Military Commander

Specialisations: Brigade Chief of Staff, Brigade Commander/General Officer Commanding (GOC), War Ship Captain, SAAF Squadron Second In Command (SAAF only), Battalion Second In Command, Unit Commander (Combat Units Only), SAAF Squadron Commander (SAAF only), War Ships Executive Officer / First Lieutenant, Unit Second In Command (Combat Units Only), Division Chief of Staff, Regiment Second In Command, Battalion Commander, Division Commander/General Officer Commanding (GOC), Regiment Commander

• Controlling the collection and interpretation of management information to monitor performance
• Instructing and teaching subordinates in dress, deportment, demeanour, behaviour, drill and devotion to duty to maintain military traditions, customs and standards
• Establishing administrative and operational procedures, taking account of the organisation's operating environment and national legislative, security and/or emergency policies and procedures
• Establishing lines of control and delegating responsibilities to subordinate staff
• Preparing reports, authorising the release of information and handling public relations activities
• Making policy decisions and accepting responsibility for operations, performance of staff, achievement of targets and adherence to budgets, standards and procedures
• Preparing budgets and other management plans
• Controlling the use of, and accounting for, the assets and facilities of the organisation
• Monitoring the morale, welfare and behaviour of subordinates, and advising commanding officers accordingly
• Representing the organisation in dealings with other organisations and the public