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Chapter 2
Table 2-9. Theater patient movement center
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70E67
O5
Patient administration officer
MS
67J00
O4
Aeromedical evacuation officer (2)**
MS
70E67
O3
Patient administration officer (2)**
MS
Theater patient movement
center
Patient administration
68G5O
E8
NC
noncommissioned officer
Patient administration
68G2O
E5
NC
noncommissioned officer (2)**
68G1O
E4
Patient administration specialist (2)**
THEATER PATIENT
MOVEMENT CENTER
68G1O
E3
Patient administration specialist (2)**
(CONTINUED)
LEGEND
MOS military occupational specialty
** MEDCOM (DS) (Operational Command Post) Staff
MS Medical Service Corps
AOC area of concentration
NC noncommissioned officer
Patient Administration Officers
2-66. The patient administration officer (LTC/O5, AOC 70E67) serves as the MEDCOM (DS) medical
regulating officer and is responsible to the DCSSPO for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the
patient movement and the administrative aspects of the MEDCOM (DS). He advises the commander on
patient administration matters. The patient administration officer deploys with the MCP.
2-67. The patient administration officers (CPT/O3, AOC 70E67) assist the patient administration officer in
developing plans and procedures for patient administration support to include patient statistical reports and
medical regulating in the OCP. There are two patient administration officers that deploy with the OCP.
Aeromedical Evacuation Officers
2-68. The aeromedical evacuation officers (MAJ/O4, AOC 67J00) ensure tactical and strategic evacuation
requirements are synchronized. They assist the MEDBDEs with planning the intratheater aeromedical
evacuation across multinational operations. They coordinate direct and general support aeromedical
evacuation missions with the general support aviation battalion. Further, they advise the DCSSPO on all
matters related to aeromedical evacuation. There are two aeromedical evacuation officers that deploy with
the OCP.
Patient Administration Noncommissioned Officers
2-69. The patient administration NCO (MSG/E8, MOS 68G5O) performs duties as the senior patient
administrative NCO for the command. The patient administration NCO deploys with the MCP.
2-70. The patient administration NCOs
(SGT/E5, MOS
68G2O) are responsible to the patient
administration NCO for implementing the US Transportation Command Regulating and Command and
Control Evacuation System for the MEDCOM (DS) in the OCP. They process correspondence received
for medical information. They also assist in supervising subordinate personnel. The patient administration
NCOs deploy with the OCP.
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Patient Administration Specialists
2-71. The patient administration specialists
(SPC/E4, MOS 68G1O) are responsible to the patient
administration NCO for preparing, consolidating, and maintaining medical records and statistics pertaining
to patient data. There are two patient administration specialists that deploy with the OCP.
2-72. The patient administration specialist
(PFC/E3, MOS
68G1O) is responsible to the patient
administration NCO for preparing, consolidating, and maintaining medical records and statistics pertaining
to patient data. There are two patient administration specialists that deploy with the OCP.
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, LOGISTICS
2-73. The deputy chief of staff, logistics
(Table 2-10) has primary responsibility for monitoring all
logistics support to MEDCOM (DS) units, including Class VIII supply/resupply, medical equipment,
medical equipment maintenance and repair, optical fabrication, medical gases, medical contractors, general
supply, maintenance, transportation, field services, and construction support. The deputy chief of staff,
logistics, integrates those functions that sustain the MEDCOM (DS) assigned and attached units in the AO.
This section provides staff supervision and overall coordination for internal logistics support of MEDCOM
(DS) units.
Table 2-10. Deputy chief of staff, logistics
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70K67
O6
Deputy chief of staff, logistics
MS
70K67
O4
Health services materiel officer**
MS
670A0
W4
Command maintenance officer
WO
920A0
W3
Property book officer
WO
Senior automotive maintenance
Deputy chief of staff, logistics
915E0
W3
WO
warrant officer**
92Z5O
E9
Senior supply supervisor
NC
92Y4O
E7
Supply sergeant**
NC
92Y1O
E4
Supply specialist**
92Y1O
E4
Supply specialist
LEGEND
MS Medical Service Corps
** MEDCOM (DS) (Operational Command Post) Staff
NC noncommissioned officer
AOC area of concentration
WO warrant officer
MOS military occupational specialty
Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics
2-74. The deputy chief of staff, logistics (COL/O6, AOC 70K67) serves as the principal advisor to the
commander and provides supervision and coordination of logistics, food service, supply, transportation,
and maintenance support for the subordinate units. The deputy chief of staff, logistics, deploys with the
MCP.
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Health Services Materiel Officer
2-75. The health services materiel officer (MAJ/O4, AOC 70K67) serves as the principal advisor to the
deputy commander for unit logistics and maintenance planning and operations in the OCP. The health
services materiel officer deploys with the OCP.
Command Maintenance Officer
2-76. The command maintenance officer (Chief Warrant Officer [CWO]/W4, MOS 670A0) performs
duties as the senior medical maintenance officer in the MEDCOM (DS). He manages maintenance
requirements for vehicles, power generation equipment, as well as medical equipment. He supervises the
technical and tactical performance of all medical equipment maintainer MOSs. He manages maintenance
operations of various types and size. Further, he advises on equipment systems compatibility, replacement,
and economical retention. The command maintenance officer deploys with the MCP.
Property Book Officer
2-77. The property book officer (CWO/W3, MOS 920A0) is the primary property accountability officer in
the MEDCOM (DS). He directs the command property accountability operations and monitors asset
visibility of major end items within the command. The property book officer deploys with the MCP.
Senior Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer
2-78. The support automotive maintenance warrant officer (CWO/W3, MOS 915E0) performs duties as
the specialty trained motor maintenance officer in the OCP. He manages maintenance requirements by
applying technical knowledge and technical management skills. He supervises the technical and tactical
performance of many different maintainer MOSs. This CWO manages maintenance operations of various
types and size. Further, he advises on equipment systems compatibility, replacement, and economical
retention. He also evaluates performance and quality of equipment through an analysis of maintenance
indicators. The senior automotive maintenance warrant officer deploys with the OCP.
Senior Supply Supervisor
2-79. The senior supply supervisor (SGM/E9, MOS 92Z5O) performs supervisory and management duties
related to large-sized logistics operations, stock control, property management, and storage activities. The
senior supply supervisor deploys with the MCP.
Supply Sergeant
2-80. The supply sergeant (SFC/E7, MOS 92Y4O) performs supervisory and management duties shown at
preceding level of skill. He analyzes statistical data and reports to ascertain trends, conformance to
standard and directives, and efficiency of operations in the OCP. He coordinates logistical activities with
other staff elements and subordinate units. Further, he conducts assistance visits to subordinate elements
and develops and executes training programs. The supply sergeant deploys with the OCP.
Supply Specialists
2-81. The supply specialists
(SPC/E4, MOS 92Y1O) perform the duties of receiving, inspecting,
inventorying, loading, unloading, segregating, storing, issuing, and turning-in of all organizational supplies
and equipment. They operate automation equipment and prepare all organizational supply documents.
They maintain and use the automated supply system for accounting of organizational and installation
supplies and equipment. There are two supply specialists assigned to this section. One supply specialist
deploys with the OCP and one with the MCP.
MEDICAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT SECTION
2-82. The MEDLOG support section (Table 2-11) monitors, coordinates, and facilitates MEDLOG
operations within the command. This includes Class VIII supply and resupply, blood management and
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distribution, medical equipment maintenance and repair, medical gases, and optical lens fabrication and
repair. This section plans for the SIMLM mission, when designated. As the SIMLM, it coordinates with
and provides MEDLOG support to all Services deployed in the AO. This section coordinates with and
establishes a liaison with the medical logistics management center forward team. The medical logistics
management center forward team provides a centralized, theater-level management of critical Class VIII
materiel, patient movement items, and medical maintenance. Refer to FM
4-02.1 for additional
information on the medical logistics management center. Further, this section coordinates and facilitates
contracting operations in support of the medical mission.
(The availability of contracting support for
medical services and supplies may be limited by the stringent requirements of the Food and Drug
Administration for medical supplies and US standards for professional services.)
Table 2-11. Medical logistics support section
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70K67
O5
Chief, logistics**
MS
71E67
O4
Clinical laboratory officer**
MS
71E67
O4
Clinical laboratory officer
MS
70K67
O4
Supply management officer
MS
70K67
O4
Health service materiel officer
MS
88D00
O3
Transportation officer
TC
88D00
O3
Transportation officer**
TC
Medical logistics support
section
670A0
W3
Unit maintenance officer**
WO
Chief biomedical equipment
68A5O
E9
NC
noncommissioned officer
Chief medical laboratory
68K5O
E9
NC
noncommissioned officer
Chief medical logistics
68Z5O
E9
NC
noncommissioned officer**
68J5O
E8
Medical logistics sergeant**
NC
Senior optical laboratory
68H4O
E7
NC
noncommissioned officer
68J4O
E7
Medical logistics sergeant (2)**
NC
LEGEND
MS Medical Service Corps
** MEDCOM (DS) (Operational Command Post) Staff
NC noncommissioned officer
AOC area of concentration
WO warrant officer
MOS military occupational specialty
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Chief Logistics
2-83. The chief logistics (LTC/O5, AOC 70K67) is the senior health service materiel officer in the section
and serves as the section chief. He plans, coordinates, controls, and manages the functional areas
pertaining to the highly specialized and technical materiel and services utilized in support of the health care
delivery system. He exercises staff responsibility for units engaged in Class VIII supply, optical
fabrication, medical maintenance, blood support, quality control operations, and other MEDLOG support
in the OCP. He plans and directs activities of personnel and units responsible for the receipt, storage, and
issue of all Class VIII medical supply, optical fabrication support, blood support, and medical maintenance
support. He provides command policy and monitors the collection, evacuation, and accountability for all
MEDLOG items of supply classified as salvage, surplus, abandoned, or uneconomically repairable. As a
chief, logistics, he advises the commander of MEDLOG matters and unit mission capabilities. He plans,
directs, and implements the multifunctional areas of medical materiel management and their integration
into the overall DOD logistics system, as well as the support interface between the Army in the field,
wholesale logistics, and industry. Further, he directs and/or exercises staff supervision of units engaged in
the production, acquisition, receipt, storage and preservation, issue, and distribution of medical equipment,
medical repair parts, and medical supplies. He serves as the focal point for medical property management
and accountability procedures. As a staff officer, he advises the deputy chief of staff, logistics, on matters
regarding supply and services support and other MEDLOG functions. The chief logistics deploys with the
OCP.
Clinical Laboratory Officers
2-84. The clinical laboratory officers (MAJ/O4, AOC 71E67) serve as the Area Blood Program Officers.
They serve as blood and blood products distribution officers. They coordinate, direct, and prepare and
provide reports and establish policy. They provide guidance on all issues and actions associated with
blood collection, manufacturing, and storage to support Soldiers, organizations, medical units, and to
others, as directed. One clinical laboratory officer deploys with the OCP and one with the MCP.
Supply Management Officer
2-85. The supply management officer (MAJ/O4, AOC 70K67) is responsible for the establishment and
maintenance of contracts for supplies and services for the MEDCOM (DS). The supply management
officer deploys with the MCP.
Health Services Materiel Officer
2-86. The health services materiel officer (MAJ/O4, AOC 70K67) serves as the principal advisor to the
chief, logistics for health care facility planning in the theater. The health services materiel officer deploys
with the MCP.
Transportation Officers
2-87. The transportation officers
(CPT/O3, AOC
88D00) coordinate with subordinate and other
organizations for all transportation issues for the MEDCOM (DS). They develop plans, directions, and
priorities for all MEDCOM (DS) transportation issues. They monitor all transportation requirements for
MEDLOG and normal unit transportation issues. One transportation officer deploys with the OCP and one
with the MCP.
