Federal Mission: The Main Command Post-Operations Detachment (MCP-OD) is the reserve component of the Division multi-component unit design and provides expansibility for the headquarters by providing increased capacity for the Main Command Post (MCP) and HHBn.  Augmentation by the MCP-OD increases capacity and capability for simultaneous execution of missions, extended operations, and/or support for forward deployment of the MCP.

State Mission: MCP-OD provides trained and disciplined personnel in support of civil authorities for disaster relief and emergency situations or as otherwise required by the Governor of Utah and by law.  Through augmentation of BDE for increased capacity and capability for simultaneous execution of missions, extended operations, and/or support for forward deployment of a tactical command post.