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  * Monitor reading material availability in theater and coordinate postal operations support for
  shipment of book kits and reading material.
  CORPS G-1/AG AND DIVISION G-1
  4-121. The corps G-1/AG and division G-1 coordinates, develops, and manages MWR programs IAW
  ASCC guidance. Refer to ATP 1-0.1 for specific MWR responsibilities of the corps G-1/AG and division
  G-1.
  BRIGADE S-1
  4-122. The brigade S-1 staff facilitates and coordinates MWR programs. Refer to ATP 1-0.1 for specific
  MWR responsibilities of the brigade S-1.
  BATTALION S-1
  4-123. The battalion S-1 appoints athletic and recreation officers or NCOs to coordinate MWR programs
  and maintain equipment. Refer to ATP 1-0.1 for specific MWR responsibilities of the battalion S-1.
  AMERICAN RED CROSS
  4-124. The ARC consistently delivers essential Red Cross services to all Army components, civilians, and
  their families worldwide to assist them in preventing, preparing for, and coping with emergencies. The ARC
  provides services such as emergency communication (for example, deaths and births, emergency financial
  assistance, counseling, and comfort kits in the deployed environment).
  4-125. Submit all requests for ARC personnel to accompany U.S. Forces into the JOA to the IMCOM G-9
  Family and MWR Programs Division, the DOD executive agent for the deployment of ARC personnel during
  these situations. The division is responsible for coordinating and securing support for ARC personnel to
  support military operations, managing and monitoring military support to the ARC, funding travel to and
  from the AO for ARC personnel, and coordinating and preparing ARC personnel for deployment and return.
  The ARC National HQ is responsible for supplying the staff and managing and monitoring ARC operations
  in the field.
  4-126. A designated ARC representative is involved with the IMCOM G-9 Family and MWR Programs
  division, the appropriate military command, and the ARC National HQ in contingency planning to ensure
  proper coordination and clarification of requirements. In the JOA, coordination for ARC support (logistical
  and life support) falls under the ASCC G-1/AG. American Red Cross representatives are available at division
  and higher levels to assist with family emergencies and emergency communication between family members
  and deployed personnel. See AR 930-5, American National Red Cross Service Program and Army
  Utilization, for more information regarding the ARC.
  ARMY AND AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE
  4-127. An AAFES Board of Directors directs AAFES operations worldwide. The system supports major
  installations in CONUS, outside the CONUS, and units deployed to remote areas. It also supports field
  operations and exercises. The Army provides afloat pre-positioning force support in the form of materiel,
  facilities, transportation, field site support, military air and logistical support of AAFES operations. Logistical
  support of AAFES operations and personnel is provided by direct support or through the Logistics Civilian
  Augmentation Program.
  4-128. During operations, the ASCC commander, in coordination with AAFES, plans for and supports
  exchange operations. These plans may include a combination of direct operations exchange—tactical
  operations, tactical field exchanges, and/or AAFES Imprest Fund Activities.
  4-129. The AAFES deploys personnel to assist the Army in establishing direct retail operations and an
  exchange warehousing and distribution system. The ASCC and corps G-1/AGs coordinate with their G-4s in
  the process of designating, training, deploying, and employing Army and Air Force personnel to support the