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  BCT’s portion of the network and combat net radios assets in the area of operations,and performs spectrum
  management operations. The S-6 prepares Annex H (Signal) and participates in preparation of Appendix 12
  (CEMA) to Annex C (Operations) to the operation order,with input from the S-2 and in coordination with
  the S-3. Organizing what systems,the unit uses,prioritizing them for various communications is essential as
  well, not only for redundancies sake, but also for the quick and efficient flow of information. The S-6 is
  critical to ensure planning includes all considerations for maintaining communications throughout an
  operation. For example, ensuring the planning accounts for terrain and enemy disruption where certain
  communications systems will be degraded orinoperative. Including appropriate security measures for signal
  teams. (SeeFM 6-02,ATP 6-02.70,and ATP 6-02.71 for additional information.)
  Financial Management Staff Officer
  4-200. The brigade financial management staff officer (S-8) is the principal staff officer singularly
  responsible for all financial management (see chapter 9) within the BCT. The S-8 is the focal point in
  planning financial management support that allows the BCT to accomplish its mission. The S-8 prepares a
  portion of Annex F (Sustainment). (SeeFM 1-06 for additional information.)
  Civil Affairs Operations Staff Officer
  4-201. Thebrigade civil affairs operations staff officer (S-9) is the dedicated principal staff officer position
  responsible for all matters concerning civil affairs. The S-9 evaluates civil considerations during mission
  analysis, recommends the establishment of the civil-military operations center in conjunction with the
  supporting civil affairs unit commander,and prepares the groundwork for transitioning the area of operations
  from military to civilian control. The S-9 advises the commander on the military’s effect on civilians in the
  area of operations relative to the complex relationship of these people with the terrain and institutions over
  time. TheS-9 is responsible for enhancing the relationship between Army forces and the civil authorities and
  people in the area of operations. A supportive civilian population can provide freedom of maneuver,
  resources, and information that facilitate friendly operations and preserve combat power and lethality, by
  mitigating the effects of the civil considerations on combat operations. The S-9 is required at all echelons
  from a BCT through theater Army and in special operations forces formations at battalion and group. The
  S-9 prepares Annex K (Civil Affairs Operations) to the operation order or operation plan.
  PERSONAL STAFFOFFICERS
  4-202. The personal staff officers work under the immediate control of,and have direct access to,the BCT
  commander. They advise the commander, provide input to orders and plans, and interface and coordinate
  with entities external to the BCT headquarters. Examples of personal staff officers to the BCT commander
  include the command sergeant major,the brigade judge advocate,the surgeon,the public affairs officer,and
  the chaplain. Personal staff responsibilities are described below.
  Command Sergeant Major
  4-203. The command sergeant major is the senior noncommissioned officer within the BCT who advises
  the commander on issues related to the enlisted ranks. The command sergeant major carries out policies and
  enforces standards for the performance, training, and conduct of enlisted Soldiers. In operations, a
  commander employs the command sergeant major throughout the area of operations to extend command
  influence,assess the morale of the force,and assist during critical events.
  Brigade Judge Advocate
  4-204. The brigade judge advocate is the senior legal advisor to the BCT commander. The brigade judge
  advocate advises the commander and staff on operationallaw,military justice,administrative law,fiscal law,
  and other areas of the law as required and ensures the delivery of legal services to the brigade across the core
  legal functions of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. The brigade judge advocate prepares a portion of
  Annex C (Operations) and Annex F (Sustainment) to the operation order. (See AR 27-1 and FM 1-04 for
  additional information.)