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CHAPTER 5 ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS OF THE HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, PETROLEUM SUPPLY BATTALION

Section I
THE ORGANIZATION

MISSION

The Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Petroleum Supply Battalion (TOE 10426L0), provides command, control, and supervision over petroleum supply companies. It also provides command, control, and supervision over assigned or attached transportation medium truck companies that distribute petroleum.

ASSIGNMENT

The company is normally assigned to the quartermaster group (petroleum and water) or area support group within the theater. However, for independent corps level operations, it can be assigned directly to the COSCOM.

CAPABILITIES

The company's capabilities are determined by personnel strength levels and equipment authorization levels in its TOE. The company can-

• Command two to five companies. These companies can be a mix of petroleum supply companies or medium truck companies (petroleum).
• Plan for the storage and distribution of bulk petroleum products required by all direct support o general support units n the theater or corps area.
• Manage a program for quality surveillance of petroleum products and operate a mobile petroleum laboratory.
• Make sure that a prescribed portion of the theater/corps petroleum reserve is maintained by attached or assigned petroleum supply units.
• Transport 33 percent of its TOE equipment and supplies in a single lift using its authorized organic vehicles.

ORGANIZATION

Figure 5-1 shows the company's organization. Sections II through VII of this chapter discuss each element of the company in detail.

Section II
BATTALION HEADQUARTERS

MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The battalion headquarters provides command and to comply with applicable national, state, local and host control for the battalion and its assigned and attached nation laws to include ensuring environmental and units. The battalion commander (Lieutenant Colonel, safety risk assessments are conducted for all opera92F00) commands the battalion and the petroleum distbution system. It plans and executes all operations to comply with applicable national, state, local and host nation laws to include ensuring environmental and safety risk assessments are conducted for all operations. All technical operations and support activities connected with the system also come under his control.

PERSONNEL

Effective operation of the headquarters requires identifying key personnel and understanding their primary duties and responsibilities. Key personnel include-

• Executive Officer (Major, 92F00). Assists the commander in his duties. Coordinates and directs battalion staff actions. Coordinates the units environmental stewardship programs. Serves as troop information officer and materiel readiness officer.
• Chaplain (Captain, 56A00). Conducts the religious activities of the battalion. Section IV gives more on his responsibilities.
• S1 Officer (Captain, 92F00). Directs the functions of the S1 section. Directs all technical administrative operations of the battalion and its assigned and attached units. Section III gives more on his responsibilities.
• S2/S3 Officer (Major, 92F00). Directs the functions of the S2/S3 section. Plans, controls, and supervises the supply and distribution of petroleum. Section V gives more on his responsibilities.
• S4 Officer (Captain, 92F00). Manages all activities concerned with supply and maintenance. Section VI gives more on his responsibilities.
• Communications-Electronic Staff Officer (Captain, 25C00). Plans and determines requirements for signal communications support and for use of signal communication equipment. Coordinates with the area signal officer as required. Section XI gives more on his responsibilities.
• Command Sergeant Major (E9, 00Z50). Serves as the principal enlisted assistant to the commander. This includes executing established policies and standards pertaining to the performance, care, conduct, appearance, personnel management, and training of enlisted soldiers. This include-
• Providing advice and making recommendations to the commander and staff on all matters pertaining to enlisted soldiers and their families.
• Accompanying the commander on inspections, visits, and at ceremonies, or acting in his place in these capacities when directed by the Commander.
• Trains and directs subordinate NCOs.
• Ensures newly assigned soldiers are instructed in military courtesy, customs of the service, and command regulations or policies.
• Provides counsel and guidance to NCOs and other enlisted soldiers in the command.
• Inspects duties performed by subordinate NCOs.
• Assists in reception of visitors to the command.
• Sits as president or member of command promotion board for NCOs as authorized by regulation.
• Performs other duties prescribed by the commander. He may be responsible for discharging the duties listed above over long distances in a tactical environment. During tactical operations, the CSM should also act as the commander's representative in supervising aspects vital to the operation, as determined by the commander and himself. The CSM can lead the quartering party during major movements or otherwise supervise movement of portions of the battalion headquarters. He can assist in or direct portions of CSS operations for the battalion headquarters, portions of which may be spread long distances. He may act as a liaison to higher, adjacent and subordinate units, or with host nation assets, all of which may be located long distances from the battalion headquarters.
• Petroleum Light Vehicle Operator (E3, 77F10). Drives for the commander. Maintains the commander's vehicles.

