1. Define the Role of the S-1 / Adjutant
SHOW SLIDE 1: EXAMINE THE ROLE OF THE S-1
SECTION I. ADMINISTRATIVE DATA
ADMINISTRATIVE DATA:
Academic Hours/Methods
0 hr/5 min Introduction
1 hr / 40 min Conference / Discussion
0 hr/5 min Summary
2 hrs Total Hours
SECTION II. INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to discuss Defining the Role of the S-1 / Adjutant..
Method of Instructions: Conference / Discussion
Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:36
Time of Instruction: 10 mins
Media: Large Group Instruction
Motivator: Being technically competent is perhaps the greatest asset an Adjutant could possess. Your commander will count on you to provide accurate and timely information to aid them in making crucial decisions. Knowing your roles and responsibilities will assist you in providing that information.
July 2016

2. Terminal Learning Objective
LESSON OUTCOME
This lesson provides an overview of organizational structure and doctrinal responsibilities of the S-1 / Adjutant. At the conclusion of this lesson, students will be able to define the role, primary duties, and responsibilities of the S-1 staff.
21ST CENTURY SOLDIER COMPETENCIES:
1. Character and accountability
2. Adaptability and initiative
3. Lifelong learner
4. Teamwork and collaboration
5. Communication and engagement
6. Critical thinking and problem solving
7. Tactical and technical competence
TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE
ACTION: Define the Role of the S-1 / Adjutant
CONDITION: In a classroom environment, given FM 1-0 (HR Support), ATP (G-1 and S-1 Operations), and an awareness of Operational Environment (OE) variables and actors.
STANDARD: Student will meet 70% standard when they accurately: 1.  Identify the Brigade S-1 organizational structure.
2.  Communicate the roles and responsibilities of the Brigade S-1 staff.
SHOW SLIDE 2: TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. In a training environment, leaders must perform a risk assessment in accordance with DA PAM , Risk Management. Leaders will complete a DD Form 2977 DD Form 2977 DELIBERATE RISK ASSESMENT WORKSHEET during the planning and completion of each task and sub-task by assessing mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available-time available and civil considerations, (METT-TC). Local policies and procedures must be followed during times of increased heat category in order to avoid heat related injury. Consider the work/rest cycles and water replacement guidelines IAW TRADOC Regulation
RISK ASSESSMENT LEVEL. Low.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT. Environmental protection is not just the law but the right thing to do. It is a continual process and starts with deliberate planning. Always be alert to ways to protect our environment during training and missions. In doing so, you will contribute to the sustainment of our training resources while protecting people and the environment from harmful effects. Refer to FM Environmental Considerations and GTA ENVIRONMENTAL- RELATED RISK ASSESSMENT. Environmental protection is not just the law but the right thing to do. It is a continual process and starts with deliberate planning. Always be alert to ways to protect our environment during training and missions. In doing so, you will contribute to the sustainment of our training resources while protecting people and the environment from harmful effects. Refer to FM Environmental Considerations and GTA ENVIRONMENTAL-RELATED RISK. 
EVALUATION: NA
INSTRUCTIONAL LEAD-IN. Understanding your responsibilities as an S1 / Adjutant is vital the commander. Being technically competent is perhaps the greatest asset an Adjutant could possess.
These Soldiers display a progression of competencies and attributes in the following general learning outcomes:
(1) The Army Profession
(2) Professional Competence
(3) Team Building
(4) Adaptability
Lifelong Learning
21st Century Soldier Competencies are outlined in Appendix C of TRADOC Pamphlet (The U.S. Army Learning Concept for 2015) are general areas of competence or attributes required by Students and leaders to prevail in complex, uncertain environments. Together, they provide a foundation for operational adaptability.

3. Herding Cats SHOW SLIDE 3: HERDING CATS VIDEO
NOTE: Show video and then discuss.

4. HR Doctrine SHOW SLIDE 4: HR DOCTRINE
NOTE: Discuss the Core Competencies and Subordinate Key Functions as it relates to Sustainment Warfighting Function.

