To whom does the Chief report?

• A. Battalion Commander
• B. SgtMaj of the Battalion Commander
• C. Company Commander
• D. Platoon Leader

Answer: (B)

In a battalion, the senior enlisted advisor is the Battalion Sergeant Major, who serves as the primary link between the commander and the enlisted ranks. The Chief would report to the Battalion Sergeant Major because the SgtMaj oversees discipline, training, and readiness for all enlisted personnel and senior NCOs within the battalion. The commander ultimately has overall authority, but the direct supervisory relationship for the Chief is with the Battalion Sergeant Major, not with the Company Commander or Platoon Leader, who operate under the battalion’s chain of command.