Unit Maintenance Officer
2-88. The unit maintenance officer (CWO/W3, MOS 670A0) performs duties as a specially trained
medical maintenance officer in the MEDCOM (DS) and the OCP. He manages maintenance requirements
by applying technical knowledge and technical management skills. He supervises the technical and tactical
performance of medical equipment maintainer MOSs. Manages maintenance operations of various types
and size. He advises on equipment systems compatibility, replacement, and economical retention.
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Evaluates performance and quality of equipment through an analysis of maintenance indicators. The unit
maintenance officer deploys with the OCP.
Chief Biomedical Equipment Noncommissioned Officer
2-89. The chief biomedical equipment NCO
(SGM/E9, MOS
68A5O) performs technical and
administrative management, coordination, control, and operational duties as the principal medical
maintenance NCO. He reviews quality control procedures relevant to the performance of medical
maintenance operations. He reviews technical training procedures and advises subordinates on technical
training issues. This NCO writes, develops, and coordinates command-wide regulations and policies
relating to AMEDD logistical material maintenance programs. He serves as advisor on medical
maintenance operations to subordinate units. The chief biomedical equipment NCO deploys with the
MCP.
Chief Medical Laboratory Noncommissioned Officer
2-90. The chief medical laboratory NCO (SGM/E9, MOS 68K5O) assists the clinical laboratory officers
with the management of blood and blood products. He coordinates with the CONUS-sustaining base for
area medical laboratory services and provides consultation services and technical advice for medical
laboratory operations. The chief medical laboratory NCO deploys with the MCP.
Chief Medical Logistics Noncommissioned Officer
2-91. The chief MEDLOG NCO (SGM/E9, MOS 68Z5O) is the principal NCO who supervises and
performs related duties as the senior enlisted advisor to deputy commanders on all matters pertaining to
logistics operations in the OCP. The chief MEDLOG NCO deploys with the OCP.
Medical Logistics Sergeant
2-92. The MEDLOG sergeant (MSG/E8, MOS 68J5O) assists the chief MEDLOG NCO with his duties.
The MEDLOG sergeant deploys in the OCP.
2-93. The MEDLOG sergeants (SFC/E7, MOS 68J4O) assist in the execution of MEDLOG support
operations and the SIMLM mission. They facilitate reception, staging, onward movement, and integration
operations and resolve aerial port of debarkation/sea port of debarkation transportation, shipping, cross-
docking, and delivery issues. They coordinate theater distribution of medical supplies with subordinate
MEDLOG units and facilitate the supply chain management flow for medical materiel from
CONUS/depot/commercial sources into theater. They coordinate Army Materiel Command-related
requirements for medical forces deploying into theater. The MEDLOG sergeants deploy with the OCP.
Senior Optical Laboratory Noncommissioned Officer
2-94. The senior optical laboratory NCO
(SFC/E7, MOS 68H4O) directs, plans, coordinates, and
implements the quality assurance program for all optical fabrication production within the MEDCOM
(DS). He provides reports and optical capability assessments. He coordinates all external optical support
and monitors internal production capabilities. He advises the commander on the status of optical support
within the MEDCOM (DS) and theater. The senior optical laboratory NCO deploys with the MCP.
CIVIL AFFAIRS SECTION
2-95. The CA section (Table 2-12) integrates CMO planning within the MEDCOM (DS) AO and with the
ASCC G-9. This section provides the regional focus (paragraph 2-4) of the GCC area of responsibility.
This section conducts area assessments and estimates on the impact of the local populace on MEDCOM
(DS) operations to include the assessment of the host/foreign nation medical infrastructure. The CA
section facilitates and develops assessments of host nation country’s medical infrastructure to assist the
MEDCOM (DS) commander in planning and executing AHS support in the theater. This section develops
cross-cultural communications to facilitate interpersonal relationships in a host nation environment. This
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section assists the MEDCOM (DS) commander in preparing medical functional studies, assessments, and
estimates of how the host nation civilian and military populations affect patient workloads in US MTFs. It
provides assistance to and liaisons for NGO and the International Committee of the Red Cross that offer
medical treatment/supplies to the host nation involved in the conflict/operation. Refer to for FM 8-42 for
the medical aspects of stability operations.
Table 2-12. Civil affairs section
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
38A00
O5
Civil affairs officer**
CA
38A00
O3
Civil affairs officer
NC
Civil affairs section
66B00
O3
Community health nurse**
AN
66B00
O3
Community health nurse
AN
LEGEND
CA civil affairs
** MEDCOM (DS) (Operational Command Post) Staff
MOS military occupational specialty
AN Army Nurse Corps
NC noncommissioned officer
AOC area of concentration
Civil Affairs Officers
2-96. The CA officer (LTC/O5, AOC 38A00) normally locates with the OCP and is responsible for the
integration of CMO activities into the MEDCOM (DS) OPLAN. He facilitates and develops assessments
of the host nation medical infrastructure to assist the MEDCOM (DS) commander in planning and
executing AHS support in the theater. He assists the MEDCOM (DS) commander in preparing medical
functional studies, assessments, and estimates of the impact of displaced civilian operations in regard to the
affect on US military MTFs. He provides liaison to the ASCC G-9 in order to facilitate the medical
operations of various NGOs and international organizations operating within the theater. In conjunction
with the SJA, advises the MEDCOM (DS) commander regarding his legal and moral obligations to the
indigenous civilian population. The CA officer deploys with the OCP.
2-97. The CA officer (CPT/O3, AOC 38A00) performs duties as the CA staff and prepares economic,
cultural, governmental and special functional studies, assessments, and estimates. Coordinates with,
enhances, develops, establishes, or controls civil infrastructures in operational areas to support friendly
operations. He provides CA advice and assistance to subordinate commanders and, when directed, civil
paramilitary, host nation leaders, and agencies. He directs and participates in the conduct of CA
conventional, foreign internal defense, unconventional warfare, civil administration and other operations.
He develops cross-cultural communicative and linguistic skills that facilitate interpersonal relationships in
a host nation environment. The CA officer deploys with the MCP.
Community Health Nurses
2-98. The community health nurses (CPT/O3, AOC 66B00) coordinate the appropriate medical care for
indigenous personnel with the MEDCOM
(DS) AO. They anticipate and prepare for the
operations/situational impact on human health issues in order to facilitate as soon as possible the return to
the preoperational/situational level of health or better. One community health nurse deploys with the OCP
and one with the MCP.
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
2-99. The deputy chief of staff, information management (Table 2-13) is responsible for all aspects of
automation and communications-electronics (CE) support within the MEDCOM (DS). This section
establishes a medical automation office and is responsible for medical automation policy and guidance for
all subordinate commands. This section identifies CE requirements for data transmission services and
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coordinates these requirements with the signal command. This section provides advice and consultation on
the interface of medical automation systems with other automated systems within the theater.
Table 2-13. Deputy chief of staff, information management
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
Deputy chief of staff, information
70D67
O6
MS
management
Biomedical information management
70D67
O5
MS
officer**
25A00
O4
Communication electronics officer
SC
25A00
O4
Communication electronics officer**
SC
Biomedical information management
70D67
O4
MS
officer**
70D67
03
Health service system manager
MS
251A0
W2
Information system technician**
WO
251A0
W2
Information system technician
WO
Deputy chief of staff,
25B5O
E8
Information system chief
NC
information management
25U5O
E8
Signal support system chief**
NC
25B3O
E6
Information system team chief**
NC
25B2O
E5
Senior information systems specialist
NC
25B1O
E4
Information system specialist**
Signal information service
25U1O
E4
specialist**
42AOO
E4
Human resources specialist
Signal support information
25U1O
E3
specialist**
25B1O
E3
Information system specialist**
LEGEND
MS Medical Service Corps
** MEDCOM (DS) (Operational Command Post) Staff
NC noncommissioned officer
AOC area of concentration
SC Signal Corps
MOS military occupational specialty
WO warrant officer
Deputy Chief of Staff, Information Management
2-100. The deputy chief of staff, information management (COL/O6, AOC 70D67) is responsible for
advising the commander and staff on all automatic data processing and information management matters
affecting the command. The deputy chief of staff, information management deploys with the MCP.
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Biomedical Information Management Officers
2-101. The biomedical information management officer (LTC/O5, AOC 70D67) serves as the assistant
chief of staff, information management and is responsible for advising the deputy commander and staff on
all automatic data processing and information management matters affecting the command in the OCP.
The biomedical information management officer deploys with the OCP
2-102. The biomedical information management officer (MAJ/O4, AOC 70D67) advises and assists the
assistant chief of staff, information management and the deputy commander in this area of health care
information management and/or biomedical systems engineering in the OCP. He formulates policies and
plans for the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of patient-oriented information
systems and medical administration information support systems. He integrates telecommunications,
automation, visual information, and records management with subordinate units. He provides managerial
expertise and technical guidance in planning, developing, implementing, operating, maintaining, and
disposing of information systems. He conducts technical analysis to implement information systems;
plans, develops, operates and maintains, disposes of automation, telecommunications, visual information,
and records management needed to support health care operations. The biomedical information
management officer deploys with the OCP.
2-103. The health services system manager (a biomedical information management officer) (CPT/O3,
AOC 70D67) supports the biomedical information management officer in advising and assisting the deputy
chief of staff, information management, in this area of health care information management and/or
biomedical systems engineering. His duties are similar to those described in paragraph 2-102. The health
services system manager deploys with the MCP.
Communications-Electronics Officers
2-104. The CE officers (MAJ/O4, AOC 25A00) are responsible for advising on all CE matters, including
location of headquarters, location of CE facilities, and the use of signal activities. They serve as the
principal signal advisors to the MEDCOM (DS) commander on all communications matters. They are
responsible to the deputy chief of staff, information management for the planning, supervising,
coordinating, and providing technical assistance in the installation, operation, management, and operator-
level maintenance of radio, field wire, and switchboard communications systems. They supervise all
subordinate communications personnel and are the primary signal operations officer in each command
post. One CE officer deploys with the OCP and one with the MCP.
Information System Technicians
2-105. The information system technicians (CWO/O2, MOS 251A0) manage personnel and equipment
assets associated with automated information system (AIS), internet protocol (IP) networks to include the
internetworking of systems in the OCP. They perform configuration management. They develop
maintenance programs for organizational AIS. They execute AIS recovery procedures and execute the
system integration plan. These officers develop and implement a software installation plan. They evaluate
present AIS requirements to validate the information management plan. They prepare mission need
statements to acquire new AISs. They implement security training and awareness programs and
information systems security training plans. They conduct AIS security inspections and prepare and
evaluate the AIS accreditation plan. They develop contingency operation for tactical internet and monitor
implementation. They direct AIS network operating system software installation and the installation of
AIS application software on a server. They direct the setup of a personal computer for stand-alone
operations. They develop standing operating procedures for the AIS network. Further, they diagnose AIS
malfunctioning components and direct necessary corrective action. They evaluate new software for AIS.
They direct AIS network hardware installation and integration of AIS into a tactical network. They
implement a tactical intranet/web. They implement a tactical video teleconferencing system. They
perform systems administration of tactical AIS and network administration of tactical AIS. Additionally,
they direct training of personnel in the installation, operation, administration, and maintenance of tactical
AIS internet. One information system technician deploys with the OCP and one with the MCP.
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Signal Support System Personnel
2-106. The signal support system chief (MSG/E8, MOS 25U5O) is responsible for integrating signal
systems and networks; installing operating, and maintaining designated radio and data systems; performing
signal support functions; and training and providing technical assistance to the users of signal equipment.
