Army Staff Organizations

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STAFF ORGANIZATIONS of the U.S. ArmyGeorge Rogers Clar k HS JROTC

Staff

Organizations of

the Army

Army Field Manual (FM) 6-0


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Was replaced by

FM 5-0 & 6-0

APPENDIX C:

Staff Organization &

Staff Officers

APPENDIX D:Staff Responsibilities

& Duties

Reference(s)


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This appendix describes the foundations ofbattalion- 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 Armystaff structure, staff models for large & small units,

& characteristics of staff officers.

APPENDIX C to FM 6-0


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Overview

Basic staff structure: PersonalStaff. CoordinatingStaff. Special Staff.

Common responsibilities & dutiesof staff officers.

(S)/(G) & (J) staff models.

Command/Control & Commander.


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Basic Staff Structure(3 Types of Staffs)

Personal Coordinating SpecialStaff Staff Staff


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Basic Staff Structure

COMMANDER

CofS/XO

PERSONAL STAFF

COORDINATING STAFF

SPECIAL STAFF

CHIEF

Of

STAFF

or

XO


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Chief of Staff/Executive Officer

The COS/XO is the commanders principal staffofficer:

Directs staff tasks, oversees staff coordination, & ensuresefficient & prompt staff actions.

The COS/XO oversees coordinating & special staffofficers.Does not necessarily oversee the personal staffofficers,although he normally interacts with them.

The commander normally delegates authority to the COS/XOfor executive management of coordinating & special staffofficers.



Duties of the COS/XO

Directs staff tasks (day-to-day operations).

Conducts staff coordination (staff meetings).

Ensures efficient & prompt staff response (meetingall suspenses & taskings).

Oversees coordinating & special staff officers.

Authority for executive management of coordinating& special staff officers.

Acts in the absence of the Commander.



PERSONAL STAFF

COMMANDER

CofS/XO

PERSONAL STAFF



Work directly for & under thecommanders immediate control

(rated ONLY by the Commander, NOTthe XO/COS).

May also serve as special staff officersas they coordinate actions & issues.

The PersonalStaff1 of 2



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 PersonalStaff1 of 2



COORDINATING STAFF

COMMANDER

CofS/XO

COORDINATING STAFF

The typical S-Staf f (S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6)



CoordinatingStaffsDuties & Responsibilities

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Coordinate & supervise the execution

of plans, operations, & activities.

Authority is limited to advising,

planning, & coordinating actions.



Coordinate with & integrate special staffofficers into operations.

Provide timely & accurate recommendationsto the commander.

Request & receive information &recommendations from special staffofficers.

CoordinatingStaffsDuties & Responsibilities

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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).


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G-1/AG (S-1); Personnel

Manning: Manning includes personnel readiness management, personnelreplacement 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: HQs management includes managing the organization

& administration of the HQ, recommending manpower allocation, admin support,

including leaves, passes, counseling, & personal affairs. Also includes informationservices (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).


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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)


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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 commanders & other users

requirements in a timely manner (IPB). Support to & participation intargeting meetings. Providing intelligence support to battle damage

assessment (BDA) & force protection. Recommending priority intelligence

requirements (PIRs).

Intelligence Synchronization: Includes synchronizing intelligence supportto 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).



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Other Intelligence Support. Preparing the intelligence annex to plansand 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).


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G-3 (S-3); Operations

The ACOS, G-3 (S-3) is the principal staff officer forall matters concerning:

training.

operations & plans (current & future operations).

force development & modernization.

A G-3 (S-3) is authorized at every echelon frombattalion (BN) through corps.

Typical BRANCH/MOS: based on type unit


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G-3 (S-3); Operations

Training: Planning & implementing the Commanders training guidance.Assisting with METL development & assessment. Training resources (to includeammo). Schools & unit readiness status (USR). Training records.

Operations & Plans: WARNOs, FRAGOs, & OPORDs. SOPs. Developing,

synchronizing, & integrating ISR. Synchronizing the staff before, during, afteroperations (MDMP). Includes current and future operations.

Force Development & Modernization: MTOE & new equipmentfielding.

Staff Planning & Supervision: Force Protection (FP) & A2C2.

Coordinating Staff Responsibility: ALO/TALO (USAF), LNOs

(Aviation), NBC,FSCOORD, and others.


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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)


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Logistic Operations & Plans (General): Includes developing the logistic plan to

support operations (S/G3). Coordinating with the support unit commander on thecurrent & 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.


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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 forfortifications & signal systems. Coordinating field sanitation. Coordinating organizational

clothing & individual equipment exchange & replacement. Coordinating unit spill-preventionplans. 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, & civilianinternees & 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 TransportationOfficer.



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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 militarys 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.


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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.


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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 medicalfacilities, 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.



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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.



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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)


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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.


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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.


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SPECIAL STAFF

COMMANDER

CofS/XO

SPECIAL STAFF


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The SpecialStaff

Duties vary at each level of command.

Organized according to functional areas.

May be a unit commander (of an attached orOPCON unit).

Usually have areas of common interest &habitual association with a coordinating staffsection.


