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Staff Organizations of the Army

Staff Organizations of the Army. Army Field Manual (FM) 6-0. Reference(s). Was replaced by FM 5-0 & 6-0. APPENDIX C: Staff Organization & Staff Officers APPENDIX D: Staff Responsibilities & Duties. APPENDIX C to FM 6-0.

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Staff Organizations of the Army

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  1. Staff Organizations of the Army Army Field Manual (FM) 6-0

  2. Reference(s) Was replaced by FM 5-0 & 6-0 APPENDIX C: Staff Organization & Staff Officers APPENDIX D: Staff Responsibilities & Duties

  3. APPENDIX C to FM 6-0 • This appendix describes the foundations of battalion- through corps-level staff organizations. • The Army uses standardized staff organizations to benefit from consistency in performance, responsibilities (regardless of unit type or echelon), training, & resources. • This appendix also addresses the basic Army staff structure, staff models for large & small units, & characteristics of staff officers.

  4. Basic staff structure: PersonalStaff. CoordinatingStaff. SpecialStaff. Common responsibilities & duties of staff officers. (S)/(G) & (J) staff models. Command/Control & Commander. Overview

  5. Basic Staff Structure(3 Types of Staffs) Personal Coordinating Special Staff Staff Staff

  6. COMMANDER PERSONAL STAFF CofS/XO S-1 S-2 S-3 S-4 S-5 COORDINATING STAFF SPECIAL STAFF “CHIEF Of STAFF” or XO Basic Staff Structure

  7. The COS/XO is the commander’s principal staff officer: Directs staff tasks, oversees staff coordination, & ensures efficient & prompt staff actions. The COS/XO oversees coordinating& special staffofficers. Does not necessarily oversee the personal staff officers, although he normally interacts with them. The commander normally delegates authority to the COS/XO for executive management of coordinating & special staff officers. Chief of Staff/Executive Officer

  8. Directs staff tasks (day-to-day operations). Conducts staff coordination (staff meetings). Ensures efficient & prompt staff response (meeting all suspenses & taskings). Oversees coordinating & special staff officers. Authority for executive management of coordinating & special staff officers. Acts in the absence of the Commander. Duties of the COS/XO

  9. COMMANDER PERSONAL STAFF CofS/XO PERSONAL STAFF

  10. Work directly for & under the commander’s immediate control. (rated ONLY by the Commander, NOT the XO/COS). May also serve as special staff officers as they coordinate actions & issues. The Personal Staff1 of 2

  11. Command Sergeant Major (CSM). Aide-de-Camp (for General Officers). Chaplain (multitude of denominations). Inspector General (IG). Public Affairs Officer (PAO). Staff Judge Advocate (SJA). The Personal Staff1 of 2

  12. COMMANDER CofS/XO S-1 S-2 S-3 S-4 S-5 COORDINATING STAFF COORDINATING STAFF The “typical” S-Staff (S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6)

  13. Coordinate & supervise the execution of plans, operations, & activities. Authority is limited to advising, planning, & coordinating actions. Coordinating Staff’sDuties & Responsibilities1 of 2

  14. Coordinate with & integrate special staff officers into operations. Provide timely & accurate recommendations to the commander. Request & receive information & recommendations from special staff officers. Coordinating Staff’sDuties & Responsibilities2 of 2

  15. G-1/AG (S-1); Personnel • The ACOS, G-1/AG (S-1) is the principal staff officer for all matters concerning human resources support (both military & civilian): • Manning. • Personnel Services. • Personnel Support. • HQs Management. • A G-1/AG (S-1) is authorized at every echelon from battalion (BN) through Corps. • Typical BRANCH/MOS: Adjutant General (AG).

  16. G-1/AG (S-1); Personnel Manning: Manning includes personnel readiness management, personnel replacement management, & personnel accounting (keeping the unit “manned”). Personnel Services: Includes casualty operations management & essential personnel services (awards, records management, finance & legal services, etc). Personnel Support: Personnel support includes postal operations, MWR, QOL, morale programs, family support activities & programs, AAFES support, American Red Cross (ACR), & civilian labor (icw CPO). Headquarters Management:HQ’s management includes managing the organization & administration of the HQ, recommending manpower allocation, admin support, including leaves, passes, counseling, & personal affairs. Also includes information services (printing, distribution, publications) & discipline/ law & order (UCMJ actions). Coordinating Staff Responsibility: The G-1/AG (S-1) has coordinating staff responsibility for special & personal staff officers (medical, PAO, SJA, EOA).

