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liaison with supported forces in the AO. If the OCP is deployed and needs additional personnel or clinical
skills, the MCP can deploy personnel to the OCP to provide a more robust medical element and additional
operational and planning capabilities, increased MEDLOG staff, AISs, a more diverse clinical staff, and
more depth in the SJA, inspector general, CA, and public affairs sections. The MCP has an assigned
standard requirement code to facilitate the placement on and the integration into the Time Phased Force
Deployment List.
2-236. The MCP is allocated on the basis of one element per HHC, MEDCOM (DS).
2-237. The MCP provides a robust planning, controlling, and coordinating capability to facilitate the
provision of health care to expanding forces. The MEDCOM (DS) MCP provides—
z
Medical staff planning, operational and technical supervision, and administrative assistance for
subordinate units operating in the AO.
z
Increased capability for medical and surgical consultation services, technical advice, and policy
development in the areas of hospitalization, nursing services, pharmacy, optometry, medical
laboratory, dental services, COSC, BH, and NP services, veterinary services (zoonotic disease
control, investigation and inspection of subsistence, and animal medicine), nutrition care, and
PVNTMED services (entomology, epidemiology, OEH surveillance, potable water inspection,
pest management, food facility inspection, and control of medical and nonmedical waste).
LIMITATIONS
2-238. This element is dependent upon the—
z
Appropriate supporting elements in the AO for finance; personnel and administrative services;
field services; physical security; and supplemental transportation.
z
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.
MOBILITY
2-239. The MCP 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
2-240. This section provides a brief description of the operational elements in the MCP. A more detailed
description of section functions and specific job descriptions is provided in Section I.
COMMAND SECTION ELEMENT
2-241. The command section element (Table 2-47) provides C2 and management of all MEDCOM (DS)
services. Personnel of this element supervise and coordinate the operations and administrative services of
the command element.
Table 2-47. Command section element (main command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
00B00
O8
Commander
GO
Command section element
01A00
O3
Aide-de-camp
MS
(MCP)
00Z5O
E9
Command sergeant major
NC
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Table 2-47. Command section element (main command post) (continued)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
Executive administrative
42A30
E6
NC
assistant
Command section
element (MCP)
88M3O
E6
Senior vehicle driver
NC
(continued)
92G30
E6
Enlisted aide
NC
LEGEND
AOC area of concentration
MS Medical Service Corps
GO general officer
MOS military occupational specialty
MCP main command post
NC noncommissioned officer
CHIEF OF STAFF SECTION ELEMENT
2-242. The chief of staff section element (Table 2-48) plans, directs, and coordinates the execution of the
staff functions. It reviews organization activities and recommends changes, as necessary to the
commander.
Table 2-48. Chief of staff section element (main command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
67A00
O6
Chief of staff
MS
Chief of staff section (MCP)
67A00
O4
Secretary general staff
MS
LEGEND
MOS military occupational specialty
AOC area of concentration
MS Medical Service Corps
MCP main command post
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, PERSONNEL ELEMENT
2-243. The DCSPER element (Table 2-49) serves as advisor to the commander on personnel issues and
provides administrative services for the command.
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Table 2-49. Deputy chief of staff, personnel element (main command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70F67
O6
Deputy chief of staff, personnel
MS
42H00
O4
Personnel management officer
AG
Deputy chief of staff,
personnel element (MCP)
42A5O
E9
Chief human resources sergeant
NC
42A1O
E4
Human resources specialist
LEGEND
MOS military occupational specialty
AG Adjutant General Corps
MS Medical Service Corps
AOC area of concentration
NC noncommissioned officer
MCP main command post
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT/ACTIONS ELEMENT
2-244. The personnel management/actions element (Table 2-50) provides overall administrative services
for the command to include personnel management and personnel actions, awards, decorations, and leaves.
Table 2-50. Personnel management/actions element (main command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70F67
O4
Personnel staff officer
MS
Personnel
management/actions element
42A2O
E5
Human resources sergeant
NC
(MCP)
42A1O
E4
Human resources specialist
LEGEND
MS Medical Service Corps
AOC area of concentration
MOS military occupational specialty
MCP main command post
NC noncommissioned officer
CHIEF OF STAFF, SECURITY/PLANS/OPERATIONS G-2/G-3 ELEMENT
2-245. The DCSSPO G-2/G-3 element (Table 2-51) is the principal staff section in matters concerning
security, plans, intelligence, operations, organization, training, and CBRN defensive activities. It prepares
broad planning guidance, policies, and programs for command organizations, operations, and functions.
This section develops policies and guidance for training and training evaluation of the command. This
section has four principal functional elements—the current operations branch, the plans branch, the
intelligence/operations branch, and the TPMC. For additional information on the responsibilities of this
staff section, refer to FM 5-0.
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Table 2-51. Deputy chief of staff, security/plans/operations G-2/G-3 element
(main command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
Deputy chief of staff,
70H67
O6
MS
Deputy chief of staff,
security/plans/operations
security/plans/operations G-2/G-3
element (MCP)
Chief medical noncommissioned
68Z5O
E9
NC
officer
LEGEND
MS Medical Service Corps
AOC area of concentration
MOS military occupational specialty
MCP main command post
NC noncommissioned officer
CURRENT OPERATIONS BRANCH ELEMENT
2-246. The current operations branch element (Table 2-52) provides security, plans, and operations
support, deployment, and redeployment of the command.
Table 2-52. Current operations branch element (main command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70H67
O4
Medical operations officer
MS
Current operations branch
element (MCP)
68W5O
E8
Operations noncommissioned officer
NC
LEGEND
MS Medical Service Corps
AOC area of concentration
MOS military occupational specialty
MCP main command post
NC noncommissioned officer
PLANS BRANCH ELEMENT
2-247. The plans branch element (Table 2-53) provides security, plans and operations, deployment, and
relocation and redeployment of the command.
Table 2-53. Plans branch element (main command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70H67
O5
Medical plans officer
MS
Plans branch element (MCP)
70H67
O4
Medical plans officer
MS
LEGEND
MS Medical Service Corps
AOC area of concentration
MOS military occupational specialty
MCP main command post
NC noncommissioned officer
INTELLIGENCE/OPERATIONS G-2/G-3 ELEMENT
2-248. The intelligence/operations G-2/G-3 element (Table 2-54) provide security, plans and operations,
deployment, and relocation and redeployment of the MEDCOM (DS) and its subordinate elements.
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Table 2-54. Intelligence/operations G-2/G-3 element (main command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70H67
O5
Medical operations officer
MS
Chief medical noncommissioned
68Z5O
E9
NC
officer
Intelligence/operations G-2/G-3
element (MCP)
68W5O
E8
Intelligence medical sergeant
NC
35F3O
E6
Technical intelligence analyst
NC
LEGEND
MS Medical Service Corps
AOC area of concentration
MOS military occupational specialty
MCP main command post
NC noncommissioned officer
THEATER PATIENT MOVEMENT CENTER ELEMENT
2-249. The theater patient movement center element (Table 2-55) provides medical regulating support of
all patients in the AO and prepares the patient statistical reports. It coordinates with TPRMC/joint patient
movement requirements center for all patients leaving the AO. It works with the USAF for all strategic
patient movement. It maintains 24-hour continuous operations. This element was formerly referred to as
the medical regulating office element.
Table 2-55. Theater patient movement center element (main command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70E67
O5
Patient administration officer
MS
Theater patient movement
center element (MCP)
Patient administration
68G5O
E8
NC
noncommissioned officer
LEGEND
MS Medical Service Corps
AOC area of concentration
MOS military occupational specialty
MCP main command post
NC noncommissioned officer
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, LOGISTICS ELEMENT
2-250. The deputy chief of staff, logistics element (Table 2-56) 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.
Table 2-56. Chief of staff, logistics element (main command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70K67
O6
Deputy chief of staff, logistics
MS
Deputy chief of staff, logistics
element (MCP)
670A0
W4
Command maintenance officer
WO
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Table 2-56. Chief of staff, logistics element (main command post) (continued)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
920A0
W3
Property book officer
WO
Deputy chief of staff, logistics
92Z5O
E9
Senior supply supervisor
NC
element (MCP) (continued)
92Y1O
E4
Supply specialist
LEGEND
AOC area of concentration
MOS military occupational specialty
MCP main command post
NC noncommissioned officer
MS Medical Service Corps
WO warrant officer
MEDICAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT SECTION ELEMENT
2-251. The MEDLOG support section element (Table 2-57) provides planning, policies, and programs for
MEDLOG operations. It coordinates and synchronizes the execution of the MEDLOG mission in the AO
(to include Class VIII supply operations, medical maintenance support, optical fabrication, and blood
management).
Table 2-57. Medical logistics support section element (main command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70K67
O4
Health service materiel officer
MS
70K67
O4
Supply management officer
MS
71E67
O4
Clinical laboratory officer
MS
Medical logistics support
section element (MCP)
88D00
O3
Transportation officer
TC
Chief biomedical logistics
68A5O
E9
NC
noncommissioned officer
68K5O
E8
Chief medical laboratory sergeant
NC
Senior optical laboratory
68J4O
E7
NC
noncommissioned officer
LEGEND
MS Medical Service Corps
AOC area of concentration
NC noncommissioned officer
MCP main command post
TC Transportation Officer
MOS military occupational specialty
CIVIL AFFAIRS SECTION ELEMENT
2-252. The CA section element (Table 2-58) facilitates and develops assessments of the host nation
medical infrastructure to assist the commander in planning, coordinating, and executing health care in the
AO. It assists the commander in preparing medical functional studies, assessments and estimates of how
foreign humanitarian assistance operations will affect US military MTFs. This element maintains a
regional focus to support the GCC’s theater engagement plan.
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Table 2-58. Civil affairs section element (main command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
38A00
O3
Civil affairs officer
CA
Civil affairs section
Element (MCP)
66B00
O3
Community health nurse
AN
LEGEND
CA civil affairs
AOC area of concentration
MCP main command post
AN Army Nurse Corps
MOS military occupational specialty
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
2-253. The deputy chief of staff, information management element (Table 2-59) provides for all aspects
of automation and CE support for the command. It assists the commander and staff on C2 signals
requirements, capabilities, and operations. This section also ensures connectivity with Medical
Communications for Combat Casualty Care and the Theater Medical Information Program-Joint for
electronic medical records and medical statistical reports.
