ATP-3-09-24 The Field Artillery Brigade Download
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Organizational Framework 30 March 2022 ATP 3-09.24 1-15 COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR 1-55. The FAB command sergeant major is the senior enlisted advisor to the commander. The command sergeant major is both a specialist and a generalist who must have technical competence as a FA Soldier while being broadly knowledgeable in all functional areas such as operations, administration, and sustainment. The command sergeant major best serves as an extension of the commander's eyes and as the primary troubleshooter. 1-56. The command sergeant major works closely with each of the brigade staff sections based on the needs of the unit and the direction of the commander. In order to operate independently of the commander at a critical location where the commander needs additional supervision, oversight or observation, the command sergeant major is authorized a vehicle, radio, and driver. The command sergeant major responsibilities may include: Assist the commander in maintaining effective communication with senior and subordinate leaders and staffs. Validate that the commander's directions and intent are being properly communicated through the leadership chain to the front line Soldiers and that their feedback and concerns are reaching the commander. Advise the commander and staff on matters pertaining to enlisted Soldiers. Assist in planning, coordinating, and supervising collective and individual training to include certification requirements. Mentor noncommissioned officers in the brigade. Direct professional development. Develop future leaders from within the enlisted ranks. FIELD ARTILLERY BRIGADE STAFF 1-57. The FAB staff assists the commander in exercising the commander's authority and making decisions. The staff must share information vertically and horizontally with each other and among higher and lower HQ counterparts. For more on staff roles and functions see FM 6-0. The FAB staff includes the: Personal Staff. The FAB commander's personal staff consists of the brigade judge advocate, chaplain, brigade surgeon, and public affairs officer. They assist the commander in their areas of expertise and generally are under the direct supervision of the commander. Coordinating Staff. The FAB coordinating staff consists of the battalion or brigade personnel staff officer (S-1), battalion or brigade intelligence staff officer (S-2), battalion or brigade operations staff officer (S-3), battalion or brigade logistics staff officer (S-4), and battalion or brigade signal staff officer (S-6). The coordinating staff develops options and recommendations to ensure the FAB commander has access to critical and timely information to assess continually, and to plan, prepare, and execute. Special Staff. In the FAB, many special staff members, including the fire support officer (FSO), the air defense airspace management officer, and others, are supervisors of staff sections, cells, or elements located in the FAB's main CP. FIELD ARTILLERY BRIGADE PERSONAL STAFF 1-58. Portions of each coordinating, special, and personal staff section are distributed among three FAB organizations: the command group, main CP and the tactical command post (TAC) (if formed). The FAB main CP and TAC CP are organized into warfighting functional and integrating cells (described in chapter 2). 1-59. Portions of each staff section may be assigned to the FAB main CP or TAC CP and to cells and elements within the main CP and TAC CP as desired by the FAB commander. The personal staff includes the brigade judge advocate, chaplain, brigade surgeon, and public affairs officer.