Battalion commander vs police sergeant

Differences between battalion commander and police 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.

Police sergeant example responsibilities.

• Plan, manage, develop, implement and revise the training FTO program, as needed.
• Collaborate with federal and state agencies, including the FBI, DEA, ATF, IRS and SBI.
• Perform data entry into NCIC system, protection from abuse database, and automate incident memo systems.
• Provide keen oversight to multiple divisions, including animal control, records, communications, training, and docket detention.
• Coordinate department's firearms training and qualification programs for officers.
• Complete advanced firearms, interviewing, interrogation, and supervision training.
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