Define the Role of the S-1 / Adjutant SHOW SLIDE 1: EXAMINE THE ROLE OF THE S-1 SECTION I. ADMINISTRATIVE DATA ADMINISTRATIVE DATA: Academic Hours/Methods 0 hr/5 min Introduction 1 hr / 40 min Conference / Discussion 0 hr/5 min Summary 2 hrs Total Hours SECTION II. INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to discuss Defining the Role of the S-1 / Adjutant.. Method of Instructions: Conference / Discussion Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:36 Time of Instruction: 10 mins Media: Large Group Instruction Motivator: Being technically competent is perhaps the greatest asset an Adjutant could possess. Your commander will count on you to provide accurate and timely information to aid them in making crucial decisions. Knowing your roles and responsibilities will assist you in providing that information. July 2016

Terminal Learning Objective LESSON OUTCOME This lesson provides an overview of organizational structure and doctrinal responsibilities of the S-1 / Adjutant. At the conclusion of this lesson, students will be able to define the role, primary duties, and responsibilities of the S-1 staff. 21ST CENTURY SOLDIER COMPETENCIES: 1. Character and accountability 2. Adaptability and initiative 3. Lifelong learner 4. Teamwork and collaboration 5. Communication and engagement 6. Critical thinking and problem solving 7. Tactical and technical competence TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE ACTION: Define the Role of the S-1 / Adjutant CONDITION: In a classroom environment, given FM 1-0 (HR Support), ATP 1-0.1 (G-1 and S-1 Operations), and an awareness of Operational Environment (OE) variables and actors. STANDARD: Student will meet 70% standard when they accurately: 1.  Identify the Brigade S-1 organizational structure. 2.  Communicate the roles and responsibilities of the Brigade S-1 staff. SHOW SLIDE 2: TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. In a training environment, leaders must perform a risk assessment in accordance with DA PAM 385-30, Risk Management. Leaders will complete a DD Form 2977 DD Form 2977 DELIBERATE RISK ASSESMENT WORKSHEET during the planning and completion of each task and sub-task by assessing mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available-time available and civil considerations, (METT-TC). Local policies and procedures must be followed during times of increased heat category in order to avoid heat related injury. Consider the work/rest cycles and water replacement guidelines IAW TRADOC Regulation 350-29.   RISK ASSESSMENT LEVEL. Low. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT. Environmental protection is not just the law but the right thing to do. It is a continual process and starts with deliberate planning. Always be alert to ways to protect our environment during training and missions. In doing so, you will contribute to the sustainment of our training resources while protecting people and the environment from harmful effects. Refer to FM 3-34.5 Environmental Considerations and GTA 05-08-002 ENVIRONMENTAL- RELATED RISK ASSESSMENT. Environmental protection is not just the law but the right thing to do. It is a continual process and starts with deliberate planning. Always be alert to ways to protect our environment during training and missions. In doing so, you will contribute to the sustainment of our training resources while protecting people and the environment from harmful effects. Refer to FM 3-34.5 Environmental Considerations and GTA 05-08-002 ENVIRONMENTAL-RELATED RISK.  EVALUATION: NA INSTRUCTIONAL LEAD-IN. Understanding your responsibilities as an S1 / Adjutant is vital the commander. Being technically competent is perhaps the greatest asset an Adjutant could possess. These Soldiers display a progression of competencies and attributes in the following general learning outcomes: (1) The Army Profession (2) Professional Competence (3) Team Building (4) Adaptability Lifelong Learning 21st Century Soldier Competencies are outlined in Appendix C of TRADOC Pamphlet 525-8-2 (The U.S. Army Learning Concept for 2015) are general areas of competence or attributes required by Students and leaders to prevail in complex, uncertain environments. Together, they provide a foundation for operational adaptability.

Herding Cats SHOW SLIDE 3: HERDING CATS VIDEO NOTE: Show video and then discuss.

HR Doctrine SHOW SLIDE 4: HR DOCTRINE NOTE: Discuss the Core Competencies and Subordinate Key Functions as it relates to Sustainment Warfighting Function.

