The DDAI-West is an officer in the rank of Colonel. DDAI is JROTC certified and successfully served as a SAI for at least two years. The DDAI is responsible for supervising, directing, and synchronizing the DAI Staff functions involving acquisition and logistics, operations, plans, instructor professional development, and curriculum for programs in Western Kentucky. The DDAI conducts duties and responsibilities IAW USACC Regulation 145-2, Army Regulations, Federal and State Statutes, is responsible for day-to-day operations, and performs additional duties as directed by the DAI.

-Assumes the role of the DAI in his/her absence.-Serves as a strong advocate for JROTC at the State and national levels.-Ensures, on behalf of the DAI, KDE, School Districts and the military that JROTC is administered in accordance with law, regulation, and polices. Oversees the implementation of new regulations and guidance received from military agencies.-Supervises all acquisition, supply services, and transportation operations, with the goal of relieving school JROTC instructors of as many logistical and administrative duties and burdens as practical. -Coordinates all Western Kentucky Command Supply Discipline Program actions with Military Property Specialist (MPS).-Manages OMA, MPA, and FEDMALL budgets.-Serves as Alternate Billing Official (ABO)/Billing Official (BO) and manages Government Purchase Card (GPC) accounts.-Prepares and executes all government contracts IAW the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Military and Installation Contracting Command.-Serves as a USACC approved certified interviewer for potential applicants who are seeking qualification as an instructor or MPS. Recruit, recommend, and coordinate hiring instructors for JROTC.-Serves as the DAI office project manager for organizing, coordinating, and directing JROTC activities in the State and School District, e.g. adventure/drill/rifle/academic competitions, service-learning projects, awards ceremonies, military balls, JCLCs, and other activities.-Supervises all planning and execution of the JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC). Serves in a senior leadership position during JCLC.-Manages instructor professional development (JSOCC, Brigade Instructor Training Workshop, DL courses, DAI workshops). Establishes a plan to train instructors who could not attend annual brigade instructor training.-Develops and plans all DAI workshops during the school year for all instructors.-Serves as a Curriculum Manager subject matter expert (SME).-Coordinates, reviews, and ensures submission of required JROTC reports, as necessary, and in accordance with 7th Brigade and USACC requirements. This includes essays, awards, Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) testimonials, JUMS, Graduation Reports, Enrollment Reports, etc. -Conducts school visits to evaluate instruction, integrated-curricular activities, and provide regulatory compliance. -Conducts instructor on campus classroom observations using the Coaching Rubric, and assists instructors in developing the skills they need to become master instructors. -Coordinates with SAIs to prepare DAI or School District responses to all correspondence received from 7th Brigade, USACC and/or KDE.-Communicates directly with supporting School District administrators, 7th Brigade JROTC staff, and USACC JROTC staff.-Provides input to the DAI when submitting recommendations/good news stories to 7th Brigade and USACC. Coordinates approval for release with KDE, District and USACC PAO as required.-Performs additional DAI functions and responsibilities as directed by the DAI.