News From the CTC - BN S1’s Guide for Success at the National Training Center

This article is for all S1s conducting home station training to prepare themselves for a combat training center rotation and combat. Generally, the battalion S1 understands his or her duties and responsibilities in a garrison environment. However, it is often a different story in a field environment where the S1 can be uncomfortable and unsure of the field duties and expectations from his or her command, especially with someone new to the position. This article breaks down the essential S1 functions in a field environment: personnel accountability, strength reporting, casualty reporting, personnel reconstitution, and planning.