Duties & Responsibilities of Rank
Remount
A remount is a new riding member learning basic horsemanship and basic drills.
Trooper
The rank of the trooper is the foundation of our organization. The should know all commands and ride with adequate equitation and horsemanship.
Trooper First Class (TFC)
A TFC is in charge of a four. They should keep the four dressed and aligned at all times. Assists the corporal in coordination of the squad, but does not override the corporal’s authority.
Corporal
A corporal is in charge of a squad. They are responsible for checking the squad’s cinches and tack before mounting. Helps train new troopers. Must know all commands and how to handle a variety of situations such as dealing with suggestion and complaints voiced from the members within his squad. Is responsible for keeping the squad dressed and aligned at all times and seeing that commands are executed properly.
Stable Sergeant
A stable sergeant is concerned for the general care of the horses including grooming, saddling, bridling, and assists in the assignment of horses. Helps first sergeant in preparing troop to be mounted by checking cinches, curb chains, stirrups of riders, and putting to pasture any unused horses. Clears arena of cones, water hoses, etc.. Participates in squad report. During troop may ride lead, line, help new riders, or ride in a squad. Ensures horses are cooled before putting away at end of troop. Also helps in planning of troop activities. Assumes authority in the absence of higher ranking officers. Is in training for commissioned officer.
Platoon Sergeant
The rank of platoon sergeant is concerned with the squads of the troop. They must know the riders and their needs and communicates this to the corporals and TFCs , as well as higher ranking officers. Participates in squad report, may ride line, lead, or in a squad. Must be qualified in the instruction and execution of horsemanship and drilling and helps new troopers. Assumes authority in the absence of higher ranking officers and is in training for commissioned officer.
1st Sergeant
A first sergeant is concerned with the troop as a whole. May be responsible for falling the troop in and out, taking roll, collecting money, and mounting and dismounting the troop. Takes squad report. may ride line, lead, help new riders or ride in a squad. Must exercise authority in keeping the troop alert, in order, quiet, and respectful. Must know the personalities of all the riders and is responsible for informing the higher ranking officers of any difficulties developing within the troop. Is able to assume authority in the absence of higher ranking officers. Is in training for commissioned officer.
2nd Lieutenant
The rank of second lieutenant is the first of the commissioned officer's rank. Rides lead, line and drills. Assists in planning of troop activities. Checks performance of troop, instructs ranks on their duties, in general keeps things running smoothly. May be in charge of the roster, money, and any new registrations. Attends to the officer's meetings. Assumes authority in the absence of higher ranking officers. In training for troop commander.
1st Lieutenant
A first lieutenant is second in command of a troop, working closely with the troop commander. Performs same general duties of a second lieutenant. Assists troop commander in the everyday running of the troop, troop activities, making promotions, and planning show drill patterns. Sets standards and is an example to lower ranking officers. Assumes authority in the absence of the troop commander.
Captain
A captain is the troop commander. Makes final decisions concerning his troop. Ensures ongoing training for commissioned and noncommissioned officers as well as new riders is in effect. Sets standards and is an example to all troop members. Is ultimately responsible for all troop activities, functions, conduct, and morals of his or her troop.
Major
A major is a regimental officer who helps plan regimental functions, inspects troops as a visiting officer, handles much of the regimental paperwork and assists troop officers with post problems when necessary. A major may also be the Post Commander who should be able to assume the duties of any of the troop commanders in case of temporary absence. They must keep communications and suggestions flowing from the troop officers to the regimental officers. Assumes authority in absence of Regimental Commanders.
Lieutenant Colonel
The lieutenant colonel is the Regimental Adjutant. Assists the Colonel with all administrative duties of the regiment. Works closely with the Colonel in planning and defining the objectives and direction of regimental goals on a yearly basis. Helps conduct the monthly officers meetings and assumes authority on the absence of the Regimental Commander.
Colonel
Colonel is the rank of the Regimental Commander who is responsible for seeing that the organization runs smoothly and efficiently. Working with the Lieutenant Colonel, plans and defines the objectives and direction of all regimental goals on a yearly basis. Makes all final decisions and oversees all activities of the regiment. Conducts the monthly officers meetings. Is ultimately responsible for the standards, conduct, morale and efficiency of the troop commanders.