As described in the next section, tactical CSS organization capabilities are limited and generally focused on direct support to tactical forces. The operational level links the tactical employment of forces to strategic objectives. Advising the commander on legal and moral obligations incurred from the long- and short-term effects (economic, environmental, and health) of military operations on civilian populations. Staff members visit subordinate units for several reasons. 4-36. Chemical Officer. This multifunctional logistics command provides area support to designated elements in the JRA and sustainment support to tactical forces. ASGs are located along LOC to take advantage of the transportation network and provide responsive support. 4-83. D-89. 4-35. Military support to civil defense and civic action projects. CSS assets for maneuver units have been consolidated in the new FSB design. Local headquarters security, including constructing defensive positions. An effective distribution-based CSS system that combines agility, velocity, and information system capabilities to form a seamless distribution pipeline from the factory to the foxhole. The focus is on operational art. Ensure a thorough understanding of the commander's intent. Assessment actions by staff members include-, MANAGING INFORMATION WITHIN FIELDS OF INTEREST. The IG is a confidential adviser to the commander. Coordinating unit security operations, to include fighting positions and local security. Discussions include the areas over which each staff officer exercises responsibility for staff planning and supervision. Area support groups (ASGs) are subordinate units assigned to the TSC. Unlike the armies of many countries around the world, the U.S. Army is composed entirely of volunteers. The Secretary of the Army is responsible for the administration and support of all Army forces. Surgeon. Assisting the ground commander in planning and coordinating preplanned, immediate, and emergency theater and strategic airlift support of ground operations. Army Sustainment September–October 2015 51 dating required reports. Tactical-level CSS is more immediate than operational-level CSS. If not, once they analyze the problem, they make a recommendation to the commander for decision. Coordinating organizational clothing and individual equipment exchange and replacement. Air Liaison Officer. During peacetime and contingencies, DCMA assigns operations officers to assist the joint staff and combatant commanders in day-to-day DCMA coordination. Providing a PSYOP representative to IO cell meetings. Effective plans and successful execution hinge on current staff estimates. Helping contract HN support in logistics-based development, as part of the contracting implementation team. Planning and coordinating policies for soldiers deemed unfit for combat duty (for example, for medical reasons). Before leaving, they report any findings to the subordinate commander and any information they plan to report. Availability and status of banking facilities in the AO. Postal Service (USPS) is part of the global distribution network that supports joint force operations by moving DOD mail, including material shipped via parcel post. Commanders at every echelon from battalion through corps appoint a safety officer. Training, equipping, and supporting subordinate chaplains and chaplain assistants. Administrative support for non-US forces, foreign nationals, and civilian internees. The SOCOORD's responsibilities include-, D-117. The DISCOM coordinates and synchronizes logistics and medical requirements and activities (horizontally and vertically) inside and outside the division. Acquiring resources while forging strategic alliances. At the tactical level, some CSS functions are performed by the commander's staff. ), D-133. Leveraging the capabilities of higher echelon IO agencies and units providing connectivity with national- and theater-level IO agencies. It provides guidance and support on technical and operational C4I issues affecting the office of the SECDEF, the military departments, the CJCS and the joint staff, the combatant commands, and the defense agencies. Preparing and maintaining C4OPS estimates, plans, and orders. D-63. Further, this command operates subordinate units exclusively focused on medical materiel development, contracting, medical logistics management, health facility planning, and information management and technology. Conducting formal, on-site manpower and equipment surveys. The following is a brief discussion of those CSS functions performed by the staff. Synchronizing intelligence support to operations and to ISR integration through close coordination with the commander, COS (XO), G-3 (S-3), and the other staff members. Note. The SWO is an Air Force officer or noncommissioned officer who leads a combat weather team of two or more personnel. The G-1/AG (S-1) also serves as the senior adjutant general officer in the command. Tactical CSS elements provide coordinated and tailored support for the warfighter. Coordinating HN support with the G-5 (S-5). Participating in targeting meetings and developing applicable targeting products. This practice allows commanders to focus on the overall operation. ENCOORD responsibilities include-, D-108. Avoid conflict and duplication by adjusting plans or policies before implementation. It relieves commanders of having to address details better handled by subordinates. One is normally task-organized to maneuver brigades and battalions. Preparing and executing trip itineraries. It then discusses specific responsibilities of chiefs of staff and of coordinating, special, and personal staff officers. If so, they require augmentation, typically from the EAC organizations described in paragraph 4-66 or their subordinate units. Planning the simultaneous employment of air and surface fires. Coordinating staff officers coordinate actions for the commander and for special staff sections over which they are assigned coordinating staff responsibility. In this capacity, USAMC consolidates management of current wholesale, theater, corps/installation, and division authorized stockage list (ASL) inventories into a seamless logistics and financial system and creates an integrated supply and maintenance operation in the ACWF-SMA business area. Managing IPB, to include integrating the IPB efforts of the rest of the staff and other echelons, and supporting parallel planning during dynamic situations. 