Battalion S3
Current*Rank & Position*•E6/Staff Sergeant, Combat Engineer/S3, Oct. 2022 - Present, 890th Eng. Bn., Gulfport, MS.*Duties*The S-3 is responsible for the storage, maintenance, and issue of training aids and reference materials. The S-3 plans for, and coordinates, all of the Battalion's training activities. The Battalion S-3 is the principal staff assistant to the commander in matters pertaining to organization, training, and primary operations. He/she also advises and assists other staff officers in the operational aspects of their particular activities.The S-3 prepares all training schedules in accordance with the master training and program of instruction.The S-3 is responsible for the storage, maintenance, and issue of training aids and reference materials.The S-3 plans for, and coordinates, all of the Battalion's training activities to include field trips, parades and extra-curricular activities (JROTC, school, community support).Ensures that classroom and field training areas are properly prepared prior to training.Ensures that cadet instructors are properly prepared to give assigned classes and that the Battalion Commander is informed of the evaluation given to all cadet instructors.In absence of the Battalion Commander and Executive Officer, the S-3 assumes command of the unit.
