this guide is to explain the responsibilities of MSIII Cadets during training operations. Training operations include Physical Training (PT), Leadership Lab, Leadership Development Exercises (LDX), and Administrative Tasks. This guide will also explain the leadership positions an MSIII Cadet can hold and what those positions are responsible for. Users should have a basic knowledge of Army Organization, Rank Structure, Military Customs and Courtesies, and Military Time. Introduction The Longwood University ROTC trains cadets who, after they earn their degree, become commissioned officers in the US Army. While officially classified as a Reserve unit, ROTC is unique; it operates within a college environment. Each college year is assigned a Military Science level: freshmen cadets are called MSI s, sophomores are called MSII s, juniors are called MSIII s, and seniors are called MSIV s. Unit Organization Longwood ROTC is organized as a Company. The LU Company is made of 2 Platoons, which are made of 2 Squads. Squads consist of 2 Teams, which are made up of 3-4 individual cadets. Each element is led by a cadet noncommissioned officer (c/nco). Figure 1. Platoon Leadership Page 1

2 MSIII s assume the responsibilities that Non-Comissioned Officers (NCO s). To understand MSIII Leadership, understand MSIII Cadet NCO (c/nco) Rank structure (see Figure 2). Figure 2. MSIII Ranks The Cadet First Sergeant (c/1sg) leads the Company. A Platoon Sergeant (PSG) leads a Platoon and holds the rank of Cadet Sergeant First Class (c/sfc). A Squad Leader (SL) leads a Squad and holds the rank of Cadet Staff Sergeant (c/ SSG) or Cadet Sergeant (c/sgt). A Team Leader (TL) leads a Team and holds the rank of c/sgt or a Cadet Corporal (c/cpl). Teams are made of Cadet Privates (c/pvt) and Cadet Privates First Class (c/pfc). This system of leadership is referred to as the Chain of Command. Note: Cadet Master Sergeant (c/msg), Cadet Sergeant Major, (c/sgm), and Cadet Command Sergeant Major (c/csm) are MSIII ROTC Ranks that are NOT used in the Longwood/HSC ROTC. Page 2

3 Training Operations Physical Training (PT) Purpose: To keep cadets physically fit Time Conducted: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Weekly Locations: - Iler Field, Longwood University, - High Bridge Trail, by the Train Station, - Prince Edward Track, Prince Edward County Schools, - Kirby Field House, Hampden-Sydney College Leadership Lab Purpose: To teach cadets army skills Time Conducted: , Thursday, Weekly Location - Kirby Field House, Hampden-Sydney College Leadership Development Exercise (LDX) Purpose: To practice army skills in the field Time Conducted: 1500 Friday Sunday, Once per Semester Locations: - Ft. Pickett, Petersburg - Wilson Trail, Hampden-Sydney College Administrative Tasks Purpose: To supply ROTC faculty whatever paperwork they require Time Conducted: Varies, can occur at any time Page 3

4 Duties and Responsibilities of MSIII Leadership Team Leader (TL) A team leader is responsible for his team members. He must account for his members at every training event, present or absent. He then informs his Squad Leader when he has accounted for every member. The Team Leader is not responsible for anyone outside of his team members. PT 1. Ensure their members are present and accounted for. 2. Conduct in Physical Training with the team. SL. 4. Collect information SL needs from their members and pass it to the SL. 5. Meet with the SL when needed. Lab 1. Ensure their members are present and accounted for. 2. Conduct army skills training with the team. SL. 4. Collect information SL needs from their members and pass it to the SL. 5. Meet with the SL when needed. LDX 1. Ensure their members are present and accounted for. 2. Continue to account for members during travel to the training site. SL. 4. Collect information SL needs from their members and pass it to the SL. 5. Ensure that team members have adequate amounts of food, water, ammo, and other necessary supplies during training. If they lack the required items, the TL will acquire the item by informing the SL of the deficiency. 6. Ensure that the team members are not injured during training. If a team member is injured, the TL will get the injury treated by informing the SL. 7. Meet with the SL when needed. Administrative Needs When faculty requires something from the Company, the information will be passed through the Chain of Command and will reach the TL. The TL must collect the information from his members and send it to his SL as soon as possible. Page 4