Table 2-59. Deputy chief of staff, information management element (main command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
Deputy chief of staff, information
70D67
O6
MS
management
25A00
O4
Communication-electronics officer
SC
70D67
O3
Health services system manager
MS
Deputy chief of staff,
information management
251A0
W2
Information system technician
WO
element (MCP)
25B5O
E8
Information system chief
NC
25B2O
E5
Senior information system specialist
NC
42A1O
E4
Human resources specialist
LEGEND
MS Medical Service Corps
AOC area of concentration
NC noncommissioned officer
MCP main command post
SC Signal Corps
MOS military occupational specialty
WO warrant officer
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, COMPTROLLER
2-254. The deputy chief of staff, comptroller element (Table 2-60) direct and monitor all finance and
accounting functions for the command to include budget planning, contract payments, and internal review.
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Table 2-60. Deputy chief of staff, comptroller element (main command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70C67
O6
Deputy chief of staff, comptroller
MS
44C5O
E8
Finance management advisor
NC
Deputy chief of staff,
44C2O
E5
Accounting analyst
NC
comptroller element (MCP)
44C2O
E5
Internal control analyst
NC
44C2O
E5
Accounting analyst
NC
LEGEND
MOS military occupational specialty
AOC area of concentration
MS Medical Service Corps
MCP main command post
NC noncommissioned officer
CLINICAL SERVICES ELEMENT
2-255. The clinical services element (Table 2-61) serve as the commander’s principal consultants and the
command’s technical advisor in pharmacy, optometry, and COSC, BH, and NP care, and nuclear medicine.
Table 2-61. Clinical services element (main command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
Deputy commander, professional
00B00
O7
GO
services
60W00
O6
Psychiatrist
MC
67F00
O5
Optometry officer
MS
72A67
O5
Nuclear medical science officer
MS
Clinical services element
(MCP)
73A67
O5
Social worker
MS
01A00
O2
Aide-de-camp
IMM
Senior pharmacy noncommissioned
68Q5O
E8
NC
officer
Senior health care noncommissioned
68W5O
E8
NC
officer
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Table 2-61. Clinical services element (main command post) (continued)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
92G3O
E6
Enlisted aide
NC
Clinical services element
(MCP) (continued)
88M2O
E5
Vehicle driver
NC
LEGEND
MCP main command post
AOC area of concentration
MOS military occupational specialty
GO general officer
MS Medical Service Corps
IMM immaterial
NC noncommissioned officer
MC Medical Corps
DENTAL SERVICES ELEMENT
2-256. The dental services element (Table 2-62) serves as the commander’s principal consultant and the
command’s technical advisor in dentistry.
Table 2-62. Dental services element (main command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
63R00
O6
Dental surgeon
DC
Dental services element
63H00
O5
Public health dentist
DC
(MCP)
Chief dental noncommissioned
68Z5O
E9
NC
officer
LEGEND
MCP main command post
AOC area of concentration
MOS military occupational specialty
DC Dental Corps
NC noncommissioned officer
NUTRITION CARE SERVICES ELEMENT
2-257. The nutrition care services element (Table 2-63) serve as the commander’s principal advisor on all
issues effecting nutrition care in both US MTFs and during foreign humanitarian assistance operations.
Table 2-63. Nutrition care element (main command post)
PARAGRAPH TITLE
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
65C00
O6
Dietetic consultant
SP
Nutrition care element (MCP)
Chief nutritional care
68Z5O
E9
NC
noncommissioned officer
LEGEND
MOS military occupational specialty
AOC area of concentration
NC noncommissioned officer
MCP main command post
SP Army Medical Specialist Corps
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CHIEF NURSE ELEMENT
2-258. The chief nurse element (Table 2-64) serves as the commander’s principal consultant on nursing
practices and personnel.
Table 2-64. Chief nurse element (main command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
66N00
O6
Nursing consultant
AN
Chief nurse element (MCP)
Chief clinical noncommissioned
68Z5O
E9
NC
officer
LEGEND
MCP main command post
AOC area of concentration
MOS military occupational specialty
AN Army Nurse Corps
NC noncommissioned officer
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE SECTION ELEMENT
2-259. The PVNTMED section element (Table 2-65) serves as the commander’s consultant and the
command’s PVNTMED and environmental science advisors.
Table 2-65. Preventive medicine section element (main command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
60C00
O6
Preventive medicine officer
MC
Preventive medicine section
72D67
O5
Environmental science officer
MS
element (MCP)
Chief preventive medicine
68S5O
E9
NC
noncommissioned officer
LEGEND
MCP main command post
AOC area of concentration
MOS military occupational specialty
MC Medical Officer
NC noncommissioned officer
INSPECTOR GENERAL SECTION ELEMENT
2-260. The inspector general section element (Table 2-66) conducts command inspections and
investigates and provides inspector general assistance when required.
Table 2-66. Inspector general section element (main command post)
PARAGRAPH TITLE
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
05A00
O5
Inspector general
IMM
Inspector general section
element (MCP)
Inspector general noncommissioned
68W5B
E8
NC
officer
LEGEND
MCP main command post
AOC area of concentration
MOS military occupational specialty
IMM immaterial
NC noncommissioned officer
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION ELEMENT
2-261. The public affairs section element (Table 2-67) serves as the commands focal point for command
information, public information, and community relations matters.
Table 2-67. Public affairs section element (main command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
Public affairs section element
46A00
O5
Public affairs officer
IMM
(MCP)
LEGEND
MCP main command post
AOC area of concentration
MOS military occupational specialty
IMM immaterial
STAFF JUDGE ADVOCATE ELEMENT
2-262. The staff judge advocate element (Table 2-68) supervises the administration of military justice and
other legal matters for MEDCOM (DS) Soldiers. It advises the commander, staff, and subordinate
commanders on legal matters. It provides legal services on military law, administration and contract law,
claims, criminal law, legal assistance, operational law, and other related legal matters.
Table 2-68. Staff judge advocate element (main command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
27A00
O5
Staff judge advocate
JA
27A00
O3
Judge advocate
JA
270A0
W2
Legal administrator
WO
Staff judge advocate element
(MCP)
Senior paralegal noncommissioned
27D4O
E7
NC
officer
27D3O
E6
Court reporter
NC
27D1O
E4
Paralegal specialist
LEGEND
MOS military occupational specialty
AOC area of concentration
NC noncommissioned officer
JA Judge Advocate Corps
WO warrant officer
MCP main command post
COMPANY HEADQUARTERS ELEMENT
2-263. The company headquarters element (Table 2-69) provides company-level command, supply
management, local security, unit-level maintenance, food services, and other life support requirements.
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Table 2-69. Company headquarters element (main command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
05A00
O3
Commander
MS
68W5M
E8
First sergeant
NC
92Y3O
E6
Supply sergeant
NC
92G3O
E6
Senior first cook
NC
42A2O
E5
Human resources sergeant
NC
92G2O
E5
First cook
NC
42A1O
E4
Human resources specialist
Company headquarters element
74D1O
E4
Decontamination specialist
(MCP)
63B1O
E4
Wheeled vehicle mechanic
Power generation equipment
52D1O
E4
repairman
92A1O
E4
Equipment records/parts specialist
92G1O
E4
Cook
92Y1O
E4
Armorer
92A1O
E3
Equipment records/parts specialist
92G1O
E3
Cook
LEGEND
MOS military occupational specialty
AOC area of concentration
MS Medical Service Corps
MCP main command post
NC noncommissioned officer
UNIT MINISTRY TEAM ELEMENT
2-264. The unit ministry team element (Table 2-70) serves as advisor to the commander and provides
religious support and pastoral care ministry for assigned staff and subordinate organizations.
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Table 2-70. Unit ministry team element (main command post)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
56A00
O6
Chaplain
CH
Unit ministry team element
(MCP)
Chaplain assistant noncommissioned
56M5O
E8
NC
officer
LEGEND
MCP main command post
AOC area of concentration
MOS military occupational specialty
CH Chaplain Corps
NC noncommissioned officer
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Medical Brigade (Support)
The MEDBDE is a subordinate C2 organization of the MEDCOM (DS). It provides
C2 of all assigned and attached medical units. The focus of the MEDBDE is METT-
TC-driven. One MEDBDE may be providing direct support to a tactical commander,
while another may be providing AHS support to a division or corps headquarters, or
theater sustainment forces. These organizations may be providing simultaneous
support to stability operations occurring within their AO.
SECTION I — HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, MEDICAL
BRIGADE (SUPPORT)
MISSION AND ASSIGNMENT
3-1. The HHC, MEDBDE (TOE 08420G000), organizes, resources, trains, sustains, deploys, commands
and controls, and supports assigned and attached medical units to provide flexible, responsive, and
effective HSS and FHP to supported forces conducting joint and simultaneous full spectrum operations.
CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS
3-2. The MEDBDE is composed of three standard requirement codes-identified modules (the early entry,
expansion, and campaign).
3-3. The MEDBDE provides—
z
Command and control of subordinate and attached units.
z
Operational medical plugs augmentation to Role 2 medical companies.
z
Advice to the commanders on the medical aspects of their operations.
z
Medical staff planning, operational and technical supervision and administrative assistance for
subordinate or attached units.
z
Coordination with the supporting patient movement requirements center for medical regulating
and medical evacuation support.
z
Medical consultation services in—
Preventive medicine.
Behavioral health to include COSC and NP care.
Nutrition services.
z
Advice and recommendations for the conduct of CMO.
z
Control and supervision of Class VIII supply and resupply to include blood management. When
designated by the GCC, serves as the SIMLM.
z
Joint-capable C2 capability when augmented with appropriate joint assets.
z
Support as the executive agent for veterinary services.
z
Assistance in the coordinated defense of the unit’s area.
z
Field maintenance on all organic equipment, except CE and COMSEC.
z
Religious support and pastoral care ministry.
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3-4. The MEDBDE is dependent upon the sustainment brigade to arrange religious, legal, administration,
finance, HR, transportation services, CBRN and decontamination assistance, and laundry and bath services
support; Class I ration support; waste disposal and construction; and supplemental transportation
requirements.
3-5. Maneuver enhancement brigade provides area damage control for the MEDBDE.
ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS
3-6. Section I of this chapter combines the early entry, campaign, and expansion modules of the
MEDBDE to provide a complete description of the composition and capabilities of the organization. This
TOE will be assigned to the MEDCOM (DS). This unit is designed a Category II unit.
(For unit
categories, see AR 71-32.)
INTERNAL STAFF AND OPERATIONS
3-7. The MEDBDE’s coordinating staff (S-staff) manages the command’s internal operations through
coordination with staffs of higher, lower, and adjacent units. The staff’s efforts support the commander
and subordinate units by providing accurate and timely information. It produces estimates, recommendations,
plans and orders, and monitors execution. The staff streamlines cumbersome or time-consuming procedures
by ensuring that all activities contribute to mission accomplishment. Within the MEDBDE headquarters,
staff sections coordinate their functional responsibilities with other headquarters staff sections as required.
EXTERNAL COORDINATION
3-8. The MEDBDE must coordinate with the MEDCOM (DS) and other headquarters within their AO.
External coordination with the combat aviation brigade and general support aviation battalion for medical
evacuation support by rotary-wing aircraft is critical.
COMMAND SECTION
3-9. The command section (Table 3-1) provides C2 and management for all MEDBDE operations,
activities, and services.
Table 3-1. Command section
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
05A00
O6
Commander**
IMM
67A00
O5
Executive officer***
MS
70C67
O3
Health services comptroller***
MS
Command section
00Z5O
E9
Command sergeant major**
NC
68W2O
E5
Health care sergeant**
NC
68W1O
E4
Health care specialist**
LEGEND
AOC area of concentration
**Expansion Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
MOS military occupational specialty
Company, Medical Brigade (Support) Staff
MS Medical Service Corps
*** Campaign Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
NC noncommissioned officer
Company, Medical Brigade (Support)
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Commander
3-10. The MEDBDE commander (COL/O6, AOC 05A00) provides C2 of assigned and attached medical
companies and detachments. When the MEDBDE is providing direct support to the division, he maintains
direct access to the tactical commander to ensure AHS support plans effectively support the division
commander’s concept of operations. He also develops close ties with the sustainment brigade to facilitate
and deconflict issues arising with the theater distribution system that will impact on AHS support
operations. The MEDBDE commander advises the MEDCOM (DS) CA section on medical issues related
to stability operations being conducted in his AO and further provides recommendations on potential future
stability operations missions. The MEDBDE coordinates medical issues related to detainee operations
being conducted by subordinate units with the MEDCOM (DS) detainee operations medical director. The
commander deploys with the expansion module.
Executive Officer
3-11. The executive officer (LTC/O5, AOC 67A00) also serves as the commander of the campaign
module. He must remain informed of the operations so he can assume command, if necessary. The
executive officer assumes command functions as directed by the commander or in his absence. The
executive officer deploys with the campaign module.
Health Services Comptroller
3-12. The health services comptroller (CPT/O3, AOC 70C67) performs and coordinates finance and
accounting functions and serves as the advisor to the deputy commander on all financial matters in the
campaign module. The health services comptroller deploys with the campaign module.
Command Sergeant Major
3-13. The CSM (CSM/E9, MOS 00Z5O) is the principal enlisted representative to the commander. He
advises the commander and staff on all matters pertaining to the welfare and morale of enlisted personnel
in terms of assignment, reassignment, promotion, and discipline. He provides counsel and guidance to
NCOs and other enlisted personnel of the MEDBDE. He is also responsible for the reception of newly
assigned enlisted personnel into the unit. The CSM evaluates the implementation of individual Soldier’s
training on Warrior tasks and supervises the MEDBDE NCO professional development activities. The
CSM deploys with the expansion module.
Health Care Sergeant
3-14. The health care sergeant (SGT/E5, MOS 68W2O) is the principal assistant to the commander and
deploys with him to provide required administrative support. The health care sergeant deploys with the
expansion module.
Health Care Specialist
3-15. The health care specialist (SPC/E4, MOS 68W1O) is the principal assistant to the CSM and deploys
with him to provide required administrative support. The health care specialist deploys with the expansion
module.
S-1 SECTION
3-16. The S-1 section (Table 3-2) provides overall administrative services for the command, to include
personnel administration, and coordinates with elements of supporting agencies for finance, personnel,
legal, and administrative services.
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Table 3-2. S-1 section
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70F67
O4
S-1***
MS
70F67
O3
Health services personnel manager
MS
420A0
W2
Military personnel technician
WO
42A5O
E8
Senior human resources sergeant
NC
42A3O
E6
Human resources sergeant
NC
42A3O
E6
Human resources sergeant***
NC
S-1 section
42A2O
E5
Human resources sergeant
NC
42A2O
E5
Human resources sergeant***
NC
Human resources information system
42F2O
E5
NC
management sergeant***
42A1O
E4
Human resources specialist
42A1O
E4
Human resources specialist***
Human resources information system
42F1O
E4
management specialist
LEGEND
AOC area of concentration
**Expansion Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
MOS military occupational specialty
Company, Medical Brigade (Support) Staff
MS Medical Service Corps
*** Campaign Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
NC noncommissioned officer
Company, Medical Brigade (Support)
S-1
3-17. The S-1 (MAJ/O4, AOC 70F67) coordinates with other staff sections, subordinate companies, and
the MEDCOM (DS) for all personnel core competencies of personnel readiness management; personnel
accounting and strength reporting; personnel information management; reception, replacement, return to
duty, rest and recuperation, and redeployment; casualty operations; legal issues; essential HR services;
postal operations; and MWR operations. The S-1 also prepares and participates in the personnel estimate
process, and coordinates with other staff sections. The S-1 deploys with the campaign module.
Health Services Personnel Manager
3-18. The health services personnel manager (CPT/O3, AOC 70F67) is the principal assistant to the S-1.
He is responsible to the S-1 to receive and process personnel actions received from subordinate units
within the MEDBDE. The health services personnel manager deploys with the early entry module.
Military Personnel Technician
3-19. The military personnel technician (CWO/W2, MOS 420A0) plans, develops, and directs personnel
systems which support and implement programs including strength accounting, maintenance of personnel
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records, personnel requisitioning, reassignment, reenlistment, promotions, casualty reporting, eliminations,
and awards and decorations. The military personnel technician deploys with the early entry module.
Human Resources Personnel
3-20. The senior HR sergeant (MSG/E8, MOS 42A5O) performs duties of and supervises the functions of
subordinates to include the quality assurance of tasks performed and products prepared. He advises the S-1
and other staff members on personnel administration activities and supervises subordinate HR personnel.
The senior HR sergeant deploys with the early entry module.
3-21. The HR sergeants (SSG/E6, MOS 42A3O) perform duties at preceding skill levels and provide
technical guidance to subordinate Soldiers in accomplishment of these duties. One HR sergeant deploys
with the early entry module and one deploys with the campaign module.
3-22. The HR sergeants (SGT/E5, MOS 42A2O) perform duties as discussed in paragraph 3-20. The HRs
sergeants deploy with the campaign module.
3-23. The HR specialists (SPC/E4, MOS 42A1O) perform duties as discussed in paragraph 3-20. One HR
specialist deploys with the early entry module and one with the campaign module.
Human Resources Information System Management Sergeant
3-24. The HR information management specialist (SGT/E5, MOS 42F2O) operates and manages the S-1
information systems. He is also responsible for analyzing, processing, and maintaining information files
and supporting documentation. The HR information system management sergeant deploys with the
campaign module.
Human Resources Information System Management Specialist
3-25. The HR information management specialist (SPC/E4, MOS 42F1O) operates and manages the S-1
information systems. He is also responsible for analyzing, processing, and maintaining information files
and supporting documentation. The HR information system management specialist deploys with the early
entry module.
S-2 SECTION
3-26. The S-2 section (Table 3-3) performs all source intelligence assessments and estimates for the
command. It advises the commander and staff on nuclear/chemical surety and CBRN operations.
Table 3-3. S-2 section
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70H67
O4
S-2
MS
S-2 section
68W5O
E8
Intelligence medical sergeant**
NC
68W4O
E7
Intelligence sergeant***
NC
LEGEND
AOC area of concentration
**Expansion Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
MOS military occupational specialty
Company, Medical Brigade (Support) Staff
MS Medical Service Corps
*** Campaign Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
NC noncommissioned officer
Company, Medical Brigade (Support)
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S-2
3-27. The intelligence staff officer (S-2) (MAJ/O4, AOC 70H67) performs intelligence assessments and
estimates for the command. Further, he advises the commander and staff on nuclear/chemical, issues,
postures, and CBRN operations. He acquires, analyzes, and evaluates intelligence to include health threat
information and medical and OEH surveillance data. The S-2 deploys with the early entry module.
Intelligence Medical Sergeant
3-28. The intelligence medical sergeant (MSG/E8, MOS 68W5O) is responsible for the acquisition and
analysis of medical intelligence information. He provides tactical intelligence products relevant to the
MEDBDE AO. He functions as the operations security and COMSEC NCO for the MEDBDE. The
intelligence sergeant deploys with the expansion module.
Intelligence Sergeant
3-29. The intelligence sergeant (MSG/E8, MOS 68W4O) performs duties as discussed in paragraph 3-27.
The intelligence sergeant deploys with the campaign module.
S-3 SECTION
3-30. The operations staff officer
(S-3) section
(Table 3-4) is responsible for plans and operations,
deployment, relocation and redeployment of the MEDBDE, and supervising medical evacuation operations
for both air and ground.
Table 3-4. S-3 section
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70H67
O5
S-3
MS
S-3 section
68Z5O
E9
Chief operations sergeant**
NC
68W1O
E3
Health care specialist
LEGEND
AOC area of concentration
**Expansion Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
MOS military occupational specialty
Company, Medical Brigade (Support) Staff
MS Medical Service Corps
*** Campaign Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
NC noncommissioned officer
Company, Medical Brigade (Support)
S-3
3-31. The S-3 (LTC/O5, AOC 70H67) is responsible for planning future operations, plans and operations,
deployment, relocation, and deployment of the MEDBDE and its assigned units. He prepares broad
planning guidance, policies, and programs for command organizations, operations, and functions. He
assists the commander in developing and training the unit mission essential task list. He identifies training
requirements, based on medical missions and the unit’s training programs, directives, and orders. He
maintains the unit status reports for each subordinate unit. The S-3 deploys with the early entry module.