5. Brigade S-1 Section SHOW SLIDE 5: BRIGADE S-1 SECTION
MISSION. Plan, coordinate, and execute Brigade Human Resources Support
Brigade S-1
HR Plans and Operations
Personnel Readiness Team
Human Resources Services Team
SHOW SLIDE 5: BRIGADE S-1 SECTION
NOTE: Revision Mission and discuss the S-1 breakdown into the two teams.
Personnel Readiness Management
Personnel Accountability
Strength Reporting
Personnel Information Management
Casualty Operations
Essential Personnel Services
Postal Operations
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation
Command Programs
Customer Service
FM 1-0, para 2-33

6. HR Plans and Operations Personnel Readiness Team
Battalion S-1 Section
MISSION. Plan, coordinate, and execute Battalion Human Resources Support
HR Plans and Operations
Battalion S-1
Personnel Readiness Team
HR Services Team
Legal
SHOW SLIDE 6: BATTALION S-1 SECTION
NOTE: Review Mission and discuss the Battalion S-1 breakdown.
Personnel Readiness Management
Personnel Accountability
Strength Reporting
Personnel Information Management
Casualty Operations
Essential Personnel Services
Mail Room Operations
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation
Command Programs
Customer Service
FM 1-0, para 2-41 thru 2-48

7. Check On Learning
Q. What are the key functions the HR Services Team performs for the BDE?
A. The HR Services Team performs the EPS, Casualty, Postal, MWR key functions for the BDE.
Q. What are the three teams in the BDE S-1?
A. HQs, Team, Personnel Readiness Team, and HR Services Team.
Q. What team supervises the internal BDE Personnel Accountability?
A. Personnel Readiness Team.
SHOW SLIDE 7: CHECK ON LEARNING
Q: What are the key functions that HR Services Team perform for the BDE?
A: The HR Services Team performs the EPS, Casualty, Postal, MWR key functions for the BDE.

8. Brigade S-1 Staff Overview
First and foremost, as the S-1 you:
Must be technically competent
Must know what data is important and which subordinate will get it for you or how to get it yourself…and which system records/generates it
Must know the Doctrine
FM 1-0
HR Core Competencies
S-1 tasks in Core Competencies (FM 1-0)
FM 5-0, Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) and staff roles
JP 1-0 and how it applies
SHOW SLIDE 8: DESCRIBING THE ROLES OF THE BRIGADE S-1 STAFF
Learning Step / Activity 2. Describing the roles of the Brigade S-1 staff.Method of Instruction: Conference / Discussion
Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:36
Time of Instruction: 0 hrs: 20 mins
Media: Large Group Instruction
NOTE: First and foremost, as the S-1 you:
Must be technically competent
Must know what data is important and which subordinate will get it for you or how to get it yourself…and which system records/generates it
Must know the Doctrine
FM 1-0
HR Core Competencies
S-1 tasks in Core Competencies (FM 1-0)
FM 5-0, Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) and staff roles
JP 1-0 and how it applies

9. NCOIC / Leadership Duties HR Planning and Operations
Principle Duties
S-1 NCOIC
NCOIC / Leadership Duties
Supervise S-1 Section Operations
Principle HR advisor to CSM
Provide guidance to S-1 section NCOs and subordinate S-1 NCOICs
Prepare S-1 Soldiers for deployment
Conduct professional development and cross-leveling training for S-1 personnel
Coach, teach, mentor, and advise CMF 42 NCOs and Soldiers
Provide HR Services
Review Semi-Centralized NCO Promotion Operations
Review NCO-ERs
Review appropriate Essential Personnel Services
Supervise Postal Operations for the unit and subordinate S-1s
HR Planning and Operations
Assist in the planning and coordination of HR support for current and future operations
Ensure S-1 equipment is operational and coordinate external support, as required
Man the Force
Assist BDE Strength Manager with enlisted PRM
Supervise Personnel Accountability and Replacement Operations
Coordinate Deployment Cycle Support
SHOW SLIDE 9: PRINCIPLE DUTIES S-1 NCOIC
NOTE: Review NCOIC Leadership Duties:
Supervise S-1 Section Operations
Principle HR advisor to CSM
Provide guidance to S-1 section NCOs and subordinate S-1 NCOICs
Prepare S-1 Soldiers for deployment
Conduct professional development and cross-leveling training for S-1 personnel
Coach, teach, mentor, and advise CMF 42 NCOs and Soldiers
Review Provide HR Services:
Review Semi-Centralized NCO Promotion Operations
Review NCOERs
Review appropriate Essential Personnel Services
Supervise Postal Operations for the unit and subordinate S-1s
Review Man the Force:
Assist BDE Strength Manager with enlisted PRM
Supervise Personnel Accountability and Replacement Operations
Coordinate Deployment Cycle Support
Review HR Panning and Operations:
Assist in the planning and coordination of HR support for current and future operations
Ensure S-1 equipment is operational and coordinate external support, as required
You must, above all others, be TRUSTED by the command team and the staff

