Battalion's Staff
Lt.Col. Marcus Lakewood
Battalion Commander
Commands the Battalion in and off the field.
Represents the battalion at other organizations and other on occasions as needed.
Oversees adherence to battalion policies, such as drill usage, uniforms, camp appearance, etc.
Calls for and chairs meetings of battalion representatives.
Works with applicant units in bringing them up to battalion requirements.
Major K.-H. Gangel-Ganesch
Vice-Commander
Does the duties of the colonel in the absence of the colonel.
Assists the colonel as required otherwise.
According to Hardee's Tactics, "The major will generally be abreast with the last subdivision; he will see that each guide marches exactly in the trace of the one immediately preceding; if either deviate from the direction, the major will promptly rectify the error, and prevent its being propagated; but he not need not interfere, in this way, unless the deviation has become sensible, or material."
In line of battle, the major's position is in the rear center of the left wing, eight paces to the rear of the file closers.
SgtMaj. Markus Sick
Battalion Sergeant Major
Assists adjutant in performance of duties.
Keeps the official time within the battalion.
Supervises field music in the absence of a drum or fife major.
Gives orders to company first sergeants from colonel or adjutant as required.
Oversees adherence to battalion policy on camp appearance in company streets.
Oversees adherence to battalion policies among enlisted personnel as required.
2nd Lt. Erik Wheeler
Adjudant
Handles battalion paperwork, receives company morning reports at events where consolidated morning reports are required.
Produces daily schedule and posts it on battalion bulletin board.
Reviews guard mount when formal guards are required.
Sees that battalion gets into formation, open order, for formal reviews.
Places company markers for formal reviews as directed by reviewing officer.
Attends to the colonel in the field, doing duty at his pleasure as battalion marker, messenger, and overall assistant.
Assists in battalion drills as needed.
2nd Lt. Werner Vulture
Battalion Quartermaster
Receives word from event organizer, as far as possible, about number of men and tents scheduled to appear at upcoming events.
Arrives early at event sites and lays out camp area as directed by higher headquarters, applying numbers received from organizer.
When required, produces requisitions for material supplied by higher headquarters such as wood and straw and assigns it to companies as needed.
Oversees stockpiling of wood and straw in situations where such is required as needed.
Supervises any enlisted personnel assigned as needed.
QM Sgt. Alex Vulture
Quartermaster Sergeant
Was a senior non-commissioned officer and served as the direct assistant to the Quartermaster Officer.
His responsibilities were more practical and included:
Warehouse Management: He kept records of incoming and outgoing supplies and monitored inventory levels.
Issuing Equipment: He ensured that soldiers received uniforms, weapons, ammunition, and rations.
Supervising Transportation: He accompanied supply convoys and oversaw the loading of wagons and trains.
Supervision of Support Staff: Civilians or prisoners of war were often assigned to assist with logistical tasks, and the Quartermaster Sergeant was responsible for overseeing them.
