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Organic and Task-Organized Structure 09 November 2021 FM 3-81 2-3 commander access to the main command post, and when the main command post is moving. The tactical command post focuses on assisting the commander with the command and control of current operations. The tactical command post is commander-focused and execution-centric. The MEB brigade operations staff officer (S-3) is responsible for the tactical command post, according to the commander’s guidance. 2-7. The main command post contains the portion of the MEB headquarters in which the majority of the planning, analysis, and coordination occurs. The main command post is the commander’s primary command and control facility. The MEB executive officer normally supervises the main command post staff activities and functions. The main command post operates from a relatively secure location and moves as required to maintain command and control and control of the operation. The main command post integrates and synchronizes MEB operations and staff mission functions. COMMAND GROUP 2-8. The command section contains the commander and deputy commanding officer and provides continuous command presence at one location or the ability to provide command and control for split-based operations. The command sergeant major and enlisted members complete the command group. 2-9. The command group provides staffing and command and control for all task-organized units. It coordinates CBRN, engineer, military police, TCF, and other missions according to the commander’s concept of operation. COMPANY HEADQUARTERS 2-10. The headquarters company contains the company commander, the first sergeant, and other personnel (a food management team, supply personnel, an equipment repair parts noncommissioned officer). The HSC provides limited local security and unit command and control functions for the HSC. The HSC provides administrative and logistical support for all task-organized units. MAINTENANCE SUPPORT PLATOON 2-11. The maintenance support platoon headquarters provides leadership, supervision, and technical guidance to the maintenance and support platoon conducting distribution and field-level maintenance operations and maintenance management. The maintenance support platoon consists of the— Distribution Section. Conducts limited logistics package operations, tactical distribution, and retail Class III capabilities for organic units and, to a limited extent, for team, section, and platoon size organizations task-organized to the MEB. The distribution section provides the receipt, storage, and issue of supplies and equipment (except Class VIII) to supported units and conducts quality control and testing of fuels being distributed by the section. Field Maintenance Section. Provides base shop and on-site field maintenance on wheel vehicles; on-site field maintenance on power generation and quartermaster and utilities equipment; and base shop field maintenance on small arms for the MEB. The field maintenance section has the ability to provide required support to company size organizations task-organized to the MEB. Service and Recovery Section. Provides recovery and maintenance evacuation of organic equipment. The service and recovery section provides augmented recovery support and support of maintenance evacuation to task-organized units when those units exceed their organic capabilities. S-1 SECTION 2-12. The S-1 section provides personnel and administrative support for the MEB and task-organized units, to include personnel actions, mail distribution, publications, forms, awards, and decorations. It also performs personnel-related planning support to the MEB staff through the production of staff estimates and related documents and products required for OPLAN/OPORD development and assists the S-3 with OPLAN/OPORD and related products reproduction requirements, as needed.