Emergency Management Afsc
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General Pershing
created the US ARMY gas service to train personnel how to defend against gas attacks in French Trenches.
Defensive; Chemical Warfare Service
The US ARMY gas service was initially only _________, the war they soon took on both an offensive and defensive role and were renamed the _______________________
CWS
Chemical Warfare Service
The CWS
continued operations through the end of WWII and functioned as part of the ARMYS BOMBER COMMAND
1947
The USAF became a separate service
The AF adopting chemical/biological units, and later added radiological training
Because the AF became a separate service it resulted in ?
Soviet Union nuclear weapon proliferation; Atomic, Biological, and Chemical Program (ABC)
After WW2 a new atomic threat emerged due to ______ and resulted in the creation of ________________ ?
ABC
Atomic, Biological, and Chemical Program
The Passive Defense Officers Course at Lowry AFB
created to manage the ABC defense program and ensure deployable AF personnel; it was successful and the enlisted AFSC 99530 was created.
AFSC
Air Force Specialty Code
AFSC 99530
was created in 1951 in the Passive defense officers course at lowry afb. was the first to authorize enlisted personnel to attend the ABC instructors course at Lackland AFB
1951
The first AF publication governing ABC programs was implemented
1953; ABC Program
In the year __________ the _________ program, included civil defense roles such as radiation dosimeter maintenance, fallout shelter maintenance and nuclear defense procedures.
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense Program
As a result of the ABC program including civil defense roles it was replaced with?
NBC Defense Program
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense Program
241X0
The NBC Defense program was managed by a munitions AFSC, and determined a dedicated skill set and resulted in 1953 NBC Defense Non-commissioned officer AFSC change to ________; and was no longer considered an additional duty position.
1950s
During which time period did the AF start implementing annual exercises to help educate, train, and prepare AF personnel on civil defense activities.
Disaster Control Program; 242X0 the Disaster Control NCO
in the 1960s AF respond to several nuclear accidents, and major nuclear aircraft accidents, which led the Passive Defense Program to become the ____________ AFSC _______?
Disaster Preparedness Program
In 1966, the AF implemented the__________
Disaster Preparedness (DP)
in 1969 Disaster Control changed to _________, and a separate officer AFSC was created ending the use of an additional duty AFSC.
DP
Disaster preparedness
051X
AFSC for Disaster preparedness, second lieutenants through lieutenant colonels were authorized. Later colonels became authorized.
Vietnam Conflict
During what conflict did deliberate disaster preparedness planning prove critical
Vietnam Bunker Program
increased number of bunkers caused a decrease in the number of casualties
MSgt Thomas Daniel Wood Jr.
was the first Disaster Preparedness NCO killed in the line of duty in Vietnam was killed in Quang Tri on May 21 1972, by a 500 pound bomb broke loose and exploded near the Mobile Command Post he was operating.
Females to enter the career field
The increased in Soviet threat led to career field wide manpower increase and authorized what?
Project Constant Shelter
created in 1974 and 1975 provided masks and suits for all AF personnel.
IN 1976
the NCO only requirement was waved because of the increase need of manpower and the NBC threats , protective measures and protection equipment use and wear
A1C Larry Hull
The first airman to cross train into the Disaster preparedness AFSC was __________ in 1977 who later became the 4th career field manager
September 1980
one of the most significant nuclear incidents in the US history occurred in Damascus, Arkansas
Damascus, Arkansas Nuclear Incident
a Titan 2 missile exploded within the launch duct resulting in loss of one airman and complete complex destruction.
