Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NEMI-0245
Organization's ID:
E/L0967
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
5 days (30 hours)
Dates Offered:
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 Logistics Section Chief.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify the course objective and position-specific resource materials for the position of Logistics Section Chief
  • Describe how the responsibilities of the Facilities Unit Leader support the overall goals of unit
  • List the priorities of the Logistics Section Chief upon initial activation, describing how the Logistics Section Chief translates these priorities into action
  • Describe considerations in activating, briefing, and assessing the capabilities of each Unit
  • Identify the Logistics Section Chief's coordination and communication with the Command and General Staff
  • Identify techniques for successfully managing personnel and demobilizing the Logistics Section
  • Describe the responsibilities of the Logistics Section Chief in relationship to the responsibilities of Unit Leaders within the Section
  • Describe how the responsibilities of the Ground Support Unit Leader support the overall goals of unit
  • Describe how the responsibilities of the Supply Unit Leader support the overall goals of unit
  • Describe how the responsibilities of the Food Unit Leader support the overall goals of unit
  • Describe how the responsibilities of the Medical Unit Leader support the overall goals of unit
  • Describe how the responsibilities of the Communications Unit Leader support the overall goals of unit

General Topics:

  • Providing federal, state, and local-level emergency responders with an overview of key duties and responsibilities of a Logistics Section Chief Type III in a Type III 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

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials