text: Appendix C
  Figure C-3. Surgeon and protection/sustainment cell coordination and synchronization matrix
  C-5. The staff of the surgeon is considered special staff and resides in the sustainment cells within corps,
  divisions, and brigades HQs. The surgeon staff varies in size depending on the echelon (See Table C-1; page
  C-5). It assists the surgeon in planning and conducting AHS support operations. Functionally, the surgeon’s
  staff section “advises the commander” on medical capabilities and capacities necessary to support plans, and
  interfaces with operations, intelligence, protection cells, civil affairs, sustainment cells, and host nation
  authorities to coordinate AHS support across the warfighting functions. Specific functions of the surgeon
  staff include, but are not limited to:
  * Plans and ensures Roles 1 thru 3 medical support for the command is provided in a timely and
  efficient manner.
  * Recommends, develops, and maintains medical troop basis, revises as required, to ensure task
  organization for mission accomplishment.
  * Plans and coordinates AHS support operations for the command and attached/OPCON medical
  assets. This includes reinforcement and reconstitution.
  * Prepares and presents, as directed by the surgeon, the AHS support portion of the command and
  operational briefings.
  * Coordinates with the G-1 (S-1) for tracking critical medical areas of concentration and military
  occupational specialties.
  * Assists the G-1 (S-1) in casualty operations and estimates.
  * Collects and disseminates health threat information and coordinates medical intelligence
  requirements with the G-2 (S-2).
  * Facilitates functional integration between AHS and military intelligence staff elements within the
  command. This supports the G-2/S-2’s intelligence preparation of the battlefield.