text: Chapter 2
  * SPO section. The SPO section coordinates and manages the movements of the MEB and the
  deployment and redeployment of rotating personnel and equipment. The SPO section receives the
  MEB equipment at the seaport of debarkation and aerial port of debarkation and manages mortuary
  affairs for the MEB.
  * Sustainment automation support management office. The sustainment automation support
  management office provides technical assistance and support to sustain the Standard Army
  Management Information Systems.
  S-5 SECTION
  2-16. The brigade plans staff officer (S-5) section provides planning functions for mid- to long-range
  operations. It provides the consolidated and coordinated staff estimates and related products required for the
  development of OPLANs/OPORDs within the command.
  S-6 SECTION
  2-17. The brigade signal staff officer (S-6) section provides communications planning within the brigade
  and supporting commands. It directs all activities relative to the operation and maintenance of
  communications and related equipment and supports and coordinates signal support within organic means. It
  conducts the planning, configuring, implementation, and analysis of information system(s) requirements. It
  manages intratheater information systems, programs, and initiatives in support of tactical military
  police/detention activities and coordinates the integration of commercial off-the-shelf communications and
  information systems. It operates the net control station; establishes operation policies; enforces guidance on
  communications security matters; and provides training on communications security materials and
  management and accountability procedures. It provides oversight of the certification and accreditation
  process for brigade units under the DOD information technology security certification and accreditation
  process. It manages the brigade portion of the Army knowledge management program to enable the brigade
  to be a network-centric and knowledge-based force. It also provides S-6 staff input in the development of
  OPLANs/OPORDs as required.
  RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SECTION
  2-18. The resource management section uses published financial management guidance, policies, and fiscal
  law to plan and execute financial management operations. Resource management, as a critical member of the
  brigade principal staff, ensures that the commander’s operational requirements are properly resourced.
  Resource management is in constant synchronization with the fiscal triad and other staff to project funding
  requirements and oversee the tactical execution of spending. Resource management also ensures that the
  commander is aware of existing funding implications to make resource-informed decisions and that
  requirements are properly validated and applied efficiently and effectively. It provides the brigade funds
  management capability to conduct efficient, autonomous financial management operations.
  S-9 SECTION
  2-19. The MEB civil affairs operations staff officer (S-9) is the principal staff officer responsible for all
  matters concerning CA. The S-9 evaluates civil considerations during mission analysis and prepares the
  groundwork for transitioning AOs from military to civilian control. The S-9 advises the commander on the
  military effect on civilians in the AOs, relative to the complex relationship of these people with the terrain
  and institutions over time. The S-9 is responsible for enhancing the relationship between ARFOR and the
  civil authorities and people in the AOs.
  STAFF JUDGE ADVOCATE SECTION
  2-20. The staff judge advocate section provides legal expertise to the commander and staff pertaining to
  military, domestic, and international law. It provides advice on laws of armed conflict and interprets rules of
  engagement. It determines the legality of targets and plans, supervises the administration of military justice,
  and monitors the treatment of captured and detained persons and refugees. It also provides staff estimates
  and the related documents and support necessary in the development of OPLANs/OPORDs as required.