OPERATIONS

The function of the battalion headquarters is similar to those of the command section of the pipeline and terminal battalion. Section II of Chapter 4 gives guidance.

Section III
S1 SECTION

MISSION

This section provides all administrative and personnel management support required throughout the battalion. The S1 section-

• Distributes messages.
• Maintains office records.
• Publishes orders.
• Maintains liaison with supporting financial activity.
• Manages personnel and personnel services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The S1 supervises the operations of the S1 section. He advises the commander and other staff officers on personnel related matters. These include:

• Unit strength.
• Personnel management.
• Manpower management.
• Morale.
• Discipline, law, and order.
• Health and safety.

PERSONNEL

Effective operation of the section requires identifying key personnel and understanding their primary duties and responsibilities.

Key personnel include-

• Personnel Sergeant (E7, 75Z40). Assists the S1 officer. Supervises personnel management classification and assignment. Maintains liaison with the personnel service unit providing personnel service to the battalion.
• Administrative Sergeant (E5, 71L20). Assists the personnel staff NCO and supervises the clerk typist and records clerk.
• Legal Specialist (E4, 7lD10). Maintains all legal paperwork in the battalion.
• Administrative Specialist (E4, 7lL10). Performs all administrative functions to include establishing and operating the MARKS, and preparing section correspondence.
• Administrative Clerk (E3, 7lL10). Performs administrative functions to include sustaining and operating MARKS, and preparing section correspondence.

OPERATIONS

Operations are similar to those of the S1 section of the pipeline and terminal battalion. Section III of Chapter 4 gives details on section operations.

Section IV
UNIT MINISTRY TEAM

MISSION

The UMT provides for religious ministry, pastoral care, and moral and ethical well-being of the unit. It advises the commander and staff on matters of religion, morals, and morale.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities are identical to the unit ministry team in the headquarters and headquarters company, petroleum pipeline and terminal battalion. Chapter 4, section IV gives details.

PERSONNEL

The battalion chaplain supervises the operations of the UMT. Personnel assigned to the UMT include the Chaplain Assistant (E4, 71M10). He performs or supervises the performance of specified elements of religious support in the battlefield or in garrison. He provides personal protection and administrative support to the battalion.

Section V
S2/S3 SECTION

MISSION

This section is responsible for the intelligence, security, operations, and training necessary to support the battalion's critical wartime mission. This section plans and supervises the security of the battalion's area. It coordinates with the RAOC and the headquarters and headquarters commander to implement a rear area security plan. The S2/S3 is responsible for the production of intelligence, and counterintelligence and intelligence training and security. It is responsible for communications, communications security, and relaying, on request, local weather observations. This section also directs activities pertaining to organization, operations, training, and deployment readiness for subordinate units. The four branches assigned to the section are a security, plans, and training branch, petroleum operations branch, mobile laboratory branch and the communications branch.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The S2/S3 officer supervises the organization, training, and employment of assigned and attached units. He is also responsible for administering pertinent portions of the unit environmental stewardship program. Particular areas of interest for the S2/S3 are environmental stewardship training and environmentally sensitive land management (TC 5-400). The supervisors of the security and plans branch, the petroleum operations branch, mobile laboratory branch and communications branch, are under his control.

PERSONNEL

Effective operation of the section requires identifying key personnel and understanding their primary duties and responsibilities. Key personnel include-

• Operations Sergeant (E8, 77F50). Supervises operations in the S2/S3 officer's absence.
• Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) Operations/Staff NCO (E7, 54B40). Assists in planning and applying NBC defense measures for subordinate units and coordinates decontamination operations, when necessary. Monitors for appropriate handling of NBC-related hazardous materials.
• Petroleum Surveillance Sergeant (E6, 77L30). Plans and supervises a program for quality surveillance of petroleum products.
• Administrative Specialist (E4, 71L10). Performs all administrative functions to include establishing and operating the Modern Army Records Keeping System (MARKS), and preparing section correspondence.
• Petroleum Supply Specialist (E3, 77F10). Assists the petroleum operations sergeants and petroleum surveillance sergeant.