Brigade S-1 Section SHOW SLIDE 5: BRIGADE S-1 SECTION MISSION. Plan, coordinate, and execute Brigade Human Resources Support Brigade S-1 HR Plans and Operations Personnel Readiness Team Human Resources Services Team SHOW SLIDE 5: BRIGADE S-1 SECTION NOTE: Revision Mission and discuss the S-1 breakdown into the two teams. Personnel Readiness Management Personnel Accountability Strength Reporting Personnel Information Management Casualty Operations Essential Personnel Services Postal Operations Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Command Programs Customer Service FM 1-0, para 2-33

HR Plans and Operations Personnel Readiness Team Battalion S-1 Section MISSION. Plan, coordinate, and execute Battalion Human Resources Support HR Plans and Operations Battalion S-1 Personnel Readiness Team HR Services Team Legal SHOW SLIDE 6: BATTALION S-1 SECTION NOTE: Review Mission and discuss the Battalion S-1 breakdown. Personnel Readiness Management Personnel Accountability Strength Reporting Personnel Information Management Casualty Operations Essential Personnel Services Mail Room Operations Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Command Programs Customer Service FM 1-0, para 2-41 thru 2-48

Check On Learning Q. What are the key functions the HR Services Team performs for the BDE? A. The HR Services Team performs the EPS, Casualty, Postal, MWR key functions for the BDE. Q. What are the three teams in the BDE S-1? A. HQs, Team, Personnel Readiness Team, and HR Services Team. Q. What team supervises the internal BDE Personnel Accountability? A. Personnel Readiness Team. SHOW SLIDE 7: CHECK ON LEARNING Q: What are the key functions that HR Services Team perform for the BDE? A: The HR Services Team performs the EPS, Casualty, Postal, MWR key functions for the BDE.

Brigade S-1 Staff Overview First and foremost, as the S-1 you: Must be technically competent Must know what data is important and which subordinate will get it for you or how to get it yourself…and which system records/generates it Must know the Doctrine FM 1-0 HR Core Competencies S-1 tasks in Core Competencies (FM 1-0) FM 5-0, Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) and staff roles JP 1-0 and how it applies SHOW SLIDE 8: DESCRIBING THE ROLES OF THE BRIGADE S-1 STAFF Learning Step / Activity 2. Describing the roles of the Brigade S-1 staff.Method of Instruction: Conference / Discussion Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:36 Time of Instruction: 0 hrs: 20 mins Media: Large Group Instruction NOTE: First and foremost, as the S-1 you: Must be technically competent Must know what data is important and which subordinate will get it for you or how to get it yourself…and which system records/generates it Must know the Doctrine FM 1-0 HR Core Competencies S-1 tasks in Core Competencies (FM 1-0) FM 5-0, Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) and staff roles JP 1-0 and how it applies

NCOIC / Leadership Duties HR Planning and Operations Principle Duties S-1 NCOIC NCOIC / Leadership Duties Supervise S-1 Section Operations Principle HR advisor to CSM Provide guidance to S-1 section NCOs and subordinate S-1 NCOICs Prepare S-1 Soldiers for deployment Conduct professional development and cross-leveling training for S-1 personnel Coach, teach, mentor, and advise CMF 42 NCOs and Soldiers Provide HR Services Review Semi-Centralized NCO Promotion Operations Review NCO-ERs Review appropriate Essential Personnel Services Supervise Postal Operations for the unit and subordinate S-1s HR Planning and Operations Assist in the planning and coordination of HR support for current and future operations Ensure S-1 equipment is operational and coordinate external support, as required Man the Force Assist BDE Strength Manager with enlisted PRM Supervise Personnel Accountability and Replacement Operations Coordinate Deployment Cycle Support SHOW SLIDE 9: PRINCIPLE DUTIES S-1 NCOIC NOTE: Review NCOIC Leadership Duties: Supervise S-1 Section Operations Principle HR advisor to CSM Provide guidance to S-1 section NCOs and subordinate S-1 NCOICs Prepare S-1 Soldiers for deployment Conduct professional development and cross-leveling training for S-1 personnel Coach, teach, mentor, and advise CMF 42 NCOs and Soldiers Review Provide HR Services: Review Semi-Centralized NCO Promotion Operations Review NCOERs Review appropriate Essential Personnel Services Supervise Postal Operations for the unit and subordinate S-1s Review Man the Force: Assist BDE Strength Manager with enlisted PRM Supervise Personnel Accountability and Replacement Operations Coordinate Deployment Cycle Support Review HR Panning and Operations: Assist in the planning and coordination of HR support for current and future operations Ensure S-1 equipment is operational and coordinate external support, as required You must, above all others, be TRUSTED by the command team and the staff

