Who is the Battalion Commander?

• A. Cadet Captain Diaz
• B. Cadet Major Hinkson
• C. Cadet Colonel Reed
• D. Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Fairchild

Answer: (D)

Battalion-level leadership goes to the highest-ranking cadet who is responsible for the entire unit. In LET I, the standard rank for a battalion commander is Cadet Lieutenant Colonel, which signals the level of authority needed to direct all companies, oversee training, and coordinate operations across the battalion. So Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Fairchild is the one who would hold that position.

A Cadet Captain typically commands a company, not the whole battalion. A Cadet Major often serves as the executive officer or in staff roles rather than leading the entire unit. A Cadet Colonel Reed would usually command a larger formation, such as a brigade, so that rank isn’t the standard for a single battalion command.