W. Va. Code R. § 141-56-7-4

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 141-56-7-4 - PLANS/MILITARY SUPPORT OF CIVIL AFFAIRS (MSCA) SECTION

a. MISSION. The missions of the Plans/MSCA Section of the Port Division are to:

(1) Write and maintain plans for the employment of assigned personnel and equipment during federal missions of civil disturbances, disaster recovery, nuclear attack, postal disruptions, land defense, civil defense and drug interdiction and eradication support operations.

(2) Write and maintain plans for the employment of assigned personnel and equipment during state missions of disaster recovery, civil disturbances and other military support to civil authorities.

(3) Prepare, coordinate and manage the state program for drug interdiction and eradication.

(4) Prepare, coordinate and monitor Command COMSEC plan and program for WVARNG.

(5) Prepare regulations and SOF s for physical security of all federal property, information security and state active duty.

(6) Perform intelligence and counterintelligence functions for state and federal missions.

(7) Inspects major commands and facilities of the WVARNG. Monitors inspections, reports and inventories of subordinate units in above areas.

(8) Develop and maintain liaison with several echelons of federal, state and local government officials and law enforcement agencies.

(9) Supervises assigned liaison officers of the Army, Navy and Air Force Reserve.

(10) Acts as point of contact to plan, exercise an implement missions of the WVARNG in concert with these various agencies when directed by proper authority.

b. ORGANIZATION.The Plan/MSCA Section is under the general supervision of the Civil Military Operations Officer, who reports to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Operations (DCSOPS). Reporting to the Civil Military Operations Officer is the Security/ Intelligence Officer.

(1) Reporting to the Security/Intelligence Officer are the Chief Intelligence Sergeant and the Clerk-Typist.

(2) Reporting to the Intelligence Sergeant are the Administrative Sergeant and Senior Clerk-Typist.

c. Plans/MSCA Section and Position Responsibilities:

(1) Civil Military Operations Officers (CMO). The Civil Military Operations Officer:

(a) Exercises general supervision over the Plans MSCA section and direct supervision over the Security/ Intelligence Officer.

(b) Conducts visits and inspections of WVARNG organizations to assure the adequacy of organizational and unit plans concerning programs of interest to the Plans/MSCA Section.

(c) Coordinates with DCSOPS.

(d) Coordinates with high level military and government officials in planning for all contingency missions and employment of any portion of the authorized troop structure of the WVARNG.

(e) Established policy in contingency planning and military support to civil authorities from broad guidelines provided by the STARC Commander and the DCSOPS.

(f) Coordinates the activities of the liaison officers attached from the Air Force, Navy and USAR.

(g) Prepares the WVARNG MEDEVAC Plan.

(h) Prepares the WVNG Natural Disaster Plan.

(i) Prepares all other federal plans as required.

(j) Conducts visits and inspections to determine the adequacy of planning and training of WVARNG units to carry out missions set forth in the various plans.

(k) Has the responsibility to organize and arrange for necessary manning to operate the headquarters WVNG Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for state and federal emergencies.

(1) Performs other duties as assigned by DCSOPS.

(2) SECURITY/INTELLIGENCE OFFICER. The Security/Intelligence Officer:

(a) Serves as the State Physical Security Officer and is responsible for preparation of the State Physical Security SOP.

(b) Serves as the State Information Security Officer and is responsible for preparation of the State Information Security SOP.

(c) Serves as a classified document custodian.

(d) Coordinates with the State Maintenance Officer on security matters pertaining to vehicles.

(e) Coordinates with State Aviation Staff Officer on security matters pertaining to aircraft.

(f) Ensures that physical security inspections are conducted IAW State Physical Security SOP and performs inspections as deemed necessary.

(g) Prepares the WVNG Civil Disturbance Plan and overseas training programs for Civil Disturbance Operations.

(h) Serves as principal advisor to the staff and command on intelligence and counterintelligence activities.

(i) Disseminates intelligence and counterintelligence information and materials to the command and ensures that the training of intelligence personnel meets the requirements of the DCSOPS and the STARC Commander.

(j) Performs other duties as required by Civil Military Operations Officers.

(k) Serves as the head of the Plans/MSCA Section in the absence of the CMO Officer.

(3) INTELLIGENCE SERGEANT. The Chief Intelligence Sergeant:

(a) Assists the Security/Intelligence Officer in carrying out his responsibilities.

(b) Is responsible for maintaining an intelligence library and reference documents.

(c) Serves in EOC as the individual responsible for maintaining situation maps and updates for briefing purposes.

(d) Prepares intelligence estimates, annexes, reports, summaries, briefings, studies and other intelligence documents as seemed necessary.

