1. Determine Army Structure and HR Support Doctrine
MOS 42A – Human Resources Specialist
Advanced Individual Training / MOS-T
Determine Army Structure and HR Support Doctrine
August 2016

2. Determine Army Structure and HR Support Doctrine
LESSON OUTCOME
Students will gain a basic understanding of the importance and function of the Army Chain of Command.
Students will understand the correlation between the Chain of Command and NCO Support Channel.
Students will gain a basic understanding of the organizational structure of the Army from squad to Corps-level.
Students will gain a basic understanding of HR Enduring Principles, HR Core Competencies, and HR Key Functions.
Students will demonstrate their ability to research, prepare PowerPoint® slides, and present an oral presentation / briefing to the class as part of a cooperative learning group.
Army Learning Area (ALA) – General Learning Outcome (GLOs)
ALA Human Dimension – GLO 8
ALA Professional Competence – GLO 13 & 14
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Structured Overview.
Discussion (Large or Small Group).
Cooperative Learning Groups.
TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE
ACTION: Determine Army Structure and HR Support Doctrine
CONDITIONS: In a classroom environment working in a cooperative learning group, given AR (Army Command Policy), FM 1-0 (HR Support), FM 6-0 (Commander and Staff Organization and Operations), a computer with internet access, standard office supplies, and an awareness of Operational Environment (OE) variables and actors.
STANDARD: Prepare a group briefing consisting of slides and an oral presentation to the class based on instructor / facilitator guidance for each of the following subjects:
1. Determine Army structure (ELO A).
2. Identify HR Core Competencies (ELO B).
CLASSROOM ACADEMIC HOURS: 8.0
PRESENTATION / BRIEFINGS:
TOTAL ACADEMIC HOURS
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
1. Identify officer, warrant officer, and enlisted rank structure.
2. Define the Chain of Command and NCO Support Channel.
3. Identify Army unit and staff organizational structures.
4. Define the six Enduring Principles of HR Support.
5. Communicate the four HR Core Competencies and 13 Key Functions.
ASSESSMENT
Team Assignments. Students will participate as a member of a Cooperative Learning Group (CLG) and research / develop two slide presentations (consisting of five slides each). Each group will brief their presentations to the entire class at some point during the course. Team Assignments will be on the following subjects:
1. A specific Army Unit (assigned by instructor / facilitator)
2. HR Enduring Principles and HR Core Competencies
The instructor / facilitator will determine the size and composition of each group and provide specific guidance at the appropriate time.

3. Terminal Learning Objective
ACTION:
Determine Army Structure and HR Support Doctrine
CONDITIONS:
In a classroom environment working in a cooperative learning group, given AR (Army Command Policy), FM 1-0 (HR Support), FM 6-0 (Commander and Staff Organization and Operations), a computer with internet access, standard office supplies, and an awareness of Operational Environment (OE) variables and actors.
STANDARDS:
Prepare a group briefing consisting of slides and an oral presentation to the class based on instructor / facilitator guidance for each of the following subjects:
1. Determine Army structure (ELO A).
2. Identify HR Core Competencies (ELO B).

4. Welcome to the AG Corps

5. Enabling Learning Objective A
Action:
Determine Army Structure
Conditions:
In a classroom environment working in a cooperative learning group, given AR (Army Command Policy), FM 6-0 (Commander and Staff Organization and Operations), a computer with internet access, standard office supplies, and an awareness of Operational Environment (OE) variables and actors.
Standards:
Prepare a group briefing consisting of five slides and an oral presentation to the class that includes elements (as determined by instructor / facilitator) of the following subjects:
1. Identify officer, warrant officer, and enlisted rank structure.
2. Define the Chain of Command and NCO Support Channel.
3. Identify Army unit and staff organizational structures.

6. The Army Chain of Command
Officers, Warrant Officers and Enlisted Rank Structure
Noncommissioned Officer Support Channel
Officers and NCO Connection
Army Structure
NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER SUPPORT CHANNEL

7. Commissioned Officer Rank

8. Warrant Officer Rank
Warrant Officers make up the technical foundation of the U.S. Army. Throughout their careers, they specialize in technical areas such as intelligence, aviation, or military police.
Warrant Officers make up less than 3% of total Army strength.
Address Warrant Officers as either “Sir/Ma’am” or “Mr./Mrs.”

9. Enlisted Rank

10. Chain of Command and Noncommissioned Officer Support Channel
The connection between the chain of command and the NCO support channel is the senior NCO. Commanders issue orders through the chain of command, but senior NCOs must know and understand the orders to issue effective instructions through the NCO support channel. Although the First Sergeant and Command Sergeant Major are NOT part of the formal chain of command, leaders should consult them on all enlisted Soldier matters and individual training.

11. Noncommissioned Officer Support Channel
The NCO support channel assists the chain of command in accomplishing the following:
• Transmitting, instilling and ensuring of the Army ethics.
• Planning and conducting day-to-day operations.
• Training Soldiers and developing training.
• Supervising PRT and ensuring compliance with height and weight and appearance standards in AR 600-9, The Army Body Composition Program, and AR 670-1, Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia.
• Teaching Army history, military customs, courtesies, and traditions.
• Caring for Soldiers and families on and off duty.
• Teaching the unit’s mission.
• Accounting for/maintaining individual arms and equipment.
• NCO professional development program.
• Achieving and maintaining Army values.
• Advising the commander on rewards and punishment for enlisted Soldiers.

12. Army Organizational Structure
Source:

13. Squad / Section
The basic building block of all Army organizations is the individual Soldier.
The squad is the smallest element in the Army organizational structure.

