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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.
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Overview
Common responsibilities & duties of staff officers. (S)/(G) & (J) staff models. Command/Control & Commander.
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Personal Staff
Coordinating Staff
Special Staff
COMMANDER
PERSONAL STAFF
CofS/XO
COORDINATING STAFF
SPECIAL STAFF
Directs staff tasks, oversees staff coordination, & ensures efficient & prompt staff actions. The COS/XO oversees coordinating & special staff officers. 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.
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.
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PERSONAL STAFF
PERSONAL STAFF
COMMANDER
CofS/XO
Work directly for & under the commanders immediate control (rated ONLY by the Commander, NOT the XO/COS). May also serve as special staff officers as they coordinate actions & issues.
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).
COORDINATING STAFF
COMMANDER
CofS/XO
COORDINATING STAFF
Coordinate & supervise the execution of plans, operations, & activities. Authority is limited to advising, planning, & coordinating actions.
Coordinate with & integrate special staff officers into operations. Provide timely & accurate recommendations to the commander. Request & receive information & recommendations from special staff officers.
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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: HQs 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).
George Rogers Clark HS JROTC STAFF ORGANIZATIONS of the U.S. Army
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.
WARNOs, FRAGOs, & OPORDs. SOPs. Developing, synchronizing, & integrating ISR. Synchronizing the staff before, during, after operations (MDMP). Includes current and future operations.
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.
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.
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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.
Staff Planning & Supervision: TTP & SOPs for staff C4.
Only selected Army National Guard and active component brigades are authorized an S-7.
SPECIAL STAFF
COMMANDER
CofS/XO
SPECIAL STAFF
G3 CofS
Hqs Cmdt SGS RM ADCOORD ALO ANGLICO Cmdr AVCOORD CHEMO Deception Off EWO ENCOORD EOD FSCOORD LNO PM PSYOP Off Safety Off TALO
NOTE: (the following PERSONAL STAFF Officers often work in the G1 Section): Chaplain IG PAO SJA
G4
Trans Off
G5
G2
Special Weapons Officer (SWO)
G6
Advise the Commander! Prepare plans & orders (Annexes). Make recommendations (Commanders make DECISIONS). Identify & analyze problems. Coordinate with the entire staff.
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Aides
G4 ACofS
G5 ACofS
G6 ACofS
PSYOP
Safety
SWO
J-2 Intelligence
J-3 Operations
J-4 Logistics
J-6 C4CS
NOTE: These Commanders provide the FORCES/UNITS to the Joint Force Commanders
Command:
Control:
Commander:
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 !
George Rogers Clark HS JROTC STAFF ORGANIZATIONS of the U.S. Army