APPENDIX
B
BATTLE
STAFF NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS
- In
many units the tactical operations center (TOC) NCO is underutilized. Standing
operating procedures (SOP) do not address specific duties for NCOs. The NCOs
are not well trained and are not brought into planning development. The days
of the operations sergeant telling the S3 that the tentage is up and the coffee
is on are gone - or should be!
- Pre-combat
inspections (PCIs) of the battalion field manual (FM) chest or reference data
must be completed prior to deployment. There is time to review an FM while
in the TOC.
- In
some instances the deployment is the first time that some elements/units have
ever been with the brigade/battalion (CA, PSYOP, ALO, SF). Ensure that all
NCOs (as well as officers) are brought on board. Operations sergeants cannot
do everything. Basics are important; e.g., generator fueling, requests for
fuel, ammo, chow, vehicle camouflage, and security. The senior NCO from each
element must work with the operations sergeant.
- Units
that have specified duties for TOC NCOs and well-trained professional NCOs
in the TOC (BSNCOC graduates) are able to accomplish all facets of TOC operations
significantly faster and more professionally than those units that do not.
- Considerations
for the TOC NCO mission task list that should be placed in the TOC SOP:
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Inspect section fighting positions/range cards.
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Erect tents and camouflage.
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Enforce sleep plan.
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Coordinate section's logistical package (LOGPAC)/resupply.
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Inspect and enforce performance of common tasks, preventative maintenance check
and services (PMCS), and hygiene.
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Inspect and enforce readiness condition (REDCON) and mission oriented protective
posture (MOPP) levels.
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Inspect and enforce noise and light discipline.
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Maintain personnel and equipment accountability and status.
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Coordinate local security and ensure it is accomplished during each shift.
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Post locations of friendly units and enemy contacts.
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Post battle damage assessments (BDA) suffered by units.
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Post current maintenance status of units.
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Supervise message traffic recording and flow.
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Post current fuel and ammo status of units and on-order status.
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Enforce TOC rules.
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Supervise continuous manning and procedures on key communication nets.
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Rehearse battle/immediate action drills.
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Supervise section's frequency and communications security (COMSEC) changes.
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Coordinate unit movements and positioning.
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Ensure commander is aware of capabilities/limitations of friendly/enemy assets.
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Schedule personnel utilization.
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Coordinate subordinate graphics.
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Coordinate air space usage.
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Conduct shift change briefs. Include recent key events and ongoing and future
operations.
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Plan airframe usage.
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Coordinate higher, lower, and lateral support.
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Clear fire mission requests.
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Publish plans, orders, and reports.
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Disseminate plans, orders, and reports.
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Track requests for information (RFI) and maintain accountability of TOC documents.
Send
your Noncommissioned Officers to the Battle Staff NCO Course!
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