S3 – Operations

Mission

The S3 department is responsible for Training and Operations. Regimental S3 is overseen by a HHQ department, and is bifurcated into their respective Battalions, and then between their two primary functions. Within each Battalion is a Training and Battlestaff (Operations) department. It is important that S3 interface with other members of Battalion staff, as each staff member is responsible for a specific area of operations that will impact any plans S3 makes.

Composition

S3 Battlestaff

The S3 Battlestaff is responsible for planning and developing Battalion operations. They write the standard operational procedures (SOP) for how Operations are to be conducted. They also generate the orders for specific combat actions. Finally, S3 evaluates performance in the form of After Action Reports. S3 formulates specific plans for Operations given the characteristics of the mission and the battalion's Area of Operation. For example, if the Battalion Commanding Officer directs S3 to develop a mission plan for capturing an insurgent leader, S3 will determine which subordinate units should be tasked with the mission, such as an infantry platoon. Finally S3 will generate the written order (OPORD) which will detail the situation, the nature of the mission, the target and the time line for a given Operation. In addition, S3 Battlestaff is responsible for identifying, testing, and implementing any mods to be used by their respective Battalion.

S3 Training and Doctrine Command ("TRADOC")

Within its training responsibilities, S3 is responsible for developing and administering the Schools, Courses, and Standards that both individuals and units should be able to perform relative to their primary Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). When they learn from their respective Battalion Commanding Officer what the unit standards are, S3 Training develops a training plan, determines which resources are necessary to complete the training programs, and conducts training programs.

Doctrine Library

The Doctrine Library contains all S3 official manuals.

1BN TRAINING DEPARTMENT

The S3 1BN Training Department is responsible for developing and administering Schools, Courses, and Standards that both individuals and units should be able to perform relative to their MOS, within the ARMA Area of Operation. S3 1BN Schools are divided into specific MOS classes, such as Armor, Infantry, and Aviation, and contain any number of courses to accommodate the skill sets needed to be effective within each MOS class.

School of Infantry (SOI)

Is responsible for developing and administering courses designed to train all Troopers within 1st Battalion the basics of being an Infantryman, and operating as a member of a Infantry battle buddy team, Fire Team, Squad, Platoon, and Company. SOI focuses on instilling the essential skills necessary for survival on the battlefield, including, but not limited to, Soldiers Common Tasks, Individual Infantry Skills (Shoot, Move, Communicate, and Report); Individual Movement Techniques, and Team based Movement, Maneuver; battle drills; combat leadership; to Offensive and Defensive Operations.

School of Armor (SoA)

Is responsible for developing and administering courses designed to train armored crewman including Commanders, Gunners, Drivers, and Loaders, on the effective use of, and tactics associated with, armored assets.

Combat Support School (CSS)

Is responsible for developing and administering courses designed to train indirect fire support and combat engineering specialists on the effective use of Artillery and Engineering assets and tactics.

2BN TRAINING DEPARTMENT

S3 Department Staff

S3 Department S3 OIC  : Lieutenant Colonel Grgich, Alexander S3 XO  : Major McCloud, Ace S3 NCOIC: First Sergeant Tully, Ben

S3 Battlestaff 1BN Lead: First Sergeant Tully, Ben 2BN Lead: First Sergeant Stryder, Forrest

S3 First Battallion Training: IC/Lead: Sergeant Wayne, John SOI Lead: Corporal Romney, Harrison SOA Lead: Major Baeder, Stefan CSS Lead: Sergeant Draco, Richie