MSLC Staff 1-9

Who coordinates and directs the work of the staff? - The CoS for Division or Higher commands, The XO for BDE or lower commands What is the basic staff structure? - a Chief of Staff (CoS) or XO Coordinating Staff Special Staff Personal Staff What is a Staff Section? - A grouping of staff members by area of expertise under a coordinating, special, or personal staff officer. What is the 'term' for the 'duties and responsibilities inherent in a field of interset? - Functional Responsibilities Who is the Commander's personal assistant? - The CoS or XO Which staff is responsible for coordinating & synchronizing warfighting functions? - G(S)-5 Plans (FUOPS) The Commander normally delegates what to the CoS/XO? - Executive Management Authority Which staff is responsible for coordinating with the surgeon on the military use of civilian medical facilities, materials, and supplies? - G(S)-9 Civil Affairs Why do staffs prepare and maintain running estimates? - To maintain their situational understanding What is a responsibility of the CoS or XO? - To formulate and disseminate staff policies