The signal support system chief deploys with the OCP.
2-107. The signal information service specialist
(SPC/E4, MOS 25U1O) assists in those duties as
discussed in paragraph 2-106. The signal information service specialist deploys with the OCP.
2-108. The signal support information specialist
(PFC/E3, MOS 25U1O) assists in those duties as
discussed in paragraph 2-106. The signal support information specialist deploys with the OCP.
Information Systems Personnel
2-109. The information system chief
(MSG/E8, MOS 25B5O) is responsible for equipment assets
associated with AIS and IP networks to include the internetworking of systems in the OCP. The
information system chief deploys with the OCP.
2-110. The senior information systems specialist
(SGT/E5, MOS 25B2O) supports the information
system chief in the management of equipment assets associated with AIS and IP networks to include the
internetworking of systems. The senior information systems specialist deploys with the MCP.
2-111. The information system specialist (SPC/E4, MOS 25B1O) supports the information system chief
by accomplishing the duties discussed in paragraph 2-110. The information system specialist deploys with
the OCP.
2-112. The information system specialist
(PFC/E3, MOS 25B1O) performs duties as discussed in
paragraph 2-110. The information system specialist deploys with the OCP.
Human Resources Specialist
2-113. The HR specialist (SPC/E4, MOS 42A1O) requisitions and maintains office supplies, blank forms,
and publications and military/nonmilitary correspondence in draft/final copy. Further, he maintains files
and posts changes to Army regulations/publications. The HR specialist deploys with the MCP.
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, COMPTROLLER
2-114. The deputy chief of staff, comptroller (Table 2-14) is responsible for budget preparation and
resource management analysis and implementation for the command. It provides staff assistance on budget
matters; establishes funding ceilings for subordinate units; and monitors budget program execution. This
section coordinates funding of foreign humanitarian assistance and other operations which may require
special and/or additional funding. This section funds approved contractual services and materiel. Further,
it monitors and provides advice and assistance on reimbursement for medical services rendered from third
parties, other Services, and multinational forces, as specified by regulations, memorandum of agreements
or understandings.
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Table 2-14. Deputy chief of staff, comptroller
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70C67
O6
Deputy chief of staff, comptroller
MS
70C67
O4
Health services comptroller**
MS
44C5O
E8
Financial management advisor
NC
Deputy chief of staff,
Senior financial management
44C3O
E6
NC
comptroller
analyst**
44C2O
E5
Accounting analyst
NC
44C2O
E5
Internal control analyst
NC
44C1O
E4
Accounting technician
LEGEND
MS Medical Service Corps
** MEDCOM (DS) (Operational Command Post) Staff
MOS medical occupational specialty
AOC area of concentration
NC noncommissioned officer
Deputy Chief of Staff, Comptroller
2-115. The deputy chief of staff, comptroller (COL/O6, AOC 70C67) directs and coordinates finance and
accounting functions and serves as the adviser to the commander on all financial matters. The deputy chief
of staff, comptroller deploys with the MCP.
Health Services Comptroller
2-116. The health services comptroller (MAJ/O4, AOC 70C67) performs and coordinates finance and
accounting functions and serves as the advisor to the deputy commander on all financial matters in the
OCP. The health services comptroller deploys with the OCP.
Financial Management Personnel
2-117. The financial management advisor (MSG/E8, MOS 44C5O) performs duties in the preceding level
of skill, provides technical guidance to personnel in accomplishment of those duties and supervises
financial management operations. He is the senior enlisted financial management advisor and provides
technical and operational advice to the deputy chief of staff, comptroller on all matters relating to financial
management. As the senior enlisted financial management inspector of the command, he inspects all
functions and activities of financial management. The financial management advisor deploys with the
MCP.
2-118. The senior financial management analyst (SSG/E6, MOS 44C3O) performs and coordinates
finance and accounting functions and serves as the advisor to the deputy commander on all financial
matters in the OCP. The senior financial management analyst deploys with the OCP.
2-119. The accounting analyst (SGT/E5, MOS 44C2O) performs duties of the preceding level of skill.
He verifies accuracy of commitment registers, accounting documents and databases, disbursing reports,
and documents, travel vouchers, vendor payments, and pay documents. He establishes and maintains pay
accounts on foreign nationals. The accounting analyst deploys with the MCP.
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Internal Control Analyst
2-120. The internal control analyst (SGT/E5, MOS 44C2O) performs duties of the preceding level of
skill. He verifies accuracy of commitment registers, accounting documents and databases, disbursing
reports and documents, travel vouchers, vendor payment, and pay documents. He establishes and
maintains pay accounts on foreign nationals. The internal control analyst deploys with the MCP.
Accounting Technician
2-121. The accounting technician (SPC/E4, MOS 44C1O) receives and posts funding, commitment, and
obligations documents to accounting and budget systems. He receives and processes treasury checks for
payment. He maintains disbursing files and prepares periodic financial reports. He receives reviews,
prepares, and computes travel vouchers. Further, he receives, reviews, and processes pay documents. The
accounting technician receives and reviews contracts, invoices and receiving reports. He prepares payment
vouchers in accordance with various government regulations. He performs duties as cashier. The
accounting technician deploys with the MCP.
CLINICAL SERVICES
2-122. The clinical services (Table 2-15) personnel serve as the commander’s principal consultants and
technical advisors for the command in general medicine, neuropsychiatry (NP), COSC, BH, pharmacy
services, clinical practices, procedures, and protocols, and optometry. This section is responsible for
developing and implementing clinical policies and procedures for the commander. Further, this section
monitors and coordinates with subordinate medical functional staff sections.
2-123. This staff section is responsible for—
z
Neuropsychiatry, BH, and COSC to include establishing and monitoring policies, programs, and
consultations services; advising on the medical evacuation priorities, procedures, medications,
and types of platforms to use for stress-related or mentally ill patients; and coordinating for
reconstitution, reinforcement, or augmentation of forward-deployed BH assets.
z
Medical and surgical services to include providing consultation support, monitoring patient
statistical data on types of wounds, injuries, and illnesses to identify trends, ensuring required
professional skills are available and requesting augmentation when required, monitoring care of
EPW or personnel in US custody (retained/detained), recommending the designation of MTFs
for specific situations or medical conditions (such as for EPW patients only or all cases of head
trauma). This section also develops and implements medical and surgical clinical policies and
guidelines which are in consonance with the Defense Medical Standardization Board
Deployable Medical Systems Clinical Policy and Guidelines and Patient Treatment Briefs and
STANAG 2068. This section identifies medical issues requiring research and clinical
investigation.
z
Pharmacy to include developing and establishing a theater formulary, monitoring pharmacy
operations within the command to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, providing
consultation on prescription and investigational new drug, establishing policy and procedures
for dispensing over-the-counter drugs, monitoring proficiency of enlisted pharmacy personnel,
and establishing training programs as required.
z
Optometry to include monitoring the occupational vision program, providing consultation on all
matters pertaining to vision evaluation and correction, and developing protocols for the
diagnosis and treatment of ocular injuries and diseases in concert with supporting
ophthalmologist.
z
Medical laboratory to include monitoring medical laboratory operations within the command to
ensure adequate capability is available to meet medical laboratory requirements, coordinating
for reconstitution, reinforcement, or augmentation of medical laboratory resources, as required,
and providing consultation to subordinate medical laboratory personnel.
2-124. This section ensures that health care providers are properly credentialed and their scope of practice
is defined. They also establish quality assurance measures and peer review of technical matters. This
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section is also responsible for establishing and monitoring professional medical education and training
programs and policies.
2-125. This section, in conjunction with the patient administration officers in the TPMC, monitors the
maintenance and disposition of patient medical records.
Table 2-15. Clinical services
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
Deputy commander, professional
00B00
O7
GO
services
60W00
O6
Psychiatrist
MC
61F00
O6
Medical consultant**
MC
61J00
O6
Surgical consultant**
MC
67E00
O6
Pharmacy officer**
MS
67F00
O5
Optometry officer
MS
Clinical services
73A67
O5
Social worker
MS
72A67
O5
Nuclear medical science officer
MS
01A00
O2
Aide-de-camp
IMM
Senior pharmacy noncommissioned
68Q5O
E8
NC
officer
Senior health care noncommissioned
68W5O
E8
NC
officer
92G3O
E6
Enlisted aide
NC
88M2O
E5
Vehicle driver
NC
LEGEND
IMM immaterial
** MEDCOM (DS) (Operational Command Post) Staff
MOS military occupational specialty
AOC area of concentration
MS Medical Service Corps
GO general officer
NC noncommissioned officer
Deputy Commander for Professional Services
2-126. The deputy commander for professional services (Brigadier General/O7, AOC 00B00) is the
director of all clinical services within the command and monitors the standard of care provided in
command MTFs. He develops, implements, and monitors clinical policy, consultation services, and
medical programs of the command. He provides guidance and consultation on medical ethics issues.
When designated, he serves as the detainee operations medical director for all internment facilities within
the theater. The deputy commander for professional services deploys with the MCP.
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Psychiatrist
2-127. The psychiatrist
(COL/O6, AOC 60W00) provides consultative services, monitors COSC
activities, and may examine, diagnose, and treat or prescribe course of treatment for personnel suffering
from emotional or behavioral illness, or situational maladjustment. The psychiatrist deploys with the MCP.
Medical Consultant
2-128. The medical consultant (COL/O6, AOC 61F00) provides consultative services and may examine,
diagnose, and treat or recommend course of management for adults with medical illnesses. This physician
maintains visibility of medical treatment issues and mitigation of evolving health threats to ensure
subordinate MEDBDEs and MTFs are informed, equipped, and supplied to provide appropriate treatment.
He works closely with the PVNTMED section to identify and mitigate disease processes, vectors, and
biological threats. The medical consultant deploys with the OCP.
Surgical Consultant
2-129. The surgical consultant (COL/O6, AOC 61J00) provides consultative services and may examine,
diagnose, and treat or prescribe courses of treatment and surgery for patients having injuries, or disorders
with surgical conditions, and performs required surgery. He maintains visibility of the joint trauma system
patient treatment issues, wounding patterns, and weapons effects in order to ensure subordinate MEDBDEs
and MTFs are informed, equipped, and supplied to provide appropriate treatment. He works closely with
the TPMC to ensure surgical patients are evacuated to the appropriate MTF. He is the primary advisor to
the MEDCOM (DS) commander regarding the utilization and assignment of FSTs in the theater. The
surgical consultant deploys with the OCP.
Pharmacy Officer
2-130. The pharmacy officer (COL/O6, AOC 67E00) plans, implements, directs, executes, and evaluates
pharmaceutical care activities within the MEDCOM (DS). His duties include clinical and consultative
pharmacy and pharmacy management administration. He works closely with the deputy chief of staff,
logistics and MEDLOG support section to synchronize formularies within the theater with the logistics
support available to ensure efficiencies are met and pharmacological supply requests are processed
accurately. He provides reachback to the US Army Medical Materiel Agency and the Defense Medical
Standardization Board on formulary and pharmaceutical issues. He assists and advises subordinate
medical units during stability operations on dosing for pediatric and geriatric patients. The pharmacy
officer deploys with the OCP.
Optometry Officer
2-131. The optometry officer (LTC/O5, AOC 67F00) provides consultative services and may serve as a
primary health care provider. The optometry officer is the clinical advisor to the deputy commander,
professional services on all aspects of optometry support. As a provider, he may independently conduct
examinations to prevent, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye
and associated structures, as well as diagnose related systemic conditions. He prescribes spectacles,
contact lenses, low vision aids, medicines and other therapy to treat eye injuries and disease. He may use
medical/surgical instruments in providing treatment. His duties include direct patient care, consultation,
research, training, vision conservation and readiness, staff assignments, and laboratory management. The
optometry officer deploys with the MCP.