  17. G-2 (S-2); Intelligence • The ACOS, G-2 (S-2) is the principal staff officer for all matters concerning the: • enemy/threat (know the enemy doctrine; an expert). • the environment (weather) as it affects the enemy/threat. • intelligence (analysis & dissemination). • counterintelligence (protect friendly forces). • Additionally, the G-2 (S-2) supports security programs (mainly in Garrison), such as physical & individual security. • A G-2 (S-2) is authorized at every echelon from BN - Corps. • Typical BRANCH/MOS: Military Intelligence (MI)

  18. G-2 (S-2); Intelligence Intelligence Readiness: Includes establishing & maintaining the proper relationships & procedures with other intelligence staffs, units, & organizations & preparing the command intelligence readiness/training plan. Intelligence Tasks: Includes managing the intelligence process to produce & disseminate intelligence to meet the commander’s & other users’ requirements in a timely manner (IPB). Support to & participation in targeting meetings. Providing intelligence support to battle damage assessment (BDA) & force protection. Recommending priority intelligence requirements (PIRs). Intelligence Synchronization: Includes synchronizing intelligence support to operations & to ISR integration through close coordination with the commander, COS (XO), G-3 (S-3), & the other staff members (Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance or ISR).

  19. G-2 (S-2); Intelligence Other Intelligence Support. Preparing the intelligence annex to plans and orders, and the intelligence estimate. Counterintelligence. Evaluating enemy intelligence capabilities as they affect OPSEC, counter-surveillance, signals security (SIGSEC), security operations, military deception (MD) planning, psychological operations (PSYOP), area security operations, & force protection. Support to Security Programs. Supervising the command & personnel security programs (Security Clearances of all personnel). Coordinating Staff Responsibility. The G-2 (S-2) has coordinating staff responsibility for the staff weather officer (normally USAF personnel).

  20. G-3 (S-3); Operations • The ACOS, G-3 (S-3) is the principal staff officer for all matters concerning: • training. • operations & plans (current & future operations). • force development & modernization. • A G-3 (S-3) is authorized at every echelon from battalion (BN) through corps. • Typical BRANCH/MOS: based on type unit

  21. G-3 (S-3); Operations Training:Planning & implementing the Commander’s training guidance. Assisting with METL development & assessment. Training resources (to include ammo). Schools & unit readiness status (USR). Training records. Operations & Plans:WARNOs, FRAGOs, & OPORDs. SOPs. Developing, synchronizing, & integrating ISR. Synchronizing the staff before, during, after operations (MDMP). Includes current and future operations. Force Development & Modernization:MTOE & new equipment fielding. Staff Planning & Supervision:Force Protection (FP) & A2C2. Coordinating Staff Responsibility:ALO/TALO (USAF), LNOs (Aviation), NBC,FSCOORD, and others.

  22. G-4 (S-4); Logistics • The ACOS, G-4 (S-4) is the principal staff officer for: • logistic operations & plans (general). • supply. • maintenance. • transportation. • services. • The G-4 (S-4) helps the support unit commander maintain logistics visibility with the commander & the rest of the staff. • A G-4 (S-4) is authorized at every echelon from BN - Corps. • Typical BRANCH/MOS: any Logistics (QM, TC, OD)

  23. G-4 (S-4); Logistics Logistic Operations & Plans (General):Includes developing the logistic plan to support operations (S/G3). Coordinating with the support unit commander on the current & future support capability of that unit. Coordinating the selection of, & recommending main supply routes (MSRs) & logistic support areas. Performing logistic preparation of the battlefield. Recommending command policy for collecting & disposing of excess property & salvage. Supply:Includes determining supply requirements & coordinating all classes of supply except class VIII (medical). Coordinating the requisition, acquisition, & storage of supplies & equipment, & the maintenance of materiel records. Recommending CSS priorities & CSRs. Ensuring that accountability & security of supplies & equipment are adequate. Calculating & recommending to the G/S3 basic & prescribed loads, & helping determine RSRs. Coordinating the allocation of petroleum products to subordinate units. Coordinating HN support with the G-5 (S-5). Maintenance: Includes monitoring & analyzing the equipment readiness status. Determining maintenance workload requirements, less medical. Coordinating equipment recovery & evacuation operations. Determining maintenance time lines.