10. Principle Duties Brigade Human Resources Technician
MAN THE FORCE
PROVIDE HR SERVICES
Monitor Casualty Operations
Monitor LOD Investigations
Review HR personnel actions and Essential Personnel Services
Provide HR Technical oversight and guidance
Personnel Information Management
Personnel Automation Systems (PAS) Management
Personnel Records Management
Personnel Data Reconciliation
Coordinate personnel requirements and assignment of unit personnel with AHRC
Review and ensure regulatory guidance is applied and enforced
HR PLANNING AND OPERATIONS
Provide HR input to operational plans and orders
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Coordinate with other HR Techs, G-1 sections and other external HR and financial management agencies
Provide HR technical and systems training
SHOW SLIDE 10: PRINCIPLE DUTIES – BRIGADE HR TECHNICIAN
NOTE: Review Duties
Man the Force:
Provide HR Technical oversight and guidance
Personnel Information Management
Personnel Automation Systems (PAS) Management
Personnel Records Management
Personnel Data Reconciliation
Coordinate personnel requirements and assignment of unit personnel with AHRC
Review and ensure regulatory guidance is applied and enforced
Provide HR Service:
Monitor Casualty Operations
Monitor LOD Investigations
Review HR personnel actions and Essential Personnel Services
HR Planning and Operations:
Provide HR input to operational plans and orders
Additional Duties:
Coordinate with other HR Techs, G-1 sections and other external HR and financial management agencies
Provide HR technical and systems training
You must, above all others, be TRUSTED by the command team and the staff

11. Principle Duties Assistant S-1 / Strength Manager
MAN THE FORCE
HR PLANNING AND OPERATIONS
Conduct strength management and personnel readiness
Coordinate PRM with AHRC (MER, UA code, coding of IDES personnel, coding of personnel identified to deploy)
Supervise Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) planning, coordination, and execution
Prepare personnel portion of the USR
Coordinate execution of Deployment Cycle Support
Plan and coordinate Personnel Asset Inventories (PAIs)
Live the Army Values
Prepare and provide HR support information to OPORDs and plans
Coordinate external HR support requirements (HROB, G-1, etc.)
SHOW SLIDE 11: PRINCIPLE DUTIES – BRIGADE ASSISTANT S-1 / STRENGTH MANAGER
NOTE: Review Duties
Man the Force:
Conduct strength management and personnel readiness
Coordinate PRM with AHRC (MER, UA code, coding of IDES personnel, coding of personnel identified to deploy)
Supervise Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) planning, coordination, and execution
Prepare personnel portion of the USR
Coordinate execution of Deployment Cycle Support
Plan and coordinate Personnel Asset Inventories (PAIs)
Live the Army Values
HR Planning and Operations:
Prepare and provide HR support information to OPORDs and plans
Coordinate external HR support requirements (HROB, G-1, etc.)
You must, above all others, be TRUSTED by the command team and the staff

12. Principle Duties S-1 MAN THE FORCE COORDINATE PERSONNEL SUPPORT
Advise the command team on health, welfare, and morale of all Soldiers assigned to the unit
Plan FRG meetings
Plan Town Halls prior to deployments
Get your command team involved in garrison activities
Maintain direct coordination and communication with AHRC, Division G-1, and other Brigade S-1s
Coordinate, integrate and execute Deployment Cycle Support
Manage the Personnel Readiness of the organization (your SHARE OF THE TASK)
PROVIDE HR SERVICES
HR PLANNING AND OPERATIONS
Manage Profiles
Review all evaluations requiring the command team’s signature
Review all awards
Plan, coordinate and execute HR support for current and future operations (issue Annual Training Guidance)
Coordinate with other staff sections and G-1/AG sections
SHOW SLIDE 12: PRINCIPLE DUTIES – BRIGADE S-1
NOTE: Review Principle S-1 Duties
Man the Force:
Maintain direct coordination and communication with AHRC, Division G-1, and other Brigade S-1s
Coordinate, integrate and execute Deployment Cycle Support
Manage the Personnel Readiness of the organization (your SHARE OF THE TASK)
Provide HR Services:
Manage Profiles
Review all evaluations requiring the command team’s signature
Review all awards
Coordinate Personnel Support:
Advise the command team on health, welfare, and morale of all Soldiers assigned to the unit
Plan FRG meetings
Plan Town Halls prior to deployments
Get your command team involved in garrison activities
HR Planning and Operations:
Plan, coordinate and execute HR support for current and future operations (issue Annual Training Guidance)
Coordinate with other staff sections and G-1/AG sections
You must, above all others, be TRUSTED by the entire command