Social Worker
2-132. The social worker
(LTC/O5, AOC
73A67) provides support services concerning group
interventions on the institutional level. He coordinates with public and private social service agencies to
include NGOs providing services required with host nation support and CMO. The social worker deploys
with the MCP.
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Nuclear Medical Science Officer
2-133. The nuclear medical science officer (LTC/O5, AOC 72A67) executes medical planning, issues
guidance, and executes health risk assessments for CBRN threats. He identifies nonmilitary radiological
threat sources and provides guidance on rendering safe and safeguarding these sources, as well as health
risk assessment of such operations. He mitigates the health impact of civil and military radiation facilities
to the force especially if they are damaged. Further, he provides guidance and expert analysis to ensure
injury prevention, situational monitoring, and recommends use of potassium iodide per the Food and Drug
Administration/Nuclear Regulatory Commission guidelines for units that must operate near nuclear power
reactors. He works closely with the chemical officers and NCO to develop countermeasures and
procedures dealing with patient decontamination and evacuation, as well as the use of collective protection
and improvised shelter protection against CBRN agents. He coordinates with the theater radiation safety
officer on radiation issues. In the absence of a theater radiation safety officer, serves as the theater subject
matter expert for radiological and nuclear issues. The nuclear medical science officer deploys with the
MCP.
Aide-de-Camp
2-134. The aide-de-camp (Lieutenant /O2, AOC 01A00) performs such duties as directed by the deputy
commander, professional services. The aide-de-camp deploys with the MCP.
Senior Pharmacy Noncommissioned Officer
2-135. The senior pharmacy NCO (MSG/E8, MOS 68Q5O) provides support to the pharmacy officer in
directing, planning, coordinating, and implementing the quality assurance program for the entire spectrum
of medical materiel and pharmaceuticals for the MEDCOM (DS). The senior pharmacy NCO deploys with
the MCP.
Senior Health Care Noncommissioned Officer
2-136. The senior health care NCO (MSG/E8, MOS 68W5O) provides advice to the deputy commander
professional services on all matters relating to those enlisted personnel working in clinical staff positions.
He provides support to the section in directing, planning, and coordinating AHS support for the theater.
The senior health care NCO deploys with the MCP.
Enlisted Aide
2-137. The enlisted aide
(SSG/E6, MOS 92G3O) performs such duties as directed by the deputy
commander, professional services. The enlisted aide deploys with the MCP.
Vehicle Driver
2-138. The vehicle driver
(SGT/E5, MOS
88M2O) operates a wheeled vehicle for the deputy
commander, professional services and is the radio operator for the section. The vehicle driver deploys with
the MCP.
DENTAL SERVICES
2-139. Dental services (Table 2-16) personnel serve as the commander’s principal consultants and the
command’s technical advisor in dentistry. This section directs the establishment and implementation of
policy and programs for all dental activities, this includes preventive dentistry and educational programs,
operational dental care (emergency and essential), and oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures. This
section ensures oral health surveillance policies, programs, and procedures are developed and implemented
within the theater. It also advises the commander on the dental aspects of foreign humanitarian assistance
operations, plans, and programs, as required. For additional information on operational dental care refer to
FM 4-02.19.
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Table 2-16. Dental services
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
63R00
O6
Dental surgeon
DC
Dental services
63H00
O5
Public health dentist
DC
Chief dental noncommissioned
68Z5O
E9
NC
officer
LEGEND
MOS military occupational specialty
AOC area of concentration
NC noncommissioned officer
DC Dental Corps
Dental Surgeon
2-140. The dental surgeon (COL/O6, AOC 63R00) is the senior dental advisor to the deputy commander,
professional services and the MEDCOM (DS) commander. He serves as the dental surgeon for the
command. He provides consultative services, establishes dental policies and procedures and may examine,
diagnose, and treat or prescribe course of treatment and surgery for patients having injuries or disorders
with dental conditions and performs required surgery. The dental surgeon deploys with the MCP.
Public Health Dentist
2-141. The public health dentist (LTC/O5, AOC 63H00) conducts research, studies and analyses of
epidemiologic and dental health issues. He makes recommendations on policies and programs for dental
health and provides consultation and advice to the CA officer on CMO dental operations or activities. The
public health dentist deploys with the MCP.
Chief Dental Noncommissioned Officer
2-142. The chief dental NCO (SGM/E9, MOS 68Z5O) is the principal NCO who supervises and performs
related duties as the senior enlisted dental advisor to the dental surgeon and deputy commander,
professional services. He monitors dental activities in subordinate commands and compiles appropriate
statistical data and reports. The chief dental NCO deploys with the MCP.
VETERINARY SERVICES
2-143. Veterinary services (Table 2-17) personnel serve as the commander’s principal consultant and the
command’s technical advisor for veterinary activities and employment of veterinary assets. It provides
technical supervision of food inspection, animal medical care, and veterinary PVNTMED support. The US
Army is the Executive Agent for veterinary services for all Services (DODD 6400.4) (with the exception of
food inspection operations on USAF installations). Refer to FM 4-02.18 for additional information.
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Table 2-17. Veterinary services
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
64Z00
O6
Senior veterinarian**
VC
Veterinary services
Senior veterinary noncommissioned
68R5O
E9
NC
officer**
LEGEND
MOS military occupational specialty
**MEDCOM (DS) (Operational Command Post) Staff
NC noncommissioned officer
AOC area of concentration
VC Veterinary Corps
Senior Veterinarian
2-144. The senior veterinarian (COL/O6, AOC 64Z00) plans, directs and supervises veterinary activities
within the theater. He coordinates veterinary support issues with the ASCC surgeon and/or combatant
command surgeon. Further, he coordinates veterinary support of CMO activities and programs with the
CA officer and the ASCC G-9. The senior veterinarian deploys with the OCP.
Senior Veterinary Noncommissioned Officer
2-145. The senior veterinary NCO (SGM/E9, MOS 68R5O) serves on the veterinary staff and provides
staff advice and coordination of veterinary activities with other staff sections, subordinate veterinary units,
DOD organizations, and as required with host nation counterparts. He participates in command review of
subordinate unit activities, evaluates training programs and provides recommendations for improvement.
He develops budgets, training schedules, and authorization documents. He assists the senior veterinarian
in strategic planning, composite risk management procedures, tactical communication plans, and advises
the senior veterinarian and CSM on all issues involving enlisted veterinary MOS Soldiers. The senior
veterinary NCO deploys with the OCP.
NUTRITION CARE SERVICES
2-146. Nutrition care services (Table 2-18) personnel serve as the commander’s principal consultant and
the command’s technical advisor in nutrition care. This section ensures the coordination required to obtain
medical supplemental rations is accomplished and that assigned and attached hospitals have required items
to prepare medical diets. This section also coordinates with the unit ministry team to ensure the availability
of rations for hospitalized patients with religion-based dietary restrictions. This section coordinates with
CA officers when nutrition issues arise in CMO.
Table 2-18. Nutrition care services
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
65C00
O6
Dietetic consultant
SP
Nutrition care services
Chief nutrition noncommissioned
68Z5O
E9
NC
officer
LEGEND
NC noncommissioned officer
AOC area of concentration
SP Army Medical Specialist Corps
MOS military occupational specialty
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Dietetic Consultant
2-147. The dietetic consultant (COL/O6, AOC 65C00) formulates policies, develops procedures, and
directs and supervises the operation of nutrition care services and the provision of comprehensive nutrition
care programs. He provides advice and oversight of medical food preparation and service systems in
MTFs and field medical units. He ensures modified diets and foods are available and prepared for patients
in the CSH. He coordinates and ensures the procurement and receipt of safe, wholesome food
items/rations for patients and staff during wartime and peacetime. He develops and implements nutrition
health promotion programs for the military community and develops and directs nutrition education or
dietary intervention programs for deployed forces. He assists the physician with nutritional assessment and
therapeutic dietary intervention of patients and participates and conducts applied research. He serves as a
consultant at all levels of nutrition-related health and performance issues and medical food service
operation in Role 3 MTFs. He develops, implements, and directs nutrition and medical food service
education programs for hospital food service specialists and other medical personnel. The dietetic
consultant provides advice and consultation in developing diets for EPWs, retained personnel, and
detainees. He also provides advice and consultation in the development of nutrition programs for refeeding
operations for famine victims and other malnourished civil populations during stability operations. The
dietetic consultant deploys with the MCP.
Chief Nutrition Noncommissioned Officer
2-148. The chief nutrition NCO (SGM/E9, MOS 68Z5O) is the principal NCO who supervises and
performs related duties as the senior advisor to the dietetic consultant and subordinate units performing
nutrition care operations. He provides advice in establishing nutrition care plans for host nation personnel,
EPW, and detainees that incorporate cultural and religious considerations in menu planning and food
preparation. The chief nutrition NCO deploys with the MCP.
CHIEF NURSE
2-149. The chief nurse (Table 2-19) serves as the commander’s principal advisor on all issues affecting
nursing practices and personnel. This section develops, plans, and implements policies for nosocomial
infection control and quality assurance nursing programs. The chief nurse
(nursing consultant) is
responsible for nursing policy, resourcing, and technical supervision of subordinate nursing personnel.
This section analyzes and evaluates nursing care and procedures in subordinate units. The nursing
consultant evaluates host nation health care delivery systems and hospitalization capabilities and integrates
clinical policy with joint and multinational forces.
Table 2-19. Chief nurse
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
66N00
O6
Nursing consultant
AN
Chief nurse
Chief clinical noncommissioned
68Z5O
E9
NC
officer
LEGEND
MOS military occupational specialty
AN Army Nurse Corps
NC noncommissioned officer
AOC area of concentration
Nursing Consultant
2-150. The nursing consultant (COL/O6, AOC 66N00) serves as the principal advisor to the commander
on all nursing issues and other duties as stated in paragraph 2-149. The nursing consultant deploys with
the MCP.
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Chief Clinical Noncommissioned Officer
2-151. The chief clinical NCO (SGM/E9, MOS 68Z5O) is the principal NCO who supervises and
performs related duties as the senior advisor to the nursing consultant. He advises the nursing consultant
on any issues arising with enlisted nursing personnel. He provides advice and consultation services to
subordinate units on policies and procedures relating to nursing care and practices. The chief clinical NCO
deploys with the MCP.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE SECTION
2-152. The PVNTMED section (Table 2-20) serves as the commander’s principal consultant and the
command’s PVNTMED and environmental sciences advisors. This section develops, plans, and
implements PVNTMED policies and programs for the theater. These programs include medical
surveillance, OEH surveillance, pest management activities, epidemiological investigations, food service
facility sanitation and hygiene, and inspection of potable water supplies. This section monitors and
analyzes DNBI reports submitted by subordinate medical units. It performs trend analysis which is used to
identify shifts from the baseline of diseases within the AO (as a shift may indicate the use of biological
warfare agents against the deployed force). It also evaluates host nation capabilities and integrates
PVNTMED policy with joint and/or multinational forces. This section coordinates with the CA section for
operations to restore essential services in the host nation during stability operations. Refer to AR 40-5 and
DA Pamphlet 40-11 for additional information on PVNTMED programs. This section provides advice and
consultation on PVNTMED measures and issues arising in theater internment facilities.
