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Chapter 5 5-8 FM 3-81 09 November 2021 control element. The division replacement section coordinates with the assistant chief of staff, logistics and higher headquarters transportation officer for movement to the brigade support area. The MEB S-1 processes and assigns replacements to battalions. The battalion S-1 further assigns replacements to the company level. Personnel Information Management 5-32. Personnel information management encompasses the collection, processing, storage, display, and dissemination of information about Soldiers, units, and civilians. Personnel information management is controlled by the brigade S-1 through the battalion S-1s within the command. Personnel Readiness Management 5-33. The purpose of the personnel readiness management system is to distribute Soldiers to units based on documented requirements or authorizations to maximize mission preparedness and provide the manpower needed. Personnel accounting is the system for recording by-name data on Soldiers when they arrive at, and depart from, units when their duty status changes (such as from duty to hospital) and when their grade changes. Strength reporting is a numerical end product of the accounting process. It starts with strength-related transactions submitted at unit level and ends with a database update through all echelons to the Total Army Personnel Database. Personnel readiness managers, casualty managers, and replacement managers utilize a personnel information database when performing their missions. Casualty Operations Management 5-34. The casualty reporting system is a by-name personnel accounting system that begins at unit level with the person who knows that a casualty has occurred. DA Form 1156, Casualty Feeder Card, is forwarded as soon as possible. Reports are prepared using the Army Casualty Information Processing System–Light and are sent directly to Headquarters, Department of the Army (DA), with copies furnished to other higher headquarters, as appropriate. The medical section or the medical support company (area support) provides the disposition log daily to the MEB S-1. Essential Personnel Services 5-35. Essential personnel operations are coordinated with subordinate commands and higher command assistant chief of staff, personnel (G-1). This includes providing the MEB with timely and accurate personnel services that efficiently update Soldier status, readiness, and quality of life. This allows commanders to effectively manage the force, including actions supporting individual career advancement and development, proper identification documents for security and benefits entitlements, and recognition of achievements and service (see FM 4-0). Personnel Support 5-36. Personnel support encompasses command interest/human interest programs, and retention functions. Personnel support also includes substance abuse and prevention programs, enhances unit cohesion, and sustains the morale of the force (FM 4-0). Postal Operations 5-37. The brigade S-1 is responsible for coordinating and providing postal operations support with subordinate units of the brigade. The MEB has no dedicated postal support capability and must perform this function with on-hand assets. The Military Postal Service serves as an extension of the United States Postal Service; therefore, services are regulated by public law and federal regulation. Postal operation requires significant logistics and planning for transportation and mail handling (see FM 4-0). Morale, Welfare, and Recreation 5-38. The brigade S-1 coordinates morale, welfare, and recreation support with subordinate commands in the MEB. This includes providing Soldiers and other authorized personnel with recreation and fitness activities, goods, and services.