Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NEMI-0244
Version:
1
Organization's ID:
E/L0969
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
3 days (21 hours)
Minimum Passing Score:
75
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Emergency Management or Public Safety
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to demonstrate the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Communications Unit Leader on an AHIMT.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify course objectives and position-specific resource materials for the position of COML
  • Create a properly constructed ICS Form 205 Incident Radio Communications Plan and a Form 217A Communications Resource Availability Worksheet
  • Identify COML responsibilities in establishing an Incident Communications Center (ICC) as well as manage all incident communications needs, personnel, and the ICC
  • Describe requirements of personnel management
  • Describe the COML roles and responsibilities for demobilization/transition from an incident
  • Describe the function and components of the Logistics Section and the Communications Unit within the context of the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • Describe the function and components of the Communications Unit
  • Identify methods for the application, coordination, and use of interoperable communications
  • Identify methods and standards relating to frequency regulations and usage
  • Describe the COML responsibilities in establishing an incident radio communications system
  • Demonstrate mastery of the key concepts presented in the course

General Topics:

  • Addressing local and state-level emergency responders with an overview of key duties and responsibilities of a Communications Unit Leader Type on an All Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT)
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies

Other offerings from National Disaster and Emergency Management University (NDEMU)