OPERATIONS

The section branches carry out the mission. The section office oversees the functions of the branches to ensure their operations accomplish mission goals. The petroleum surveillance sergeant plans and supervises a quality surveillance program for the battalion. Petroleum laboratories technicians assigned to the subordinate petroleum supply companies will use this program as a guide when testing products.

ORGANIZATION

The S2/S3 section is organized into four branches to accomplish its mission. The branches are responsible for specific functions which are described in the following paragraphs.

Security and Plans Branch

The following paragraphs give details on the function of the branch.

Mission. The security and plans branch plans, controls, and supervises the security, deployment, employment, training, and operation of the battalion. Planning is done to comply with applicable national, state, local and host nation environmental protection laws. The branch also provides mission control and supervision for battalion units and the petroleum supply and distribution system. All operations are done to minimize environmental damage within the scope of the operational situation. The branch does this mission by-

• Developing and implementing training programs and educational development programs.
• Developing plans and supervising training.
• Planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising intelligence, counter-intelligence, and civil affairs programs.
• Developing and coordinating plans for OPSEC and defense.

Responsibilities. The petroleum sergeant (E7, 77F40) supervises the branch. His duties include-

• Preparing broad planning guidance, policies, and programs for command organizations, operations, and functions.
• Conducting safety and environmental risk assessments for existing and proposed operations.
• Developing policies and guidance for the training of the command and evaluating this training.
• Implementing the unit environmental stewardship program as it pertains to operations.
• Exercising staff supervision overall OPSEC activities.
• Managing the battalion security clearance program.

Personnel. Key security and plans personnel include-

• Intelligence Sergeant (E5, 96B20). Performs intelligence preparation of the battlefield. Provides technical advice to the staff on intelligence matters. Assists in writing the intelligence estimates for operations orders and plans.
• Multimedia Specialist (E4, 25M10). Prepares drawings for pipelines, terminals, and storage facilities.
• Administrative Clerk (E3, 71L10). Performs all administrative functions to include establishing and operating MARKS, and preparing branch correspondence.

Operations. This branch of the S2/S3 section operates in the same way as the security and plans branch of the headquarters and headquarters company, pipeline and terminal operating battalion. Section VI of Chapter 4 discusses the operations of that section.

Petroleum Operations Branch

This branch advises the commander and subordinate units on matters relating to the storage and distribution of bulk petroleum products within the battalion's area of responsibility. The following paragraphs give details on the function of the branch.

Mission. The branch supervises the storage and distribution of petroleum products within the battalion's supply and distribution system.

Responsibilities. The petroleum operations officer (Captain, 92F00) supervises the supply and distribution of bulk petroleum products. He coordinates with the petroleum supply companies on site location, bulk receipts, and tank allocation. He monitors operations to make sure they are minimizing environmental damage within the scope of the operational situation.

Personnel. Key petroleum operations personnel include-

• Freight Movements Officer (Lieutenant, 88B00). Determines bulk fuel transportation requirements for tank trucks. May also determine requirements for fuel distributed by rail, air, and water transportation. Coordinates bulk petroleum movement by rail, highway, air, or water.
• Petroleum Operations Sergeant (E7, 77F40). Assists the petroleum operations officer.
• Petroleum Distribution Sergeant (E6, 77F30). Maintains dispatching operations on a 24-hour basis with the assistance of the petroleum inventory control sergeant.
• Dispatcher (E5, 88M20). Tracks and monitors petroleum tanker movements.
• Petroleum Inventory Control Sergeant (E5, 77F20). Maintains data on current bulk petroleum on-hand inventories. Additionally, maintains total ullage by terminal and fuel type. Assists the petroleum dispatch sergeant.
• Petroleum Inventory Control Specialist (E4, 77F10). Assists the inventory control sergeant in maintaining current petroleum supply records.
• Movements Specialists (E4, 88N10). Assist the transportation movements officer in coordinating the movement of fuel by means other than pipeline.
• Administrative Clerk (E3, 71L10). Performs all administrative functions to include establishing and operating MARKS, and preparing section correspondence.

