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CHAPTER 6 ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS OF THE HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, QUARTERMASTER BATTALION (WATER SUPPLY)

Section I
THE ORGANIZATION

MISSION AND ASSIGNMENT

Headquarters and Headquarters Company (TOE 10466L0) provides technical and operational command and control for up to five assigned/attached companies and separate (water purification) detachments engaging in providing potable water support. The company is assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Quartermaster Group (Petroleum and Water), TOE 10602L0. It may be assigned to an independent corps in the absence of a petroleum and water group. The company operates in both the communications zone and combat zone of a theater army. It manages the production, storage, and distribution of bulk potable water.

CAPABILITIES

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

• Command two to five water supply companies (TOE 10468L0; water purification detachments (TOE 10469L0); transportation companies (medium truck) (TOE 557227L1 or 55728L1); and as appropriate, water teams (TOE 10570L).
• Extend and develop existing and proposed distribution systems.
• Transport 33 percent of its TOE equipment and supplies in a single lift using its authorized organic vehicles.

ORGANIZATION

Figure 6-1 shows the company organization. Sections II through VII describe each element of the company and define mission and operational guidance for each section.

Section II
BATTALION HEADQUARTERS

MISSION

This section provides command and supervision for the battalion. It also commands and supervises assigned and attached units.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The battalion commander (Lieutenant Colonel, 92F00) provides command and supervision for the battalion and its assigned and attached units. He is in charge of the battalion and the bulk water purification, storage and distribution system. All technical operations and support activities connected with the system also come under his control. He plans all operations to comply with applicable state, local, national and host nation environmental protection laws to include conducting safety and environmental risk assessments for all operations. He conducts all operations with minimal environmental damage within the scope of the operational situation.

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 the accomplishment of the overall mission. Coordinates and directs the activities of the staff. Coordinates the unit environmental stewardship program.
• S1 0fficer (Captain, 92F00). Directs the functions of the S1 section. Directs all technical administrative operations of the battalion and its assigned or attached units. Section III gives more on his responsibility.
• S2/S3 Officer (Major, 92F00). Directs the functions of the S2/S3 section. Plans, controls, and supervises the operation of the battalion's water production and distribution system. Administers pertinent portions of the unit environmental stewardship program. Key areas of interest are environmental stewardship training and environmentally sound land management. See TC 5-400 for details. Section V gives more on this responsibility.
• S4 Officer (Captain, 92F00). Directs the functions of the S4 section. Plans, coordinates, and supervises all supply and maintenance activities and other related logistical matters required to support the battalion. Section VII gives more details. Administers pertinent portions of the unit environmental stewardship program. Key areas of interest are proper management of hazardous materials in supply-room, food service and maintenance operations, disposal of solid and liquid waste from food service operations, and environmentally sound maintenance practices. 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 VI gives more on this responsibility.
• Communications-Electronic Staff Officer (Captain, 25C00). Plans and determines requirements for signal communications support and for signal communication equipment use.
• Chaplain (Captain, 56A00). Conducts religious activities for the battalion. Section IV gives more on his responsibility.
• 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 includes-
• 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.
• Vehicle Driver (E3, 77W10). Drives for the commander. Maintains the commander's vehicles.

OPERATIONS

This battalion headquarters operates in the same way as the group headquarters command section of the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Quartermaster Group (Petroleum and Water). Chapter 3 gives information on the operations of the command section. The following operations should be performed in the same way as performed by the command sections:

• Plan and prepare for the deployment of the battalion.
• Direct water production, storage and distribution systems.
• Monitor the units.
• Monitor air defense priorities.
• Monitor tactical and technical performance of units.
• Plan and supervise religious activities.
• Plan and coordinate installation and use of communication equipment.
• Advise higher headquarters of operating situations and requirements.
• Plan all operations to comply with applicable national, state, local and host nation environmental protection laws.
• Conduct operations with minimal environmental damage within the scope of the operational situation.

