Battalion commander vs master sergeant

Differences between battalion commander and master sergeant 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.

Master sergeant example responsibilities.

• Mentore and participate in and lead adaptive sports programs while receiving treatment for injuries sustain in Afghanistan during combat operations.
• Provide leadership and knowledge of federal shipping and logistics regulations by managing adherence to all policies and procedures from higher headquarters.
• Demonstrate training expertise for newly assign airmen, qualifying six technicians 4 months early.
• Institute DoD mandate smart card log on; improve network security and reduce network threats.
• Determine methods and approaches for program objectives and ensure compliance with DOD, and CJCS policies and priorities.
• Ensure training and certification of airmen in the installation, removal, and testing of aircraft weapons system.
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