A professional who advises commander on such matters as troop welfare, health, and morale. Responsibilities include:

• Assists commander on official visits and at military ceremonies.
• Assists in inspection of facilities and personnel to determine if established standards are met.
• Counsels enlisted personnel concerning attitude, personal problems, and similar matters, and to elicit their cooperation and self improvement.
• Reviews activities of subordinate noncommissioned officers, and initiates appropriate corrective action for discrepancies noted.
• May assists commander in reception of visitors.
• May supervise clerical or administrative personnel.