text: Chapter 2
  • Make recommendations to the establishing authorities on the proper use of assigned and attached
  forces for mission accomplishment. This includes identifying requirements for additional forces.
  • Request supplemental ROE needed to accomplish the mission.
  • Establish combat identification measures.
  • Notify establishing authorities when prepared to assume responsibility for an area of operations
  (AO).
  • Ensure cross-nation support.
  • Ensure the force operates as an effective, mutually supporting multinational force.
  • Determine the requirement for and provide guidance on establishing the necessary boards, centers,
  and bureaus (such as multinational visitor’s bureau or multinational movement center).
  • Define the subordinate AOs for each subordinate force, including special operations forces. The
  commander—
  ▪ Ensures accurate accountability of forces deployed.
  ▪ Monitors the operational situation and maintains daily contact with the establishing authorities.
  ▪ Coordinates with forces and agencies not assigned or attached, including friendly forces and
  governments, multinational nation agencies, or nongovernmental or intergovernmental
  organizations.
  ▪ Builds a cohesive team, including nongovernmental organizations, intergovernmental
  organizations, and others.
  DEPUTY MULTINATIONAL FORCE COMMANDER
  2-84. Normally, the deputy commander is from a different country than the commander. The selection is
  based on the mission or the number and type of forces in the multinational force. The deputy usually is of
  equal or senior rank to the subordinate force commanders. The deputy possesses a broad understanding of
  the operation. The deputy performs special duties as directed by the commander. Examples of these duties
  include—
  • Chairing committees.
  • Coordinating with liaison personnel.
  • Coordinating for incoming and outgoing requirements.
  • Coordinating interagency requirements.
  • Acting in the commander's behalf when the commander is not available or otherwise engaged.
  CHIEF OF STAFF
  2-85. In most cases, the chief of staff comes from the same country or command as the commander. Because
  the staff has officers from different nations, the chief of staff places special emphasis on training,
  coordinating, and directing the staff’s work. The chief of staff establishes routine procedures to ensure
  necessary coordination and reviews staff actions for completeness and clarity.
  Assistant Chief of Staff, Adjutant General-Personnel (G-1)
  2-86. The G-1 is the principal staff assistant to the commander on human resources support. The
  multinational G-1 considers differences in requirements and procedures that impact personnel management.
  The G-1 is responsible for human resources support to include finance and religious ministry. Some areas
  that may significantly impact planning and operations include rotation policies, tour lengths, and expected
  surges or reductions in personnel based on rotation policies of participating nations. The multinational G-1
  also advises the multinational commander on critical shortages for the coalition and specified requirements
  for key multinational force enablers such as liaisons, linguists, special documentation, requirements for
  travel, and other comprehensive human resource requirements.
  Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence (G-2)
  2-87. The G-2 is the principal staff assistant to the commander for intelligence support. The multinational
  G-2 considers differences in requirements and procedures that impact intelligence collection, analysis,
  production, and dissemination. The G-2 is responsible for intelligence capabilities, understanding staff and
  policy limitations, and information sharing procedures for each nation represented in the multinational force.