2-153. This section, in conjunction with the chemical officer advises the DCSSPO and the MEDCOM
(DS) commander on the medical aspects of CBRN defensive measures. This includes, but is not limited to,
policies, programs, and procedures pertaining to immunizations, chemoprophylaxis, barrier creams,
pretreatments, and the use of investigational new drugs. For additional information on PVNTMED refer to
FM 4-02.17 and for additional information on CBRN defensive measures refer to FM 4-02.7.
Table 2-20. Preventive medicine section
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
60C00
O6
Preventive medicine officer
MC
72B67
O5
Entomologist**
MS
72D67
O5
Environmental science officer
MS
Preventive medicine section
72D67
O5
Environmental science officer**
MS
72E67
O5
Environmental engineer**
MS
Chief preventive medicine
68S5O
E9
NC
noncommissioned officer
LEGEND
MS Medical Service Corps
** MEDCOM (DS) (Operational Command Post) Staff
MOS military occupational specialty
AOC area of concentration
NC noncommissioned officer
MC Medical Corps
Preventive Medicine Officer
2-154. The PVNTMED officer (COL/O6, AOC 60C00) is the principal advisor to the commander on
PVNTMED issues and operations. He develops and implements policies and procedures for PVNTMED
programs and operations. He determines the status of and conditions influencing the health of military and
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appropriate civilian personnel; formulates and recommends measures for health improvements; and plans,
coordinates, and directs a program designed to maintain the health of the command, improve physical
fitness, and prevent disease and injury. He provides advice and the status of PVNTMED activities in
internment facilities within the theater and recommends policies, procedures, and training required to
enhance sanitation practices and mitigate problems. This physician maintains a regional focus of the
ASCC and combatant command area of responsibility. He establishes and maintains contacts with the
medical community in the region to promote regional cooperation in resolving and mitigating the effects of
underlying health issues in the region. The PVNTMED officer deploys with the MCP.
Entomolgist
2-155. The entomologist (LTC/O5, AOC 72B67) plans, leads, manages, advises, directs, and participates
in research, operational and consultative medical entomology, and pest management activities. He
provides the effective control of pests and vectors of disease affecting the health, morale, and environment
in the theater. He ensures that the medical surveillance programs and activities are being implemented,
data is being maintained and analyzed, and trends are being identified in a timely manner. He advises the
MEDCOM (DS) commander and deputy commander, professional services on measures and methods for
eliminating pests in MEDCOM (DS) facilities and AOs. The entomologist deploys with the OCP.
Environmental Science Officers
2-156. The environmental science officers (LTC/O5, AOC 72D67) advise on or perform professional and
scientific work in environmental health and industrial hygiene. Their functions include identification,
evaluation, and formulation of recommendations for the control of potential health hazards. They develop
environmental health and industrial hygiene criteria and standards, policies, programs, practices, and
operations directed toward the prevention of disease, illness, and injury. They ensure that the OEH
surveillance programs and activities are being implemented, evaluate data, and identify trends. There are
two environmental science officers assigned to this section. One environmental science officer deploys
with the OCP and one with the MCP.
Environmental Engineer
2-157. The environmental engineer (LTC/O5, AOC 72E67) advises on or performs professional and
scientific work utilizing environmental engineering principles and practices to protect health and the
environment. His duties include the assessment of existing and proposed weapons, equipment, clothing,
training devices, and materiel systems. His activities relate to the design and formulation of
recommendations to preserve and enhance health and environmental conditions including: air, water, noise,
liquid and solid waste disposal, and institutional hygiene. The environmental engineer deploys with the
OCP.
Chief Preventive Medicine Noncommissioned Officer
2-158. The chief PVNTMED NCO (SGM/E9, AOC 68S5O) assists the PVNTMED officer with his
duties to include writing, developing, and coordinating command wide regulations and policies relating to
PVNTMED services. He participates in command review and approval of subordinate unit activities. He
assists in planning and placement of PVNTMED units. Further, he evaluates training programs and
provides recommendations for improvement. He participates in studies and reviews and maintains records
of strength, location, and employment of PVNTMED assets. The chief PVNTMED NCO deploys with the
MCP.
INSPECTOR GENERAL SECTION
2-159. This inspector general section (Table 2-21) is responsible to the commander for inquiring into and
reporting on matters that impact the overall efficiency of the command to include the performance of the
mission, state of discipline, operating efficiency, and economy. The inspector general section conducts
inspections, investigations, surveys, and studies as the commander directs and as laws and regulations
prescribe.
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Table 2-21. Inspector general section
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
05A00
O5
Inspector general
IMM
05A00
O4
Inspector general**
IMM
Inspector general section
Inspector general noncommissioned
68W5B
E8
NC
officer
Inspector general noncommissioned
68W4B
E7
NC
officer**
LEGEND
IMM immaterial
** MEDCOM (DS) (Operational Command Post) Staff
MOS military occupational specialty
AOC area of concentration
NC noncommissioned officer
Inspector Generals
2-160. The inspector general (LTC/O5, AOC 05A00) serves as the principal advisor to the MEDCOM
(DS) commander for command inspections and other investigations. The inspector general deploys with
the MCP.
2-161. The inspector general (MAJ/O4, AOC 05A00) serves as the principal advisor to the deputy
commander for command inspections and other investigations. The inspector general deploys with the
OCP.
Inspector General Noncommissioned Officers
2-162. The inspector general NCO (MSG/E8, MOS 68W5B) is the principal NCO who supervises and
performs related duties as the senior advisor to the inspector general on all matters pertaining to enlisted
personnel. The inspector general NCO deploys with the MCP.
2-163. The inspector general NCO (SFC/E7), MOS 68W4B) is responsible for completing reports as
required. He assists the inspector general with the performance of his duties in the OCP. The inspector
general NCO deploys with the OCP.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION
2-164. The public affairs section (Table 2-22) serves as the commander’s focal point for command
information, public information, and community relations matters. The MEDCOM (DS) public affairs
officer
(PAO) has the overall responsibility for building an understanding of Army health care
services/programs within the AO. Additionally, as the official spokesperson for the command, releases
information, as appropriate, on the medical aspects of—
z
Incidents, engagements, or accidents involving other commands, Services, and/or multinational
forces.
z
Stability operations in conjunction with the CA officer.
z
Controversial issues that are likely to attract national media attention.
z
Detainee medical operations.
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Table 2-22. Public affairs section
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
46A00
O5
Public affairs officer
IMM
Public affairs section
46A00
O4
Public affairs officer**
IMM
Public affairs operations
46Z4O
E7
NC
noncommissioned officer**
LEGEND
IMM immaterial
** MEDCOM (DS) (Operational Command Post) Staff
MOS military occupational specialty
AOC area of concentration
NC noncommissioned officer
Public Affairs Officers
2-165. The PAO (LTC/O5, AOC 46A00) serves as the principal advisor to the commander on all
command (internal) information and public information (including media and community relations). The
PAO deploys with the MCP.
2-166. The PAO (MAJ/O4, AOC 46A00) advises the deputy commander on all public affairs matters. He
develops, coordinates, and supervises these activities within the command. The PAO deploys with the
OCP.
Public Affairs Operations Noncommissioned Officer
2-167. The public affairs operations NCO (SFC/E7, MOS 46Z4O) plans and organizes work schedules
and assigns specific tasks in support of command information and public affairs programs. He supervises
the preparation of information for release on Army matters through news releases, articles, web-based
media, and photographs. He facilitates public information through media relations. Further, this NCO
supervises or prepares evaluations, reports, correspondence, records, and plans pertaining to Army public
affairs programs.
This NCO coordinates with Armed Forces Radio and Television Service
affiliates/personnel or comparable broadcast activity. The PAO NCO deploys with the OCP.
STAFF JUDGE ADVOCATE
2-168. The functions of the SJA (Table 2-23) are to provide legal advice and services to the commander,
staff, subordinate commanders, Soldiers, and other authorized personnel. The SJA section develops and
executes plans and programs in the fields of criminal law and related military justice, administrative law,
litigation, environmental law, regulatory law, intelligence activities law, labor and civilian personnel law,
and medical jurisprudence. This section advises the commander on the legal aspects of determining
eligibility for care in US military MTFs. This section also advises the commander on any issues arising
with the provisions of the Geneva Conventions and other international treaties or agreements.
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Table 2-23. Staff judge advocate
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
27A00
O5
Staff judge advocate
JA
27A00
O3
Judge advocate
JA
27A00
O3
Judge advocate**
JA
270A0
W2
Legal administrator
WO
Senior paralegal noncommissioned
27D4O
E7
NC
Staff judge advocate
officer
27D3O
E6
Court reporter
NC
27D2O
E5
Paralegal noncommissioned officer**
NC
27D1O
E4
Paralegal specialist**
27D1O
E3
Paralegal specialist
LEGEND
** MEDCOM (DS) (Operational Command Post) Staff
MOS military occupational specialty
AOC area of concentration
NC noncommissioned officer
JA Judge Advocate General Corps
WO warrant officer
Staff Judge Advocate
2-169. The SJA (LTC/O5, AOC 27A00) furnishes legal advice and services to the active Army and
deployed Reserve Component Soldiers in civil and criminal legal practice, including the fields of business,
property, administration, and financial operations under the jurisdiction of the DA. He provides defense
counsel services for Army personnel whenever required by law or regulation and authorized by the Judge
Advocate General or his designee. These services include representation at trials by courts-martial,
administrative boards, and other criminal and adverse administrative actions. He performs other defense-
related duties as prescribed by the US Army Trial Defense Service. The SJA deploys with the MCP.
Judge Advocates
2-170. The judge advocates (CPT/O3, AOC 27A00) assist the SJA in the accomplishment of his duties.
These officers perform duties as specified in paragraph 2-169. There are two officers assigned to this
section. One judge advocate deploys with the OCP and one with the MCP.
Legal Administrator
2-171. The legal administrator
(CWO/W2, MOS 270A0) manages overall military and civilian
administrative functions of the SJA section. He directs the accomplishment of the SJA section legal office
information management functions, such as correspondence, telecommunications, records management,
automation, reprographics, micrographics, forms, printing and publications, and visual aids. He directs
training of personnel in the operation of computers, peripherals, and all off-line equipment. Further, this
WO analyzes legal operations to determine where automated systems will enhance legal services. He
reviews internal automated legal research utilization reports. This warrant office serves as the chief
paralegal administrator for administrative law, claims, criminal law, legal assistance, international law
(where applicable), and administrative support services. He evaluates management data to determine how
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to maximize existing legal support, resources, and improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations,
management, and training. He develops and prepares reports pertaining to manpower staffing and
utilization programs, manpower survey documents, and organization studies for legal services systems. He
develops fiscal requirements, executes program budget guidance, authenticates funding obligations, and
monitors all such requirements. He implements Army Law Library service policies, procedures, and
systems. Additionally, he authenticates legal and administrative documents. He reviews and develops
technical correspondence and reports and provides procedural instruction and guidance to or advises legal
officers, commanders and staff, and senior legal NCOs in comprehensive legal technical areas. He ensures
technical procedures are complied with in preparation of legal and administrative documents. He performs
legal research, drafts documents, memoranda, and administrative opinions. The legal administrator
deploys with the MCP.
Paralegal Personnel
2-172. The senior paralegal NCO (SFC/E7, MOS 27D4O) supervises the operation of the paralegal
personnel assigned to the SJA and provides consultation and assistance to subordinate command paralegal
personnel and activities. He plans, task-organizes, and provides logistical support to the SJA section. This
NCO coordinates the requisition and assignment of paralegal specialists/NCOs with the DCSPER and
develops and implements training of paralegal specialists/NCOs. The senior paralegal NCO deploys with
the MCP.
