Series Commander - Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Ensure the welfare and safety of each recruit in his care.
• Provide positive leadership to the Marines assigned to him for duty.
• Support by example and authority the letter and spirit of the Standard Operating Procedures for Recruit Training.
• Ensure the Drill Instructors train recruits in accordance with the Recruit Training SOP.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the recruit training process and recommend improvements or corrections as necessary.
• Maintain the objectivity and integrity of the recruit training process.
• Lead by example ensuring strict compliance with core values, Commandant of the Marine Corps' vision for recruit training and the Commander's Intent.
• Foster spirit and discipline within the series through positive leadership; ensure that drill instructors are routinely given objective and accurate written performance assessments.
• Ensure the safety, health, and welfare of recruits and drill instructors.
• Maintain accountability of personnel and equipment within the series.
• Responsible for screening all pick-up and drop evaluation folders and recruits.