(e) Responsible for State COMSEC Program and develops State COMSEC SOP.

(f) Serves as the principal point of contact for all SQT matters relating to the enlisted members of the Plans/ MSCA Section and is specifically responsible for the training of clerk typist.

(g) Performs other duties as directed by the Security/ Intelligence Officer and the Civil Military Operations Officer.

(4) LIAISON OFFICERS. There are three (3) officers assigned to the Plans/MSCA section to provide liaison with The Adjutant General in matters pertaining to interservice military support to civil authorities. These officers represent the Air Force, Army and Navy. A breakout of the positions and their responsibilities follow:

(a) US AIR FORCE STATE PREPAREDNESS LIAISONOFFICER (SPLO). The SPLO:

(1) Provides liaison between the Air Force and State Adjutant General and/or STARC in matters pertaining to Air Force support of civil defense.

(2) Provides coordination of Air Force support to the State in implementing the civil defense portion of the National Plan for Emergency Preparedness.

(3) Must be responsive to the requirements of the CONUSA and the State Adjutant General in matters pertaining to MACA/MSCD.

(4) Represents the Air Force area planning agent to the State Adjutant General in planning for Air Force support of CD.

(5) Advises the staff of the State Adjutant General on Air Force policies, concepts and procedures for providing assistance in a CD emergency.

(6) Assists state planning officers in preparing those parts of the STARC Plan which involve Air Force installations organizations within the State.

(7) Performs liaison visits, at least annually to the USAF Civil Air Patrol Wing Liaison Officer (USAF-CAP, WGLO), each STARC Sub-area Commander and CD Director.

(8) Reviews the State MSCD Plan to ensure accuracy of Air Force related matters.

(9) Assists in processing and satisfying requests for Air Force assistance originating within the State or higher headquarters.

(10) Reports to the region FPLO and/or Air Force liaison officer at CONUSA and status of Air Force assistance requirements and support operations being conducted within the State.

(11) Assists in obtaining civilian-controlled resources in support of Air Force mission requirements.

(12) Coordinates military requests for Civil Air Patrol support with civil requests through State Emergency Operating Center.

(13) Assists, as required, the STARC and/or sub area headquarters in obtaining timely summary reports of Air Force forces that could be available for support of civil defense.

(b) USAR LIAISON OFFICER. The USAR Liaison Officer

(1) Serves as the First US Army representative to The Adjutant General in matters concerned with military support to civil defense and CONUS land defense planning.

(2) Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the First US Army organization resources, capabilities, plans, policies and procedures regarding military support to civil defense, land defense and mobilization, and makes this information available to The Adjutant General.

(3) Attends training and special assemblies with WV-STARC or First US Army, as required.

(4) Provides assistance or guidance to the Plans MSCA Section in the interpretation of First US Army plans and directives.

(5) Assists in planning, coordination and formulation of the West Virginia Area Command Land Defense Plan as it pertains to Active Component and USAR units within the State.

(6) Assists major USA& commanders and installation commander, upon request, in effecting coordination with The Adjutant General regarding military support of civil defense and land defense plans.

(7) Maintains an up-to-date station listing of Active Component and USAR units located within the State and reports changes as they occur to The Adjutant General.

(8) Develops knowledge of Active Component and USAR capabilities and availabilities as well as the procedures required to obtain support.

(9) Serves as the point of contact with all Active Component and USAR units in the State for matters concerned with military support to civil defense.

(10) Keeps First US Army advised of the current status of military support and land defense planning to reflect local problems.

(11) Upon mobilization, report to State Area Command (STARC) for duties as directed by Commander, First US Army.

(12) Provides support to the Plans/MSCA Section as deemed appropriate.

(c) NAVAL REPRESENTATIVE TO MILITARY SUPPORT PLANS OFFICER (NRMSPO). The NRMSPO.

(1) Assists in clarifying capabilities as well as the command structure of the Navy, Marine and Coast Guard Active and Reserve Forces and facilities.

(2) Acts as the liaison officer between the Commander Naval Base, Norfolk and The Adjutant General with regards to naval support to civil authorities.

(3) Advises and assists the Military Support Plans Officer in preparation and revision of state military support to civil authorities plans, as pertain to naval participation.

(4) Participates in exercises involving military support to civil authorities when naval liaison is required.

(5) Forwards requests for commitment of naval support resources to Commander Naval Base, Norfolk (Code N34) or the Base Duty Officer.

(6) Upon mobilization, assumes duties as Naval Representative to the State Area Commander.

(7) Represents the Commander, Naval Base Norfolk at meetings, conferences, seminars and the civil and/or military' functions as the Commander may consider appropriate.

(8) Provides support to the Plans/MSCA Section as deemed appropriate.

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