2-173. The court reporter (SSG/E6, MOS 27D3O) (a paralegal NCO) supervises the operation of the
command paralegal personnel. He trains and provides guidance to subordinates on complex paralegal
administrative issues. He coordinates with units concerning tasking and training of paralegal specialist and
NCOs. He conducts extensive paralegal research and adjudicates personal property claims. The court
reporter deploys with the MCP.
2-174. The paralegal NCO (SGT/E5, MOS 27D2O) supervises the OCP paralegal staff. He assists the
Judge Advocate as required. He maintains law/administrative library and section files and records.
Further, he monitors and reviews actions to ensure accuracy and timely dispatch or disposition. The
paralegal NCO deploys with the OCP.
2-175. The paralegal specialist (SPC/E4, MOS 27D1O) operates performs his paralegal responsibilities
for the OCP. He assists the SJA as required and maintains law/administrative library and section files and
records. He monitors and reviews actions to ensure accuracy and timely dispatch or disposition. The
paralegal specialist deploys with the OCP.
2-176. The paralegal specialist (PFC/E3, MOS 27D1O) is responsible to the court reporter and senior
paralegal NCO for general typing and administrative functions for the section. The paralegal specialist
deploys with the MCP.
COMPANY HEADQUARTERS
2-177. The company headquarters (Table 2-24) commander is responsible for Soldiers assigned to the
MEDCOM (DS) headquarters that are not assigned or attached to subordinate commands. Besides the
common staff responsibilities, the headquarters commander is responsible for: developing the MEDCOM
(DS) headquarters occupation plan; ensuring local headquarters security (to include constructing defensive
positions); arranging for and moving the headquarters; training; conducting MWR activities for
headquarters personnel; obtaining or providing food service, quarters, health care, field sanitation, and
supply for headquarters personnel; receiving, accommodating, and orienting visitors and Professional Filler
System personnel; providing and prioritizing motor transportation support (organic to or allocated for use
by the headquarters); and maintaining equipment organic to or allocated for use by the headquarters.
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Table 2-24. Company headquarters
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
05A00
O3
Commander
MS
70B67
O2
Executive officer**
MS
915E0
W3
Senior automotive maintenance warrant officer**
WO
68W5M
E8
First sergeant
NC
63X4O
E7
Motor sergeant**
NC
92Y4O
E7
Senior supply noncommissioned officer**
NC
92G3O
E6
Senior first cook
NC
92G3O
E6
Senior first cook**
NC
92Y3O
E6
Supply sergeant
NC
Company headquarters
92Y3O
E6
Supply sergeant**
NC
42A2O
E5
Human resources sergeant
NC
42A2O
E5
Human resources sergeant**
NC
92G2O
E5
First cook
NC
92G2O
E5
First cook**
NC
42A1O
E4
Human resources specialist
74D1O
E4
Decontamination specialist
74D1O
E4
Decontamination specialist**
63B1O
E4
Wheeled vehicle mechanic
63B1O
E4
Wheeled vehicle mechanic**
52D1O
E4
Power generation equipment repairman
52D1O
E4
Power generation equipment repairman**
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Table 2-24. Company headquarters (continued)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
92A1O
E4
Equipment records/parts specialist
92A1O
E4
Equipment records/parts specialist**
92G1O
E4
Cook**
92Y1O
E4
Armorer
Company headquarters
(continued)
92Y1O
E4
Armorer**
92A1O
E3
Equip records/parts specialist
92G1O
E3
Cook**
92G1O
E3
Cook
LEGEND
MS Medical Service Corps
** MEDCOM (DS) (Operational Command Post) Staff
NC noncommissioned officer
AOC area of concentration
WO warrant officer
MOS military occupational specialty
Commander
2-178. The commander (CPT/O3, AOC 05A00) is responsible to the chief of staff for all activities in the
company headquarters. He administers Uniform Code of Military Justice actions for enlisted personnel
and plans and conducts common task training. The commander deploys with the MCP.
Executive Officer
2-179. The executive officer
(First Lieutenant/O2, AOC
70B67) is the company commander’s
representative in the OCP. He assists in the establishment of the OCPs operational and life support areas.
He coordinates and executes local area security with the force protection NCO and DCSSPO. The
executive officer deploys with the OCP.
Senior Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer
2-180. The support automotive maintenance officer (CWO/W3, MOS 915E0) performs duties as the
specially trained motor maintenance officer. He manages maintenance requirements by applying technical
knowledge and technical management skills and supervises the technical and tactical performance of many
different maintainer MOSs. He manages maintenance operations of various types and size and provides
advice on equipment systems compatibility, replacement, and economical retention. This WO evaluates
performance and quality of equipment through an analysis of maintenance indicators. The senior
automotive maintenance WO deploys with the OCP.
First Sergeant
2-181. The first sergeant (1SG/E8, MOS 68W5M) is responsible to the company commander for all
enlisted matters. He also assists in supervising company administration and training activities. He
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provides guidance to the enlisted members of the company and represents them to the company
commander. He also functions as the reenlistment NCO. The 1SG deploys with the MCP.
Motor Sergeant
2-182. The motor sergeant (SFC/E7, MOS 63X4O) performs technical and administrative management,
coordination, control, and operational duties as the principal motor maintenance NCO. He reviews quality
control procedures relevant to the performance of maintenance, operator training, and dispatching
operations. He reviews technical training procedures and advises subordinates on technical training issues.
The motor sergeant supervises the activities of the unit motor pool. The motor sergeant deploys with the
OCP.
Supply Personnel
2-183. The senior supply NCO (SFC/E7, MOS 92Y4O) is responsible to the 1SG for the requisitioning,
accountability, and issuing of general supplies and equipment for the MEDCOM (DS). In addition, he
serves as the 1SG’s representative in the OCP and assists the executive officer in supervising company
personnel. He maintains the property book for the MEDCOM (DS) on the Tactical Army Combat Service
Support Computer System, using the standard Property Book Unit Supply - Enhanced system. The senior
supply NCO supervises the activities of the subordinate supply personnel. The senior supply NCO deploys
with the OCP.
2-184. The supply sergeants (SSG/E6, MOS 92Y3O) manage the receiving, inspecting, inventorying,
loading, unloading, segregating, storing, issuing, and turn-in of all organizational and installation supplies
and equipment in the MCP and the OCP. They operate automation equipment and prepare all
organizational supply documents.
They manage automated supply systems for accounting of
organizational and installation supplies and equipment. One supply sergeant deploys with the MCP and
one with the OCP.
2-185. The armorers (SPC/E4, MOS 92Y1O) assist the supply sergeants in the accomplishment of their
duties in the MCP and OCP. They issue and receive small arms to include pistols, rifles, and squad
automatic weapons. They secure and control weapons and ammunition in security areas. They schedule
and perform preventive and organizational maintenance on weapons. One of the armorers deploys with the
OCP and one with the MCP.
Cooks
2-186. The senior first cooks (SSG/E6, MOS 92G3O) coordinate with the food service officer, food
advisor, and senior food operations sergeant. They coordinate with the troop issue subsistence activity,
facility engineers, and veterinary activity. They plans and implement menus to ensure nutritionally
balanced meals in each command post. They ensure the accuracy of accounting and equipment records.
They develop and initiate standing operating procedures and safety, energy, security, and fire prevention
programs. They evaluate contract food service operations and ensure contractor compliance in food
service contract operations. One senior first cook deploys with the MCP and one deploys with the OCP.
2-187. The first cooks (SGT/E5, MOS 92G2O) provide technical guidance to lower grade personnel in
field kitchen operations. They ensure that proper procedures, temperatures, and time periods are adhered
to during food preparation. They direct safety, security, and fire prevention procedures. Further, they
perform limited supervisory and inspection functions including shift supervision. One first cook deploys
with the MCP and one with the OCP.
2-188. The cooks (SPC/E4, MOS 92G1O) perform preliminary food preparation procedures in the MCP
and OCP. They prepare and/or cook menu items listed on the production schedule. They bake, fry, braise,
boil, simmer, steam, and sauté foods as prescribed by Army recipes. They set up serving lines, garnishes
food items, and apply food protection and sanitation measures in field environments. They receive and
store subsistence items and perform general housekeeping duties. They operate, maintain, and clean field
kitchen equipment. They also erect, strike, and store all types of field kitchens. They perform preventive
maintenance on field kitchen equipment. One cook deploys with the MCP and one with the OCP.
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2-189. The cooks (PFC/E3, MOS 92G1O) perform duties as described in paragraph 2-188. One cook
deploys with the MCP and one with the OCP.
Human Resources Personnel
2-190. The HR sergeants (SGT/E5, MOS 42A2O) provide technical guidance to subordinate Soldiers in
the accomplishment of duties in each command post. They are the light-vehicle drivers for the section.
One HR sergeant deploys with the MCP and one with the OCP.
2-191. The HR specialist (SPC/E4, MOS 42A1O) performs duties as discussed in paragraph 2-35. The
HR specialist deploys with the MCP.
Decontamination Specialists
2-192. The decontamination specialists (SPC/E4, MOS 74D1O) are responsible for training personnel on
the proper individual and equipment decontamination procedures. They are the light-vehicle drivers for
their section. One decontamination specialist deploys with the OCP and one deploys with the MCP.
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanics
2-193. The wheeled vehicle mechanics (SPC/E4, MOS 63B1O) are responsible to the motor sergeant for
those mechanical duties within their scope of responsibility. They also perform driver operator duties.
One wheeled vehicle mechanic deploys with the OCP and one with the MCP.
Power Generation Equipment Repairmen
2-194. The power generation repairmen (SPC/E4, MOS 52D1O) are responsible to the motor sergeant for
those mechanical duties within their scope of responsibility. They also perform driver operator duties.
There are two power general repairmen assigned to this section. One power generation equipment
repairman deploys with the OCP and one with the MCP.
Equipment Records/Parts Specialists
2-195. The equipment records/parts specialists (SPC/E4, MOS 92A1O) are responsible to the motor
sergeant for maintaining equipment records and repair parts lists and performing maintenance control
duties in the MCP and the OCP. There are two specialists assigned to this section. One equipment
records/parts specialist deploys with the MCP and one with the OCP.
2-196. The equipment records/parts specialist
(PFC/E3, MOS 92A1O) is responsible to the motor
sergeant for maintaining equipment records and repair parts lists and performing maintenance control
duties. The equipment parts specialist deploys with the MCP.
UNIT MINISTRY TEAM
2-197. The unit ministry team (Table 2-25) provides religious support and pastoral care for assigned staff
and subordinate organizations. This team develops, exercises staff supervision over, and implements the
commander’s religious support program; provides moral and spiritual leadership to the command and
community; advises the commander and staff, in coordination with the CA officer, of the impact of the
faith and practice of indigenous religious groups in the AO; and provides liaison to indigenous religious
leaders. This team coordinates with subordinate MEDCOM (DS) chaplains to ensure availability of rations
within the theater for hospitalized patients with religion-based dietary restrictions.
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Table 2-25. Unit ministry team
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
56A00
O6
Chaplain
CH
56A00
O5
Assistant chaplain**
CH
Unit ministry team
Chaplain assistant noncommissioned
56M5O
E8
NC
officer
Chaplain assistant noncommissioned
56M2O
E5
NC
officer**
LEGEND
** MEDCOM (DS) (Operational Command Post) Staff
MOS military occupational specialty
AOC area of concentration
NC noncommissioned officer
CH Chaplain Corps
Chaplains
2-198. The chaplain (COL/O6, AOC 56A00) functions as the principal advisor to the commander for all
matters in which religion impacts on command programs, personnel, policy, and procedures. He provides
for the spiritual well-being and morale of MEDCOM (DS) personnel. He also provides religious services
and pastoral counseling to Soldiers in the AO. He provides advice and consultation for subordinate
chaplains assigned to hospitals or other MTFs on hospital ministry. The chaplain deploys with the MCP.
