command sergeant major
Command Sergeant Major: c/CSM Tia Whitted
Tia Whitted joined the Redhawk Battalion during Covid in August 2020. Even though her first year in JROTC was virtual, she displayed great management and work ethic. In her second year, she went to school and gained in-person experience along with becoming really involved in the Redhawk Battalion, where she was appointed to the battalion logistics and supply officer (S-4). Due to her diligence in being both the S-4 and a hard working cadet, she was promoted twice from being a cadet private, to cadet private first class, then to cadet second lieutenant. In her third year, she wasn’t able to get really engaged with the battalion, however, she was willing to find ways to assist and be involved in some activities. This year, Cadet Whitted will serve as the cadet Battalion Command Sergeant Major. Her goal for the battalion is to help build trust and respect with all cadets.
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Duties & Responsibilities
The Command Sergeant Major (CSM) supervises all other Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) within the battalion and companies.
- Assist subordinate NCOs, the battalion XO, and the adjutant with administrative duties/details.
- Advise and assist the battalion commander in all matters pertaining to the enlisted members of the cadet battalion.
- Assist the adjutant in the formation and alignment of the battalion at all battalion formations.
- Receive lists of absentees from the companies and submit them to the adjutant.
- Supervise the color guard and all flag details. Ensure that company first sergeants submit their weekly flag details on time, post those rosters, and ensure that members selected for detail receive their notification slips prior to the assignment.
- Ensure the flag details are properly trained.
- Ensure that the battalion area, including the drill field, is maintained in a high state of police at all times and that JROTC offices and classrooms are kept neat and orderly.
- Preside over all noncommissioned officer promotion boards.
- Assume command of the battalion in the absence of all officers.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the battalion commander, battalion executive officer, or the instructor staff.