Army S-1 Flashcards

S-1 (Personnel/Administration)

• Handles human resource management within the unit.
• Manages unit strength, personnel gains and losses, and deployable status.
• Provides personnel services including casualty reporting, awards, finance, legal, promotions, and Serviceman's Group Life Insurance (SGLI).
• Supports personnel through postal operations, quality of life programs, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR), and Equal Opportunity (EO).
• Offers administrative support such as management of leaves and passes.

S-2 (Intelligence/Security)

• Responsible for intelligence related to enemy/threat assessments and environmental impacts.
• Manages intelligence readiness and executes intelligence tasks.
• Ensures intelligence synchronization across operations.
• Implements counterintelligence measures to protect sensitive information.
• Supports various security programs to safeguard personnel and assets.

S-3 (Operations)

• Oversees training, operations, planning, and force development.
• Manages the Training and Mission Essential Task List (METL) to ensure readiness.
• Develops operational plans for missions and exercises.
• Focuses on modernization initiatives to enhance force capabilities.

S-4 (Logistics/Supply)

• Manages all logistics functions including supply, maintenance, transportation, and services.
• Develops logistic operations and plans to ensure effective resource allocation.
• Oversees all classes of supply to maintain operational readiness.
• Coordinates maintenance activities and transportation logistics.
• Administers facilities or installation services to support unit operations.

S-6 (Communications)

• Responsible for command, control, communications, and computer operations (C4OPS).
• Manages network operations and ensures effective network management.
• Oversees information dissemination and ensures information assurance.
• Handles information management to maintain data integrity and accessibility.

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