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Chapter 2 2-6 FM 3-81 09 November 2021 SPO section. The SPO section coordinates and manages the movements of the MEB and the deployment and redeployment of rotating personnel and equipment. The SPO section receives the MEB equipment at the seaport of debarkation and aerial port of debarkation and manages mortuary affairs for the MEB. Sustainment automation support management office. The sustainment automation support management office provides technical assistance and support to sustain the Standard Army Management Information Systems. S-5 SECTION 2-16. The brigade plans staff officer (S-5) section provides planning functions for mid- to long-range operations. It provides the consolidated and coordinated staff estimates and related products required for the development of OPLANs/OPORDs within the command. S-6 SECTION 2-17. The brigade signal staff officer (S-6) section provides communications planning within the brigade and supporting commands. It directs all activities relative to the operation and maintenance of communications and related equipment and supports and coordinates signal support within organic means. It conducts the planning, configuring, implementation, and analysis of information system(s) requirements. It manages intratheater information systems, programs, and initiatives in support of tactical military police/detention activities and coordinates the integration of commercial off-the-shelf communications and information systems. It operates the net control station; establishes operation policies; enforces guidance on communications security matters; and provides training on communications security materials and management and accountability procedures. It provides oversight of the certification and accreditation process for brigade units under the DOD information technology security certification and accreditation process. It manages the brigade portion of the Army knowledge management program to enable the brigade to be a network-centric and knowledge-based force. It also provides S-6 staff input in the development of OPLANs/OPORDs as required. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SECTION 2-18. The resource management section uses published financial management guidance, policies, and fiscal law to plan and execute financial management operations. Resource management, as a critical member of the brigade principal staff, ensures that the commander’s operational requirements are properly resourced. Resource management is in constant synchronization with the fiscal triad and other staff to project funding requirements and oversee the tactical execution of spending. Resource management also ensures that the commander is aware of existing funding implications to make resource-informed decisions and that requirements are properly validated and applied efficiently and effectively. It provides the brigade funds management capability to conduct efficient, autonomous financial management operations. S-9 SECTION 2-19. The MEB civil affairs operations staff officer (S-9) is the principal staff officer responsible for all matters concerning CA. The S-9 evaluates civil considerations during mission analysis and prepares the groundwork for transitioning AOs from military to civilian control. The S-9 advises the commander on the military effect on civilians in the AOs, relative to the complex relationship of these people with the terrain and institutions over time. The S-9 is responsible for enhancing the relationship between ARFOR and the civil authorities and people in the AOs. STAFF JUDGE ADVOCATE SECTION 2-20. The staff judge advocate section provides legal expertise to the commander and staff pertaining to military, domestic, and international law. It provides advice on laws of armed conflict and interprets rules of engagement. It determines the legality of targets and plans, supervises the administration of military justice, and monitors the treatment of captured and detained persons and refugees. It also provides staff estimates and the related documents and support necessary in the development of OPLANs/OPORDs as required.