Desk officer vs officer candidate

Differences between desk officer and officer candidate duties and responsibilities

Desk officer example responsibilities.

• Manage and track status of requests for information and responses between multiple offices in NSA and request originators.
• Utilize JWICS, SIPRNET M3, and DoD PERNET databases to research backgrounds and develop leads for counterintelligence and counterterrorism operations.
• Manage confidential information and documentation, including financial data, and credit card information and payroll checks.
• Educate both incoming USAID and other USG staff about USAID's programs in Afghanistan.
• Monitor cctv and fire system.
• Travele overseas in support of DoD elements.
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Officer candidate example responsibilities.

• Lead a platoon of officer candidates through physical training warm-ups and cool downs, focusing on proper technique and execution.
• Manage procurement operations and export-import logistics operations of recreational vehicles from U.S. to Venezuela.
• Garrison leadership positions include serving as platoon leader and squad leader
• Apply leadership, management and supervision techniques when receiving operational orders, disseminating information and assigning mission essential tasks.
• Complete physical testing standards as well as many academic exams that analyze leadership potential as well as mental cognitive capabilities.
• Join extracurricular ROTC activities, such as color guard.
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