Section 108 Flashcards
Discuss the function of the Command Element within the MAGTF.
The mission of the CE is to command and control, direct, plan, and coordinate the air, ground, logistics, intelligence, and communications operations of assigned forces.
Discuss the role and responsibility of the Chief of Staff within the command element.
The chief of staff functions as the executive officer if so directed.
Responsible for directing, coordinating, supervising, and training the staff.
Frees the Commander from routine managerial duties.
Primary conduit for exchange of info between staff and Commander.
Discuss the role and responsibility of the principle staff within the command element.
In units commanded by a general, these officers make up the general staff.
In other units, these officers make up the executive staff..
Discuss the role and responsibility of the special staff within the command element.
Advise and assist the Commander and other staff in a particular specialty (such as supply or legal).
Discuss the role and responsibility of the personal staff within the command element.
Personal staff work directly for the Commander.
Discuss the role of the Staff Secretary.
Administrative assistant to the Chief of Staff
Discuss the role of the Chaplain.
Responsible for matters pertaining to spiritual and moral well-being of the command.
Operates under cognizance of the Chief of Staff.
Discuss the role of the Surgeon.
Directly responsible to the Commanding General.
Advises and represents the CG, staff and unit commanders on medical and med service issues.
Advises on the medical effects of weapon systems and environment.
Coordinates the activities of the Med Planner.
Supervises medical activities throughout the MEF including prev med, environmental health, sanitation of food services.
Discuss the role of the Public Affairs Officer (PAO).
Advises the CG on public affairs matters.
Discuss the role of the Comptroller.
Responsible for financial management.
Operates under the cognizance of the Chief of Staff.
Discuss the role of the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) / Legal Officer.
Assists the Commander in the administration of military justice and processing of legal matters.
Discuss the role of the Inspector General.
Investigates noncriminal allegations.
Ensures the combat readiness of subordinate units in the command.
J/G/S-1
Personnel/admin
Branches:
manpower, personnel, career planning, adjutant
J/G/S-2
Intelligence
Branches:
intelligence, counterintelligence, signals intelligence
J/G/S-3
Operations
Branches:
current operations, future operations, tactical exercise control group, special operations training group