14. A platoon consist of two to four squads.

15. Company, Battery, Troop Three to five platoons form a company.
The size varies depending on the type of unit.
A company is normally commanded by a Captain.

16. Battalion / Squadron
Three to five companies are assigned to a battalion depending on the type of unit.

17. Brigade, Regiment, and Group
A brigade may have three or more battalions assigned depending on the type of unit.

18. Active Component Divisions
1st Armored Division
Fort Bliss, TX
1st Cavalry Division
Fort Hood, TX
1st Infantry Division
Fort Riley, KS
2d Infantry Division
South Korea
3d Infantry Division
Fort Stewart, GA
4th Infantry Division
Fort Carson, CO
10th Mountain Division
Fort Drum, NY
25th Infantry Division
Schofield Bks, HI
82d Airborne Division
Fort Bragg, NC
101st Airborne Division
Fort Campbell, KY
3rd Infantry Division
"Rock of the Marne"
A Division has three or more brigades assigned depending on the type of unit.

19. Corps I Corps III Corps XVIII Corps
Fort Lewis, WA
III Corps
Fort Hood, TX
XVIII Corps
Fort Bragg, NC
Two to five divisions assigned depending on the mission.
May consist of 20,000 to 40,000 Soldiers.

20. Staff Task Organization
Division Staff
Chief of Staff G1
Personnel G2
Intelligence G3
Operations G4
Logistics G5
Plans G6
Commo

21. Staff Task Organization
Brigade Staff
Executive
Officer S1
Personnel S2
Intelligence S3
Operations S4
Logistics S6
Commo

22. Staff Task Organization
Battalion Staff
Executive Officer S1
Personnel S2
Intelligence S3
Operations S4
Logistics S6
Como

23. Check on Learning
Q. What is the correct greeting of the day for the following? SFC Waters, LTC Smith, and CW2 Peterson.
Who is in charge of the administrative operations of a unit and is “usually” the second highest ranking in the unit?
Q. What enlisted ranks are laterally appointed?
Q. Beginning with the lowest, name the echelons of Army units.

24. Team Assignment **Presentations will be given during Warrior Training.
Prepare a five slide presentation with the following information:
Slide 1: Identify Division Command Team
Slide 2: Identify Brigade Command Team
Slide 3: Where does the Unit get its name from?
Slide 4: Describe the Unit’s Crest
Slide 5: Division Song (Group will display and sing the Division Song).
**Instructor/Facilitator will assign Divisions to group.
**Presentations will be given during Warrior Training.

25. Enabling Learning Objective B
ACTION:
Identify HR Core Competencies
CONDITIONS:
In a classroom environment working in a cooperative learning group, given FM 1-0 (HR Support), a computer with internet access, standard office supplies, and an awareness of Operational Environment (OE) variables and actors.
STANDARDS:
Prepare a group briefing consisting of five slides and an oral presentation to the class on the following subjects:
1. Define the six Enduring Principles of HR Support.
2. Communicate the four HR Core Competencies and 13 Key Functions.

26. Human Resources Specialist
A Human Resources Specialist is responsible for providing support that affects Soldiers overall welfare and well-being while assisting leaders with keeping Soldiers combat-ready and effective.
HR Professionals focus
on projecting requirements,
developing capabilities,
and planning.

27. HR Enduring Principles
Integration
Responsiveness
Anticipation
Timeliness
Synchronization
Accuracy

28. HR Core Competencies Provide Human Resources Support CORE COMPETENCIES
Man the Force
Provide HR Services
Coordinate Personnel Support
HR Planning and Operations
Personnel Readiness Management
Personnel Accountability
Strength Reporting
Retention Operations
Essential Personnel Services
Postal Operations
Casualty Operations
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Operations
Command Interest Programs
Army Band Operations
Operate HR Mission Command Nodes
Personnel Info Management
Provide Human Resources Support
CORE COMPETENCIES K E Y F U N C T I O S

29. Team Assignment **Presentations will be given throughout the course.
Prepare a five slide presentation with the following information:
HR Six Enduring Principles
Define the HR Core Competencies and characterize each Key Functions
** Each team member must create a slide for a competency. (The team member has the responsibility to brief their slide to team members).
**Team will consolidate slides and brief a team member slide during class presentation.
**Presentations will be given throughout the course.

30. Coordinate Personnel Support HR Planning and Operations
Check on Learning
Q. What are the six Enduring Principles of HR Support? A. Integration; Anticipation; Responsiveness; Synchronization; Timeliness; Accuracy Q. List the four HR Core Competencies and their Key Functions.
Man the Force
Provide HR Services
Coordinate Personnel Support
HR Planning and Operations
Personnel Readiness Management
Essential Personnel Services
MWR Operations
Personnel Accountability
Postal Operations
Command Interest Programs
Operate HR Mission Command Nodes
Strength Reporting
Casualty Operations
Army Band Operations
Retention Operations
Personnel Info Management

31. Terminal Learning Objective
ACTION:
Determine Army Structure and HR Support Doctrine
CONDITIONS:
In a classroom environment working in a cooperative learning group, given AR (Army Command Policy), FM 1-0 (HR Support), FM 6-0 (Commander and Staff Organization and Operations), a computer with internet access, standard office supplies, and an awareness of Operational Environment (OE) variables and actors.
STANDARDS:
Prepare a group briefing consisting of slides and an oral presentation to the class based on instructor / facilitator guidance for each of the following subjects:
1. Determine Army structure (ELO A).
2. Identify HR Core Competencies (ELO B).