Two Navy Football Players Selected To Leadership Positions For Second Semester

Rashawn King to be third highest-ranking midshipmen during the second semester

	Rashawn King

Dec. 4, 2008

ANNAPOLIS, Md.-Senior cornerback Rashawn King (Raleigh, N.C.) and senior linebacker Alex Horne (Lexington, N.C.) have been selected for leadership positions within the Brigade of Midshipmen for the second semester.

King, who has recorded 39 tackles and picked off a team-high tying three passes on the year, has been selected Chief of Staff for the Brigade of Midshipmen. The Chief of Staff is responsible to the Brigade Commander for the efficient operation of the entire Brigade Staff. He plans and conducts Brigade staff meetings and supports the goals and policies of the Brigade Commander. His specific duties and responsibilities include working with the Brigade Executive Officer in support of the Brigade Commander, responsible for staff and policy issues concerning the members of Brigade Staff, maintains close contact with the Deputy Commandant and acts as an intermediary between the Brigade Staff and the Deputy Commandant's staff and fulfills the duties of the Brigade Commander in his/her absence if the Brigade Executive Officer is unavailable. The Brigade Chief of Staff is the third highest-ranking Midshipman in the chain-of-command and reports to the Brigade Commander.

Horne, who is a reserve linebacker, will serve as the First Battalion Commander. The Battalion Commander is responsible for the safety, well-being, and efficiency of the Battalion. The Battalion Commander is also responsible for the general cleanliness, maintenance, and appearance of the Battalion area. Each Battalion will be composed of a Battalion Staff and five companies. Although the Battalion Commander is supported and advised by the Battalion Officer, the Battalion Commander should assume full responsibility for the Battalion and will lead the Battalion while ensuring the Commandant's and Brigade Commander's policies are instituted and upheld.