13. Typical Additional Duties
Typical Additional Duties assigned to the S-1:
Voting/Tax Assistance Officer
CFC/AER
Unit Funds (Cup and Flower, Regimental, etc.)
Protocol/JVB
US Citizenship
DA Form 6
Typical Staff Coordination duties:
Chaplain
SJA IG
PAO
Surgeon
HR Ops Cells
Unit Administrator/Readiness NCO (RC)
Mobilizations Station Liaisons (RC)
SHOW SLIDE 13: TYPICAL ADDITIONAL DUTIES
NOTE: Review typical additional duties.
Typical Additional Duties assigned to the S-1:
Voting/Tax Assistance Officer
CFC/AER
Unit Funds (Cup and Flower, Regimental, etc.)
Protocol/JVB
US Citizenship
DA Form 6
Typical Staff Coordination duties:
Chaplain
SJA IG
PAO
Surgeon
HR Ops Cells
Unit Administrator/Readiness NCO (RC)
Mobilizations Station Liaisons (RC)

14. How to do it all… Delegate responsibility to subordinates
Spend the time up front to set up systems and management aides (e.g., SR Profile spreadsheet)
Spend the time to train section and subordinate S-1s
Be “one” with the CSM – he/she needs you, you need him/her
SHOW SLIDE 14: HOW TO DO IT ALL…
NOTE: Review How to do it all.
Delegate responsibility to subordinates
Spend the time up front to set up systems and management aides (e.g., SR Profile spreadsheet)
Spend the time to train section and subordinate S-1s
Be “one” with the CSM – he/she needs you, you need him/her

15. Check On Learning
Q. Who is responsible for HR systems training in the BDE S-1?
A. HR Technician (420A)
Q. Who prepares the personnel portion of the Unit Status Report (USR)?
A. Assistant S-1 / Strength Manager (42B)
Q. Who is responsible for training CMF 42 NCOs and Soldiers?
A. S-1 NCOIC (42A4O)
SHOW SLIDE 15: CHECK ON LEARNING
Q: Which statement about HR Web Metrics is true:
Previously, there were “easy” way to identify the degree of HR ineffectiveness and efficiency at the Brigade/Battalion level.
HR Metrics can provide insight into HR issues and non-deficiencies that positivity impact HR operations.
Allows for continuous improvement in Institutional and Unit Sustainment training.
Does not provide an Internal and External analysis at the Brigade-level to Top of the System.
A: Allows for continuous improvement in Institutional and Unit Sustainment training

16. Terminal Learning Objective
LESSON OUTCOME
This lesson provides an overview of organizational structure and doctrinal responsibilities of the S-1 / Adjutant. At the conclusion of this lesson, students will be able to define the role, primary duties, and responsibilities of the S-1 staff.
21ST CENTURY SOLDIER COMPETENCIES:
1. Character and accountability
2. Adaptability and initiative
3. Lifelong learner
4. Teamwork and collaboration
5. Communication and engagement
6. Critical thinking and problem solving
7. Tactical and technical competence
TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE
ACTION: Define the Role of the S-1 / Adjutant
CONDITION: In a classroom environment, given FM 1-0 (HR Support), ATP (G-1 and S-1 Operations), and an awareness of Operational Environment (OE) variables and actors.
STANDARD: Student will meet 70% standard when they accurately: 1.  Identify the Brigade S-1 organizational structure.
2.  Communicate the roles and responsibilities of the Brigade S-1 staff.
SHOW SLIDE 16: TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE
NOTE: Restate TLO, Lesson Outcomes, and 21st Century Soldier Competencies.
SUMMARY
Method of Instruction: Conference / Discussion
Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:36
Time of Instruction: 5 mins
Media: Large Group Instruction
FEEDBACK REQUIREMENTS: Feedback is essential to effective learning. Schedule and provide feedback on the evaluation and any information to help answer students’ questions.