ability to develop combat orders (OPORD), fragmentary orders (FRAGO), and combat training plans;

marking operational information according to APP-6 standard requirements (NATO military symbols);

ability to plan unit coordination exercises that create training conditions as close to combat as possible;

ability to assess risks and analyze enemy strengths and weaknesses (jointly with S-2).

planning: developing orders, operation plans, combat orders, and directives;

coordination: aligning the actions of all staff sections (intelligence, logistics, communications) during preparation for and conduct of combat;

operational management: directing combat operations, collecting operational information, monitoring the situation;

command support: preparing summary reports and providing necessary information for decision-making.