2-199. The assistant chaplain (LTC/O5, AOC 56A00) is supervised by the MEDCOM (DS) chaplain,
coordinates the program of religious ministries, including workshops, pastoral counseling, and religious
education. He supervises the activities of the other ministry team staff. The assistant chaplain deploys
with the OCP.
Chaplain Assistant Noncommissioned Officers
2-200. The chaplain assistant NCO (MSG/E8, MOS 56M5O) is responsible to the MEDCOM (DS)
Chaplain and assists him in his duties. He also supervises the activities of subordinate personnel. The
chaplain assistant NCO deploys with the MCP.
2-201. The chaplain assistant NCO (SGT/E5, MOS 56M2O) is responsible to the chaplain assistant for
the support of religious operations. He prepares the chapel for worship and prepares sacraments for
Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, and Jewish faiths. He is the light-vehicle driver for the section. The
chaplain assistant NCO deploys with the OCP.
JOINT AUGMENTATION
2-202. The MEDCOM (DS) headquarters may be augmented by functional specialists from other
Services based on METT-TC and availability of joint augmentation resources. Augmentation support to
coordinate and facilitate interoperability in AHS support operations may include USAF aeromedical
evacuation liaison teams or other medical regulating personnel to enhance medical regulating and medical
evacuation of MEDCOM (DS) patients by the USAF strategic aeromedical evacuation system; US Navy
personnel to expedite and deconflict shore-to-ship/ship-to-shore aeromedical evacuation operations
conducted by US Army rotary-wing aeromedical evacuation aircraft and hospitalization of US Army
personnel in US Navy afloat facilities; USAF/US Navy MEDLOG personnel when the US Army is
designated as the SIMLM to ensure responsive MEDLOG support, to include blood management, for
Service-unique MEDLOG requirements; and USAF/US Navy communications personnel to assure
communications connectivity and interoperability of communications equipment and AIS.
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SECTION II — MEDICAL COMMAND (DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT)
(OPERATIONAL COMMAND POST)
MISSION AND ASSIGNMENT
2-203. The positions which comprise the MEDCOM (DS) OCP are designated on the TOE from positions
within the HHC, MEDCOM (DS) (TOE 08641GA00). The OCP provides C2, administrative assistance,
and technical supervision of assigned or attached medical units. The OCP can deploy autonomously into
the AO during early entry and theater opening operations. Further, the OCP can be deployed to other AOs
outside its habitually supported theater to provide medical C2 in support of that operation.
2-204. The OCP is a deployable, versatile module. It provides interface and liaison with supported forces
in the AO and with BCTs. The OCP has an assigned standard requirements code to facilitate the placement
of personnel in the command post and to integrate the command post into the Time Phased Force
Deployment List.
2-205. As the force builds within the AO, the OCP can be incrementally expanded or be augmented with
additional planning and professional expertise with the deployment of personnel from the MCP to build the
structure required providing campaign-quality health care to the deployed force.
CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS
2-206. The OCP can conduct early entry operations and serves as the forward medical element of the
MEDCOM (DS). The OCP provides connectivity between the HHC, MEDCOM (DS) in CONUS and/or
deployed home station and the medical units in the AO.
CAPABILITIES
2-207. The OCP provides appropriate staff elements for C2 and support to assigned or attached units in
the AO.
2-208. The OCP is allocated on the basis of one element per HHC, MEDCOM (DS).
2-209. The OCP provides a robust planning, controlling, and coordinating capability to facilitate the
provision of health care to an expanding force. The MEDCOM (DS) OCP provides—
z
Command and control of theater medical units providing AHS support within the AO.
z
Subordinate medical organizations to operate under the MEDBDE and/or MMB and provide
medical capabilities to the BCT medical company (brigade support battalion).
z
Advice to the ASCC commander and other senior-level commanders on the medical aspects of
their operations.
z
Staff planning, supervision of operations, and administration of assigned and attached medical
units.
z
Assistance with coordination and integration of strategic capabilities from the sustaining base to
units in the AO.
z
Advice and assistance in facility selection and preparation.
z
Coordination with the USAF TPMRC for medical regulating and movement of patients from
MEDCOM (DS) MTFs.
z
Consultation services and technical advice in all aspects of medical and surgical services.
z
Functional staff to coordinate medical plans and operations, medical and surgical consultation,
PVNTMED, tactical and strategic medical evacuation, and veterinary services.
z
Coordination and orchestration of MEDLOG operations to include Class VIII, distribution,
medical maintenance and repair support, optical fabrication, and blood management.
z
Planning and support for the SIMLM, when designated.
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z
Veterinary support for zoonotic disease control, investigation and inspection of subsistence, and
animal medical care.
z
Preventive medicine support for medical and OEH surveillance, potable water inspection, pest
management, food facility inspection, and control of medical and nonmedical waste.
z
Legal advice to the commander, staff, subordinate commanders, Soldiers, and other authorized
persons.
z
Health threat monitoring within the AO and ensuring required capabilities to mitigate threats are
identified.
z
Religious support to the command. This includes coordinating with the headquarters unit
ministry team for required religious support throughout the AO and providing consultation
capability to subordinate MEDCOM (DS) unit ministry teams.
z
Provides advice and recommendations for the conduct of CMO.
z
Facilitates the reception, staging, onward movement, and integration of medical units.
z
Provides reach to the MCP and US Army Medical Command in CONUS.
z
Performs field maintenance on all organic equipment except COMSEC equipment.
LIMITATIONS
2-210. This element is dependent upon—
z
Appropriate supporting elements in the AO for finance; personnel and administrative services;
field services; physical security; and supplemental transportation.
z
The supporting base operations or collocated medical unit for food service; water distribution;
Role 1 medical care; general supply; power generation; and unit maintenance for vehicles and
communications equipment.
z
The MCP for reachback capability and to support personnel rotations.
MOBILITY
2-211. The OCP is required to be fully mobile. When deployed, it has sufficient organic vehicles to
provide single lift capability for 100 percent of its personnel and equipment.
ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS
2-212. This section provides a brief description of the operational elements in the OCP. A full (detailed)
depiction of section functions and specific job descriptions is provided in Section I.
COMMAND SECTION ELEMENT
2-213. The command section element of the OCP (Table 2-26) provides C2 and management of all
MEDCOM (DS) services within the OCP. Personnel of this element supervise and coordinate the
operations and administrative services of the command element.
Table 2-26. Command section element (operational command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
00B00
O7
Deputy commander
GO
Command section element
01A00
O2
Aide-de-camp
IMM
(OCP)
92G3O
E6
Enlisted aide
NC
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Table 2-26. Command section element (operational command post) (continued)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
Command section element
88M2O
E5
Vehicle driver
NC
(OCP) (continued)
LEGEND
MOS military occupational specialty
AOC area of concentration
NC noncommissioned officer
IMM immaterial
OCP operational command post
GO general officer
CHIEF OF STAFF SECTION ELEMENT
2-214. The chief of staff section element of the OCP (Table 2-27) plans, directs, and coordinates the
execution of staff functions. It reviews organizational activities and recommends changes, as necessary, to
the deputy commander.
Table 2-27. Chief of staff section element (operational command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
Chief of staff section element
67A00
O4
Secretary to the general staff
MS
(OCP)
LEGEND
MS Medical Service Corps
AOC area of concentration
OCP operational command post
MOS military occupational specialty
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, PERSONNEL ELEMENT
2-215. The DCSPER element (Table 2-28) serves as the advisor to the commander on personnel issues
and provides administration services for the command. He monitors the casualty feeder reports pertaining
to MEDCOM (DS) personnel/medical units and takes appropriate action when necessary. He provides
information to the deputy commander on the HR aspects of unit readiness status and issues.
Table 2-28. Deputy chief of staff, personnel section element (operational command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70F67
O5
Health service personnel officer
MS
42A4O
E7
Senior human resources sergeant
NC
Deputy chief of staff,
42A2O
E5
Human resources sergeant
NC
personnel element (OCP)
42A1O
E4
Human resources specialist
42A1O
E3
Human resources specialist
LEGEND
MS Medical Service Corps
AOC area of concentration
NC noncommissioned officer
MOS military occupational specialty
OCP operational command post
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PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT/ACTIONS ELEMENT
2-216. Personnel management/actions element (Table 2-29) provides overall administrative services for
the command to include personnel management and personnel actions, awards, decorations, and leaves.
This element provides reachback to home station on Family readiness group issues of its Soldiers.
Table 2-29. Personnel management/actions element (operational command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
GRADE
TITLE
BRANCH
Personnel
management/actions element
42A5O
E8
Senior human resources sergeant
NC
(OCP)
LEGEND
NC noncommissioned officer
AOC area of concentration
OCP operational command post
MOS military occupational specialty
CURRENT OPERATIONS BRANCH ELEMENT
2-217. The current operations branch element (Table 2-30) provides security, plans and operations
support, and deployment, relocation, and redeployment of the MEDCOM (DS) headquarters.
Table 2-30. Current operations branch element (operational command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70H67
O5
Medical operations officer
MS
70H67
O4
Medical operations officer
MS
74B00
O4
Chemical officer
CM
Current operations branch
element (OCP)
74B00
O3
Assistant chemical officer
CM
68Z5O
E9
Chief operations sergeant
NC
68W5O
E8
Operations noncommissioned officer
NC
Chemical operations
74D5O
E8
NC
noncommissioned officer
LEGEND
MOS military occupational specialty
AOC area of concentration
NC noncommissioned officer
CM Chemical Corps
OCP operational command post
MS Medical Service Corps
PLANS BRANCH ELEMENT
2-218. The plans branch element (Table 2-31) provides all functions of the protection warfighting
function and medical intelligence of the MEDCOM (DS). This element assists the deputy commander in
the coordination of FHP responsibilities under the protection warfighting function.
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Table 2-31. Plans branch element (operational command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70H67
O4
Medical plans officer
MS
Plans branch element (OCP)
68W5O
E8
Plans noncommissioned officer
NC
LEGEND
MS Medical Service Corps
AOC area of concentration
NC noncommissioned officer
MOS medical occupational specialty
OCP operational command post
INTELLIGENCE/OPERATIONS G-2/G-3 ELEMENT
2-219. The intelligence/operations G-2/G-3 element (Table 2-32) provides all functions of the protection
warfighting function and medical intelligence of the MEDCOM (DS). This element coordinates with
supporting G-2, the National Center for Medical Intelligence, and US Army Center for Health Promotion
and Preventive Medicine for up-to-date information on health hazards in the AO to include sources of
civilian toxic industrial materials hazards.
Table 2-32. Intelligence/operations G-2/G-3 element (operational command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70H67
O4
Intelligence officer
MS
70H67
O3
Medical operations officer
MS
Intelligence/operations G-2/G-3
element (OCP)
68W5O
E8
Intelligence medical sergeant
NC
31B4O
E7
Force protection supervisor (2)
NC
LEGEND
MS Medical Service Corps
AOC area of concentration
NC noncommissioned officer
MOS medical occupational specialty
OCP operational command post
THEATER PATIENT MOVEMENT CENTER ELEMENT
2-220. The TPMC element (Table 2-33) provides for the medical regulating of all patients in the AO and
preparation of patient statistical reports. It coordinates with the TPMRC and/or joint patient movement
requirements center, if established, for all patients leaving the theater. It coordinates with the USAF for all
strategic patient movement. It maintains 24-hour continuous operations. This was previously referred to
as the medical regulating office.
