Battalion commander vs deputy commander

Differences between battalion commander and deputy commander duties and responsibilities

Battalion commander example responsibilities.

• Lead basic reconnaissance operations and report enemy movements to commanding officers.
• Experience working within the DoD for developing and implementing depot support strategies for both CONUS and OCONUS.
• Direct deployment of communications equipment, systems and manpower to support combat operations.
• Supervise operation and organizational maintenance of weapons, mobile combat equipment, and combat combination equipment.
• Prepare a ballistic missile submarine for certification to carry nuclear weapons, satisfying all training, maintenance, and documentation requirements.
• Provide assessments of CBRN threats and make recommendations to the battalion commander regarding tactical employment of chemical defense equipment.

Deputy commander example responsibilities.

• Facilitate strategic planning efforts and public-private partnerships to maximize results in accomplishing DHS and USCG missions.
• Develop implementation strategy for the DoD's largest single MILCON project in Asia.
• Establish protocols and procedures for deployment and redeployment in support of the organization's mission.
• Develop new legal deployment doctrine that are adopted for all ANG units around the country.
• Develop long-range vision, strategy, and implementation plans for intelligence support to largest AOR in DOD.
• Direct the daily operations that provide aggressive worldwide sourcing for mission capable requisitions and current and accurate statuses to senior leadership.
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