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The S3 is responsible for operational directives, plans, orders, command post exercises, field training exercises, training aids, ammunition requirements, school allocations and quotas, and a host of related duties. The S3 staff has responsibility for the unit readiness of the command.

The S3 (Operations) and the S2 (Intelligence & Security) work in close coordination if they are to successfully support the mission. More specifically, the S3 accomplishes the following major tasks:

Receives and sends initial unit or attachment dispositions.

Monitors the tactical situation.

Analyzes, interprets, and recommends courses of action.

Interacts and coordinates with other staffs.

Maintains communications.

Prepares for future operations.

Supervises training.

1966 CPT Peter A. Davis

1967 MAJ Fred J. Villella

1968 MAJ David I. Bertocci

1969-1970 MAJ John R. Taylor

1970 MAJ Thomas L. Elliott

1970 MAJ Nicholas N. Chronis

1970 CPT Gary R. Gracon

1970 CPT Danny Griswould

1LT Denneth E. Pillsbury, Assistant Operations Officer

MAJ Thomas L. Elliott