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   Support as the sole provider for veterinary services.
  * Assistance in the coordinated defense of the unit’s area.
  * Field maintenance on all organic equipment, except communications-electronics and
  communications security.
  * Religious support and pastoral care ministry.
  2-92. The MEDBDE (SPT) is dependent upon—
  * The combat aviation brigade to support the MEDEVAC plan with air ambulance assets.
  * The sustainment brigade to arrange legal, administration, finance, human resources, transportation
  services, CBRN and decontamination assistance, and laundry and shower services.
  * Class I ration support.
  * Waste disposal and construction support.
  * Supplemental transportation support requirements.
  STAFF FUNCTIONS
  2-93. This section discusses staff functions assigned to a MEDBDE (SPT).
  2-94. Refer to Figure 2-9 on page 2-24 for MEDBDE (SPT) staff structure.
  Organization and Function
  2-95. Organizations and functions combine the early entry, campaign, and expansion modules of the
  MEDBDE (SPT) to provide a complete description of the composition and capabilities of the organization.
  This unit is designated a Category II unit. (For unit categories, see AR 71-32.)
  Internal Staff and Operations
  2-96. The MEDBDE (SPT) coordinating staff (S-staff) and special staff manage the command’s internal
  operations through coordination with staffs of higher, lower, and adjacent units. The staff’s efforts support
  the commander and subordinate units by providing accurate and timely information. It produces estimates,
  recommendations, plans and orders, and monitors execution. The staff streamlines cumbersome or time-
  consuming procedures by ensuring that all activities contribute to mission accomplishment. Within the
  MEDBDE (SPT) headquarters, staff sections coordinate their functional responsibilities with other
  headquarters staff sections as required.
  External Coordination
  2-97. The MEDBDE (SPT) must coordinate with the MEDCOM (DS) and other headquarters within their
  operational area. External coordination with the combat aviation brigade and general support aviation
  battalion for air ambulance support is critical.
  Command Section
  2-98. The command section provides command and control, and management for all MEDBDE (SPT)
  operations, activities, and services. The commander has overall responsibility for both the clinical and
  operational aspects of all activities and operations conducted within the MEDBDE (SPT). The chief,
  professional services is responsible to oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the command.
  Personnel (S-1) Section
  2-99. The personnel staff officer (S-1) section provides overall administrative services for the command, to
  include personnel administration, and coordinates with elements of supporting agencies for finance,
  personnel, legal, and administrative services.