Delegation of Authority Through Billeting in the Chain of Command

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Article Number:	7CAV-R-007
Scope:	Regarding Delegation of Authority Through Billeting in the Chain of Command
Version:	Version 1.0
Effective Date:	07NOV2020
Last Modified Date:	DDMMMYYYY
Approving Authority:	Regimental Commanding Officer
Point of Contact:	Regimental Chief of Staff

Delegation of Leadership Billet Promotion Authority in the Chain of Command

1. Section Leaders (SLs) and Assistant Section Leaders (ASLs) are to be assigned by Company HQ, with the option to delegate to the Platoon Staff.
2. Platoon Sergeants are to be assigned by the Company First Sergeant. The Company Commanding Officer may veto at their own discretion.
3. Platoon Leaders are to be assigned by the Chief of Staff through the Officer Development School (ODS) process.
4. Company First Sergeants are to be assigned by the Battalion Sergeant Major. The Battalion Commanding Officer may veto at their own discretion.
5. Company Commanding Officer’s and Executive Officers are to be assigned by the Battalion Commanding Officer.
6. Battalion Sergeant Major’s (SGM) are to be assigned by the Regimental Command Sergeant Major (CSM). The Regimental Chief of Staff may veto at their discretion.
7. Battalion Commanding Officer’s and Executive Officers are to be assigned by the Regimental Chief of Staff.

Clarification on Vetoes

While the Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) core is responsible for assigning replacements for the lower enlisted, the officer corps is still entrusted with maintaining the overall health of the unit they are assigned. Therefore, they have an interest in ensuring the selection of quality NCO's and, as such have the ability to veto any decision made by an NCO in their Chain of Command.

Higher levels of the Chain of Command have the inherent right to overrule, veto, or override decisions made by their subordinates. For example, the Battalion Sergeant Major can select a Platoon Sergeant replacement over the objection of a First Sergeant if deemed necessary. Additionally, the Battalion Sergeant Major cannot be vetoed by the Company Commander, only an officer of equal command level or higher may do so.

Note on Transfers

Leadership seeking transfer to an equivalent command level must register their intent to transfer with the assigning authority for that position prior to it being filled. If the position is open, and has not already been offered to another member prior to the transfer request's communication, the transferring leader has priority if otherwise qualified and in good standing.

See Also

Chain of Command Right of Review
Rank Promotion and Reduction Guidelines