Section III
S1 SECTION

MISSION

The S1 section provides supervision, planning, and coordination for all administrative and personnel activities in the battalion. The section-

• Provides for the operation of a message center.
• Maintains an office of record.
• Publishes orders for the assignments of replacements within battalion headquarters and subordinate units.
• Provides for personnel management and classification. It also maintains liaison with the appropriate personnel services unit on personnel actions.
• Maintains liaison with the supporting finance direct support company on financial services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The S1 officer (Captain, 92F00) supervises the S1 section. This section performs administrative and personnel functions of the battalion. The S1 officer advises the commander and other staff officers in these areas. The S1 officer supervises the following areas of responsibility:

• Unit strength maintenance.
• Personnel management.
• Manpower management.
• Discipline, law, and order.
• Medical support coordination.
• Labor service coordination.
• Morale support programs.
• SIDPERS transactions.
• Administrative support.
• Policy files and records.
• Command and public information advice to the commander.
• Legal assistance.
• Library services.
• Enemy prisoner of war processing.
• Command health and safety.

PERSONNEL

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

• Personnel Sergeant (PSNCO) (E7, 75Z40). Serves as principal assistant to the S1. 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, 71D10). Maintains all legal paperwork in the battalion.
• Administrative Specialist (E4, 71L10). Performs all administrative functions to include establishing and operating (MARKS), and preparing section correspondence.
• Administrative Clerk (E3, 71L10). Performs administrative functions to include establishing and operating MARKS, and preparing section correspondence.

OPERATIONS

The section performs the same duties as the S1 section of the headquarters and headquarters company, quartermaster group (petroleum and water). Section III of Chapter 3 also discusses the operations of the S1 section headquarters and headquarters company, petroleum and water group.

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

This team's responsibilities are identical to the unit ministry team in the headquarters and headquarters company, petroleum pipeline and terminal battalion. Chapter 4 gives more information.

PERSONNEL

The battalion chaplain supervises 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 chaplain.

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. The four branches assigned to the section are a security and plans branch, water operations branch, and the communications branch.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The S2/S3 officer (Major, 92F00) supervises the S2/S3 section. He supervises the organizational training and employment of assigned and attached units. He also supervises the security and plans branch; water operations branch, communications branch; and water support branch. He administers pertinent portions of the units environmental stewardship program. Key areas of interest are environmental stewardship training programs and environmentally sound land management. TC 5-400 gives more details.

PERSONNEL

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

• Operations Sergeant (ES, 77F50). Assists the S2/S3 and manages the first shift.
• NBC Operations/Staff NCO (E7, 54B40). Assists in planning and applying NBC defense measures for subordinate units. Coordinates decontamination operations. Monitors handling of NBC related hazardous materials.
• Water Treatment Specialist (E4, 77W10). Plans and supervises a program for quality surveillance of bulk water supply within the battalion.
• Administrative Specialist (E4, 71L10). Performs all administrative functions to include establishing and operating the MARKS, and preparing section correspondence.
• Vehicle Driver (E3, 77W10). Maintains the vehicles assigned to the S2/S3. Performs duties as primary vehicle operator. Assists the operations sergeant and water treatment specialist.

OPERATIONS

The S3 officer makes sure the branches are performing their duties in a coordinated and systematic way. The operations sergeant plans and supervises a water quality surveillance program for the battalion. Water purification teams and detachments in subordinate water supply companies will use this program as a guide when testing potable water. He monitors operations to ensure minimal environmental damage within the scope of the operational situation.

ORGANIZATION

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

Security and Plans Branch

This branch advises the commander and subordinate units on matters relating to training in peacetime, and security during tactical operations. The following paragraphs give details on the branch function.

Mission. This branch plans, controls, and supervises the security, deployment, employment, training, and operation of the battalion. It plans all operations to comply with applicable national, state, local, and host nation environmental laws. It also monitors operations to ensure they are being conducted with minimal environmental damage within the scope of the tactical situation. The branch also provides mission control and supervision for battalion units and the water production and distribution system. The branch carries out this mission by-

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

Responsibilities. The security and plans officer (Lieutenant, 92F00) sees that the battalion is correctly deployed. He supervises the development of tactical plans and training plans for the battalion personnel. He also supervises security of the water production and distribution systems and the unit perimeter. His duties require him to-

• Develop policies and guidance for training.
• Evaluate training.
• Supervise intelligence, security, and defense activities.
• Prepare broad planning guidance, policies, and programs.