Principle Duties Brigade Human Resources Technician MAN THE FORCE PROVIDE HR SERVICES Monitor Casualty Operations Monitor LOD Investigations Review HR personnel actions and Essential Personnel Services Provide HR Technical oversight and guidance Personnel Information Management Personnel Automation Systems (PAS) Management Personnel Records Management Personnel Data Reconciliation Coordinate personnel requirements and assignment of unit personnel with AHRC Review and ensure regulatory guidance is applied and enforced HR PLANNING AND OPERATIONS Provide HR input to operational plans and orders ADDITIONAL DUTIES Coordinate with other HR Techs, G-1 sections and other external HR and financial management agencies Provide HR technical and systems training SHOW SLIDE 10: PRINCIPLE DUTIES – BRIGADE HR TECHNICIAN NOTE: Review Duties Man the Force: Provide HR Technical oversight and guidance Personnel Information Management Personnel Automation Systems (PAS) Management Personnel Records Management Personnel Data Reconciliation Coordinate personnel requirements and assignment of unit personnel with AHRC Review and ensure regulatory guidance is applied and enforced Provide HR Service: Monitor Casualty Operations Monitor LOD Investigations Review HR personnel actions and Essential Personnel Services HR Planning and Operations: Provide HR input to operational plans and orders Additional Duties: Coordinate with other HR Techs, G-1 sections and other external HR and financial management agencies Provide HR technical and systems training You must, above all others, be TRUSTED by the command team and the staff

Principle Duties Assistant S-1 / Strength Manager MAN THE FORCE HR PLANNING AND OPERATIONS Conduct strength management and personnel readiness Coordinate PRM with AHRC (MER, UA code, coding of IDES personnel, coding of personnel identified to deploy) Supervise Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) planning, coordination, and execution Prepare personnel portion of the USR Coordinate execution of Deployment Cycle Support Plan and coordinate Personnel Asset Inventories (PAIs) Live the Army Values Prepare and provide HR support information to OPORDs and plans Coordinate external HR support requirements (HROB, G-1, etc.) SHOW SLIDE 11: PRINCIPLE DUTIES – BRIGADE ASSISTANT S-1 / STRENGTH MANAGER NOTE: Review Duties Man the Force: Conduct strength management and personnel readiness Coordinate PRM with AHRC (MER, UA code, coding of IDES personnel, coding of personnel identified to deploy) Supervise Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) planning, coordination, and execution Prepare personnel portion of the USR Coordinate execution of Deployment Cycle Support Plan and coordinate Personnel Asset Inventories (PAIs) Live the Army Values HR Planning and Operations: Prepare and provide HR support information to OPORDs and plans Coordinate external HR support requirements (HROB, G-1, etc.) You must, above all others, be TRUSTED by the command team and the staff

Principle Duties S-1 MAN THE FORCE COORDINATE PERSONNEL SUPPORT Advise the command team on health, welfare, and morale of all Soldiers assigned to the unit Plan FRG meetings Plan Town Halls prior to deployments Get your command team involved in garrison activities Maintain direct coordination and communication with AHRC, Division G-1, and other Brigade S-1s Coordinate, integrate and execute Deployment Cycle Support Manage the Personnel Readiness of the organization (your SHARE OF THE TASK) PROVIDE HR SERVICES HR PLANNING AND OPERATIONS Manage Profiles Review all evaluations requiring the command team’s signature Review all awards Plan, coordinate and execute HR support for current and future operations (issue Annual Training Guidance) Coordinate with other staff sections and G-1/AG sections SHOW SLIDE 12: PRINCIPLE DUTIES – BRIGADE S-1 NOTE: Review Principle S-1 Duties Man the Force: Maintain direct coordination and communication with AHRC, Division G-1, and other Brigade S-1s Coordinate, integrate and execute Deployment Cycle Support Manage the Personnel Readiness of the organization (your SHARE OF THE TASK) Provide HR Services: Manage Profiles Review all evaluations requiring the command team’s signature Review all awards Coordinate Personnel Support: Advise the command team on health, welfare, and morale of all Soldiers assigned to the unit Plan FRG meetings Plan Town Halls prior to deployments Get your command team involved in garrison activities HR Planning and Operations: Plan, coordinate and execute HR support for current and future operations (issue Annual Training Guidance) Coordinate with other staff sections and G-1/AG sections You must, above all others, be TRUSTED by the entire command

