BASC-Basic ALO Skills Course
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1. Identify the four Infantry battalion
types of maneu- Combined arms battalion (CAB)
ver battalions Stryker brigade combat team infantry battalion
Cavalry squadron
2. Identify the five •Command group
types of com- •Main command post (MCP)
mand posts used •Tactical command post (TAC CP)
by Army battal- •Combat trains command post (CTCP)
ions •Field trains command post (FTCP)
3. Command Sgt. •Senior noncommissioned officer in the battalion
Major •Provides the commander with personal, professional and technical advice on
enlisted Soldier matters
•Focuses on Soldier welfare and individual training and how well the battalion
carries out the commander's decisions and policies
•Plan, rehearse and supervise key sustainment actions
•Will expect the TACP to support the commander and act professionally
4. Executive Officer •Principal assistant to the commander
•Second in command
•As chief of staff, directs, coordinates, supervises, trains, and synchronizes the work
of the staff
•Usually has executive management authority
•May be the gate keeper to the commander
•Will expect the ALO to be the subject matter expert on all things Air Force, just like
the commander
5. Ministry team/BN •Confidential advisor to the commander on spiritual fitness, ethical and moral
Chaplain health
•Assists commanders in providing the right to free exercise of religion to all
personnel
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6. S-1 Human Resources Staff Officer
•All matters concerning human resources support
•Man the force
•Provide human resources services
•Coordinate personnel support
Conduct human resources planning operations
7. S-2 Intelligence Staff Officer
•Provides timely and accurate intelligence analyses and products in support of the
commander, staff, and subordinate units
•Responsible for intelligence readiness, tasks, synchronization and support
Plans and executes physical security program
8. S-3 Operations Staff Officer
•All matters concerning tactical operations of the battalion
•Technical guidance to subordinates in the areas of training, plans, and opera-
tions
•Manages the battle rhythm
9. Operations •Supervises the staff on the control of the main tactical command post (CP)
Sergeant Major •Accountability and maintenance of equipment and vehicles
•Timely and accurate posting of graphics and overlays
•Coordinating tear down, setup and operations of the CP
•Assists the battle captain
10. S-4 Logistics Staff Officer
•Responsible for sustainment operations
•Oversight of supply, maintenance, transportation, and field services
•Usually the officer in charge of combat trains command post
11. S-6 •All matters concerning communications, electromagnetic spectrum operations,
and networks within the unit's area of operations
•Information management usage procedures
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_8xqvfs
1. Identify the four Infantry battalion
types of maneu- Combined arms battalion (CAB)
ver battalions Stryker brigade combat team infantry battalion
Cavalry squadron
2. Identify the five •Command group
types of com- •Main command post (MCP)
mand posts used •Tactical command post (TAC CP)
by Army battal- •Combat trains command post (CTCP)
ions •Field trains command post (FTCP)
3. Command Sgt. •Senior noncommissioned officer in the battalion
Major •Provides the commander with personal, professional and technical advice on
enlisted Soldier matters
•Focuses on Soldier welfare and individual training and how well the battalion
carries out the commander's decisions and policies
•Plan, rehearse and supervise key sustainment actions
•Will expect the TACP to support the commander and act professionally
4. Executive Officer •Principal assistant to the commander
•Second in command
•As chief of staff, directs, coordinates, supervises, trains, and synchronizes the work
of the staff
•Usually has executive management authority
•May be the gate keeper to the commander
•Will expect the ALO to be the subject matter expert on all things Air Force, just like
the commander
5. Ministry team/BN •Confidential advisor to the commander on spiritual fitness, ethical and moral
Chaplain health
•Assists commanders in providing the right to free exercise of religion to all
personnel
, BASC-Basic ALO Skills Course
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_8xqvfs
6. S-1 Human Resources Staff Officer
•All matters concerning human resources support
•Man the force
•Provide human resources services
•Coordinate personnel support
Conduct human resources planning operations
7. S-2 Intelligence Staff Officer
•Provides timely and accurate intelligence analyses and products in support of the
commander, staff, and subordinate units
•Responsible for intelligence readiness, tasks, synchronization and support
Plans and executes physical security program
8. S-3 Operations Staff Officer
•All matters concerning tactical operations of the battalion
•Technical guidance to subordinates in the areas of training, plans, and opera-
tions
•Manages the battle rhythm
9. Operations •Supervises the staff on the control of the main tactical command post (CP)
Sergeant Major •Accountability and maintenance of equipment and vehicles
•Timely and accurate posting of graphics and overlays
•Coordinating tear down, setup and operations of the CP
•Assists the battle captain
10. S-4 Logistics Staff Officer
•Responsible for sustainment operations
•Oversight of supply, maintenance, transportation, and field services
•Usually the officer in charge of combat trains command post
11. S-6 •All matters concerning communications, electromagnetic spectrum operations,
and networks within the unit's area of operations
•Information management usage procedures
