Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NEMI-0184
Version:
5
Organization's ID:
EL0962
Organization:
National Disaster and Emergency Management University (NDEMU)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
4 days
Minimum Passing Score:
75
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Emergency Management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide federal, state, and local-level emergency responders with an overview of the key duties and responsibilities of a Planning Section Chief Type III serving on a Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT).

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify the course objectives and key position-specific resource materials relevant to the role of the Planning Section Chief.
  • Explain the functions, roles, and responsibilities of the Planning Section and its key units, including the Resources Unit, Situation Unit, Documentation Unit, and Demobilization Unit.
  • Describe the flow of information and communication through initial meetings, briefings, and documents within an incident management context.
  • Analyze the structure, timing, and purpose of meetings and briefings in the Operational Period Planning Cycle.
  • Demonstrate strategies for effective collaboration and communication with Planning Section staff, IMT members, and external personnel.

General Topics:

  • Position task book
  • ICS forms
  • Position functions
  • Planning section units
  • Planning P
  • Resources unit
  • Situation unit leader
  • Briefings
  • Operational Period Planning Cycle
  • Incident management team
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
Supplemental Materials
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