On-Scene Commanders Course
Due to the Damascus Arkansas Nuclear Incident, the AF established the _________, which provided standardized onscene command education for targeted officers in the rank of major through colonel, SNCOS and civilians
OSCC
On scene Commanders Course
Air Force Incident Management Course
The OSCC is now the _______ and is taught in Air University at Maxwell AFB, Alabama
Civil Engineering Squadron (CES)
Because of the Gulf war the AF went through downsizing and realignment and moved from a wing agency to a
3E9X1 Readiness Specialist
Due to the Gulf War the AFSC changed from 242X0 Disaster Preparedness to
3E9X1
Readiness Specialist
CES Members career field misison
includes training, equipping, and preparing CES prime base engineer emergency force (BEEF) for contingency operations
Prime BEEF
prime base engineering emergency force
HAZMAT Awareness
During the 1990s hazardous materials response and training became a large concern this levied a new training requirement on 3E9s to train and certify all first responders in?
CONOPs
Concept of Operations
CBRN
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear
Pipeline Airman
in 1996 _______ airmen were allowed into the career field
Full Spectrum Threat Response program
the Readiness program became the ?
FSTR
Full Spectrum Threat Response Program
EM
in 2006 the Full Spectrum Threat Response Program changed to
President G. W. Bush
signed Homeland Security Policy Directive-5 on 28 February 2003 requiring all federal agencies to adopt the National Incident Management System
HSPD-5
Homeland Security Policy Directive-5
NIMS
NRF and _______ differ from one another, but work in concert together
The Chief of Staff of the Air Force
implemented the Af version of NIMS known as the Air Force Incident Management System in January 2007
AFIMS
provides the AF with the coordinating structures, processes, and protocols required to integrate its specific authorities into the collective framework of federal departments and agencies for action to include mitigation, prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery activities
R&EM
Readiness and Emergency Management
Readiness and Emergency Management
encompasses both the CES Prime BEEF mission and the installation EM program
100
The EM field is _______ % lead by enlisted personnel , and one of our never changing tenants is training deployable personnel .
Evolving and Global threats
change our career field's focus and programs
AF EM Program emblem
highlights the program throughout the AF and DID NOT replace the DRF emblem, can be used on newsletters, Be Ready campaign products, and other correspondence and documents
Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom
During what operations the AF recognized the need to identify the EM career fields unique capability.
7 February 2006
the EM career field badge was approved by the CSAF
Retort
our career field calls our badge a ?
The basic 3 level badge
is awarded after completing the EM Apprentice Course and the EM badge should be worn with and above the CE badge
Colonel Frederick J. Riemer Award
this award honors the accomplishments of the first AF officer to be assigned to the disaster preparedness career field. the award recognizes the most outstanding AF readiness and EM flight.
Colonel Frederick J. Riemer
Distinguished career as a disaster preparedness. Best remembered for his outstanding contributions to disaster preparedness while assigned to HQ US AF in europe. He became the first officer in the disaster preparedness career field to be promoted to colonel. he helped mold and develop the disaster preparedness program at levels, from bases to the pentagon, as a result he was selected as the namesake for the outstanding readiness and em flight award
Dragon
1900s has long been the symbol for the US army chemical corps
US armys chemical corps
since our em career fields history traces back through the ?
Cardia Draconis
the heart of the dragon
The Cardia Draconis
is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an AF EM. Brings pride and foster Esprit de Corp among all EM career field members
CMSgt Bob Jennings
was presented with the Excalibur sword in 1997.
CMSgt Tom Morris
susequent presentations were done formally for the Excalibur sword in 2003 to?
Excalibur Sword Symbolizes
the recipients status as the heart of the career field.
Keeper of the Sword
The AF EM career field manager is the ________ and ensures the awards integrity and honor is maintained at the highest level.