Operations. The branch operates in much the same way as the petroleum operations branch of headquarters and headquarters company of the petroleum pipeline and terminal operating battalion. Chapter 4, Section VI.) However, there are some differences. The branch will not coordinate, plan, and inspect construction of pipeline systems. It cannot do this because a construction supervisor is not assigned. Also, it does not have a technical drafting specialist to develop charts and graphs. However, a technical drafting specialist is assigned to the security and plans branch. He can be detailed to this branch if needed and required. Chapter 4, Section IX gives guidance on how to-

• Develop and maintain pumping schedules.
• Maintains dispatching records and controls.
• Develop loading schedules for bulk petroleum.
• Direct bulk petroleum transportation.
• Direct and supervise the reporting procedures from the battalion.
• Develop and control inventory procedures.

Petroleum Laboratory Branch

This branch advises the commander and subordinate units on matters related to petroleum quality surveillance and the operation of petroleum laboratories. The following paragraphs give details on the function of this branch.

Mission. This branch analyzes petroleum products received and stored in operating units. It also provides area petroleum laboratory support as directed. This branch operates a mobile petroleum laboratory. The laboratory can perform partial analysis testing for petroleum products. FM 10-72 describes mobile labs and their operation.

Responsibilities. The petroleum laboratory officer (Lieutenant, 92F00), directs the petroleum laboratory in inspecting and testing petroleum products.

Personnel. Key petroleum laboratory personnel include-

• Petroleum Laboratory Supervisor (E6, 77L30). Supervises the performance of standard physical and chemical tests on petroleum products. Evaluates test results to make sure they comply with federal and military specifications.
• Petroleum Laboratory Sergeant (E5, 77L20). Perform standard physical and chemical tests on fuel handled through the battalion pipeline distribution system.
• Petroleum Laboratory Specialist (E4, 77L10; E3, (3 each) 77L10). Performs actual testing of petroleum products under the supervision of the petroleum laboratory sergeant.
• Administrative Clerk (E3, 71L10). Performs all administrative functions to include establishing and operating the MARKS, and preparing branch correspondence.

Operations. This section functions in the same way as the mobile laboratory assigned to the headquarters and headquarters company, petroleum pipeline and terminal battalion. Chapter 4, Section VI gives more information.

Communications Branch

Mission. This branch provides communications support for the battalion and company headquarters. It also operates the battalion communications center. The section provides-

• Wire, radio, and high frequency digital/voice communications.
• Switchboard, message center, and net control station (NCS) services.

Responsibilities. The battalion communications and electronics officer (Captain, 25C00) is responsible for the operations of the communications branch. He supervises the installation, operations, and maintenance of the battalion communications system. In addition, he exercises technical supervision over communications personnel in subordinate units.

Personnel. Key communications personnel include-

• Section Sergeant (E7, 31U40). Supervises the soldiers assigned to the branch. Assist the C-E officer in the planning and execution of the communications plan.
• Senior Message/COMSEC Sergeant (E5, 31K20). Supervises the COMSEC equipment. Maintains accountability and serviceability of equipment.
• Radio Telecommunications Center Operator (E4, 74C10). Operates high frequency radio communications terminal.
• Wire Installers (E4, 31K10; E3, 31K10). Emplaces the communications wire to support the battalions wire net plan.

Operations. The communications support given by this branch requires it to perform the same duties as those of personnel in the communications section of the group headquarters. Chapter 3 outlines their duties. The branch-

• Develops a wire net plan. There are 16 TA-312 PT telephone sets dispersed throughout the detachment. Figure 3-2 shows the wire net plan.
• Installs and maintains field wire and switchboard.
• Recovers field wire.
• Establishes and operates in radio communications net. There are four secured radios dispersed throughout the detachment. Figure 4-3 shows the FM radio net plan.
• Installs the two OE-254 antennas controlled by the branch.
• Operates an NCS.
• Provides radio-teletypewriter service. The branch has two teletypewriters.
• Provides switchboard service. The branch section has two SB-22/PT switchboards.
• Privides message center service.

