text: Provide Human Resources Services
  mission, particularly during LSCO when the postal flow depends heavily on METT-TC and the combatant
  commander's guidance. Specific responsibilities of the TPOC POD include, but are not limited to––
  * Plan and coordinate with the combatant command and SPM to request and ensure appropriate
  MPS resources (for example, host-nation support, transportation, facilities, and equipment) are
  assigned for the execution of postal responsibilities in the AO.
  * Participate with the TSC, ESC, HROB, and theater G-1/AG in planning, executing, and assessing
  postal operations for theater.
  * Coordinate with the ASCC G-1/AG for policy guidance and resourcing by the TSC (for example,
  postal elements, facilities, transportation, and equipment).
  * Appoint a theater and assistant postal finance officer to ensure establishment and functionality of
  postal finance accounting and claims policies and procedures. This includes providing daily postal
  finance support to finance clerks within MPOs.
  * Appoint the theater postal supply officer to coordinate all theater-level postal supplies, equipment
  accountability, and ordering.
  * Provide technical guidance to the MMT and HROB.
  * Provide technical guidance and postal compliance support to all subordinate HROBs.
  * Assist the ESC HROB in the establishment of theater opening postal operations.
  * Establish the deployed AO postal inspection plan to ensure compliance with the USPS and DOD
  regulatory guidance.
  * Establish direct coordination with both the MPSA and the servicing JMPA, and conduct detailed
  postal planning and coordination with the MPSA.
  * Ensure DOD and DA Civilian, CAAF, and multinational support requirements are determined and
  disseminated.
  * Monitor and determine appropriate mail flow rates and ensure current data integrates into all TSC
  and ESC DMC planning.
  * Ensure postal operations are included in OPLANs and OPORDs.
  * Maintain a list of all theater postal delivery points and immediately post and distribute changes to
  postal organizations.
  * Coordinate with the TSC, ESC for augmentation support for postal elements. (Note: This may be
  necessary during peak holidays periods).
  * Coordinate theater-level training for MPO representatives to ensure compliance with DOD and
  USPS policies and procedures.
  * Develop procedures for postal support of the Service component command’s voting program.
  * Plan and coordinate with the SPM, TSC, ESC, and HROB for MPO openings, closings, and
  relocations when standing-up a theater of operations.
  * Ensure the manning and operation of MMTs and mail control activities in coordination with the
  theater SPM and/or theater Air Force postal representative.
  * Consult with SPM and JMPA to develop mail routing instructions and procedures for optimum
  mail delivery in theater.
  * Plan and provide unit mail routing information to the servicing JMPA in coordination with the
  MMT.
  * Ensure the theater postal locater and procedures for casualty mail and redirect services are
  established.
  * Responsible for the local theater unit locator service.
  * Assist the HROB as necessary in the coordination of theater-level mail transportation support for
  mail movement to and from all necessary locations.
  * Manage the theater EPW mail plan and monitor the execution of EPW mail.
  * Coordinate requests for coalition mail support.
  * Employ, establish, and develop suspicious mail procedures. Ensure MPO personnel at all levels
  are knowledgeable of policies, procedures, and guidance related to suspicious mail incidents.