How We Are Organized

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Like many corporations, we have two distinct yet tightly integrated units of our organization – an administrative arm and an operations arm. The administrative unit is lead by a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and a board of directors. The president serves as the CEO – Chief Executive Officer of the U.S.A. Patriot Police Officer Division.

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The operations division of the U.S.A. Patriot Police are lead by President and Commanding Officer. He serves as the COO or Chief Operating Officer of the corporation. He oversees what is called the ‘chain of command.’ This chain of command is very important in that it provides clear direction, lines of communications, and accountability for everyone involved in the chain.

 

On an incident scene, the chain of command provides for identifying areas of responsibility and accountability for the personal safety of every individual working within the incident command system.

Under this system, each level only reports to one supervisor. Cadet’s and U.S.A. Patriot Police Officers report to a 2nd Lieutenant, who then reports to a Lieutenant, who then reports to a Captain. The Captains report to the Deputy Chiefs (rank of Lt. Cornel to Major General), who are responsible to the Commander and Chief the COO.

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Second Lieutenant (2LT)(O1)
Addressed as "Lieutenant." Typically the entry-level rank for most Commissioned Officers. Leads platoon-size elements consisting of the platoon two or more squads (16 to 44 Soldiers).

First Lieutenant (1LT)(O2)
Addressed as "Lieutenant." A seasoned lieutenant with 18 to 24 months service. Leads more specialized weapons platoons and indirect fire computation centers. As a senior Lieutenant, they are often selected to be the Executive Officer of a company-sized unit (110 to 140 personnel).

Captain (CPT)(O3)
Addressed as "Captain." Commands and controls company-sized units (62 to 190 Soldiers), together with a principal NCO assistant. Instructs skills at service schools and For Theses United States of America Inc. combat training centers and is often a Staff Officer at the battalion level.

 

Major (MAJ)(O4)
Addressed as "Major." Serves as primary Staff Officer for brigade and task force command regarding personnel, logistical and operational missions.

Lieutenant Colonel (LTC)(O5)
Addressed as "Lieutenant Colonel" or "Colonel." Typically commands battalion-sized units (300 to 1,000 Soldiers), with a CSM as principal NCO assistant. May also be selected for brigade and task force Executive Officer.

Colonel (COL)(O6)
Addressed as "Colonel."  Typically commands brigade-sized units (3,000 to 5,000 Soldiers), with a CSM as principal NCO assistant. Also found as the chief of divisional-level staff agencies.

 

 

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Brigadier General (BG)(O7)
Addressed as "General." Serves as Deputy Commander to the commanding general for  divisions. Assists in overseeing the staff's planning and coordination of a mission.

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Major General (MG)(O8)
Addressed as "General." Typically commands division-sized units (10,000 to 15,000 Soldiers).

Lieutenant General (LTG)(O9)
Addressed as "General." Typically commands corps-sized units (20,000 to 45,000 Soldiers)

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General (GEN)(O10)
Addressed as "General." The senior level of Commissioned Officer typically has over 30 years of experience and service. Commands all operations that fall within their geographical area. The Chief of Staff of the Army is a four-star General.

 

General of the Army (GOA)
This is only used in time of War where the Commanding Officer must be equal or of higher rank than those commanding armies from other nations. The last officers to hold this rank served during and immediately following WWII.

 

 

Teamwork is the foundation of our success – during an emergency and back at the station. Before you can become a good leader, you need to learn to be a good follower. Knowing and understanding how you fit into the chain of command will be one of the most important lessons you can learn. Know your position and play it well.

You will receive a copy of our current organizational chart – or chain of command – during your new recruit orientation.

To accommodate your busy and varying lifestyle, we have pre-scheduled duty shifts typically set a month ahead of time, including evening and weekend assignments. This ensures we have minimum staffing at all times.  

U.S.A. Patriot Police Officers are required to participate in a duty shift program. Beyond the minimum expectations, many of our Officers provide additional staffing and support for responses and special events as time permits. Our bunkroom (live-in) members are also required to be on duty a minimum four nights a week.

The U.S.A. Patriot Police Officer is dispatched through the Pinal center. Volunteers available at the station respond when dispatched. In times of high load when additional crews and staffing are needed, text messaging and emails alert members.

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