Section VI
S4 SECTION

MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The S4 officer supervises the S4 section. The section provides technical assistance on supply and maintenance to the units in the battalion. The S4's duties include-

• Ensuring section personnel coordinate with, advise, and assist the battalion and its units when the need arises.
• Directing section personnel in maintaining supply policies and levels.
• Planning, implementing, and monitoring pertinent portions of the unit environmental stewardship program.
• Directing personnel in preparing stockage lists and maintenance policies.

PERSONNEL

Effective operation of the section requires identifying key personnel and understanding their primary duties and responsibilities. Key personnel include-

• Unit Maintenance Technician (Warrant Officer Two, 915A0). Provides technical advice and assistance on automotive equipment maintenance to the petroleum companies. Establishes the environmental stewardship program for maintenance operations. Monitors maintenance operations to ensure they are conducted safely and in accordance with pertinent environmental regulations.
• Engineer Equipment Repair Technician (Warrant Officer Two, 919A0). Provides technical advice and assistance on engineer equipment maintenance to all assigned and attached units.
• Property Accounting Technician (Warrant Officer Two, 920A0). Manages the units property books. Provides the petroleum companies with technical assistance on organizational supply matters.
• Senior Maintenance Supervisor (ES, 63B50). Assists the companies in obtaining the necessary equipment and supplies needed by their maintenance sections. Coordinates the maintenance practices and procedures of the companies. Implements the environmental stewardship program in maintenance operations.
• Supply Sergeant (E7, 92Y40). Supervises the battalions internal supply functions. Plans, coordinates, and inspects unit and organizational supply operations. Supervises the preparation and maintenance of supply records of subordinate units. Assists the PBO.
• Assistant Supply Specialist (E4, 92Y10; E3, 92Y10). Assists the battalion supply sergeant.
• Administrative Specialist (E4, 71L10). Performs all administrative functions to include establishing and operating of the (MARKS), and preparing section correspondence.

OPERATIONS

Chapter 4, Section VI, gives guidance on section operations. It covers the operations of the S4 section of HHC, petroleum platoon and terminal operations battalion. This S4 section performs the same duties.

Section VII
COMPANY HEADQUARTERS

MISSION

The company's mission is command and control of the battalion. It supervises administration, organizational supply, security, food service, and training activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The company commander (Captain, 92F) is responsible for the leadership, welfare, discipline, and training of all the soldiers in the company.

The company commander-

• Sets priorities and coordinates present and future missions of the company.
• Directs and supervises all technical operations and support activities that impact the headquarters operations.
• Ensures all required reports and data are prepared and transmitted to staff elements as required.
• Conducts safety and environmental risk assessments for each operation.

PERSONNEL

Effective operation of the headquarters requires identifying key personnel and understanding their primary duties and responsibilities. Key personnel include-

• First Sergeant (ES, 77F5M). Assists the company commander in supervising the company.
• Supply Sergeant (E6, 92Y30). Requisitions, receives, stores, accounts for, and issues all classes of supply (except class IX) for the company. Manages hazardous material supply items IAW locally established procedures and regulations. Takes care of all of the supply functions of the unit. Manages supply items that are hazardous materials IAW local procedures and regulations.
• Light-Wheeled-Vehicle Mechanic (E4, 63B10). Augments the supporting unit assigned to provide organizational maintenance. Conducts maintenance IAW the units environmental stewardship program.
• Decontamination Specialist (E4, 54B10). Provide unit decontamination support to the company. Supervise the training of unit NBC personnel. Maintains organic NBC equipment and prescribed load list (PLL). Manages NBC-associated hazardous materials IAW locally established procedures and regulations.
• Personnel Administrative Specialist (E4, 75B10). Performs all administrative functions for the company. Inputs personnel actions using Standard Installation/Division Personnel System (SIDPERS).
• Armorer/Supply Specialist (E4, 92Y10). Maintains the unit small arms and assists the supply sergeant.
• Cook (E3, 92G10). Cooks and serves for unit personnel. Maintains and sanitizes assigned equipment. Augments supporting unit's food service section.

OPERATIONS

Company headquarters operations are the same as those of the headquarters and headquarters company, petroleum pipeline and terminal operating battalion. The scope of operations is the same. Chapter 3, section XII gives more information.