Typical Additional Duties Typical Additional Duties assigned to the S-1: Voting/Tax Assistance Officer CFC/AER Unit Funds (Cup and Flower, Regimental, etc.) Protocol/JVB US Citizenship DA Form 6 Typical Staff Coordination duties: Chaplain SJA IG PAO Surgeon HR Ops Cells Unit Administrator/Readiness NCO (RC) Mobilizations Station Liaisons (RC) SHOW SLIDE 13: TYPICAL ADDITIONAL DUTIES NOTE: Review typical additional duties. Typical Additional Duties assigned to the S-1: Voting/Tax Assistance Officer CFC/AER Unit Funds (Cup and Flower, Regimental, etc.) Protocol/JVB US Citizenship DA Form 6 Typical Staff Coordination duties: Chaplain SJA IG PAO Surgeon HR Ops Cells Unit Administrator/Readiness NCO (RC) Mobilizations Station Liaisons (RC)

How to do it all… Delegate responsibility to subordinates Spend the time up front to set up systems and management aides (e.g., SR Profile spreadsheet) Spend the time to train section and subordinate S-1s Be “one” with the CSM – he/she needs you, you need him/her SHOW SLIDE 14: HOW TO DO IT ALL… NOTE: Review How to do it all. Delegate responsibility to subordinates Spend the time up front to set up systems and management aides (e.g., SR Profile spreadsheet) Spend the time to train section and subordinate S-1s Be “one” with the CSM – he/she needs you, you need him/her

Check On Learning Q. Who is responsible for HR systems training in the BDE S-1? A. HR Technician (420A) Q. Who prepares the personnel portion of the Unit Status Report (USR)? A. Assistant S-1 / Strength Manager (42B) Q. Who is responsible for training CMF 42 NCOs and Soldiers? A. S-1 NCOIC (42A4O) SHOW SLIDE 15: CHECK ON LEARNING Q: Which statement about HR Web Metrics is true:   Previously, there were “easy” way to identify the degree of HR ineffectiveness and efficiency at the Brigade/Battalion level. HR Metrics can provide insight into HR issues and non-deficiencies that positivity impact HR operations. Allows for continuous improvement in Institutional and Unit Sustainment training. Does not provide an Internal and External analysis at the Brigade-level to Top of the System. A: Allows for continuous improvement in Institutional and Unit Sustainment training

Terminal Learning Objective LESSON OUTCOME This lesson provides an overview of organizational structure and doctrinal responsibilities of the S-1 / Adjutant. At the conclusion of this lesson, students will be able to define the role, primary duties, and responsibilities of the S-1 staff. 21ST CENTURY SOLDIER COMPETENCIES: 1. Character and accountability 2. Adaptability and initiative 3. Lifelong learner 4. Teamwork and collaboration 5. Communication and engagement 6. Critical thinking and problem solving 7. Tactical and technical competence TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE ACTION: Define the Role of the S-1 / Adjutant CONDITION: In a classroom environment, given FM 1-0 (HR Support), ATP 1-0.1 (G-1 and S-1 Operations), and an awareness of Operational Environment (OE) variables and actors. STANDARD: Student will meet 70% standard when they accurately: 1.  Identify the Brigade S-1 organizational structure. 2.  Communicate the roles and responsibilities of the Brigade S-1 staff. SHOW SLIDE 16: TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE NOTE: Restate TLO, Lesson Outcomes, and 21st Century Soldier Competencies. SUMMARY Method of Instruction: Conference / Discussion Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:36 Time of Instruction: 5 mins Media: Large Group Instruction FEEDBACK REQUIREMENTS: Feedback is essential to effective learning. Schedule and provide feedback on the evaluation and any information to help answer students’ questions.