The AF EM Program
is the single, integrated AF program designed with the purpose to coordinate and organize efforts to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from threats to their mission as part of the AF EM Program
AF EM Primary Missions
save lives, minimizes the loss or degradation of resources, continue, sustain, and restore operational capability in an all hazards physical threat environment at air force installations worldwide
AF EM Ancillary Missions
Support homeland defense and civil support , provide support civil and host nation authorities
The AF EM Vision
is to utilize an all hazards approach to protect the community and mission capability effectively, leveraging joint, interagency, and civilian authority's capacity as necessary
Air Staff
the focus is on overall AF EM program. EM considerations are incorporated into AF level plans, programs, requirements, and budgets. Coordinates and approves all AF CBRN and EM functional publications. Develops and maintains AF EM Program doctrine, policy, guidance, instructions, and manuals. At this level strategic guidance and oversight is provided to MAJCOMS, AFIMSC and SFEC
The Director of Civil Engineers
serves as the OPR for the AF EM Program. advises the AF council, chief of staff, secretary of the af, the joint staff, combatant command staffs, the security enterprise mission, assurance steering group, and the counter weapons of mass destruction council on em issues
AF/A4C
Director of Civil Engineers
CSAF
Chief of Staff of AF
SECAF
Secretary of the AF
C-WMD
Counter weapons of mass destruction
MAJCOM
major command
MAJCOMS
represent a major AF subdivision having a specific AF mission. organized functionally, and overseas they are organized geographically. Advise EM and CBRN defense and response.
10 MAJCOMs
the AF has ___ MAJCOMS
10 AF MAJCOMS`
Air Combat Command, Air Education and Training Command, Air Force Global Strike Command, AF Material Command, AF Reserve Command, Air Force Space Command, AF Special Operations Command, Air mobility Command, AF Special Operations Command, Air mobility Command, Pacific Air Forces, USAF in Europe- AF Africa.
AFIMSC
Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center
The AF installation and mission support center
falls under the af material command and is headquarterd at lackland . allows centralized management of installation and ission support capabilities. Provides program management, resourcing, and support activities. Manages and oversees organize, train, and equip activities. oversees day to day installation and mission support activities which includes EM program activities. Provides direct liason with the director of civil engineers, delegated authorities, and installation addressing installation and mission support for CBRN and EM programs. Includes security forces, civil engineering, base communications, logistics readiness, ministry programs, services, operational acquisition, and financial management.
10 detachments
AFIMSC has ____ detachments
Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC)
is a primary subordinate unit assigned to AIr Force material command (AFMC) and attached to the Air Force Installation and mission support center, provides support of AFIMSC and installations addressing installations and mission support activities for CBRN and EM programs. Develops AF EM program education and training products. Provides technical expertise on AF EM program issues to Air Staff, MAJCOMs and AFIMSC. Provides answers to worldwide requests for information through a reach-back capability. Participates in research, development, tests, and the acquisition of EM products
AFMC
Air Force material command
Planning and management and disaster response force elements
The installation EM program structure includes?
Planning and management
office of EM, unit emergency management representative, emergency management working group, wing inspection team
OEM
office of emergency management
EMWG
emergency management working group
WIT
wing inspection team
Disaster Response Force (DRF)
Crisis action team, command post, emergency operations center, unit control centers, emergency communications center, specialized and support/recovery teams, incident commander, and first and emergency responders
CAT
is scalable based on commander intent and on the situation and is intended to focus on mission execution and not incident management
CP
command post
EOC
is the command and control support element that Coordinates information and resources to support the installation actions before during and after an incident at the operational level. is activated and recalled as necessary by the installation commander
UCCs
Serve as a command communication conduit to each individual assigned to an organization provide a single point of contact for resources requested from the IC via the ECC or EOC. UCCs relay emergency information Within the chain of command regarding incident they also direct Monitor and Report mitigation and preparedness activities and maintains unit continuity for command and control
ECC
Encompasses the independent Fire Security forces of medical dispatch control centers operations address the initial incident notification and response action responsibilities of those three disciplinary areas is decentralized 24-hour 7 Days of the week 365 days a year emergency Communication Center responsible for receiving initial incident notification dispatching prescribed initial tactical response forces initiating emergency operation plan protocols in forming leadership of the situation and maintaining command and control with First Responders
IC
Is the individual responsible for all activities including the development of strategies and tactics and the ordering and release of resources has overall Authority and responsibility for conducting incident operations and is responsible for the management of all incident operations and incident site
CC
installation commander
Installation Commander
establishes a single integrated EM program with the readiness and EM flight as the office of primary responsibility.
OPR
office of primary responsibility
Installation commander responsibilities
organize installation units under AFIMS for response and recovery operations. All units participate in the EM programs. Approve the installation emergency management plan. Writing, a primary and alternate EOC director, EOC manager, Installation EM, Installation representative to the local emergency planning committee. Direct alarm conditions and mission oriented protective posture level changes
IEMP
installation emergency management plan
LEPC
local emergency planning committee
MOPP
Mission oriented protective posture
Unit Commanders
responsibilities for the EM program vary unit to unit. manage, coordinate, and serve as the single point pf contact for their units EM requirements. must attend required training in accordance with AFI 10-2501. The training is provided by the R&EM flight and is tailored to MAJCOM and installation programs
Unit Commanders Responsibilities
Appointed disaster response force members required by the installation emergency management plan and emergency management working group. Ensure DRF members and teams are adequately staffed, trained, and equipped to provide 24 hour coverage. Ensure DRF members are scheduled in accordance with AFI 10-2501. Participate in installation EM planning and exercises. Id requirements, budget for, obtain,store and maintain unit em operational and training equipment
DRF
disaster response force
Emergency Management Working Group
EMWG
Emergency Management Working Group EMWG
purpose is to ensure the installation has the capability to respond and recover from incidents and enable mission execution. Applies collective judgement and experience to installation issues and oversees AF policy implementation on the installations m program. Chaired by the Mission Support group commander and meets quarterly
AHRPT
All hazards response planning team
The All Hazards Response Planning Team
is a subworking group of the installations EMWG
EMWG responsibilities
id units supporting the EM program, determine size and composition of drf and specialized teams, recommend em exercise objectives to the wing inspection team, review installation emergency management plan 10-2 and recommend approval to installation commander. discuss EM program and exercise trends, elevate issues to installation commander when action is beyond EMWG scope
IEMP 10-2
Installation Emergency Management Plan 10-2
Installation Emergency Manager
is appointed in writing by the installation commander. is typically the R&EM officer, R&EM superintendent, or civilian or contractor equivalent
Installation Emergency Manager Responsibilities
Serve as EOC manager, develop localized guidance, assist commanders and functional area supervisors in supporting EM program objectives, manage cbrn passive defense and consequence management response activities, coordinate local em policies and procedures, facilitate the installation EMWG, provide CBRN and EM subject matter expertise on installation working groups, briefing commanders, superintendents, and senior leaders on EM policies and responsibilities, ensure em training classes are provided IAW AFI 10-2501
The CES
is compromised of 6 flights to meet peacetime and wartime mission requirements
BCE
Base Civil Engineer
CE commander
typically serves as the BCE and is responsible for all aspects of CE operations. determines requirements, establishes plans, provides designs, and directs maintenance, repair, alteration, additions, and construction of facilities and utility systems. maintains emergency response forces to cope with enemy attacks, major accidents and natural disasters
BCE EM support responsibilities
implement the IEM program, direct ce response forces, advise and support the incident commander as needed. Serve as alternate emergency operations center (EOC) director, serves as office of primary responsibility for four emergency support functions
ESF
emergency support functions
emergency support functions
public works, search and rescue, oil and hazmat response, energy
ESF3
public works
ESF9
search and rescue
ESF10
Oil and hazmat response
ESF12
Energy
Installation Management Flight
is responsible for asset accountability, housing management, and enviornmental elements, manages real property, finances, housing, and enviornmental compliance
CEIA
Asset accountability
CEIH
housing mangement
CEIE
enviornmental
CEI flight em responsibilities
Prepare and submit environmental release reports to state, federal, and host nation agencies. Ensure compliance with state and local hazmat emergency planning and response requirements. review installation emergency response plans and advise on compliance with hazmat requirements, develop hazmat response checklist for IEMP 10-2. Advise the IC or EOC director on enviornmental impacts from hazmat incidents or emergency operations. recommend enviornmental impact preventions and control strategies.
