Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NEMI-0202
Version:
3
Organization's ID:
ELK0969
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
4 days
Minimum Passing Score:
75
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Emergency Management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is for students to demonstrate, through activities and a final exam, 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
  • 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 and qualification process for the Communications Unit Leader
  • Identify methods for the application, coordination, and use of interoperable communications
  • Identify methods and standards relating to frequency regulations and use
  • Describe the Communications Unit Leader responsibilities in establishing an incident radio communications system
  • Create and publish 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 Communications Unit Leader roles and responsibilities for demobilization/transition from an incident
  • Demonstrate mastery of the key concepts presented in the course

General Topics:

  • Logistics section
  • Communications unit
  • Interoperable communications
  • Incident communications systems
  • ICS forms
  • Demobilization
  • Personnel management
  • ICS centers
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies

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