  24. G-4 (S-4); Logistics Transportation. Includes conducting operational & tactical planning to support mode & terminal operations, & movement control. Planning administrative troop movements (G/S3). Coordinating transportation assets for other Services. Coordinating with the G/S5 for HN support. Coordinating with the G/S1 & the PM on transporting replacement personnel & EPWs. Coordinating with the G/S3 for CSS of tactical troop movements. Services: Include coordinating the construction of facilities & installations, except for fortifications & signal systems. Coordinating field sanitation. Coordinating organizational clothing & individual equipment exchange & replacement. Coordinating unit spill-prevention plans. Coordinating or providing food preparation, water purification, mortuary affairs, aerial delivery, laundry, shower, & clothing/light textile repair. Coordinating the transportation, storage, handling, & disposal of hazardous material or hazardous waste. Staff Planning & Supervision: Identifying requirements that can be met through contracting. Identifying requirements & restrictions for using local civilians, EPWs, & civilian internees & detainees in CSS operations. Coordinating with the SJA on legal aspects of contracting. Coordinating with the resource manager (RM) & finance officer on the financial aspects of contracting. Coordinating real property control & fire protection for facilities. Coordinating Staff Responsibility: Coordinating staff responsibility for the Transportation Officer.

  25. G-5 (S-5); Civil-Military Ops • The ACOS, G-5 (S-5) is the principal staff officer for all matters concerning civil-military operations (CMO). • The G-5 (S-5) establishes the civil-military operations center (CMOC). • Prepares the groundwork for transitioning the AO from military to civilian control. • Advises the commander on the military’s effect on civilians in the AO. • Responsible for enhancing the relationship between Army forces & the civil authorities & people in the AO. • The G-5 (S-5) is required at all echelons from Bn - Corps, but authorized only at DIV & Corps. • Once deployed, units below division level may be authorized an S-5.

  26. G-5 (S-5); Civil-Military Ops • Staff Responsibilities: • Include advising the commander on the effect of civilian populations on military operations. • Minimizing civilian interference with operations. • This includes dislocated civilian operations, curfews, & movement restrictions. • Advising the commander on legal & moral obligations incurred from the long- & short-term effects (economic, environmental, & health) of military operations on civilian populations. • Operating a CMO operations center to maintain liaison with other US governmental agencies, HN civil & military authorities, & nongovernmental & international organizations in the AO. • Coordinating with the FSCOORD on protected targets & participating in targeting meetings. • Planning community relations programs to gain & maintain public understanding & goodwill, & to support military operations.

  27. G-5 (S-5); Civil-Military Ops • Staff Responsibilities (cont): • Coordinating with the SJA about advice to the commander on rules of engagement (ROE) when dealing with civilians in the AO. • Coordinating with the G-7 & PSYOP officer on trends in public opinion. • Coordinating with the surgeon on the military use of civilian medical facilities, materials, & supplies. • Coordinating with the G-7, PAO, & PSYOP officer to ensure disseminated information is not contradictory. • Helping the G/S1 coordinate for local labor resources. • Providing technical advice & assistance in reorienting enemy defectors, EPWs, civilian internees, & detainees. • Coordinating with the PM to control civilian traffic in the AO. • Coordinating civilian claims against the US Government with the SJA.

  28. G-5 (S-5); Civil-Military Ops • Staff Planning & Supervision: The G-5 (S-5) performs staff planning for & exercises staff supervision over— • Attached civil affairs (CA) units. • Military support to civil defense & civic action projects. • Protection of culturally significant sites. • Humanitarian civil assistance & disaster relief. • Noncombatant evacuation operations (NEO). • Emergency food, shelter, clothing, & fuel for local civilians. • Public order & safety as they apply to operations.