3E5x1
Engineering Flight (CEN)
CEN
Engineering Flight
CEN Engineering FLight
is responsible for portfolio optimization and project management elements. produce installation military grid reference system maps and perform survey operations for R&EM when needed. main focus is on construction projects and pursue funding avenues.
Operations Flight
CEO
Operations flight CEO
is separated into Heavy repair, facility systems, infrastructure systems and operations engineering. is the largest ce flight and is responsible for the day to day maintenance, repair and alteration of installation facilities and infrastructure
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Ceo has __ different AFSCs within its flight
CEOH
Heavy repair
CEOI
infrastructure systems
CEOF
facility systems
CEOOE
operations engineering
installation infrastructure sustainment
CEO support to the EM program is focused on ______________ before, during and after an incident
FES
fire emergency services
3E7X1
Fire Emergency Services
Fire Emergency Services
provides fire and crash rescue for installation facilities, property, and aircraft. serves as the incident commander for response operations involving more than two response organizations, provide support to local communities through mutual aid agreements
Fire emergency services responsibilities
serve as ic responses, establish the incident command system on scene, establish hazmat response capability, establish initial decontamination capability for response and victims, establish hot zone entry procedures, establish a safe route for responders to the accident site, request incident support through the EOC
3E8X1
Explosive ordinance disposal
EOD
explosive ordinance disposal
CEF
fire emergency servies belong to flight?
CED
explosive ordinance disposal belong to flight?
Explosive ordinance disposal -CED flight
detects, identifies, renders safe, recovers and destroys US and foreign explosive, incendiary, and CBRN weapons and devices. flights support local and state response activities involving explosive materials
CED flight EM support responsibilities
develop local threat briefings, establish and maintain an aircraft, weapons systems, and explosive materials response capability, participate in WMD threat planning and response working groups, provide guidance to commanders pertaining to weapons hazards involved in accidents, conduct CBRN weapons renders safe operations, identify, detect, contain, and eliminate explosive hazards
CEX
enables the installation to respond to human caused, natural, or technological hazards through the development of plans, procedures, and training. R&EM manages the installation EM program, CE prime beef program and performs counter cbrn operations.
R&EM Flight CEX Responsibilities
Ensure Em program direction and guidance are included in operations orders, plans, directives, and support agreements. CBRN: develop plans, advise avoidance and protection. Establish the installation CBRN detection, survey, making, plotting, prediction, and reporting capabilities, integrate HAZMAT program into the installation EM program, Review mutual air agreements regarding em response, provide control centers and response functions with current on- base and off-base maps, advise the eoc and ic during response and recovery operations, establish and maintain a response capability for major accidents, natural disasters, war time attacks and terrorist use of cbrn
ARC R&EM flights
are responsibilities mirror active duty, although tenant, they are responsible for installation EM program management
ACES
is accessible/visible at all levels and is recognized equipment and training authoritative data source. provides the installation and major commands with a tool that enhances information flow, accuracy, and functionality by using an enterprise database allowing for real time reporting at all levels
Automated civil engineer system
is a web based system that provides the capability to manage all civil engineer equipment, personnel, and training requirements. employs a relational database with a defined structure consisting of tables, both reference and application unique and relationships between these tables, supports active duty, air national guard and reserve units at fixed bases, bare bases, and deployed locations during both peace and wartime operations
R&EM Flight ACES Responsibilities
CBRN training schedule and rosters, specialized team assignments, contingency equipment inventories, personnel training data, resource availability
HSPD 5
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5
The homeland security act of 2002
introduced after 11 sep 2001 terrorist attacks against the USA created the united states department of homeland security
DHS
Department of homeland security
Department of homeland security
manages the emergency preparedness and response directorate, which helps fulfill DHS over reaching goal to keep america safe from terrorist attacks, also works to enhance preparedness and response efforts and to integrate these efforts with prevention work
President George W. Bush
homeland security presidential directive was issued on 28 feb 2003 and signed by ______. purpose is to enhance the ability of the united states to manage domestic incidents by establishing a single, comprehensive national incident management system.