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SpecialStaff Officers

G2Special Weapons Officer (SWO)

CofSHqs Cmdt

SGS

RM

G4Trans Off

G5

G6

G3ADCOORDALO

ANGLICO Cmdr

AVCOORD

CHEMO

Deception Off

EWOENCOORD

EOD

FSCOORD

LNO

PM

PSYOP Off

Safety Off

TALO

G1Adjutant General (AG)

Civilian Personnel Office (CPO)

Dental Surgeon

Finance Officer

Surgeon

NOTE:

(the following PERSONAL STAFFOfficers

often work in the G1 Section):

Chaplain

IG

PAO

SJA


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Coordinating& SpecialStaff

This chart

depicts the

inter-working

relationship(s)between the

Coordinating

(S1-S6) Staff

and the

Special Staff

sections.


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Common Duties &

Responsibilities of StaffOfficers

Staff Responsibilities & Duties


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Staff Responsibilities & Duties1 of 2

Advise the Commander!

Prepare plans & orders (Annexes).

Make recommendations

(Commanders make DECISIONS).

Identify & analyze problems.

Coordinate with the entire staff.

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Conduct training.

Perform risk management.

Conduct staff writing.

Supervise the staff.

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Basic Staff Structure @BN/BDE, DIV & JOINT

The S (Bn & Bde) Staff


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The S(Bn & Bde) Staff

PERSONAL STAFF GROUP

COORDINATING STAFF GROUP

SPECIAL STAFF GROUP

Commander

Executive

Officer (XO)

CSM CH

Personnel

Officer

(S1)

Intelligence

Officer

(S2)

Operations

& Training

Officer (S3)

Logistics

Officer

(S4)

Civil-Military

Operations

Officer (S5)

C4OPS

or (Signal)

(S6)

Surgeon CHEMO

(NBC)

Th G (DIVISION) St ff


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Deputy orAssistant Commander(s)

Liaison

OfficersCofS

CSM

Aides

PERSONAL STAFF GROUP

COORDINATING STAFF GROUP

G1

ACofS

G2

ACofS

G3

ACofS

G4

ACofS

G5

ACofS

G6

ACofS

SPECIAL STAFF GROUP

HQ

CMDTAG

Surgeon

RM

Dental

Surgeon

SWO

Finance

CPO

Vet

Protocol

ADCOORD

ALO

PM

AVCOORD

SOCOORD

ANGLICO

TALO

ENCOORD

CHEMO

FSCOORD

HIST

EOA

TRANS

Deception

Officer

EOD

PSYOP

Safety

PAOCHSJAIG

The G(DIVISION) Staff

Division Commander

Secretary of the General Staff (SGS)

Th J (J i ) S ff( )


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The J(Joint) Staff(s)

ChairmanJoint Chiefs of Staff

(CJCS)

Chief of Staff

of the ARMY

Chief of Staff

of the AIR FORCE

Chief of

NAVAL Operations

Director

Joint Staff

J-1

Manpower &

Personnel

J-2

Intelligence

J-3

Operations

J-4

Logistics

J-5

Plans & Policy

J-6

C4CS

J-7

Operational Plays

& Interoperability

J-8

Force Structure

& Assessment

Commandant of

The Marine Corps

Vice Chairman

CJCS

J i t F C d & St ff


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ARMY COMPONENT

COMMANDER

(ARFOR)

AIR FORCE COMPONENT

COMMANDER

(AFFOR)

NAVY COMPONENT

COMMANDER

(NAVFOR)

MARINE CORPS COMPONENT

COMMANDER

(MARFOR)

JOINT FORCE

COMMANDER

(JFC)

SOF

Forces/Capabilities

made available

JOINT FORCE

SPECIAL OPERATIONS

COMPONENT COMMANDER

(JFSOC)

LAND

Forces/Capabilities

made available

JOINT FORCE

LAND

COMPONENT COMMANDER

(JFLCC)

AIR

Forces/Capabilities

made available

JOINT FORCE

AIR

COMPONENT COMMANDER

(JFACC)

MARITIME

Forces/Capabilities

made available

JOINT FORCE

MARITIME (Naval Forces)

COMPONENT COMMANDER

(JFMCC)

NOTE: These Commanders provide the FORCES/UNITS to the Joint Force Commanders

Joint Force Commanders & Staffs


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US CENTRAL COMMAND

(CENTCOM)

GEN John Abizaid

USARCENT

(3rdArmy)LTG Whitcomb

(Atlanta/Kuwait)

USCENTAF

(9thUSAF)LtGen Buchanan

(Shaw AFB)

USNAVCENT

(7thUSN Fleet)VADM Nichols

(Bahrain)

USMARCENT

(US Marines)UNKNOWN

(Camp Smith, HI)

USSOCCENT

(Special Operations)UKNOWN

(McDill AFB)

Coalition Forces L&

Component Command

(CFLCC)

Coalition Forces Air

Component Command

(CFACC)

Coalition Forces

Maritime Component

Command

(CFMCC)

Coalition Forces

Special Operations

Component Command

(CFSOCC)

All US & Coalition Army

Ground Units

All US & Coalition Air

Force Units

All US & Coalition Naval &

Marine Units

All US & Coalition SOF

Units

US Central Command (CENTCOM) - example

d h


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Commander & theCommand/Control System C2

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Command: Decision making & action ordering authority

Control: Monitoring & influencing action


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Commander & theCommand/Control System C2

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Commander:

Authority, responsibility, accountability.

Staff is most valuableresource.


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Commandpositions vs Staffpositions

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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