Cadet Rodriguez holds which position?

• A. Cadet First Sergeant
• B. Cadet Company Gunnery Sergeant
• C. Cadet Executive Officer
• D. Cadet Company Commanding Officer

Answer: (B)

A company in cadet programs has a clear leadership ladder: a commanding officer leads, an executive officer assists, and senior enlisted roles handle training and standards. The Cadet Company Gunnery Sergeant is the senior enlisted advisor to the CO and XO, focusing on drill, marksmanship, discipline, and overall training standards for the company. This makes the position distinct from the Company Commanding Officer (the top cadet leader) and the Executive Officer (the second-in-command), as well as from the Company First Sergeant, who handles different administrative and daily-operations duties. So, Cadet Rodriguez holding the Gunnery Sergeant position fits the role of the senior enlisted guide for the company’s training and discipline.