HSPD 5 Policy
for the US govt to establish a single, comprehensive approach to domestic incident management to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies.
The Objective of US GOvt
is to ensure that all levels of government across the nation have the capability to work efficiently and affectively together, using a national approach to domestic incident management.
Crisis management and consequence management
the US govt treats ______ and ________ as a single, integrated function, rather than two separate functions
NRF
national response framework
National response framework
is a guide to how the nation responds to all types of disasters and emergencies. it is built on scalable, flexible, and adaptable concepts identified in the national incident management system to align key roles and responsibilities across the nation
National incident management system
provides a consistent nationwide approach for federal, state, and local governments to work effectively together to prepare for, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size, or complexity
NIMS COVERS
ICS, multi-agency coordination systems, unified command, training, identification and management of resources including systems for classifying types of resources, qualifications and certification and the collection, tracking, and reporting of incident information and incident resources
Presidential Directive PPD8
HSPD5 lead the way for __________ signed 30 march 2011
PPD8
requires the involvement of everyone not just the government in a systemic effort to keep the nation safe from harm and resilient when struck by hazards such as natural disasters, acts of terrorism and pandemics
Presidential Policy Directive 8
is aimed at strengthening the security and resilience of the US through systematic preparation for the threats that pose the greatest risk to national security, including acts of terrorism, cyber attacks, pandemics, and catastrophic natural disasters.
National Preparedness
is the shared responsibilities of all govt levels, the private and nonprofit sectors, and individual citizens
PPD8 National Preparedness Goal
a secure and resilient nation with the capabilities required across the whole community to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to and recover from the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk
Readiness& EM Flight
supports AFIMS and ensures AFIMS is intergrated in all response plans and procedures
AFIMS Objective
is to implement a single incident management system for command and control of emergency response forces at AF installations and headquarters worldwide
C2
command and control .
DoDI`
are orders of the secretary of defense containing direction for all DoD componenets and services
DoDI 6055.17
Primary DoDI , DoD installation emergency management Program establishes policy assigns responsibilities and prescribes procedures for developing implementing and sustaining IEM programs at DoD installations worldwide for all hazards incidents
AFPD
Air Force Policy Directive
Air Force Policy Directive
are orders of the SECAF and contain directive policy statements to initiate, govern and or regulate actions within specified areas of responsibility by AF activities
AFPD 10-2
readiness
AFPD 10-25
Emergency management
AFPD 10-26
Countering weapons of mass destruction enterprise
AFI
Air Force Instruction
AFIs
are orders of the secretary of the AF and are certified and approved at the HAF level. direct action, ensure compliance and or give detailed procedures and standard actions AF wide.
AFI 10-210
Prime base engineering emergency force program
AFI 10-2501
AF emergency management program
AFMAN
AF manual
AFMANs
provide additional guidance for performing standard tasks, or supporting education and training programs
AFMAN 10-2502
AF incident Management system
AFMAN 10-2503
Operations in CBRN enviornment
AFMAN 32-1007
Readiness and EM flight operations
AFTTP
doctrine that is a collection of statements of officially sanctioned beliefs and warfighting principles that describe and guide proper use of airpower in military action
AFTTP 3-2.44
multi service tactics techniques and procedures for CBRN reconnaissance and surveillance
AFTTP 3-2.55
CBRN threats and hazards
AFTTP 3-2.56
CBRN warning and reporting and hazard prediction
AFTTP 3-4
AF tactics techniques and procedures airmans manual
AFH
Air force handbook
Air force handbook
are reference books of a particular subject or a compilation of factual data and instructional material not subject to frequent revision
AFPAM
AF pamphlet
AF pamphlet
are informational how to publications which may include procedures for implementing af guidance
AFVA
are posters or graphic illustrations for display on walls, bulletin boards, desks, base facilities, and other places. may be permanent or temporary
AFTA
USAF attack warning signals for CBRNE medium and high threat areas
AFTAs
are posters or graphic illustrations for display on walls, bulletin boards, desks, base facilities and other places
MAJCOM supplements
may supplement a higher level publication in order to add to or clarify information unique to their MAJCOM
Plans
is a set of actions that have been thought of as a way to do or achieve something contingency plan , recovery plan, or incident action plan
OI
Operating Instructions
OIs
assign responsibilities, direct actions, and prescribe detailed procedures at the lowest level within a single subordinate function
ALL Levels
OIs are developed at ______ within the AF
TO
technical orders
TOs
are a manual for a specific piece of equipment or weapons system. contain step by step procedures for inspection, operation, maintenance, and repair. they also contain information on any danger, warnings, and cautions for the equipment or systems
COTS
emergency response guide book, NIOSH Pocket guide to hazardous materials, Janes Chem Bio Hand Book, equipment manuals
R&EM Flight
supports the BCE by maintaining both the CE prime beef program and the installation EM program.
