At the battalion level, the S2 officer usually holds the rank of first lieutenant or captain. Act as the battalion’s point of contact with the school newspaper and yearbook committees. The staff numbers are assigned according to custom, not hierarchy, traceable back to French practice; i.e., 1 is not "higher ranking" than 2. Know the number, names, and personal information on all assigned personnel, Counsel/assist squad members with JROTC matters or help them find solutions to other issues when possible; refer to the platoon sergeant/leader if you are unable to handle/resolve an issue, Form the squad correctly. , Organize the cadet battalion staff properly and ensure that it works as a team, Inspect the work of the staff and make other inspections as directed by the cadet battalion commander, Ensure that staff prepares and submits reports on time and that they are engaged in future planning, Act as the commander of troops during ceremonies, Ensure that instructions and orders issued to cadet battalion are in accordance with the policies of the battalion commander, Perform other duties as assigned by the cadet battalion commander or the instructor staff, Assist in aligning the battalion at all battalion formations, Receive the report at battalion formations from the company commanders and receive the names of absentees from the sergeant major, Plan for the conduct of special ceremonies in coordination with the operations and training officer, Prepare for and publish any orders necessary for the operation of the cadet battalion, Maintain the qualification records and personal files on all cadets, Publish and execute the cadet battalion’s recruiting plan, Collect, consolidate, post, and maintain all merit and demerit reports and records, Assign cadets to the various companies and maintain a record of those assignments, Prepare periodic strength reports under the supervision of the instructor staff and keep the manning board posted and up to date, Report incidents that are prejudicial to good order and discipline, and submit reports to the staff, BC, and XO, Coordinate with S2 to make recommendations to improve morale and welfare of the cadet battalion. Make sure the Audit cadets are involved in Battalion events and understand what their roles within the battalion are. Delsea Regional High School 2015 Invitational Competition, Prepare for and conduct the training of battalion on drill days, Maintain a direct and personal relationship with staff and company commanders, Encourage company commanders to communicate freely, Use staff in gathering information and preparing plans for conducting a training and controlling the battalion, Designate staff officers to assist in the preparation, execution and supervision of orders, Ensure feelings of mutual respect and confidence exist between staff and company commanders, Ensure staff members are capable and that they understand their responsibilities, Ensure orders and actions are in compliance with JROTC regulations, Execute all responsibilities in the name of the Senior Army Instructor, Arrange required meetings and assemble the required command or staff personnel, Be prepared to evaluate any member of the battalion, Make operational decisions for the cadet battalion, Work with school authorities in coordinating activities of the cadet battalion with the organizations of the school, In coordination with the Senior Army Instructor, assign missions to all extracurricular team captains.