THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER

In combat, the Troop Executive Officer (XO) is second in command, He supervises the troop tactical operations center (TOC), where he stays abreast of the tactical situations in the troop's area of operations (AO). He manages the flow of combat information between the Troop and the Brigade TOC. With the assistance of the Troop First Sergeant, he plans and coordinates the combat service support for the Troop.