5 Squad Leader (SL) A squad leader is responsible for his squad members through his TL s. He must account for his members at every training event, present or absent. He then informs his Platoon Leader when he has accounted for every member. The Squad Leader is not responsible for anyone outside of his squad. PT 1. Ensure their squad members are present and accounted for. 2. Conduct in Physical Training with the squad. Training will be led by another MSIII. PSG. 4. Collect information PSG needs from their members and pass it to the PSG. 5. Meet with the PSG when needed. Lab 1. Ensure their squad members are present and accounted for. 2. Conduct army skills training with the squad. The training will be led by an MSIV. PSG. 4. Collect information PSG needs from their members and pass it to the PSG. 5. Meet with the PSG when needed. LDX 1. Ensure their squad members are present and accounted for. 2. Continue to account for the squad during travel to the training site. 3. Pass down information to the TL s if needed. Information will come from the PSG. 4. Collect information PSG needs from their members and pass it to the PSG. 5. Ensure that the squad has adequate amounts of food, water, ammo, and other necessary supplies during training. The PSG does this by delegating that responsibility to his TL s. TL s will gather that information and inform the SL. The SL will then be responsible for informing the PSG 6. Ensure that the squad members are not injured during training. The SL does this by delegating to the TL s. The TL s will gather that information and inform the SL. The SL will then be responsible for informing the PSG. 7. Meet with the PSG when needed. Administrative Needs When faculty requires something from the Company, the information will be passed through the Chain of Command and will reach the SL from the PSG. The SL must collect the information from his members by delegating to the TL s. The TL s will gather that information and pass it to the SL, who will then pass it to the PSG. Page 5

6 Platoon Sergeant (PSG) A Platoon Sergeant is responsible for his platoon members through his SL s. He must account for his members at every training event, present or absent. He then informs his First Sergeant when he has accounted for every member. The Platoon Sergeant is not responsible for anyone outside of his platoon. PT 1. Ensure their platoon members are present and accounted for. 2. Conduct in Physical Training with the platoon. Training will be led by another MSIII. 1SG. 4. Collect information 1SG needs from their members and pass it to the 1SG. 5. Meet with the 1SG when needed. Lab 1. Ensure their platoon members are present and accounted for. 2. Conduct army skills training with the platoon. The training will be led by an MSIV. 3. Pass down information to SL s if needed. Information will come from the 1SG. 4. Collect information 1SG needs from their members and pass it to the 1SG. 5. Meet with the 1SG when needed. LDX 1. Ensure their platoon members are present and accounted for. 2. Continue to account for the Platoon during travel to the training site. 1SG. 4. Collect information 1SG needs from their members and pass it to the 1SG. 5. Ensure that the squad has adequate amounts of food, water, ammo, and other necessary supplies during training. The 1SG does this by delegating that responsibility to his SL s. TL s will gather that information and inform the PSG. The PSG will arrange to meet those needs through the appropriate MSIV in charge of supply. 6. Ensure that the platoon members are not injured during training. The PSG does this by delegating to the SL s. The SL s will gather that information and inform the PSG. The PSG will then arrange medical care through the appropriate faculty member. 7. Meet with the 1SG when needed. Administrative Needs When faculty requires something from the Company, the information will be passed through the Chain of Command and will reach the PSG from the 1SG. The PSG must collect the information from his Platoon by delegating to the SL s. The SL s will gather that information and pass it to the PSG, who will then pass it to the 1SG. Page 6

7 First Sergeant(1SG) A First Sergeant is responsible for his Company members through his PSG. He must account for his members at every training event, present or absent. He then informs the MSIV s when he has accounted for every member. The Platoon Sergeant is responsible for every MSIII Cadet in the Company. PT 1. Ensure the Company is fully present and accounted for. 2. Conduct in Physical Training with the Company. Training will be led by an MSIII. MSIV s and faculty. 4. Collect information MSIV s and/or faculty needs from their members and pass it to the appropriate MSIV. 5. Meet with the MSIV s and faculty when needed. Lab 1. Ensure the Company is fully present and accounted for. 2. Conduct army skills training with the platoon. The training will be led by an MSIV. 3. Pass down information to the PSG s if needed. Information will come from the MSIV s and faculty. 4. Collect information MSIV s and faculty need from the Company and pass it to the appropriate MSIV or faculty. 5. Meet with the MSIV s and faculty when needed. LDX 1. Ensure the Company is fully present and accounted for. 2. Continue to account for the Company during travel to the training site. 1SG. 4. Collect information MSIV and faculty need from the Company and pass it to the appropriate MSIV or faculty. 5. Ensure that the Company has adequate amounts of food, water, ammo, and other necessary supplies during training. The 1SG does this by delegating that responsibility to his PSG s. PSG s will handle supply deficiencies through the Chain of Command. 6. Ensure that the Company members are not injured during training. The PSG does this by delegating to the PSG s. The PSG s will handle medical care for individuals. 7. Meet with the MSIV s and faculty when needed. Administrative Needs When faculty requires something from the Company, an MSIV or faculty member will inform the 1SG. The 1SG will gather the information through his PSG s and submit it to the inquiring MSIV or faculty member. Page 7

8 The Importance of Communication Congratulations You have completed the Communication Duties. Use this manual as a guide to your interactions with your peers, subordinates, and faculty, and you will create a meaningful training environment here at Charlie Company. ROTC s mission is to equip future officers with work ethic and people skills. No officer will succeed in the Army if they cannot effectively communicate, no matter how individually successful he or she may be. Cadets are people. Soldiers are people, Keeping superiors and subordinates informed with the right information is crucial to executing smooth operations and building unit camaraderie. Soldiers that work well together will also fight well together. Keep the team. Creative Commons image posted on AZQuotes Page 8