Commissioned Officer
If it is not dictated by a higher headquarters, then I would say it is up to the Brigade Commander. The Rear Detachment Commander would have to be authorized with sufficient UCMJ authority. Maybe a Lt. Col or Major. If the Brigade Commander was also the local Garrison/Base Commander, then that may complicate the matter, unless the Brigade Commander has a standing Deputy Commander for Base Operations.
field grade officer
When a battalion operates as a separate element or in limited space, it typically organizes into a company team. This consists of one or more companies with attached support elements like engineers or reconnaissance. The battalion commander leads this team and adjusts the organization based on the mission and constraints.
When a battalion operates separately or in limited space, it forms a task organization. This involves selecting specific units or elements within the battalion to accomplish the mission effectively. The task organization is tailored to the specific requirements of the operation, ensuring flexibility and adaptability in diverse situations.
DA Form 4187, how ever only SFC and above, regardless of dependent status, are authorized separate rations. The S1 is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all separate rations requests and that they are forwarded to Finance in a timely manner. -Separate rations procedures: a. The following Soldiers are authorized separate rations due to mission, travel or housing considerations: (1) Soldiers living in off-post housing or government quarters (other than barracks) with individual kitchen facilities. (2) Soldiers assigned to Battalion that are Military Police (31B). (3) Soldiers assigned as drivers for the Battalion Commander or Battalion Command Sergeant Major. (4) Soldiers who routinely perform duties at a location that does not have a dining facility or reasonable access to one. b. When a Soldier is promoted to the rank of SFC, they are entitled to receive separate rations. However, the company must submit a DA Form 4187 to start separate rations. c. All separate rations requests will be generated by the Company PAC. d. The approval authority for the separate rations is the company commander. Once received, the battalion S-1 will forward separate ration requests to Finance. Reference: a. DA Pam 600-8, Management of Administrative Procedures b. Department of Defense Military Pay and Allowances Entitlement Manual c. AR 600-38, The Meal Card Management System
commander-in-chief is a compound word meaning the highest ranking commander-- it is just one position. Commander and chief would indicate two separate functions and positions.
Detachment refers to the state of being emotionally disconnected or indifferent. It involves letting go of strong emotional attachments or feelings towards a person, situation, or outcome.
in a mass formation in the same manner as forming a company mass
Commander-in-chief is a single, compound word, not three separate words. Like all English nouns, it forms the possessive singular by adding -'s: Commander-in-chief's
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in a mass formation in the same manner as forming a company mass
in a mass formation in the same manner as forming a company mass