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  Figure 2-9. Medical brigade (support) staff structure
  Intelligence (S-2) Section
  2-100. The intelligence staff section (S-2) performs all-source intelligence assessments and estimates for
  the command. In coordination with the Chemical Officer/noncommissioned officer (NCO) in the S-3 section
  or the CBRN unit that supports the MEDBDE (SPT). It advises the commander and staff on nuclear/chemical
  surety and potential enemy use of CBRN weaponry and toxic industrial materials.
  Operations (S-3) Section
  2-101. The operations staff officer (S-3) section is responsible for plans and operations, deployment,
  relocation and redeployment of the MEDBDE (SPT), and supervising MEDEVAC operations for both air
  and ground.
  S-3 Operations Branch
  2-102. The S-3 operations branch is responsible for authenticating and publishing plans and orders. It
  exercises staff supervision over AHS activities and advises the commander and staff on nuclear/chemical
  surety and CBRN operations.
  S-3 Plans Branch
  2-103. The S-3 plans branch is responsible for the current planning in the MEDBDE (SPT) operational area,
  to include deliberate and crisis planning. Additionally, it plans for future operations in excess of 72 hours
  and prepares major regional contingency plans for the MEDBDE (SPT). Further, this branch prepares,
  authenticates, and publishes medical plans and OPLANs to include the integration of annexes and appendixes
  prepared by other staff sections. (Refer to ADP 5-0 for additional information on the operations process).