What is the best way to conduct a battalion staff duty rotation?

2015-04-18T21:09:13-04:00

What do you think is the most effective way to manage a battalion level staff duty desk rotation, in order to provide fairness, maximum coverage, and alertness of the Soldiers at the duty desk?

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Apr 18 at 2015 9:17 PM

2015-04-18T21:17:12-04:00

- Normal duty hours (during the workweek), our SDO/SDNCO remains with the unit (relieves the runner for lunch), the SDO/SDNCO reports at 1630 for the remainder of the shift.

- Weekends reporting time is 0900, which tends to allow time for the sun to be up and for the roads to be cleared during inclement weather periods.

- Extra duty is 1800 - 2330 on normal duty days and 0900 - 2330 on weekends/training holidays and DONSAs. Based on imposition of restriction, religious services are not hindered....based on motivation and dedication, I have been known to recommend a day off (a weekend duty) during the extra duty timeframe.

Response by CPT Earl George made Jun 28 at 2016 10:02 PM

2016-06-28T22:02:39-04:00

love that patch: We liked the duty company concept which we tried in our battalion. A company had all battalion duties for a week. I might be the duty officer twice in one week but then knew I was ok for 5 weeks.