Who is responsible for ensuring all cadets are accounted for?

• A. Instructor
• B. Platoon Sergeant
• C. Cadet Captain
• D. Company Commander

Answer: (D)

In cadet leadership, the person in command of the unit bears the ultimate responsibility for the safety and presence of every cadet. The Company Commander has that full responsibility for the entire company, including making sure all cadets are accounted for during formations, training, and activities. They oversee roll calls, muster rosters, and attendance procedures, and they initiate the appropriate steps if someone is missing. The platoon sergeants support this by handling accountability within their platoons and reporting up to the company commander, while instructors focus on overall supervision and program safety. The Company Commander’s role is to centralize accountability and ensure procedures are followed so no cadet goes unaccounted for.