Chief Operations Sergeant
3-32. The chief operations sergeant (SGM/E9, MOS 68Z5O) is responsible to the S-3 for preparation of
OPORDs and map overlays. He is responsible for operations and training functions of the MEDBDE. He
supervises the establishment and operation of the tactical operations center and is involved in the planning
for and relocation of each element. He assists in the formulation of the TSOP and production of OPORDs.
The chief operations sergeant deploys with the expansion module.
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Health Care Specialist
3-33. The health care specialist (PFC/E3, MOS 68W1O) assists the S-3 in those duties as discussed in
paragraph 3-30. The health care specialist deploys with the early entry module.
S-3 OPERATIONS BRANCH
3-34. The S-3 operations branch (Table 3-5) is responsible for authenticating and publishing plans and
orders. It exercises staff supervision over HSS/FHP activities and advises the commander and staff on
nuclear/chemical surety and CBRN operations.
Table 3-5. S-3 operations branch
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70H67
O4
Chief medical operations branch
MS
70H67
O3
Medical operations officer
MS
70H67
O3
Medical operations officer***
MS
74B00
O3
Chemical officer**
CM
S-3 operations branch
68W4O
E7
Operations sergeant
NC
68W4O
E7
Operations sergeant***
NC
Nuclear, biological, and chemical
74D3O
E6
NC
noncommissioned officer
68W2O
E5
Health care sergeant
NC
LEGEND
AOC area of concentration
**Expansion Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
CM Chemical Corps
Company, Medical Brigade (Support) Staff
MOS military occupational specialty
*** Campaign Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
MS Medical Service Corps
Company, Medical Brigade (Support)
NC noncommissioned officer
Medical Operations Officers
3-35. The chief, medical operations branch (MAJ/O4, AOC 70H67) is responsible to the S-3 for the
operations of the MEDBDE. He supervises all AHS support operations in support of tactical operations
conducted by the MEDBDE to include planning and relocation of each module. He is responsible for the
formulation of the TSOP and production of OPORDs. The chief, medical operations branch deploys with
the campaign module.
3-36. The medical operations officers
(CPT/O3, AOC 70H67) are responsible to the chief medical
operations branch. They perform duties as discussed in paragraph 3-34. One medical operations officer
deploys with the early entry module and one with the campaign module.
Chemical Officer
3-37. The chemical officer (CPT/O3, AOC 74B00) is the technical advisor to the MEDBDE commander
and S-3 on matters pertaining to CBRN operations. He plans CBRN defensive operations and advises
subordinate units on contamination avoidance and personnel and equipment decontamination operations.
The chemical officer deploys with the expansion module.
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Operations Sergeants
3-38. The operations sergeants (SFC/E7, AOC 68W4O) supervise the establishment and operation of the
tactical operations center and are involved in the planning for and relocation of each command post. They
assist in the formulation of the TSOP and production of OPORDs. One operations sergeant deploys with
the early entry module and one with the campaign module.
Nulcear, Biological, and Chemical Noncommissioned Officer
3-39. The nuclear, biological, and chemical NCO (SSG/E6, MOS 74D3O) provides CBRN operations
advisory and support to the chemical officer. The nuclear, biological, and chemical NCO deploys with the
early entry module.
Health Care Sergeant
3-40. The health care sergeant (SGT/E5, MOS 68W2O) is responsible to the medical operations officer.
He performs support of those duties discussed in paragraph 3-35. The health care sergeant deploys with
the early entry module.
S-3 PLANS BRANCH
3-41. The S-3 plans branch (Table 3-6) is responsible for the current planning in the MEDBDE AO, to
include deliberate and crisis planning. Additionally, it plans for future operations in the excess of 72 hours
and prepares major regional contingency plans for the MEDBDE. Further, this branch prepares,
authenticates, and publishes medical plans and OPLANs to include the integration of annexes and
appendixes prepared by other staff sections.
Table 3-6. S-3 plans branch
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70H67
O4
Chief medical plans branch***
MS
70H67
O3
Plans officer
MS
S-3 plans branch
68W5O
E8
Plans noncommissioned officer**
NC
68W4O
E7
Plans sergeant***
NC
Health care noncommissioned
68W4O
E7
NC
officer***
LEGEND
AOC area of concentration
**Expansion Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
MOS military occupational specialty
Company, Medical Brigade (Support) Staff
MS Medical Service Corps
*** Campaign Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
NC noncommissioned officer
Company, Medical Brigade (Support)
Plans Officers
3-42. The chief, medical plans branch (MAJ/O4, AOC 70H67) is the principal advisor to the S-3 in the
areas of field medical plans and contingency plans. The chief, medical plans branch deploys with the
campaign module.
3-43. The plans officer (CPT/O3, AOC 70H67) is responsible to the chief, medical plans branch for future
planning and analysis of the MEDBDE planning factors. The plans officer deploys with the early entry
module.
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Health Care Noncommissioned Officers
3-44. The plans NCO (MSG/E8, MOS 68W5O) is responsible to the chief, medical plans branch, and
assists in the formulation of the operations plans and analysis of the MEDBDE planning factors. The plans
NCO deploys with the expansion module.
3-45. The plans sergeant (SFC, E7, MOS 68W4O) is responsible to the plans NCO. He performs support
of those duties discussed in paragraph 3-43. The plans sergeant deploys with the campaign module.
3-46. The health care NCO (SFC/E7, MOS 68W4O) is responsible to the plans officer and assists in the
formulation of the operations plans and analysis of the MEDBDE planning factors. The health care NCO
deploys with the campaign module.
INTRATHEATER PATIENT MOVEMENT CENTER
3-47. The intratheater patient movement center
(Table
3-7) is responsible for maintaining
24-hour
coordination and oversight for patient regulating and administration within the MEDBDE AO.
Table 3-7. Intratheater patient movement center
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
67J00
O4
Aeromedical evacuation officer
MS
70E67
O4
Medical regulating officer
MS
70E67
O3
Patient administration officer***
MS
Patient administration
68G4O
E7
NC
noncommissioned officer**
Patient administration
68G3O
E6
NC
noncommissioned officer
Intratheater patient movement
center
Patient administration
68G2O
E5
NC
noncommissioned officer
Patient administration
68G2O
E5
NC
noncommissioned officer***
68G1O
E4
Patient administration specialist**
68G1O
E4
Patient administration specialist***
68G1O
E3
Patient administration specialist**
LEGEND
AOC area of concentration
**Expansion Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
MOS military occupational specialty
Company, Medical Brigade (Support) Staff
MS Medical Service Corps
*** Campaign Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
NC noncommissioned officer
Company, Medical Brigade (Support)
Aeromedical Evacuation Officer
3-48. The aeromedical evacuation officer
(MAJ/O4, AOC
67J00) ensures tactical
and strategic
aeromedical evacuation requirements are synchronized. He assists the MEDBDE with planning
intratheater aeromedical evacuations across multinational operations. He coordinates direct and general
support aeromedical evacuation missions with the general support aviation battalion. The aeromedical
evacuation officer deploy with the early entry module.
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Medical Regulating Officer
3-49. The medical regulating officer (CPT/O3, AOC 70E67) serves as the MEDBDE medical regulating
officer and is responsible to the S-3 for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling patient movement
and the administrative aspects of the MEDBDE. He advises the S-3 on patient administration matters. The
medical regulating officer deploys with the early entry module.
Patient Administration Officer
3-50. The patient administration officer (CPT/O3, AOC 70E67) serves as the campaign module medical
regulating officer and is responsible to the S-3 for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the
patient movement and the administrative aspects of the MEDBDE. He advises the commander on patient
administration matters. The patient administration officer deploys with the campaign module.
Patient Administration Personnel
3-51. The patient administration NCO (SFC/E7, MOS 68G4O) is responsible to the medical regulating
officer for implementing the US Transportation Command Regulating and Command and Control
Evacuation System for the MEDBDE in the expansion module. He processes correspondence received for
medical information. The patient administration NCO deploys with the expansion module.
3-52. The patient administration NCO (SSG/E6, MOS 68G3O) performs duties as discussed in paragraph
3-50. The patient administration NCO deploys with the early entry module.
3-53. The patient administration NCOs
(SSG/E5, MOS 68G2O) performs those duties discussed in
paragraph 3-50. One patient administration NCO deploys with the early entry module and one with the
campaign module.
3-54. 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. One patient administration specialist deploys with the expansion module and one specialist
deploys with the campaign module.
3-55. The patient administration specialist (PFC/E3, MOS 68G1O) performs those duties as discussed in
paragraph 3-54. The patient administration specialist deploys with the expansion module.
S-4 SECTION
3-56. The S-4 section (Table 3-8) monitors, coordinates, and facilitates MEDLOG operations within the
command. This includes Class VIII supply and resupply, blood management and distribution, medical
equipment maintenance and repair, medical gases, optical lens fabrication, and spectacle fabrication and
repair.
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Table 3-8. S-4 section
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70K67
O5
S-4**
MS
92Z5O
E9
Senior supply supervisor***
NC
S-4 section
63Z5O
E8
Senior maintenance supervisor**
NC
Property book noncommissioned
92Y2O
E5
NC
officer***
LEGEND
**Expansion Module, Headquarters and
AOC area of concentration
Headquarters Company, Medical Brigade
MOS military occupational specialty
(Support) Staff
MS Medical Service Corps
*** Campaign Module, Headquarters and
NC noncommissioned officer
Headquarters Company, Medical Brigade
(Support)
S-4
3-57. The logistics staff officer (S-4) (LTC/O5, AOC 70K67) plans, coordinates, controls, and manages
the MEDBDE logistics functions. He exercises staff responsibility for units engaged in medical supply and
service operations and other logistical support. He is responsible for ensuring service support functions
and directs and supervises the collection, evacuation, and accountability for all classes of supply classified
as salvage, surplus, abandoned, or uneconomically repairable. He advises the commander of logistical
matters and unit mission capabilities. He serves as the focal point for property management and
accountability procedures of all assigned or attached units. As a staff officer, he advises the commander on
matters regarding supply and services support and other logistical functions. As a materiel manager, he
develops, coordinates, and supervises the supply support portion of an integrated logistics support plan.
The S-4 deploys with the expansion module.
Senior Supply Supervisor
3-58. The senior supply supervisor (SGM/E9, MOS 92Z5O) performs supervisory and management duties
of large-sized logistics, division supply, stock control, property management, and storage activities. The
senior supply supervisor deploys with the campaign module.
