TC 1-05
Command and Staff
Figure 3-1. Generic staff structure
The COS/XO is the commander's principal staff officer. He directs
staff tasks, oversees staff coordination, and ensures efficient and
prompt staff actions. The COS oversees coordinating and special staff
officers. He does not necessarily oversee the personal staff officers,
although he normally interacts with them. The commander normally
delegates authority to the COS for executive management of
coordinating and special staff officers.
Coordinating staff
Coordinating staff officers are the commander's principal staff
assistants. They are directly accountable to the COS/XO. They have
functional responsibilities over one or a combination of fields of
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