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
S-4 logistics plans branch
70K67 O3 Chief, logistics plans branch*** MS 68J5O E8 Medical logistics sergeant** NC
LEGEND
**Expansion Module, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Medical Brigade (Support) Staff
*** Campaign Module, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Medical Brigade (Support)
AOC area of concentration MOS military occupational specialty MS Medical Service Corps NC noncommissioned officer
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 S
ECTION3-70. 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.
Table 3-11. S-6 section
Paragraph title AOC/MOS Grade Title Branch
S-6 section
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
25B1O E4 Information system specialist
25U1O E4 Radio retransmission operator
25U1O E4 Signal support specialist**
25U1O E4 Signal information services specialist***
25U1O E3 Radio retransmission operator
LEGEND
**Expansion Module, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Medical Brigade (Support) Staff
*** Campaign Module, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Medical Brigade (Support)
AOC area of concentration
MOS military occupational specialty MS Medical Service Corps NC noncommissioned officer SC Signal Corps
WO warrant officer
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.
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 S
ECTION3-81. 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 Company, Medical Brigade (Support) Staff
*** Campaign Module, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Medical Brigade (Support)
AOC area of concentration CA civil affairs
MOS military occupational specialty
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.