Senior Maintenance Supervisor
3-59. The senior maintenance officer (MSG/E8, MOS 63Z5O) manages maintenance requirements by
applying technical knowledge and technical management skills. He supervises the technical and tactical
performance of many different maintainer MOSs. He 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 maintenance supervisor deploys with the expansion module.
Property Book Noncommissioned Officer
3-60. The property book NCO
(SGT/E5, MOS 92Y2O) is responsible for the maintenance of a
consolidated property book for assigned units. The property book NCO is deployed with the campaign
module.
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S-4 LOGISTICS OPERATIONS BRANCH
3-61. The S-4 logistics operations branch (Table 3-9) monitors, coordinates, and facilitates MEDLOG
operations within the command. This includes Class VIII supply and resupply, blood management and
distribution, medical equipment maintenance and repair, medical gases, and optical lens fabrication and
repair.
Table 3-9. S-4 logistics operations branch
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70K67
O4
Chief, logistics operations branch
MS
67E00
O3
Pharmacy officer**
MS
S-4 logistics operations branch
670A0
W4
Brigade maintenance officer
WO
68J4O
E7
Medical logistics sergeant
NC
68J1O
E4
Medical logistics specialist`
LEGEND
AOC area of concentration
**Expansion Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
MOS military occupational specialty
Company, Medical Brigade (Support) Staff
MS Medical Service Corps
*** Campaign Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
NC noncommissioned officer
Company, Medical Brigade (Support)
WO warrant officer
Chief, Logistics Operations Branch
3-62. The chief, logistics operations branch (MAJ/O4, AOC 70K67) plans, coordinates, controls, and
manages the functions 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 medical
supply, optical fabrication, medical maintenance, blood support, quality control operations and other
medical logistical support. 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. 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 deployed MEDLOG resources and reach to the wholesale logistics system and industry in the
CONUS-support base. 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 materiel manager, he develops, coordinates, and supervises the supply
support portion of an integrated logistics support plan. The chief logistics deploys with the early entry
module.
Pharmacy Officer
3-63. The pharmacy officer (CPT/O3, AOC 67E00) plans, implements, directs, executes, and evaluates
pharmaceutical care activities within the MEDBDE. His duties include clinical and consultative pharmacy
and pharmacy management administration. He works closely with the S-4 to synchronize formularies
within the theater with the logistics support available to ensure efficiencies are met and pharmacological
supply requests are processed accurately. The pharmacy officer deploys with the expansion module.
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3-64. The MEDBDE maintenance officer (CWO/W4, MOS 670A0) provides planning, direction, and
guidance for medical equipment maintenance and unit maintenance programs for the MEDBDE. The
automotive maintenance WO deploys with the early entry module.
Medical Logistics Personnel
3-65. The MEDLOG sergeant (SFC/E7, MOS 68J4O) assists the health services materiel officer in the
performance of his duties. He provides the status of all Class VIII items, critical item shortages, and the
status of the automated supply systems. The MEDLOG sergeant deploys with the early entry module.
3-66. The medical logistic sergeant (SPC/E4, MOS 68J1O) assists the MEDLOG sergeant with his duties.
The MEDLOG specialist deploys with the early entry module.
S-4 LOGISTICS PLANS BRANCH
3-67. The S-4 logistics plans branch (Table 3-10) completes the logistics staffing to monitor, coordinate,
and facilitate MEDLOG operations within the MEDBDE. This includes Class VIII supply and resupply,
blood management and distribution, medical equipment maintenance and repair, medical gases, and optical
lens fabrication and repair.
Table 3-10. S-4 logistics plans branch
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70K67
O3
Chief, logistics plans branch***
MS
S-4 logistics plans branch
68J5O
E8
Medical logistics sergeant**
NC
LEGEND
AOC area of concentration
**Expansion Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
MOS military occupational specialty
Company, Medical Brigade (Support) Staff
MS Medical Service Corps
*** Campaign Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
NC noncommissioned officer
Company, Medical Brigade (Support)
Chief, Logistics Plans Branch
3-68. The chief, logistics plans branch (CPT/O3, AOC 70K67) plans general logistics for the MEDBDE
and its assigned or attached units. He monitors internal MEDLOG support and readiness in conjunction
with the S-4 Section. The chief, logistics branch deploys with the campaign module.
Medical Logistics Sergeant
3-69. The MEDLOG sergeant (MSG/E8, MOS 68J5O) coordinates MEDBDE distribution of medical
supplies with subordinate units. The MEDLOG sergeant deploys with the expansion module.
S-6 SECTION
3-70. The S-6 section (Table 3-11) provides for all aspects of automation and CE for the command. It
determines C2 signal requirements, capabilities, and operations. It also provides advice and consultation
on medical automation systems in use within the MEDBDE.
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Table 3-11. S-6 section
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70D67
O4
S-6
MS
25A00
O3
Signal officer
SC
254A0
W2
Signal systems technician
WO
25U5O
E8
Signal support system chief
NC
25B2O
E5
Senior information system specialist
NC
S-6 section
25B1O
E4
Information system specialist
25U1O
E4
Radio retransmission operator
25U1O
E4
Signal support specialist**
Signal information services
25U1O
E4
specialist***
25U1O
E3
Radio retransmission operator
LEGEND
**Expansion Module, Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, Medical Brigade
MOS military occupational specialty
(Support) Staff
MS Medical Service Corps
*** Campaign Module, Headquarters and
NC noncommissioned officer
Headquarters Company, Medical Brigade
SC Signal Corps
(Support)
WO warrant officer
AOC area of concentration
S-6
3-71. The signal staff officer
(S-6)
(MAJ/O4, AOC
70D67) is responsible for automation
and
communications. He ensures automated systems for MEDLOG management are established
and
maintained and ensures connectivity to other medical-centric programs such as the US Transportation
Command Regulating and Command and Control Evacuation System and the Defense Health Information
Management System. The S-6 deploys with the early entry module.
Signal Officer
3-72. The signal officer (CPT/O3, AOC 25A00) is responsible for advising the S-6 staff officer and the
commander on all signal systems within the MEDBDE. He provides signal consultation to subordinate
units. The signal officer deploys with the early entry module.
Signal Systems Technician
3-73. The signal systems technician (CWO/W2, MOS 254A0) provides technical advice to the S-6 staff
officer on the status of all signal systems within the MEDBDE. He provides consultation to subordinates
on communications systems. The signal systems technician deploys with the early entry module.
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Signal Support System Chief
3-74. The team chief (MSG/E8, MOS 25U5O) is responsible for planning, supervising enlisted personnel,
coordinating, and providing technical assistance in the installation, operation, management, and operator-
level maintenance of radio, field wire, and switchboard communications systems. The signal support
system chief deploys with the early entry module.
Senior Information System Specialist
3-75. The senior information system specialist (SGT/E5, MOS 25B2O) supports the signal support system
chief in the management of equipment assets associated with AIS, IP networks to include the
internetworking of systems. The senior information system specialist deploys with the early entry module.
Senior Information System Specialist
3-76. The information system specialist (SPC/E4, MOS 25B1O) assists the senior information system
specialist. The information system specialist deploys with the early entry module.
Radio Retransmission Operator
3-77. The radio retransmission specialist
(SPC/E4, MOS
25U1O) is responsible for switchboard
communications systems. The radio retransmission operator deploys with the early entry module.
Signal Support Specialist
3-78. The signal support system specialist
(SPC/E4, MOS 25U1O) is responsible for operator-level
maintenance of radio, field wire, and switchboard communications systems. The signal support specialist
deploys with the expansion module.
Signal Information Services Specialist
3-79. The signal information system specialist (SPC/E4 MOS 25U1O) supports the signal support system
in the management of equipment assets associated with AIS, IP networks to include the internetworking of
systems. The signal information services specialist deploys with campaign module.
Radio Retransmission Operator
3-80. The radio retransmission specialist
(SPC/E3, MOS 25U1O) performs duties as discussed in
paragraph 3-78.
S-9 SECTION
3-81. The S-9 section
(Table
3-12) is responsible for the integration of CMO planning within the
MEDBDE. It conducts area assessments and estimates on the impact of the local populace on MTFs to
include the assessment of the host/foreign national medical infrastructure in planning for and executing
health care delivery.
Table 3-12. S-9 section
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
S-9 section
38A00
O4
S-9
CA
LEGEND
**Expansion Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
AOC area of concentration
Company, Medical Brigade (Support) Staff
CA civil affairs
*** Campaign Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
MOS military occupational specialty
Company, Medical Brigade (Support)
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S-9
3-82. The CA officer (S-9) (MAJ/O4, AOC 38A00) facilitates and develops assessments of the host nation
medical infrastructure to assist the MEDBDE commander in planning and executing AHS support in the
theater. He assists the MEDBDE 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. In
conjunction with the command judge advocate, advises the MEDBDE commander regarding his legal and
moral obligations to the indigenous civilian population. The S-9 deploys with the early entry module.
CLINICAL OPERATIONS SECTION
3-83. The clinical operations section (Table 3-13) serves as the commander’s principal consultants and
technical advisors for the command in general medicine, PVNTMED, to include NP care, COSC, and BH.
Refer to paragraph 3-116 for an in-depth discussion of this section’s coordination requirements and
activities.
Table 3-13. Clinical operations section
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
60A00
O6
Chief professional services
MC
66N00
O6
Chief nurse**
AN
60C00
O5
Preventive medicine officer
MC
60W00
O5
Psychiatrist**
MC
63R00
O5
Chief dental services**
DC
64B00
O5
Veterinary preventive medicine officer**
VC
65C00
O4
Dietician***
SP
Clinical operations section
72D67
O4
Environmental science officer***
MS
640A0
W2
Veterinary services technician***
WO
68Z5O
E9
Chief clinical noncommissioned officer**
NC
Preventive medicine noncommissioned
68S4O
E7
NC
officer***
68X4O
E7
Mental health noncommissioned officer
NC
Medical laboratory noncommissioned
68K4O
E7
NC
officer**
68W1O
E4
Health care specialist**
LEGEND
MC Medical Corps
**Expansion Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
MOS military occupational specialty
Company, Medical Brigade (Support) Staff
MS Medical Service Corps
*** Campaign Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
NC noncommissioned officer
Company, Medical Brigade (Support)
SP Army Medical Specialist Corps
AN Army Nurse Corps
VC Veterinary Corps
AOC area of concentration
WO warrant officer
DC Dental Corps
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Chief, Professional Services
3-84. The chief, professional services (COL/O6, AOC 60A00) serves as the senior physician in the
MEDBDE. He develops policies, procedures, and protocols for clinical activities within the MEDBDE and
subordinate MTFs. He coordinates policy issues which cannot be resolved at his level with the MEDCOM
(DS) deputy chief of staff, professional services and provides reachback to the Office of The Surgeon
General. The chief professional services deploys with the early entry module.
