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104 Administrative Fundamentals
assumed as additional duties by the commanding officer of the assigned
host Marine aviation logistics squadron (MALS) and the squadron or
detachment staff. See also MCWP 4-11.
Aircraft Maintenance Officer: The aircraft maintenance officer is
the senior maintenance manager of the command and performs the
general duties of a special staff officer with respect to the support
and maintenance of aircraft and associated ground support
equipment.Staff responsibilities include the following:
Aviation Ordnance Officer: The aviation ordnance officer
performs the general duties of a special staff officer with respect to
aviation munitions and ordnance. Staff responsibilities include the
following:
Aviation Supply Officer: The aviation supply officer performs the
general duties of a special staff officer with respect to aviation
supply. The following functions are performed:
Avionics Officer: The avionics officer performs the general duties
of a special staff officer with respect to the maintenance of aircraft
electrical and electronic systems and the associated special support
equipment.
J/G/S-5 Planning
The AC/S G-5 is the principal staff assistant for all long-range (future) planning
and joint planning. Normally, a G-5 is found only at the MEF and MARFOR
levels. At lower echelons of the MAGTF, future planning is the responsibility of
the G-3/S-3.
Specific Responsibilities of the G-5
Conducts future planning and supervises the future plans section
by performing the following:
o Provides a liaison element to participate in the higher
headquarters planning process.
o Receives the MAGTF mission from higher headquarters and
initiates the MAGTF planning process.
o Analyzes the mission assigned and develops an outline plan.
o Exercises responsibility for OPLAN development with the G-3.
o Transitions the outline plan to the G-3 to initiate detailed
planning.
Supports planning for current operations.
Ensures general staff participation in the joint planning process.
Conducts contingency planning for joint operations by performing
the following:
o Determines forces required and available.
o Coordinates force deployment and employment planning.
o Provides planning recommendations for hostnation support.
o Coordinates and reviews the TPFDD input through the Joint
Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES).
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