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Table 2-33. Theater patient movement center element (operational command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
67J00
O4
Aeromedical evacuation officer (2)
MS
70E67
O3
Patient administration officer (2)
MS
Theater patient movement
Patient administration
68G2O
E5
NC
center element (OCP)
noncommissioned officer(2)
68G1O
E4
Patient administration specialist (2)
68G1O
E3
Patient administration specialist (2)
LEGEND
MS Medical Service Corps
AOC area of concentration
NC noncommissioned officer
MOS medical occupational specialty
OCP operational command post
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, LOGISTICS SECTION ELEMENT
2-221. This deputy chief of staff, logistics section element (Table 2-34) serves as advisor to the deputy
commander and provides supervision and coordination of logistics, food service, supply, transportation,
and maintenance support for the subordinate units. This element monitors the status of Class VIII supplies
and, when designated, the SIMLM mission.
Table 2-34. Deputy chief of staff, logistics section element (operational command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70K67
O4
Health service materiel officer
MS
Senior automotive maintenance
915E0
W3
WO
Deputy chief of staff, logistics
warrant officer
section element (OCP)
92Y4O
E7
Supply sergeant
NC
92Y1O
E4
Supply specialist
LEGEND
NC noncommissioned officer
AOC area of concentration
OCP operational command post
MOS medical occupational specialty
WO warrant officer
MS Medical Service Corps
MEDICAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT SECTION ELEMENT
2-222. The MEDLOG support section element (Table 2-35) provides planning, policies, and programs for
MEDLOG operations. It coordinates and synchronizes the execution of the MEDLOG mission in the AO
(including) Class VIII supply operations, medical maintenance support, optical fabrication, and blood
management.
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Table 2-35. Medical logistics support section element (operational command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70K67
O5
Chief logistics
MS
71E67
O4
Clinical laboratory officer
MS
88D00
O3
Transportation officer
TC
Medical logistics support
67AA0
W3
Unit maintenance officer
WO
section element (OCP)
Chief medical logistics
68Z5O
E9
NC
noncommissioned officer
68J5O
E8
Medical logistics sergeant
NC
68J4O
E7
Medical logistics sergeant
NC
LEGEND
NC noncommissioned officer
AOC area of concentration
OCP operational command post
MOS medical occupational specialty
TC Transportation Corps
MS Medical Service Corps
WO warrant officer
CIVIL AFFAIRS SECTION ELEMENT
2-223. The CA section element (Table 2-36) facilitates and develops assessments of host nation medical
infrastructure to assist the medical operations officer in planning and executing health care in the AO. It
assists the commander in preparing medical functional studies, assessments, and estimates of how
displaced persons affect the workload of MEDCOM (DS) MTFs. This element coordinates with the ASCC
G-9 on the medical aspects stability operations. This element also assists the ASCC G-9 and other
participating Army organizations, multinational forces, and host nation military with the development of
plans and programs aimed at eliminating or mitigating the impact of health hazards with the AO and the
region.
Table 2-36. Civil affairs section element (operational command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
38A00
O5
Civil affairs officer
CA
Civil affairs section element
(OCP)
66B00
O3
Community health nurse
AN
LEGEND
CA civil affairs
AN Army Nurse Corps
MOS military occupational specialty
AOC area of concentration
OCP operational command post
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
2-224. The deputy chief of staff, information management element (Table 2-37) provides for all aspects
of automation and CE support for the command. It assists the commander and staff on C2 signal
requirements, capabilities, and operations. This section coordinates with the signal command element
bandwidth requirements and connectivity issues arising in the MEDCOM (DS) or subordinate medical
units.
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Table 2-37. Deputy chief of staff, information management element
(operational command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
Biomedical information management
70D67
O5
MS
officer
25A00
O4
Communications-electronics officer
SC
Biomedical information management
70D67
O4
MS
officer
251A0
W2
Information system technician
WO
Deputy chief of staff,
25U5O
E8
Signal support system chief
NC
information management
(OCP)
25B3O
E6
Information system team chief
NC
25B1O
E4
Information system specialist
25U1O
E4
Signal information services specialist
25B1O
E3
Information system specialist
25U1O
E3
Signal support system specialist
LEGEND
NC noncommissioned officer
AOC area of concentration
OCP operational command post
MOS military occupational specialty
SC Signal Corps
MS Medical Service Corps
WO warrant officer
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, COMPTROLLER ELEMENT
2-225. The deputy chief of staff, comptroller element (Table 2-38) directs and monitors all finance and
accounting functions for the command, to include budget planning, contract payments, and internal review.
It provides advice and recommends courses of action for funding operations conducted during stability
operations and medical contracting issues.
Table 2-38. Deputy chief of staff, comptroller element (operational command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
Deputy chief of staff,
70C67
O4
Health services comptroller
MS
comptroller section element
(OCP)
44C3O
E5
Senior finance management analyst
NC
LEGEND
MS Medical Service Corps
AOC area of concentration
NC noncommissioned officer
MOS military occupational specialty
OCP operational command post
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CLINICAL SERVICES ELEMENT
2-226. Clinical services element (Table 2-39) serves as the deputy commander’s principal consultants and
the command’s technical advisor in medical and surgical operations, procedures, and protocols, and
pharmacy. It provides advice and coordinates medical support to detainee operations and during stability
operations. The element provides advice and a reachback capability for medical specialty care and for the
treatment of pediatric and geriatric patients when necessary. This element also recommends the
employment of FSTs in the AO. This element also coordinates the medical response to mass casualty
situations arising within the theater.
Table 2-39. Clinical services element (operational command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
61F00
O6
Medical consultant
MC
Clinical services element
61J00
O6
Surgical consultant
MC
(OCP)
67E00
O6
Pharmacy officer
MS
LEGEND
MOS military occupational specialty
AOC area of concentration
MS Medical Service Corps
MC Medical Corps
OCP operational command post
VETERINARY SERVICES ELEMENT
2-227. Veterinary services element (Table 2-40) serves as the commander’s principal consultant and the
command’s technical advisor for veterinary activities and employment of veterinary assets. It provides
technical supervision of food inspection, animal medical care, and veterinary PVNTMED support.
Table 2-40. Veterinary services element (operational command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
64Z00
O6
Senior veterinarian
VC
Veterinary services element
(OCP)
Senior veterinary noncommissioned
68R5O
E9
NC
officer
LEGEND
NC noncommissioned officer
AOC area of concentration
OCP operational command post
MOS military occupational specialty
VC Veterinary Corps
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE ELEMENT
2-228. The PVNTMED element (Table 2-41) serves as the commander’s principal consultant and the
command’s PVNTMED and environmental science advisor. This element must ensure that medical and
OEH surveillance activities are established and implemented immediately and that surveillance data is
documented and reported in a timely manner. This section coordinates with the CA section on the
PVNTMED aspects of stability operations.
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Table 2-41. Preventive medicine element (operational command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
72B67
O5
Entomologist
MS
Preventive medicine element
72D67
O5
Environmental science officer
MS
(OCP)
72E67
O5
Environmental engineer
MS
LEGEND
MOS military occupational specialty
AOC area of concentration
OCP operational command post
MS Medical Service Corps
INSPECTOR GENERAL SECTION ELEMENT
2-229. The inspector general section element (Table 2-42) conducts command inspections and
investigations and provides inspector general assistance as required.
Table 2-42. Inspector general section element (operational command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
05A00
O4
Inspector general
MS
Inspector general section
element (OCP)
Inspector general noncommissioned
68W4B
E7
NC
officer
LEGEND
MOS military occupational specialty
AOC area of concentration
MS Medical Service Corps
OCP operational command post
NC noncommissioned officer
PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION ELEMENT
2-230. The public affairs section element (Table 2-43) serves as the command's focal point for command
information, public information, and community relations matters. It is essential for this element to
establish contacts with the host nation civilian journalist community, US media elements operating within
the AO, and the PAO staffs of supporting and supported units.
Table 2-43. Public affairs section element (operational command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
46A00
O4
Public affairs officer
IMM
Public affairs section element
(OCP)
Public affairs operations
46Z4O
E7
NC
noncommissioned officer
LEGEND
MOS military occupational specialty
AOC area of concentration
NC noncommissioned officer
IMM immaterial
OCP occupational command post
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STAFF JUDGE ADVOCATE
2-231. The SJA element (Table 2-44) supervises the administration of military justice and other legal
matters for Soldiers. It advises the commander, staff, and subordinate commanders on legal matters. It
provides legal services on military law, administrative and contract law, claims, criminal law, legal
assistance, operational law, and other related legal matters.
Table 2-44. Staff judge advocate element (operational command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
27A00
O3
Judge advocate
JA
Staff judge advocate element
27D2O
E5
Paralegal noncommissioned officer
NC
(OCP)
27D1O
E4
Paralegal specialist
LEGEND
MOS military occupational specialty
AOC area of concentration
NC noncommissioned officer
JA Judge Advocate General Corps
OCP occupational command post
COMPANY HEADQUARTERS ELEMENT
2-232. This element (Table 2-45) provides company level command, supply management, local security,
unit level maintenance, food services, and other life support requirements. This element prepares casualty
feeder reports, as required. It coordinates decontamination operations in the event the OCP is
contaminated by CBRN warfare agents. This element develops the headquarters occupation plan and
coordinates the relocation of the MEDCOM (DS) headquarters, if required.
Table 2-45. Company headquarters element (operational command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70B67
O2
Executive officer
MS
Senior automotive maintenance
915E0
W3
WO
warrant officer
63X4O
E7
Motor sergeant
NC
92G3O
E6
Senior first cook
NC
Company headquarters
92Y3O
E6
Supply sergeant
NC
element (OCP)
42A2O
E5
Human resources sergeant
NC
92G2O
E5
First cook
NC
74D1O
E4
Decontamination specialist
63B1O
E4
Wheeled vehicle mechanic
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Table 2-45. Company headquarters element (operational command post) (continued)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
Power generation equipment
52D1O
E4
repairman
92A1O
E4
Equipment records/parts specialist
Company headquarters
92G1O
E4
Cook
element (OCP) (continued)
92Y1O
E4
Armorer
92G1O
E3
Cook
LEGEND
NC noncommissioned officer
AOC area of concentration
OCP operational command post
MOS military occupational specialty
WO warrant officer
MS Medical Service Corps
UNIT MINISTRY TEAM ELEMENT
2-233. The unit ministry team element (Table 2-46) serves as the advisor to the commander and provides
religious support and pastoral care ministry for assigned staff and subordinate organizations.
Table 2-46. Unit ministry team element (operational command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
56A00
O5
Assistant chaplain
CH
Unit ministry team element
(OCP)
Chaplain assistant noncommissioned
56M2O
E5
NC
officer
LEGEND
OCP occupational command post
AOC area of concentration
MOS military occupational specialty
CH Chaplain Corps
NC noncommissioned officer
SECTION III — MEDICAL COMMAND (DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT) (MAIN
COMMAND POST)
MISSION AND ASSIGNMENT
2-234. The positions which comprise the MEDCOM (DS) MCP are designated on the TOE from
positions within the headquarters (TOE 08641GB00). The MCP provides C2, administrative assistance,
and technical supervision of assigned and attached medical units.
CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS
CAPABILITIES
2-235. The MCP is a deployable augmentation module, which completes the staffing of the MEDCOM
(DS) headquarters to enhance the delivery of campaign-quality health care to deployed forces in the AO. It
facilitates policy development and technical guidance to subordinate units and provides interface and
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