Chief Nurse
3-85. The chief nurse (COL/O6, AOC 66N00) serves as the principal advisor to the commander on all
matters pertaining to nursing activities. He provides technical supervision of the MEDBDE’s subordinate
MTF nursing personnel. For additional information refer to paragraph 3-117. The chief nurse deploys
with the expansion module.
Preventive Medicine Officer
3-86. The PVNTMED officer (LTC/O5, AOC 60C00) advises on or performs professional and scientific
work in environmental health and industrial hygiene. His functions include identification, evaluation, and
formulation of recommendations for the control of potential health hazards. He develops environmental
health and industrial hygiene criteria and standards, policies, programs, practices, and operations directed
toward the prevention of disease, illness, and injury. He ensures that the OEH surveillance programs and
activities are being implemented and he evaluates data and identifies trends. This physician coordinates all
PVNTMED/sanitation issues relating to detainee operations being conducted in the MEDBDE AO with the
detainee operations medical director. For additional information refer to paragraph
3-117. The
environmental science officer deploys with the early entry module.
Psychiatrist
3-87. The psychiatrist (LTC/O5, AOC 60W00) is the principal advisor to the commander on all NP, BH,
and COSC matters. The psychiatrist is the clinical consultant for all subordinate BH personnel and COSC
units. When the MEDBDE is providing direct support to a division, the psychiatrist closely coordinates
support requirements with the division psychiatrist. He monitors all NP, BH, and COSC activities within
his AO and collects data, analyzes trends, and prepares reports. This physician monitors the BH status of
US personnel working in internment facilities and provides consultation and advice on support to
detainees, as required. The psychiatrist coordinates with the MEDCOM (DS) on any issues relating to
internment facilities operating within the MEDBDE AO with the detainee operations medical director.
Refer to Field Manual Interim (FMI) 4-02.46. For additional information refer to paragraph 3-117. The
psychiatrist deploys with the expansion module.
Chief, Dental Services
3-88. The chief, dental services (LTC/O5, AOC 63R00) plans directs, and supervises dental activities
within the MEDBDE. He recommends priority of fill and assignment of dental personnel to subordinate
dental elements. He monitors all dental activities, ensures preventive dentistry programs are established
and implemented collects data, analyzes reports to determine trends, and recommends resolution of dental
issues that occur within the MEDBDE. The dental officer serves as the MEDBDE dental surgeon. He
monitors dental activities conducted in internment facilities within the MEDBDE AO and coordinates any
dental issues with the commander and the MEDCOM (DS) detainee operations medical director. For
additional information refer to paragraph 3-117. The chief, dental services deploys with the expansion
module.
Veterinary Preventive Medicine Officer
3-89. The veterinary PVNTMED officer (LTC/O5, AOC 64B00) plans, directs, and supervises veterinary
activities within the MEDBDE. This officer monitors, coordinates, and provides consultation to
subordinate veterinary units and personnel. He coordinates with other Services operating within the
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MEDBDE AO for inspection of subsistence, animal medical care, and veterinary PVNTMED activities
aimed at reducing and/or eliminating the health hazard from zoonotic diseases transmissible to man. When
directed, this officer coordinates with interagency and multinational forces for the care of military working
dogs and other government-owned animals. He collects and analyzes data to identify disease threats and to
guard against the intentional contamination of subsistence by enemy forces or terrorists. The veterinary
PVNTMED officer coordinates with the CA section on proposed veterinary activities conducted during
stability operations. For additional information refer to paragraph 3-117. The veterinary PVNTMED
officer deploys with the expansion module.
Dietician
3-90. The dietician
(MAJ/O4, AOC 65C00) serves as a consultant of nutrition-related health and
performance issues in subordinate units of the MEDBDE. The dietician coordinates with the MEDBDE
CA officer on any dietetic issues arising during stability operations conducted by subordinate medical units
or in subordinate CSH nutrition support operations. For additional information refer to paragraph 3-117.
The dietician deploys with the campaign module.
Environmental Science Officer
3-91. The environmental science officer (MAJ/O4, AOC 72D67) advises on or performs professional and
scientific work in environmental health and industrial hygiene. His functions include identification,
evaluation, and formulation of recommendations for the control of potential health hazards. He develops
environmental health and industrial hygiene criteria and standards, policies, programs, practices, and
operations directed toward the prevention of disease, illness, and injury. He ensures that the OEH
surveillance programs and activities are being implemented and he evaluates data and identifies trends.
For additional information refer to paragraph 3-117. The environmental science officer deploys with the
campaign module.
Veterinary Services Technician
3-92. The veterinary service technician (CWO/W2, MOS 640A0) assists the veterinary staff officer and
the assigned/attached veterinary units with food safety and security. For additional information refer to
paragraph 3-117. The veterinary services technician deploys with the campaign module.
Chief Clinical Noncommissioned Officer
3-93. The chief clinical NCO (SGM/E9, MOS 68Z5O) provides advice to the chief, 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 chief clinical NCO
deploys with the expansion module.
Preventive Medicine Noncommissioned Officer
3-94. The PVNTMED NCO (SFC/E7, MOS 68S4O) 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 field 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. For additional information refer to paragraph
3-117. The PVNTMED NCO deploys with the campaign module.
Mental Health Noncommissioned Officer
3-95. The mental health NCO (SFC/E7, MOS 68X4O) provides BH assessments and care within his scope
of practice. He assists the behavioral science officer in COSC prevention activities. For additional
information refer to paragraph 3-117. The mental health NCO deploys with the early entry module.
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Medical Laboratory Noncommissioned Officer
3-96. The medical laboratory NCO (SFC/E7, MOS 68K4O) assists the logistics staff officer (S-4) in the
performance of his duties. He advises the health services materiel officer on the status of and requirement
for blood at lower echelons of command. He prepares and submits blood requests to higher Army and/or
joint command, and monitors automated blood reporting systems. The medical laboratory NCO deploys
with the expansion module.
Health Care Specialist
3-97. The health care specialist (SPC/E4, MOS 68W1O) is the principal assistant to the chief, professional
services and provides required administrative support. The health care specialist deploys with the
expansion module.
COMMAND JUDGE ADVOCATE SECTION
3-98. The command judge advocate section (Table 3-14) provides legal advice and services to the
commander, staff, subordinate commanders, Soldiers, and other authorized personnel.
Table 3-14. Command judge advocate section
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
27A00
O4
Command judge advocate***
JA
Command judge advocate
Paralegal noncommissioned
27D2O
E5
NC
section
officer***
27D1O
E3
Paralegal specialist***
LEGEND
AOC area of concentration
**Expansion Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
JA Judge Advocate General Corps
Company, Medical Brigade (Support) Staff
MOS military occupational specialty
*** Campaign Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
NC noncommissioned officer
Company, Medical Brigade (Support)
Command Judge Advocate
3-99. The command judge advocate (MAJ/O4, AOC 27A00) furnishes legal advice and services to the
MEDBDE 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 command judge advocate advises the commander on ethical issues
as they relate to health care operations. Further, he advises the commander and the MEDCOM (DS)
detainee operations medical director on issues pertaining to the treatment of EPWs and detainees in
subordinate MEDBDE CSHs and other MTFs. He advises the commander on any issues related to the
Geneva Conventions and the protection of medical personnel, patients, facilities, supplies, and transports.
The command judge advocate advises the commander and his staff on the eligibility of care determinations,
policies, and procedures. The command judge advocate deploys with the campaign module.
Paralegal Noncommissioned Officer
3-100. The senior paralegal NCO (SGT/E5, MOS 27D2O) assists the command judge advocate on
paralegal issues. He provides consultation and assistance to subordinate command paralegal personnel and
activities. He plans, task-organizes, and provides logistical support to the section. He maintains the
law/administrative library and section files and records. He performs research on medical-legal issues and
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points of law arising within the MEDBDE. Further, he monitors and reviews actions to ensure accuracy
and timely dispatch or disposition. The senior paralegal NCO deploys with the campaign module.
Paralegal Specialist
3-101. The paralegal specialist (PFC/E3, MOS 27D1O) is responsible to the paralegal NCO for general
typing and administrative functions for the section. The paralegal specialist deploys with the campaign
module.
COMPANY HEADQUARTERS
3-102. The company headquarters (Table 3-15) provides C2 of the company. It develops the occupation
plan, training and MWR activities, life support activities, sanitation, and supply for headquarters personnel.
It provides field feeding and unit vehicle maintenance organic to or allocated for use by the headquarters.
Table 3-15. Company headquarters
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
05A00
O3
Commander***
IMM
68W5M
E8
First sergeant
NC
92Y3O
E6
Supply sergeant
NC
92G3O
E6
Food operations sergeant**
NC
42A1O
E4
Human resources specialist***
91B1O
E4
Wheeled vehicle mechanic
Company headquarters
92G1O
E4
Cook
92G1O
E4
Cook**
92Y1O
E4
Armorer***
68W1O
E3
Health care specialist***
92G1O
E3
Cook**
LEGEND
AOC area of concentration
**Expansion Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
IMM immaterial
Company, Medical Brigade (Support) Staff
MOS military occupational specialty
*** Campaign Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
NC noncommissioned officer
Company, Medical Brigade (Support)
Commander
3-103. The commander (CPT/O3, AOC 05A00) is responsible for Soldiers assigned to the MEDBDE
headquarters. He is responsible for ensuring local headquarters security, to include constructing defensive
positions; arranging for and moving the headquarters; training; conducting morale, MWR activities for
headquarters personnel; obtaining or providing food service, quarters, health care, field sanitation, and
supply for headquarters personnel; providing and prioritizing motor transportation support (organic to or
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allocated for use by the headquarters); and maintaining equipment organic to or allocated for use by the
headquarters. The commander deploys with the campaign module.
