2-177. The company headquarters (Table 2-24) commander is responsible for Soldiers assigned to the MEDCOM (DS) headquarters that are not assigned or attached to subordinate commands. Besides the common staff responsibilities, the headquarters commander is responsible for: developing the MEDCOM (DS) headquarters occupation plan; ensuring local headquarters security (to include constructing defensive positions); arranging for and moving the headquarters; training; conducting MWR activities for headquarters personnel; obtaining or providing food service, quarters, health care, field sanitation, and supply for headquarters personnel; receiving, accommodating, and orienting visitors and Professional Filler System personnel; providing and prioritizing motor transportation support (organic to or allocated for use by the headquarters); and maintaining equipment organic to or allocated for use by the headquarters.
Table 2-24. Company headquarters
Paragraph title AOC/MOS Grade Title Branch
Company headquarters
05A00 O3 Commander MS
70B67 O2 Executive officer** MS
915E0 W3 Senior automotive maintenance warrant officer** WO
68W5M E8 First sergeant NC
63X4O E7 Motor sergeant** NC
92Y4O E7 Senior supply noncommissioned officer** NC
92G3O E6 Senior first cook NC
92G3O E6 Senior first cook** NC
92Y3O E6 Supply sergeant NC
92Y3O E6 Supply sergeant** NC
42A2O E5 Human resources sergeant NC
42A2O E5 Human resources sergeant** NC
92G2O E5 First cook NC
92G2O E5 First cook** NC
42A1O E4 Human resources specialist
74D1O E4 Decontamination specialist
74D1O E4 Decontamination specialist**
63B1O E4 Wheeled vehicle mechanic
63B1O E4 Wheeled vehicle mechanic**
52D1O E4 Power generation equipment repairman
52D1O E4 Power generation equipment repairman**
Table 2-24. Company headquarters (continued)
Paragraph title AOC/MOS Grade Title Branch
Company headquarters (continued)
92A1O E4 Equipment records/parts specialist
92A1O E4 Equipment records/parts specialist**
92G1O E4 Cook**
92Y1O E4 Armorer
92Y1O E4 Armorer**
92A1O E3 Equip records/parts specialist
92G1O E3 Cook**
92G1O E3 Cook
LEGEND
** MEDCOM (DS) (Operational Command Post) Staff AOC area of concentration
MOS military occupational specialty
MS Medical Service Corps NC noncommissioned officer WO warrant officer
Commander
2-178. The commander (CPT/O3, AOC 05A00) is responsible to the chief of staff for all activities in the company headquarters. He administers Uniform Code of Military Justice actions for enlisted personnel and plans and conducts common task training. The commander deploys with the MCP.
Executive Officer
2-179. The executive officer (First Lieutenant/O2, AOC 70B67) is the company commander’s representative in the OCP. He assists in the establishment of the OCPs operational and life support areas.
He coordinates and executes local area security with the force protection NCO and DCSSPO. The executive officer deploys with the OCP.
Senior Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer
2-180. The support automotive maintenance officer (CWO/W3, MOS 915E0) performs duties as the specially trained motor maintenance officer. He manages maintenance requirements by applying technical knowledge and technical management skills and supervises the technical and tactical performance of many different maintainer MOSs. He manages maintenance operations of various types and size and provides advice on equipment systems compatibility, replacement, and economical retention. This WO evaluates performance and quality of equipment through an analysis of maintenance indicators. The senior automotive maintenance WO deploys with the OCP.
First Sergeant
2-181. The first sergeant (1SG/E8, MOS 68W5M) is responsible to the company commander for all enlisted matters. He also assists in supervising company administration and training activities. He
provides guidance to the enlisted members of the company and represents them to the company commander. He also functions as the reenlistment NCO. The 1SG deploys with the MCP.
Motor Sergeant
2-182. The motor sergeant (SFC/E7, MOS 63X4O) performs technical and administrative management, coordination, control, and operational duties as the principal motor maintenance NCO. He reviews quality control procedures relevant to the performance of maintenance, operator training, and dispatching operations. He reviews technical training procedures and advises subordinates on technical training issues.
The motor sergeant supervises the activities of the unit motor pool. The motor sergeant deploys with the OCP.
Supply Personnel
2-183. The senior supply NCO (SFC/E7, MOS 92Y4O) is responsible to the 1SG for the requisitioning, accountability, and issuing of general supplies and equipment for the MEDCOM (DS). In addition, he serves as the 1SG’s representative in the OCP and assists the executive officer in supervising company personnel. He maintains the property book for the MEDCOM (DS) on the Tactical Army Combat Service Support Computer System, using the standard Property Book Unit Supply – Enhanced system. The senior supply NCO supervises the activities of the subordinate supply personnel. The senior supply NCO deploys with the OCP.