Personnel. Key personnel include-

• Intelligence Sergeant (E5, 96B20). Coordinates the planning and security activities of the water supply companies.
• Administrative Specialist (E4, 71L10). Performs all administrative functions to include establishing and operating the MARKS, and preparing branch correspondence.

Operations. This branch's operations are similar to that of the S2/S3 section of HHC, quartermaster group (petroleum and water). Chapter 3 covers these operations.

Water Operations Branch

The branch advises the commander and subordinate units on matters relating to water supply. The following paragraphs give details on the function of the branch.

Mission. This branch supervises water production, storage, and distribution of potable water within the battalion's supply and distribution system.

Responsibilities. The water operations officer (Captain, 92F00) supervises the production, storage and distribution of bulk potable water. He coordinates with the water supply companies on site locations, transportation and water requirements. He monitors operations to ensure they are minimizing environmental damage within the scope of the operational situation.

Personnel. Key personnel include-

• Freight Movements Officer (Lieutenant, 88B00). Determines transportation requirements for bulk fuel distributed by tank truck. May also determine requirements for fuel distributed by rail, air, and water transportation. Coordinates the movement of bulk petroleum products by rail, highway, air, or water.
• Water Operations Sergeant (E7, 77W40). Assists in supervising the production, storage and distribution of bulk potable water.
• Dispatcher (E5, 88M20). Tracks and monitors petroleum tanker movement.
• Water Inventory Control Sergeant (E5, 77W20). Maintains data on current potable water on-hand inventories.
• Water Inventory Control Specialist (E4, 77W10). Assists the inventory control sergeant in maintaining current bulk potable water supply records.
• Water Treatment Sergeant (E5, 77W20). Receives status reports from all water production sources. Maintains potable water production records.
• Water Treatment Specialist (E4, 77W10). Assists the operations officer and water treatment sergeant.
• Administrative Clerk (E3, 71L10). Performs all administrative functions to include establishing and operating MARKS, and preparing branch correspondence.

Operations. This branch operates in much the same way as the petroleum operations branch of the HHC, quartermaster battalion (petroleum supply), discussed in Chapter 5, Section VI. In addition it works with the group's water plans, requirements and distribution section and host nation agencies for coordination of US and allied forces for potable water support. This includes operational planning for development, rehabilitation, and extension of potable water purification, storage and distribution systems and transportation assets for movement of bulk water. It monitors operations to ensure they are being conducted with minimal environmental damage within the scope of the operational situation. The branch performs the following specific functions-

• Detailed planning for water purification, storage, and distribution of potable water.
• Coordinates with the engineer command for the detection of subsurface water; well drilling, and construction, repair, and maintenance of water support facilities.
• Assists the battalion S4 in evaluating the battalion's water support equipment readiness.
• Provides operational guidance to all water purification, storage, and distribution units within the communications zone.
• Supervises the movement of bulk potable water within the transportation companies to ensure the deliveries support the theater water support plan.
• Plans all operations to comply with applicable national, state, local, and host nation environmental protection laws.

Communications Branch

The branch advises the commander and subordinate units on maintaining effective communications. The following paragraphs give details on this function.

Mission. This branch provides communications support for the battalion and company headquarters. It also operates the battalion communications center. This includes the following:

• Wire, radio, and high frequency digital/voice communications.
• Switchboard, message center, and NCS services

Responsibilities. The battalion communications and electronics officer (Captain, 25C00) supervises communications branch operations. 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 personnel include-

• Section Sergeant (E7, 31U40). Supervises the soldiers assigned to the branch. Assists the CE officer in the planning and execution of the communications plan.
• Single Channel Radio Operators (E4, 31C10; E3, 31C10). Operates the tactical secure FM radio net. Provides communication support between battalion headquarters, group headquarters, and subordinate units.
• Signal Information Service Specialists (E5, 31U20; E4, 31U10). Installs and maintains battalion MSE, SINCGARS, and AM HF digital and voice equipment. Additionally, responsible for installation and configuration of battalion computer systems.
• Signal Support System Specialist (E4, 31U10). Installs and maintains the battalion telephone and wire system. Operates the battalion message center once systems are installed.