4-4. JP 4-01 covers DTS-specific operations. Managing the digital terrain data storage device (coordinates with the G-2 [S-2] for planning and distribution). MPSA conducts DOD contingency planning and provides postal support to combatant commanders. Administering and chairing unit selection and soldier boards for enlisted soldiers. The SPO medical section then in-forms the BSMC of the requirements and synchronizes the movement of assets. A commissioned Army officer acts as the commanding officer in a military unit. The historian, normally an Army civilian, is authorized at corps and divisions. DFAS can provide liaison personnel to augment the staff of a joint task force (JTF) J8 (director for force structure, resources, and assessment) and comptroller as required. Planning, coordinating, and managing chemical and radiological survey and monitoring operations. D-22. The G1/AG (S1) also serves as the senior adjutant general officer in the force. "true" : "false") + "; expires=" + d.toUTCString() + "; path=/"; Minimizing civilian interference with operations. With Force XXI battle command -brigade and below (FBCB2), CSSCS, and the movement tracking system (MTS) control station to manage long-haul sustainment, the distribution manager can give specific coordinating instructions to vehicle operators without having to rely on manned control points. ), 4-66. Providing advice and recommendations to the commander and staff in matters pertaining to enlisted soldiers. Coordinating the use of medical laboratory services by veterinary personnel. No officer exercises coordinating staff responsibility over the chaplain. The inspector general, public affairs officer, and staff judge advocate are personal staff officers to the commander. The battalion/squadron provides supply, maintenance, motor transport, and medical support. Coordination is essential for four reasons: D-17. Coordinating with the S-4 to track available CSS capabilities and assets. They do this case-by-case, depending on the commander's guidance or the nature of the task. The TALO is responsible for advising the commander on the best use of airlift resources and coordinating their use. Planning tactical troop movements, including route selection, priority of movement, timing, security, bivouacking, quartering, staging, and preparing movement orders. Administration of discipline, law, and order (with the provost marshal [PM]), including absence without leave (AWOL), desertion, court-martial offenses, punishments, and straggler disposition. Staff coordination results in making certain that staff actions and subordinate unit operations fit together in an integrated whole to achieve a unified effort. Liaison Officer. FM 100-22 contains information about the responsibilities of installation staffs. Internal (formerly command) information program. D-32. Providing common item support, as directed by the SECDEF, for service forces, including procurement, distribution, supply, equipment, and maintenance. Supervising the targeting and other cross-FLOT (forward line of own troops) planning cells. This section addresses the specific duties of each special staff officer. Transmitting advance notification of impending immediate airlift requirements. Recommending offensive counterair, defensive counterair, and theater missile defense targets and priorities, based on the enemy air and missile capability assessment. Staff section records, especially those providing RI for the commander. (See JP 1-06.). var d = new Date(); Non-Army managed items (NAMIs) (such as fuel, subsistence, clothing, engineer supplies, and medical items not included in the SSF) bypass the SSF and are transmitted directly to DLA. Targeting. Advising the commander on the effect of civilian populations on military operations. Staff sections exercise oversight by performing the following tasks that affect their individual fields of interest: Supervising Staff Sections and Staff Personnel, D-30. Action officers coordinate proposed COAs with staff sections the COA would affect. Dental Surgeon. Executing policies and standards concerning enlisted soldier performance, training, appearance, and conduct. The Finance Command (FINCOM) conducts operational-level finance operations. Managing and controlling information network capabilities and services. D-25. D-80. Coordinating with the G-7 to integrate EW into IO. 4-38. Planning and supervising the command public affairs program. The PM is usually the senior military police officer in the command. The commander, USTRANSCOM is the supporting commander who, with the transportation component commands, provides a complete movement system from origin to initial theater destination. Other strategic-level functions include-. Assessing the psychological impact of military operations on the enemy and the civilian populace. USAMC is the Army's single stock fund (SSF) manager and serves as the single national manager with sole obligation power for the Army Working Capital Fund, Supply Management Army (AWCF-SMA). The problem determines the extent of research. The commander of USTAPERSCOM is the Army functional proponent for the military personnel management system within the objectives set by the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel. Monitoring compliance with operations security (OPSEC) directives and procedures. Sustainment begins during force generation but becomes the primary focus once operations begin. D-72. Intelligence Readiness. Theater Airlift Liaison Officer. 