First Sergeant
3-104. 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
provides guidance to the enlisted members of the company and represents them to the company
commander. The 1SG deploys with the early entry module.
Supply Sergeant
3-105. The supply sergeant (SSG/E6, MOS 92Y3O) manages the receiving, inspecting, inventorying,
loading, unloading, segregating, storing, issuing, and turns-in of all organizational and installations
supplies and equipment in the company. He operates automation equipment and prepares all
organizational supply documents. He manages automated supply systems for accounting of organizational
and installation supplies and equipment. The supply sergeant deploys with the early entry module.
Food Operations Sergeant
3-106. The food operations sergeant (SSG/E6, MOS 92G3O) coordinates with the troop issue subsistence
activity, facility engineers, and veterinary activity. He plans and implements menus to ensure nutritionally
balanced meals. He ensures the accuracy of accounting and equipment records. He develops and initiates
standing operating procedures and safety, energy, security, and fire prevention programs. The food
operations sergeant deploys with the expansion module.
Human Resources Specialist
3-107. The HR specialist (SPC/E4, MOS 42A1O) provides technical guidance to subordinate Soldiers in
accomplishment of his HR duties. The HR specialist deploys with the campaign module.
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
3-108. The wheeled vehicle mechanic (SPC/E4, MOS 91B1O) is responsible for those mechanical duties
within his scope of responsibility. He also performs driver operator duties. The wheeled vehicle mechanic
deploys with the early entry module.
Cooks
3-109. The cooks (SPC/E4, MOS 92G1O) perform preliminary food preparation procedures in the early
entry and expansion modules. 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, garnish 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 early entry
module and one with the expansion module.
Armorer
3-110. The armorer (SPC/E4, MOS 92Y1O) assists the supply sergeant in the accomplishment of their
duties. He issues and receives small arms to include pistols, rifles, and squad automatic weapons. He
secures and control weapons and ammunition in security areas. He schedules and performs preventive and
organizational maintenance on weapons. The armorer deploys with the campaign module.
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Health Care Specialist
3-111. The health care specialist (PFC/E3, MOS 68W1O) is the principal assistant to the commander and
deploys with him to provide required administrative support. The health care specialist deploys with the
campaign module.
Cook
3-112. The cook (PFC/E3, MOS 92G1O) performs duties as described in paragraph 3-109. The cook
deploys with the expansion module.
UNIT MINISTRY TEAM
3-113. The unit ministry team (Table 3-16) provides religious support and pastoral care ministry for
assigned staff and subordinate organizations of the command.
Table 3-16. Unit ministry team
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
56A00
O4
Chaplain***
CH
Unit ministry team
Chaplain assistant noncommissioned
56M3O
E6
NC
officer***
LEGEND
AOC area of concentration
**Expansion Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
CH Chaplain Corps
Company, Medical Brigade (Support) Staff
MOS military occupational specialty
*** Campaign Module, Headquarters and Headquarters
NC noncommissioned officer
Company, Medical Brigade (Support)
Chaplain
3-114. The chaplain (MAJ/O4, AOC 56A00) functions as the staff officer for all matters in which religion
impacts on command programs, personnel, policy, and procedures. He provides for the spiritual well-
being and morale of MEDBDE personnel. He also provides religious services and pastoral counseling to
Soldiers in the AO. The chaplain deploys with the campaign module.
Chaplain Assistant Noncommissiond Officer
3-115. The chaplain assistant NCO (SSG/E6, MOS 56M3O) is responsible to the chaplain for the support
of religious operations. He prepares the chapel for worship and prepares sacraments. The chaplain
assistant NCO deploys with the campaign module.
COORDINATION OF CLINICAL OPERATIONS
RESPONSIBILITIES
3-116. The chief, professional services, has the responsibility to monitor the impact of all of the medical
functions on the clinical services provided within the command. He accomplishes this mission through the
activities of his staff and coordinating and synchronizing clinical requirements with other MEDBDE staff
sections. He coordinates with—
z
The S-1 for all personnel matters relating to clinical staff personnel. The chief, professional
services, recommends priority of fill and assignment of all clinical personnel to subordinate
MTFs. As required, he requests augmentation support for medical specialties not represented on
the TOE.
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z
The S-2 for medical intelligence support. The clinical operations section develops,
recommends, and submits priority intelligence requirements and essential elements of friendly
information for information impacting clinical operations (to include the potential enemy use of
CBRN weaponry and toxic industrial material releases). This includes health threats within the
AO and potential diseases present in and the health status of enemy forces who may become
EPW or retained/detained personnel (to include new or exotic diseases in enemy forces).
z
The S-3 for operational planning and medical regulating support. The clinical operations
section monitors current operations and assists in planning future operations by providing
clinical input into the development of Army Health System estimates and plans. They must
evaluate proposed courses of action for their impact on clinical capabilities and activities and
recommend whether they are feasible from a clinical viewpoint. Further, the clinical operations
section must closely monitor medical regulating activities, bed status and/or OR delays, if any,
of subordinate hospitals, patient movement items requirements, delays in the timely evacuation
of patients to and from MEDBDE MTFs, and requirements for providing medical attendants for
en route patient care on USAF evacuation assets, if critical care air transport team support is not
available. The clinical operations section recommends clinical capabilities (task-organized)
required to be deployed forward to support EAB personnel deployed to the division to provide
direct support. The patient administration officer assigned to the intratheater patient movement
center serves as a consultant to the clinical operations section when issues concerning medical
record management arise.
z
The S-4 for MEDLOG support of critical Class VIII items required for patient care, to include
medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and blood. The clinical operations
section monitors the blood distribution and reporting processes (Technical Manual [TM] 8-227-
12) to determine the impact on clinical operations of shortages and delays. Further, they
monitor the status of medical supplies, medical equipment, and medical equipment maintenance
and repair to ensure that sufficient quantities are on hand and/or on order to sustain patient care
activities within the command. They also work closely with the S-4 in identifying and obtaining
pharmaceuticals to treat diseases (to include biological warfare agents) not usually present in US
forces (such as for EPWs). This section also advises the command on the management and
disposition of captured enemy medical supplies and equipment. The pharmacy officer assigned
to the S-4 serves as a consultant to the clinical operations section on all issues pertaining to
pharmaceuticals.
z
The S-6 for information management, automation requirements, and CE support.
z
The S-9 for support to stability operations and interactions with the civilian community.
z
The command judge advocate section for all medical-legal matters to include the determination
of eligibility for medical care in US MTFs (Appendix A). Further, the command judge advocate
section provides guidance on the provisions of the Geneva Conventions as they affect medical
personnel, equipment, evacuation platforms, and Class VIII supplies. He also provides guidance
on any legal issues involving care to EPW, retained, and detained personnel.
z
The unit ministry team on religious matters that affect AHS operations to include faith-based
dietary restrictions and assistance in COSC programs and activities.
TECHNICAL SUPERVISION
3-117. The chief, professional services, exercises his technical supervision of all HSS/FHP clinical
activities through his staff. As the senior physician in the command, he develops policies, procedures, and
protocols for clinical activities within subordinate MTFs. Treatment protocols implemented in the
command are developed according to Defense Medical Standardization Board standards and requirements,
Army regulations, appropriate doctrinal publications, and sound medical practice. He ensures that
investigational new drug protocols are followed. He also monitors the use of chemoprophylaxis,
pretreatments, immunizations, and barrier creams. He ensures credentialing policies are in place and are
being adhered to. He further ensures that a quality assurance program is implemented. He monitors the
medical evacuation/medical regulating activities to ensure necessary medical requirements and clearances
for patients being evacuated are accomplished and develops patient preparation protocols for patients
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entering the USAF evacuation system, as required. He monitors the area support mission of
assigned/attached Role 2 MTFs to ensure adequate AHS support to transient troop populations within the
MEDBDE AO. He compiles and analyzes wounded in action data to determine trends in wounding
patterns, to forecast specialized care requirements, and to recommend protective measures as appropriate.
He identifies medical issues which require medical research and development. The duties and functions of
his staff include the—
z
Chief nurse, who is the senior nurse in the command and who provides technical supervision of
the MEDBDE subordinate MTFs nursing personnel (officer and enlisted). He establishes
nursing policies and reviews and monitors nursing practices. He monitors staffing levels,
personnel shortages, and advises the chief, professional services on the impact of nursing
shortfalls on the capability to provide required patient care. He recommends to the chief,
professional services priority of assignment for nursing care personnel. The chief nurse also
ensures educational and training requirements are met and monitors in-service training activities
of subordinate MTFs. The chief nurse monitors mass casualty planning of subordinate MTFs,
provides consultation to subordinate MTF mass casualty coordinators during rehearsals of the
mass casualty plan, and ensures that if training shortfalls are identified that appropriate
refresher/sustainment training is provided. He ensures that documentation of medical treatment
provided is appropriately documented in the individual health record using the prescribed forms
and/or electronic media. He directs routine reporting requirements and establishes format and
frequency of all formal nursing reports.
z
Preventive medicine officer, environmental science officer, and senior PVNTMED NCO
monitor all PVNTMED activities and requirements of the command
(FM 4-02.17 and
FM 4-02.18). The PVNTMED officer establishes reporting requirements and frequency of
reports (such as the weekly DNBI report). He consolidates subordinate unit DNBI reports and
analyzes the data submitted to identify trends and to compare incoming data with already
established base-lines. If trends are identified, he recommends and develops effective medical
countermeasures and disseminates this information to all subordinate, adjacent, and higher
headquarters. The PVNTMED officer and environmental science officer analyze the data for
indicators of the potential exposure of US forces to enemy employment of biological warfare
and chemical warfare agents (increases in endemic disease rates in one specific geographic
location or the appearance of diseases which can be weaponized and are not endemic to the AO)
and to OEH hazards. He receives, monitors, reviews, and forwards supporting laboratory
analysis of CBRN samples/specimens and chain of custody actions for CBRN
samples/specimens
(FM 4-02.7). He ensures that medical surveillance and OEH health
surveillance activities are developed and implemented for the health threat present in the AO.