  29. G-6 (S-6); Command, Control, Communications, & Computer Operations (C4OPS) • The ACOS, G-6 (S-6) is the principal staff officer for all matters concerning command, control, communications, and computer operations (C4OPS). • A G-6 (S-6) is authorized at all echelons from BN-Corps. • The G-6 (S-6) advises the commander, staff, and subordinate commanders on C4OPS matters. • C4OPS include C4 operations (general), network operations (NETOPS) and IM. • Typical BRANCH/MOS: Signal Corps (SC)

  30. G-6 (S-6); C4OPS (cont) • C4 Operations: • C4OPS Estimates, Plans, & Annexes. • Network Operations (NETOPS): • Communications & Computers architecture • Information Management (IM): • C2 & COP. • Staff Planning & Supervision: • TTP & SOPs for staff C4.

  31. G-7 (No S-Staff); Information Operations (IO) • The ACOS, G-7 (S-7) is the principal staff officer for all matters concerning information operations, including current operations, plans, and IO-related targeting. • A G-7 is authorized at corps and divisions. • Only selected Army National Guard and active component brigades are authorized an S-7.

  32. COMMANDER CofS/XO SPECIAL STAFF SPECIAL STAFF

  33. Duties vary at each level of command. Organized according to functional areas. May be a unit commander (of an attached or OPCON unit). Usually have areas of common interest & habitual association with a coordinating staff section. The Special Staff

  34. G3 ADCOORD ALO ANGLICO Cmdr AVCOORD CHEMO Deception Off EWO ENCOORD EOD FSCOORD LNO PM PSYOP Off Safety Off TALO CofS Hqs Cmdt SGS RM G4 Trans Off G5 G2 Special Weapons Officer (SWO) G6 Special Staff Officers G1 Adjutant General (AG) Civilian Personnel Office (CPO) Dental Surgeon Finance Officer Surgeon NOTE: (the following PERSONAL STAFF Officers often work in the G1 Section): Chaplain IG PAO SJA

  35. Coordinating & Special Staff This chart depicts the inter-working relationship(s) between the Coordinating (S1-S6) Staff and the Special Staff sections.

  36. Common Duties & Responsibilities of Staff Officers

  37. Advise the Commander! Prepare plans & orders (Annexes). Make recommendations (Commanders make DECISIONS). Identify & analyze problems. Coordinate with the entire staff. Staff Responsibilities & Duties1 of 2

  38. Conduct training. Perform risk management. Conduct staff writing. Supervise the staff. Staff Responsibilities & Duties2 of 2

  39. Basic Staff Structure @ BN/BDE, DIV & JOINT

  40. Commander CSM CH Executive Officer (XO) Intelligence Officer (S2) Operations & Training Officer (S3) Logistics Officer (S4) Civil-Military Operations Officer (S5) C4OPS or (Signal) (S6) Personnel Officer (S1) Surgeon The S (Bn & Bde) Staff PERSONAL STAFF GROUP COORDINATING STAFF GROUP SPECIAL STAFF GROUP CHEMO (NBC)

  41. IG SJA CH PAO Liaison Officers Aides CofS G1 ACofS G2 ACofS G3 ACofS G4 ACofS G5 ACofS G6 ACofS TRANS HQ CMDT ADCOORD ENCOORD AG ALO CHEMO Deception Officer Finance Surgeon PM FSCOORD EOD RM CPO HIST AVCOORD PSYOP SOCOORD Dental Surgeon Vet ANGLICO EOA Safety SWO Protocol TALO The G (DIVISION) Staff PERSONAL STAFF GROUP Division Commander Deputy or Assistant Commander(s) CSM Secretary of the General Staff (SGS) COORDINATING STAFF GROUP SPECIAL STAFF GROUP

  42. The J (Joint) Staff(s)

  43. Joint Force Commanders & Staffs NOTE: These Commanders provide the “FORCES/UNITS” to the “Joint Force” Commanders

  44. US Central Command (CENTCOM) - example

  45. Command: Decision making & action ordering authority Control: Monitoring & influencing action Commander & the Command/Control System C21 of 2

  46. Commander: Authority, responsibility, accountability. Staff is most valuable resource. Commander & the Command/Control System C22 of 2

  47. Command positions vs Staff positions • As an Army Officer, you will only “command” as a: • Platoon Leader (for maybe 1 year). • Company Commander (for 24-36 months). • Battalion Commander (for 2 years). • a total of 5-6 years out of 20 by the time you are a LTC. • The rest of your time will be as a STAFF OFFICER ! • So, be prepared & ready to assume those duties for most of your career !

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