4-87. 4-93. D-34. Help the G-3 (S-3) and G-6 (S-6) maintain the COP. Preparing reports on command veterinary activities. Advising the commander on the capabilities, limitations, and use of theater, strategic, national, and commercial space assets. Personnel support includes-, D-47. Was instrumental in the duties of ordering, receiving, storing, distributing medical supplies and medical equipment repair parts and daily operation of a warehouse worth in excess of $500,000 dollars. Risk management, determined by the safety officer. FM 4-93.55 contains details on the DASB of the Force XXI division, and FM 63-23 has information on the AOE DASB. Coordinating actions and taskings of special staff officers across the entire staff. 4-28. var setNptTechAdblockerCookie = function(adblocker) { Determining the effect of compromises of critical friendly INFOSYS, functions, and data. The DASB does not have any HSS capabilities. Manning. The following paragraphs discuss activities, responsibilities, and duties common to all staff members. Advising the commander on support requirements versus support assets available. Commanders direct individual staff members or teams to conduct staff inspections. However, neither section is functionally organized by the new MTOE to accomplish its mission independently; they are required to work together closely. Counterterrorism and antiterrorism activities. Evaluating effectiveness of force-protection measures (with the G-7 [S-7], ENCOORD, and the CHEMO). During peacetime and contingencies DCMA provides a headquarters- based contingency operations center (COC) to act as a focal point for deliberate, crisis action and exercise planning, and for policy and doctrine. The SPO is responsible for maintaining the readiness of the brigade’s fleet of vehicles, weapon systems, and all other systems that the brigade uses to conduct its missions. USAMC is also the national maintenance manager (NMM) and oversees the national maintenance program (NMP). The CPO is a civilian employee and has a permanent position on the staff at divisions and corps. During joint operations, DLA assists the supported combatant commander by establishing a DLA contingency support team (DCST) to consolidate in-theater management of DLA operations and provide a single point of contact. D-125. Developing the ammunition required supply rate (RSR) (with the G-2 and G-4). Coordinating with the G-5 (S-5) on using Army forces to establish civil government. If the augmentation slice is large enough, a corps support battalion may have to deploy to provide the required C2. The responsibilities of the support operations officer or materiel officer include-. DLA provides logistics and service support to the services through its supply centers and agencies. listing the duties and responsibilities of the NCOs and soldiers. The ASCC may be required to support the geographic combatant commander by conducting land operations to support or attain the combatant commander's objectives. Technical engineering services include construction design/management, real estate acquisition and management, real property maintenance activities (RPMA), electric-power generation/distribution, troop construction, facility rehabilitation and repair, environmental engineering support, and transportation engineering support. They also offer recommendations to each other and subordinate commanders. Providing technical advice and assistance in reorienting enemy defectors, EPWs, civilian internees, and detainees. 4-70. They analyze and clearly articulate information. 4-45. Commanders and staffs are continually alert for opportunities to streamline cumbersome or time-consuming procedures. As with any army, the key component is the individual soldier. Receiving and helping process complaints, to include-. Supporting the linguist requirements, to include contracting for, planning, and providing logistic support to contracted linguists. The FSB provides logistics support and ties together the entire spectrum of supplies and services for the maneuver brigade. It provides policy and technical guidance to in-theater Army medical units and maintains technical links to the ASCC/ARFOR staff surgeon and to strategic-level medical activities. The historian is responsible for coordinating the documentation of the command's historical activities. Coordinating unit spill-prevention plans. The EWO is normally a military intelligence officer who performs EW duties. The tactical level is the realm of close combat, where friendly forces are in immediate contact and use direct and indirect fires to defeat or destroy enemy forces and to seize or retain ground. (See FM 5-0.) The COS must understand the commander's intent at least as well as subordinate commanders. Reviews consolidated reports, statistics, applications, promotion, and drill sergeant candidate packets. Supervising other personal staff members (secretaries, assistant aides, enlisted aides, and drivers). The PM is responsible for planning, coordinating, and employing all organic, assigned, or attached military police assets. The geographic combatant commander has a strategic perspective with respect to his area of responsibility and is responsible for unified actions that integrate joint, multinational, and interagency activities. Maneuver and mobility support operations, including-. Staffs collect, process, store, display, and disseminate information that flows continuously into their headquarters. Ensuring IO supports achieving information superiority. An effective C2 system to coordinate and execute CSS operations. Determining requirements or opportunities for MD operations (with the G-2). Physical security of critical assets, nodes, and sensitive materials. Supervising forward air controllers and the tactical air control party. Deploying and maintaining forward-presence forces. The U.S. Managing Army prepositioned stocks (APS), less Class VIII, worldwide. Conducting police intelligence operations, including activities related to the collection, assessment, development, and dissemination of police intelligence products. Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) officer. CSS at the tactical level includes all functions necessary to support battles and engagements. (See JP 5-0.) Commanders may designate representatives to make these visits in their name. The DOD Industrial Plant Equipment Reserve. Resource Manager or Comptroller. (IDM provides a managed flow of RI based on the commander's priorities). Aviation Coordinator. National policy requires the use of commercial materiel as much as possible. This discussion covers multifunctional organizations and staff functions providing CSS at this level. 4-52. Recommending fire support coordinating measures to support current and future operations; managing changes to them. All forces and materiel redeploying to CONUS require U.S. customs clearance. Determining maintenance workload requirements, less medical (with the support command). Hospitalization support of sick, injured, or wounded soldiers. A newly-assigned battle staff NCO or radio operator should be able to pick up the TOCSOP, read it and understand what his or her responsibilities are within that TOC. D-16. When staff members return to the sending headquarters, they make a brief oral or written report to their staff principal, the chief of staff (COS), or the commander. Participating, when appropriate, in negotiations with HNs on labor agreements. SOSCOM provides limited direct CSS and combat signal support to ARSOF. Training. Coordinating with and providing direction to other staff elements about issues and information. Facilitating the dynamic retasking of space-based assets to support current and future operations. Monitoring the staff's discipline, morale, and operational readiness. The G-5 (S-5) is required at all echelons from battalion through corps, but authorized only at division and corps. EOD companies provide support to corps. Treatment and disposition of enemy defectors and enemy prisoners of war (EPWs), civilian internees, and detainees, determined by the G-5. An aviation safety officer is authorized for corps staffs and all aviation units. Advising the commander and staff of the impact of the faith and practices of indigenous religious groups in an AO (with the G-5 [S-5]). script.setAttribute("src", "//www.npttech.com/advertising.js"); D-2. The number of special staff officers and their responsibilities vary with authorizations, the desires of the commander, and the size of the command. Exercising staff supervision over MD activities. 4-58. Stationing subordinate finance units, equipped with their supporting systems, to support battlefield procurement and pay operations. Key Army functions associated with operational-level CSS include the following (numbers refer to Universal Joint Task List tasks)-. Once they identify a problem, staff members analyze the actions or coordination needed to solve it. Supervising all tasks assigned to the staff. D-40. The coordinating staff officer under whose field of interest an action falls is responsible for coordinating it. Under the NMP, installations compete for contracts to conduct source of repair (SOR) work for reparable exchange (RX) line items that have a National requirement. Preparing the command intelligence training plan and integrating intelligence, counterintelligence, and enemy/threat considerations (organization, equipment, operations, and EPW handling) into other training plans. 4-20. 4-55. Unlike the AOE MSB, the DSB does not provide support to the FSBs for other classes of supply. Establishing procedures for collecting, processing, displaying, storing, and disseminating data and information within the headquarters, staff sections, and major subordinate commands throughout the operations process (per the CIMP). Ensuring the staff renders assistance to subordinate commanders and staffs. No officer exercises coordinating staff responsibility over the aide-de-camp. Coordinating preparation of the IO portions of plans and orders. D-8. The ALO is responsible for coordinating aerospace assets and operations, such as close air support (CAS), air interdiction, air reconnaissance, airlift, and joint suppression of enemy air defenses. The ACOS, G-2 (S-2) exercises coordinating staff responsibility over the staff weather officer. Staff section leaders supervise their personnel. HAP provides excess, nonlethal property to authorized recipients; arranges funding and space-available transportation for NGOs to deliver humanitarian goods to countries in need; coordinates foreign disaster relief missions; and procures, manages, and arranges for delivery of humanitarian daily rations (HDR) to those in need. Presentations may take the form of briefings, written estimates, or staff studies. Establishing, managing, and enforcing the staff planning time line (per the commander's guidance). Personal staff officers work under the immediate control of the commander and have direct access to him. The main components of an ARFOR CSS operations are continued flow of supplies contained within the deployment airflow and using prepositioned stocks until the sea lines of communication (SLOC) are opened. Performing varied duties, according to the general officer's desires. D-79. 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