Who is responsible for training ROE at the lowest level?

• A. Only the training department
• B. Commanders and JAs must train ROE at the lowest level
• C. No one
• D. External contractors

Answer: (B)

Training ROE at the lowest level hinges on the people closest to the action: the unit commanders and their Judge Advocates. Commanders own the responsibility to prepare their teams to operate within the rules, ensuring every member not only understands ROE in theory but can apply them in real, time-pressured situations. Judge Advocates provide the legal interpretation of ROE, clarify tricky scenarios, and make sure the guidance aligns with laws of armed conflict and mission policies. Together, they turn policy into practical, take-to-the-field guidance and verify that subordinates truly grasp how to act under the rules.

The training department can supply curricula and resources, but it’s the chain of command and the legal advisors who deliver and reinforce this training at the lowest level. Relying solely on external contractors would miss the essential leadership-driven, on-the-ground understanding and accountability that comes from those in command and their JAs.