text: Chapter 4
  BRIGADE AVIATION MAINTENANCE OFFICER
  4-24. The BAMO is the brigade commander’s primary advisor on generating aviation combat power. The
  BAMO is the technical advisor to the commander for aircraft readiness, logistical support, maintenance
  policies and procedures, and force modernization while conducting interface between subordinate units,
  installation, and higher Army commands.
  4-25. The BAMO coordinates field- and sustainment-level maintenance operations and works closely with
  the staff, ASB SPO, and subordinate units to sustain aviation operations. BAMOs provide aviation
  sustainment analysis to the operations officer and supply officer during all the planning processes. They
  identify and address unit maintenance capability gaps with respect to doctrine, organizational, training,
  material, logistics, and facilities. In concert with the ASB, ASC, AMC/AMT commanders, and PC officers,
  the BAMO recommends actions and forecasts future capabilities based on the existing maintenance
  posture.
  4-26. The BAMO coordinates maintenance actions based on operational necessities, in consultation with
  the brigade/squadron aviation maintenance leadership, and reviews the daily status of all aircraft in the
  CAB. The BAMO is normally a maintenance examiner and is responsible for the following:
  * Providing advice to the brigade commander on aviation maintenance and sustainment issues.
  * Coordinating for and monitoring contract maintenance personnel.
  * Assisting in resolving aircraft maintenance issues to include maintenance capability gaps.
  * Monitoring the flying hour execution and Class IX (Air) budget.
  * Acting as primary member of the safety and standardization council.
  * Advising the commander on aircraft modifications, safety-of-flight, and aviation safety action
  messages.
  * Developing the brigade concept of support for aviation.
  * Supporting the internal safety and Aviation Resource Management Survey evaluations.
  * Consolidating DA Form 1352 (Army Aircraft Inventory, Status and Flying Time) reports.
  * Monitoring aviation maintenance training and aircraft deployment planning and execution.
  * Leading the maintenance sync meeting.
  * Participating in doctrine development and review.
  * Coordinating with logistics representatives, equipment manufacturers, and project management
  office for non-standard repairs.
  AVIATION MAINTENANCE OFFICERS
  4-27. Aviation maintenance officers, military occupational specialty 15D, are AMC, ASC, or ASB
  commanders who plan and direct aviation maintenance operations. They are commissioned Army officers
  who hold an aeronautical rating and have graduated from the Aviation Maintenance Officer’s Course.
  BATTALION AVIATION MAINTENANCE OFFICER
  4-28. The battalion aviation maintenance officer is the senior maintenance officer, trainer, and maintenance
  examiner in the battalion/squadron and is part of the special staff. The aviation maintenance officer is a
  CW4 maintenance examiner who provides the same support to the battalion/squadron commander as the
  BAMO does for the CAB commander. He or she advises the battalion/squadron commander on
  maintenance personnel management, supply, equipment, and facility assets to maintain the commander’s
  fleet of aircraft. He or she also participates in the concept of support planning as a key advisor and subject
  matter expert. Battalion aviation maintenance officers work in concert with PC officers, commanders, and
  unit maintenance officers in support of maintenance operations.
  SUPPORT OPERATIONS OFFICER
  4-29. The SPO is a staff officer in the ASB who provides supervision of the CAB’s daily sustainment
  functions and logistical services for all aviation and ground systems. The SPO coordinates with the BAMO