He monitors pest management, potable water inspection, and inspection of field feeding/dining
facility sanitation activities, toxic industrial materials sources and hazards, and further ensures
the procedures for the disposal of medical waste are being adhered to. The PVNTMED NCO
ensures that field hygiene and sanitation training and unit field sanitation team training for
subordinate units and personnel is current and adequate. The veterinary PVNTMED officer, the
veterinary services technician, and the veterinary NCO are responsible for monitoring the
implementation of programs for the inspection of food and food sources for procurement,
quality assurance, security, and sanitation. He also monitors animal medical care activities and
identifies MEDLOG shortfalls that will impact on animal medical care activities. The veterinary
NCO also monitors veterinary PVNTMED activities.
z
Psychiatrist and the mental health NCO monitor all COSC activities and the treatment of BH
and NP cases within subordinate MTFs. The psychiatrist ensures that all treatment programs for
combat and operational stress are founded on proven principles of combat psychiatry and are
established and administered in accordance with current doctrinal principles (FM 4-02.51 and
FM 6-22.5). He monitors the stress level of subordinate unit medical personnel and provides
consultation on traumatic event management support to health care providers after mass casualty
situations or other high stress events. He coordinates policies, procedures, and protocols for the
treatment of BH and NP disorders with the senior subordinate unit psychiatrist and provides
consultation on the requirements for the medical evacuation of psychiatric patients.
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Dietitian and senior nutrition NCO monitor the status of medical diet supplement rations,
hospital food service operations, and command health promotion program. The dietitian
provides consultation to subordinate hospitals on special diet requirements and preparation. He
further coordinates with the unit ministry team on faith-based dietary restrictions. In foreign
humanitarian assistance operations, he provides consultation and advice on refeeding operations
for malnourished children and adults, refugee or displaced person populations, and victims of
man-made or natural disasters. He also provides consultation on special dietary requirements
for patients being evacuated through the USAF evacuation system.
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The chief, dental services, monitors dental activities for the command. He receives reports from
subordinate units and consolidates this data for forwarding to higher headquarters. The chief,
dental services establishes and coordinates policies, procedures, and protocols for the treatment
of dental conditions and preventive dentistry programs.
3-118. Not all functional specialties are fully represented on the MEDBDE headquarters staff. Therefore
the clinical operations section coordinates with subordinate medical units for expertise in the following
areas—
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The senior subordinate surgeon serves as the principal consultant to the chief, professional
services on all matters pertaining to surgical policy and employment of forward surgical teams.
He maintains visibility of the joint trauma system patient treatment issues, wounding patterns,
and weapons effects in order to ensure subordinate MTFs are informed, equipped, and supplied
to provide appropriate treatment. Additionally, the chief, professional services can consult with
the surgical consultant on the MEDCOM (DS) staff.
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The senior subordinate medical laboratory officer serves as the principal consultant to the chief,
professional services on all matters pertaining to clinical laboratory support. He advises the
chief, professional services on blood banking and storage capabilities of Roles 2 and 3 MTFs
within the command. The senior medical laboratory NCO on the MEDBDE staff monitors the
performance of MEDBDE medical laboratories, identifies deficiencies, and recommends
solutions. Issues arising that exceed his skill set are referred to the senior subordinate medical
laboratory officer for resolution. This officer monitors the performance of MEDBDE medical
laboratories, to include area medical laboratory activities (including CBRN sample/specimen
processing and chain of custody requirements) and MTF clinical laboratory practices. He
advises the chief, professional services on blood banking and storage capabilities of Roles 2 and
3 MTFs within the command. He monitors Class VIII support as it impacts on medical
laboratory capabilities and advises the chief, professional services of any shortfalls which
adversely impact on the performance of laboratory procedures.
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The senior subordinate optometry officer serves as the principal consultant to the chief,
professional services on all matters pertaining to optometric support and optical laboratory
support. If no optometry personnel are assigned to the command, the chief, professional
services coordinates with the optometry officer on the MEDCOM (DS) staff.
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The senior subordinate nuclear science officer serves as a consultant to the chief, professional
services on all nuclear medicine issues. For a discussion of the duties of a nuclear science
officer refer to paragraph
2-133. If there are no nuclear medicine officers assigned to
subordinate units, the chief, professional services coordinates for this support with the
MEDCOM (DS) staff.
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When required, the PVNTMED officer coordinates for support from subordinate PVNTMED
units for entomology and environmental engineering support. Refer to paragraphs 2-155 and
2-157 for a discussion of entomology and environmental engineering support. If these
PVNTMED specialties are not available in subordinate units, the PVNTMED officer
coordinates with the MEDCOM (DS) PVNTMED section for this support.
3-119. The clinical operations section coordinates with the higher and, when appropriate, adjacent
medical headquarters on any clinical issues which cannot be resolved at this level or that will adversely
impact clinical operations in other adjacent or higher commands. The clinical operations section monitors
medical specialty capabilities of subordinate hospitals and coordinates with its higher headquarters when
medical specialty augmentation team support is required.
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3-120. The clinical operations section coordinates with and provides consultation to the medical section
of the theater internment facility and resettlement facilities established within the MEDBDE AO for the
treatment and hospitalization of EPW, retained, and detained personnel.
3-121. To facilitate monitoring clinical operations of subordinate MTFs, the clinical operations section
determines what reports are required, format to be used, and at what frequency the reports will be
submitted. The intratheater patient movement center receives bed status reports and requests for medical
regulating/evacuation which should include the clinical operations section on distribution. The S-4 receives
medical supply status from all subordinate facilities which the clinical operations section must review to
determine if the medical supply status of subordinate facilities will adversely impact patient care.
Additionally, he may develop a medical situation report for the clinical aspects of subordinate MTF
operations to remain apprised of daily/weekly operations. The clinical operations section also receives
medical situation reports from forward deployed FSTs to determine if reconstitution/replacement/
reinforcement of these assets is required. This report also provides information on the types of surgical
cases that will require follow-on surgery at subordinate MEDBDE hospitals.
SECTION II — EARLY ENTRY MODULE, HEADQUARTERS AND
HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, MEDICAL BRIGADE (SUPPORT)
MISSION AND ASSIGNMENT
3-122. The positions that make up the medical support MEDBDE early entry module are identified in
TOE 08422GA00. The early entry module provides scalable, expeditionary medical C2 capability for
assigned and attached medical functional plugs task-organized under the medical support MEDBDE in
support of deployed forces.
CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS
3-123. This early entry module provides—
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A rapidly responsive early entry C2, module that can quickly integrate into the early entry
deployment sequence for crisis management.
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Full spectrum continuous C2 in support of all Army BCTs and US and multinational forces.
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Operational medical plugs augmentation to Role 2 BCT medical companies.
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Medical staff planning, operational and technical supervision, and administrative assistance for
MMBs and hospitals operating in the EAB area of operations.
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Medical consultation services in the following areas—
Preventive medicine (medical surveillance, environmental health, sanitary engineering, and
medical entomology).
Behavioral health to include COSC and NP care.
Advice and recommendations for the conduct of CMO.
Control and supervision of Class VIII supply and resupply movement to include blood
management. When designated by the GCC, serves as the SIMLM.
Command and control capability that can be joint with the appropriate assets.
Serves as the executive agent for veterinary services.
Coordinates Army support to other Services for the ship-to-shore/shore-to-ship medical
evacuation mission.
Designate the minimum mission essential wartime requirement for personnel and
equipment.
Assist individuals in the coordinated defense of the unit’s area or installation.
This unit performs field maintenance on all organic equipment, except CE and COMSEC
equipment.
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ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS
3-124. Section II provides a description of the operational elements in the early entry module. A full
description of the MEDBDE, including personnel and capabilities in all three modules combined, is
provided in Section I.
S-1 SECTION
3-125. The S-1 section (Table 3-17) provides overall administrative services for the command, to include
personnel administration, and coordinates with elements of supporting agencies for finance, personnel,
legal, and administrative services.
Table 3-17. S-1 section (early entry module)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70F67
O3
Health services personnel manager
MS
420A0
W2
Military personnel technician
WO
42A5O
E8
Senior human resources sergeant
NC
S-1 section (early entry
42A3O
E6
Human resources sergeant
NC
module)
42A2O
E5
Human resources sergeant
NC
42A1O
E4
Human resources specialist
Human resources information system
42F1O
E4
management specialist
LEGEND
MS Medical Service Corps
AOC area of concentration
NC noncommissioned officer
MOS military occupational specialty
WO warrant officer
S-2 SECTION
3-126. The S-2 section (Table 3-18) performs all source intelligence analysis and estimates for the
command. It advises the commander and staff on nuclear/chemical surety and CBRN operations.
Table 3-18. S-2 section (early entry module)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
S-2 section (early entry
70H67
O4
S-2
MS
module)
LEGEND
MOS military occupational specialty
AOC area of concentration
MS Medical Service Corps
S-3 SECTION
3-127. The S-3 section (Table 3-19) is responsible for plans and operations, deployment, relocation and
redeployment of the MEDBDE, and supervising medical evacuation operations for both air and ground.
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Table 3-19. S-3 section (early entry module)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70H67
O5
S-3
MS
S-3 section (early entry
module)
68W1O
E3
Health care specialist
LEGEND
MOS military occupational specialty
AOC area of concentration
MS Medical Service Corps
S-3 OPERATIONS BRANCH
3-128. The S-3 operations branch (Table 3-20) is responsible for authenticating and publishing plans and
orders. It exercises staff supervision over HSS/FHP activities, advises the commander and staff on
nuclear/chemical surety, and CBRN operations.
Table 3-20. S-3 operations branch (early entry module)
Paragraph title
AOC/MOS
Grade
Title
Branch
70H67
O4
Chief medical operations branch
MS
70H67
O3
Medical operations officer
MS
S-3 operations branch (early
68W4O
E7
Operations sergeant
NC
entry module)
Nuclear, biological, and chemical
74D3O
E6
NC
noncommissioned officer
68W2O
E5
Health care sergeant
NC
LEGEND
MS Medical Service Corps
AOC area of concentration
NC noncommissioned officer
MOS military occupational specialty
S-3 PLANS BRANCH
3-129. The S-3 plans branch (Table 3-21) is responsible for the current planning in the MEDBDE AO, to
include deliberate and crisis planning. Additionally, it plans for future operations in the excess of 72 hours
and prepares major regional contingency plans for the MEDBDE. Further, it prepares, authenticates, and
publishes medical plans and OPLANs to include the integration of annexes and appendixes prepared by
other staff sections.
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