Cadet Command Staff
Cadet Commander • Cadet officer-in-charge of the unit's cadet corps
Responsibilities
- Executive oversight of all cadet activities within the squadron
- Mentoring for other cadet officers
- Supervision, guidance, and direction over all subordinate cadet commanders and the Cadet First Sergeant during squadron activities
- Assignment of tasks for cadet staff members
- Establishment of vision and goals to point the squadron in a meaningful direction
- Recommendations to the Cadre regarding cadet staff assignments
- Feedback to the Cadre for cadet promotions and disciplinary actions
Cadet Deputy Commander • Second-in-command over the unit's cadet corps
Responsibilities
- Command of cadet activities in the absence of the Cadet Commander
- Assists the Cadet Commander
- Second-in-command of cadet activities and assistance in the oversight of event coordination and management
- "Chief of Staff" for the Mission Support Staff in ensuring that staff members are on-task and focused on their assignments
- Linkage between subordinate staff members and the Cadet Commander
- Communication of the Cadet Commander's vision during coordinating efforts
Cadet First Sergeant • Senior cadet non-commissioned officer within the cadet corps
Responsibilities
- Advising the Cadet Commander on the state of morale, discipline, and readiness of the squadron's cadet corps
- Principal cadet mentor for the cadet NCO corps
- Accountability for personnel during squadron activities and training events
- Oversight of the cadet corps' fitness training and physical readiness
- Oversight of drill and ceremonies training programming
- Administration of counseling and disciplinary action, in coordination with the Cadet Commander and Cadre
- Command of the unit's Color Guard team, when activated
- Maintenance of unit Colors, flags, guidons, and drill equipment
