The cadet battalion executive officer (XO) supervises, directs and coordinates the cadet battalion staff to prevent overlapping efforts and ensures the commanders' intent is understood and achieved. The XO keeps the staff informed of the commanders' policies and keeps the commander informed of the status of projects assigned to the staff.

Specific duties of the XO are to:

- Organize the cadet battalion staff properly and ensure that it works as a team.

- Inspect the work of the cadet battalion staff and make other inspections as directed by the cadet BC.

- Ensure that the battalion staff officers are engaged in future planning.

- Assume command of the cadet battalion in the absence of the battalion commander.

- Ensure that instructions and orders issued to the cadet battalion are in accordance with the battalion commanders policies.