2-184. The supply sergeants (SSG/E6, MOS 92Y3O) manage the receiving, inspecting, inventorying, loading, unloading, segregating, storing, issuing, and turn-in of all organizational and installation supplies and equipment in the MCP and the OCP. They operate automation equipment and prepare all organizational supply documents. They manage automated supply systems for accounting of organizational and installation supplies and equipment. One supply sergeant deploys with the MCP and one with the OCP.
2-185. The armorers (SPC/E4, MOS 92Y1O) assist the supply sergeants in the accomplishment of their duties in the MCP and OCP. They issue and receive small arms to include pistols, rifles, and squad automatic weapons. They secure and control weapons and ammunition in security areas. They schedule and perform preventive and organizational maintenance on weapons. One of the armorers deploys with the OCP and one with the MCP.
Cooks
2-186. The senior first cooks (SSG/E6, MOS 92G3O) coordinate with the food service officer, food advisor, and senior food operations sergeant. They coordinate with the troop issue subsistence activity, facility engineers, and veterinary activity. They plans and implement menus to ensure nutritionally balanced meals in each command post. They ensure the accuracy of accounting and equipment records.
They develop and initiate standing operating procedures and safety, energy, security, and fire prevention programs. They evaluate contract food service operations and ensure contractor compliance in food service contract operations. One senior first cook deploys with the MCP and one deploys with the OCP.
2-187. The first cooks (SGT/E5, MOS 92G2O) provide technical guidance to lower grade personnel in field kitchen operations. They ensure that proper procedures, temperatures, and time periods are adhered to during food preparation. They direct safety, security, and fire prevention procedures. Further, they perform limited supervisory and inspection functions including shift supervision. One first cook deploys with the MCP and one with the OCP.
2-188. The cooks (SPC/E4, MOS 92G1O) perform preliminary food preparation procedures in the MCP and OCP. They prepare and/or cook menu items listed on the production schedule. They bake, fry, braise, boil, simmer, steam, and sauté foods as prescribed by Army recipes. They set up serving lines, garnishes food items, and apply food protection and sanitation measures in field environments. They receive and store subsistence items and perform general housekeeping duties. They operate, maintain, and clean field kitchen equipment. They also erect, strike, and store all types of field kitchens. They perform preventive maintenance on field kitchen equipment. One cook deploys with the MCP and one with the OCP.
2-189. The cooks (PFC/E3, MOS 92G1O) perform duties as described in paragraph 2-188. One cook deploys with the MCP and one with the OCP.
Human Resources Personnel
2-190. The HR sergeants (SGT/E5, MOS 42A2O) provide technical guidance to subordinate Soldiers in the accomplishment of duties in each command post. They are the light-vehicle drivers for the section.
One HR sergeant deploys with the MCP and one with the OCP.
2-191. The HR specialist (SPC/E4, MOS 42A1O) performs duties as discussed in paragraph 2-35. The HR specialist deploys with the MCP.
Decontamination Specialists
2-192. The decontamination specialists (SPC/E4, MOS 74D1O) are responsible for training personnel on the proper individual and equipment decontamination procedures. They are the light-vehicle drivers for their section. One decontamination specialist deploys with the OCP and one deploys with the MCP.
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanics
2-193. The wheeled vehicle mechanics (SPC/E4, MOS 63B1O) are responsible to the motor sergeant for those mechanical duties within their scope of responsibility. They also perform driver operator duties.
One wheeled vehicle mechanic deploys with the OCP and one with the MCP.
Power Generation Equipment Repairmen
2-194. The power generation repairmen (SPC/E4, MOS 52D1O) are responsible to the motor sergeant for those mechanical duties within their scope of responsibility. They also perform driver operator duties.
There are two power general repairmen assigned to this section. One power generation equipment repairman deploys with the OCP and one with the MCP.
Equipment Records/Parts Specialists
2-195. The equipment records/parts specialists (SPC/E4, MOS 92A1O) are responsible to the motor sergeant for maintaining equipment records and repair parts lists and performing maintenance control duties in the MCP and the OCP. There are two specialists assigned to this section. One equipment records/parts specialist deploys with the MCP and one with the OCP.
2-196. The equipment records/parts specialist (PFC/E3, MOS 92A1O) is responsible to the motor sergeant for maintaining equipment records and repair parts lists and performing maintenance control duties. The equipment parts specialist deploys with the MCP.