text: Chain of Command & Responsibilities:National President: Leads the organization in growth and organization. Leads the National Council members in new directives. Directs all business aspects of the group and delegates responsibility. Oversees all aspects of APIII.National Council: Works directly with our President, State CO’s,& Sergeant-At-Arms to create and/ or revise any policies, procedures and business of APIII. Also has the final say in any tribunals before a State or National leader is promoted, disciplined or removed from APIII. This group will work on a voting structure with a majority rules outcome.State CO: Sets forth all National and State SOP’s and ROE’s for state groups to follow. Organizes state by assigning leadership roles. Keeps communication open and leadership informed of National CoC instructions and Security issues. Works directly with the States Sgt.- At-Arms and State Security Officer to resolve conflicts and address potential security concerns (elevates when necessary). Verifies and communicates any news and developments affecting their areas. Offers guidance and direction in all statewide matters. Motivate, approve and engage members in all state forums. Meets with individuals, groups and members as often as possible, especially those in Region Leadership roles. Encourages prepping, training, and meetings on all state levels. Builds alliances with other like-minded groups within his state. Organizes mutual aid responses with bordering states. Oversees and directs supply chain management during any mutual aid event within their respective state.State XO: Oversee, direct and manage all training, SOP’s, & meetings on a state level. Communicates with leadership of other groups in an effort to maintain a working relationship and alliance and/or opportunities for cross-training set forth by the State Captain. Recruit and refer new members to the Security Officer for vetting and then to appropriate regions. Informs other regional leadership of any upcoming prepping classes or training events in their area. Updates State CoC as needed. Keeps the State CO informed of any pertinent info, areas of concern and assist the State CO in carrying out all state duties.State Sgt Major: Manages all aspects of training. Maintains a working relationship with all State Lts. All State Lts report to Sgt Major on training events. Organize, instruct training opportunities especially cross training between regions or other groups. Report up the CoC regarding progress and participation. Work with the State Sgt-At-Arms and State Security Officer to vet all members and ensure background checks are completed and cleared before any members take part in live fire training or active operations within the state. Acts as Incident Command and directs all Emergency Response Teams during active missions within the state until relieved by a higher ranking State or National CO. Coordinates face to face meetings between new members and their respective zone leadership.State Sgt at Arms– Assist in all areas listed above. One function of this role is to remain in contact with the PAT to direct and manage political aspects of group, keep CoC and members advised of any political strategies or possible upcoming issues and events that require action. Advise Sgt Major of training ops within or outside of the group. See that information from State CoC is passed along to Regional Leadership. The formal role of a Sergeant-at-Arms and within APlll, is to keep order during meetings, take minutes of meetings, keep the peace in groups, report to upper CoC any members who are overly rowdy, disrespectful or discouraged, to keep membership list updated and pass along any grievances to upper CoC.State Corporal- The formal role of Corporal is to lead fire teams, explain details of missions and make certain they're carried out. Leadership and organizational skills are recommended for this position.