Operations. This branch operates the same as the communications section of the HHC petroleum pipeline and terminal operating battalion. Their duties are outlined in Chapter 4. The branch-

• Develops a wire net plan. Figure 6-2 shows an example plan.
• Installs and maintains field wire and switchboard.
• Recovers field wire.
• Establishes and operates a radio communications net. Figure 6-3 shows an example radio net plan.
• Installs the two OE-254 antennas controlled by your section.
• Provides high frequency radio service.
• Provides switchboard service. The branch has two SB-22/PT switchboards.
• Provides message center service.

Section VI
S4 SECTION

MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The S4 (Captain, 92F00) supervises the operations of the S4 section. He provides technical assistance on supply and maintenance to the units in the battalion. He is also responsible for the overall coordination, advice, and assistance the section gives to the battalion and its units. He directs the actions they take on maintaining supply policies and levels. He also directs them in maintaining stockage lists, maintenance policies and inspection, and financial management information. He is responsible for administering pertinent portions of the unit environmental stewardship program. Key areas of interest for the S4 include proper management of hazardous materials in supply room, food service, and maintenance operations, disposal of solid and liquid wastes from food service operations, and environmentally safe maintenance procedures.

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 maintenance of automotive equipment to the petroleum companies. Establishes an environmental stewardship program for maintenance. Monitors maintenance activities to ensure they are conducted with minimal environmental damage.
• 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 (E8, 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 unit environmental stewardship program in maintenance activities.
• Supply Sergeant (E7, 92Y40). Supervises the battalion's internal supply functions. Plans, coordinates, and inspects unit and organizational supply operations. Supervises the preparation and maintenance of supply records of subordinate units. Manages hazardous material supply items IAW with locally established procedures and regulations.
• Property Book Sergeant (E5, 92Y20). Inputs data into the automated property book. Assists the property book officer (PBO) in the conduct of his mission.
• Supply Specialists (E4, 92Y10; E3, 92Y10). Assist the battalion supply sergeant.
• Administrative Specialist (E4, 71L10). Performs all administrative functions to include establishing and operating MARKS, and preparing section correspondence.

OPERATIONS

This section performs the same duties as the S4 section of the HHC, petroleum pipeline and terminal operating battalion. For guidance in performing your operations, see Section VII of Chapter 4.

Section VII
COMPANY HEADQUARTERS

MISSION

The company headquarters provides administration, food service, organizational supply, maintenance, security, discipline, and training activities for the unit.

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 section requires identifying key personnel and understanding their primary duties and responsibilities. Key personnel include-

• First Sergeant (E8, 77F5M). Assists in supervising the operation of the company headquarters.
• Supply Sergeant (E6, 92Y30). Issues and maintains organizational clothing and equipment. Maintains property records. Manages hazardous material supply items IAW locally established procedures and regulations.
• Decontamination Specialist (E3, 54B10). Provides unit decontamination support to the company. Supervises the training of unit NBC personnel. Maintains the company's organic NBC equipment and PLL. Manages NBC-related hazardous materials IAW locally established procedures and regulations.
• Personnel Administrative Specialist (E4, 75B10). Performs all administrative functions for the company. Inputs personnel actions using SIDPERS.
• Light Wheeled Vehicle Mechanics (E4, 63B10) Augments the subordinate unit assigned to provide organizational maintenance. Conducts maintenance IAW the units established environmental stewardship program.
• Armorer/Supply Specialist (E4, 92Y10). Maintains the unit small arms and assists the supply sergeant.
• Cook (E3, 92G10). Augments supporting unit's food service section.

OPERATIONS

This company headquarters has the same mission as the company headquarters of the HHC, petroleum pipeline and terminal battalion. Commanders and staff sections should follow the guidance in Chapter 4, Section VII.