Communication
Make sure you know why you are communicating and to whom you are addressing your ideas. Knowing about the receivers of your communication is called an audience analysis.
Analyze your purpose and your audience.
If I do what I’m _________, would I be willing to have my action made into a law that requires everyone to act in the same way?
thinking
Is responsible for all battalion activities.
Battalion Commander:
Assists the battalion commander in the preparation, conduct, and supervision of all training activities. Additionally, keeps the commander advised on the progress of training within the battalion.
S-3
Is responsible for all the company does or fails to do.
Company Commander
Use a variety of resources.
Conduct the research.
If I’m considering using someone else for my own __________ gain, would I allow myself to be used in the same way?
personal
Maintaining the national, state, and battalion Colors.
CSM
The battalion logistics or supply officer is responsible for the maintenance, security, record keeping, issue, and turn-in of all U.S. government property (except ordnance). Also coordinates the securing of property with the S-2.
S-4
Responsible for company formations, submits absentee reports to the battalion sergeant major, checks all merits and demerits with the company. Also, informed CDR's on all matters pertaining to health and welfare of the unit.
Company 1SG
Use language to your best advantage. There may be many ways to express the same idea. Look for the best way. If you are unclear about what you are saying, youmay be sending mixed messages.
Draft and edit.
Would I be willing to explain to a ______ why I chose this action?
jury
Giving input to battalion plans and orders.
CSM
Cadet maintains battalion security, while maintaining inventory and control of the Arms Room. In addition, keeps the Command Team and Battalion S3 updated on weather forecasts, which capture impacts on mission/events.
S-2
Assists the company commander in the training of the company and performs such administrative duties as designated by the commander.
Company XO
Test your work with one or more people. Testing your communication with others will ensure that you are not the only one that can make sense out of what you are saying.
Get feedback.
Would I do this if I knew it would be on the_______ and _______ tonight or the internet?
television and news
Approves battalion plans and orders.
Battalion Commander:
The battalion adjutant and has many administrative duties. The S-1 uses the JROTC Unit Management System (JUMS) to record enrollment in JROTC, promotions, demotions, leadership assignments, awards, team membership, and event participation.
S-1
Provides the why and how to accomplish the assigned mission. They must then check and inspect to ensure that what needed to be done is being accomplished.
Company Commander
Use an outline or notes to organize your ideas into a logical sequence. A logical sequence helps your audience follow along with you.
Get organized.
Would I do this if I knew I would have to explain my reasons to my ________?
family
Coordinate battalion staff actions. (staff works as a team)
BN XO
S8 is responsible for keeping track of the fundraising each individual does in the corps over the course of the school year(s).
S-8
Consult the training schedule, study the drill references, and ensure that you and your subordinates are prepared to instruct.
Company Commanders