Flight leadership
each installation will have a slightly different flight leadership composition. could be composed of any combination of R&EM flight officer or flight superintendent and or flight cheif
R&EMFO
is normally a lieutenant or captain assigned to the R&EM flight, normally serves in this position for 1-2 years as part of their career progression. Must learn the flights mission and requirements quickly and will rely heavily on the flight superintendent or flight chief for advice and guidance
R&EMFO Resposibilities
manage R&EM flight, serve as action officer for EM projects and assigned tasks , budget for R&Em flight activities, empower R&EM flight members to perform their assigned tasks, set r&em flight priorities, advocate for r&em to the BCE
Flight Superintendent
is a 3e9 snco assigned to the flight and provides subject matter expertise
SME
subject matter expert
Superintendent responsibilities
appointed in writing as IEM. manage, lead and mentor R&EM flight personnel, coordinate EM support with MAJCOM, serve as EOC manager, assist commanders and functional area supervisors in supporting EM program objectives. Manage CBRN passive defense.
Flight Chief
is the civilian equivalent of the flight superintendent and may serve in place of the flight officer or superintendent depending on manning. They have the same responsibilities as the superintendent with the added benefit of providing long-term continuity, as they do not pcs like military personnel
CEXM
Emergency management section
The emergency management section
supports the EM program by integrating preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities focused on maintaining and restoring mission capabilities. has a planning, management, and emergency response component within AFIMS
EM apprentices
arrive at their duty assignment they will generally be assigned to one of four CEXM elements
CEXM Elements
planning, operations, education and training, and logistics
Planning Element
serves as the CE plans representative. this element coordinates, edits, documents, and reviews all CE plans, EM plans, and other unit plans requiring CE/EM coordination and review
Planning Element Responsibilities
Review IEMP 10-2 annually, ensure AFIMS is integrated in all response plans and procedures, review installation EM related plans, coordinate and publish CE plans such as the CE contingency response plan
CRP
contingency response plan
EM Program planning primary objective
is to support AF plans by minimizing effects caused by all hazards incidents. Em program planning addresses a wide range of threats for the AF
Operations Element
is responsible for activities supporting command and control, advising leadership during contingencies/incidents, and providing on-going support to the installation EM program. They establish processes and procedures for EM program specialized teams, control centers, and support forces to prepare, respond, and recover from an incident or attack
Operations element responsibilities
support the EOC manager by establishing processes and procedures, ensure ESF 5 has the ability to provide core functions, establish, organize, and maintain a CBRN control center, establish and manage the emergency management support team
EMST
Is a train team that arguments the Readiness and Emergency Management flight members will not be assigned to other additional duties that conflict with emst Duty
education and training element
develops training fcused on providing personnel with knowledge and skills to prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate contingencies or emergencies requiring an AF response. develops training plans and instructor schedules for all EM courses. focus on local threats and hazards while others focus on hazards at deployed locations
Education and training elements responsibilities
coordinate installation em training, develop training schedule, develop an instructor schedule, update ACES with applicable training data, determine in house training requirements an schedule IHT for flight personnel
IHT
in house training
Logistics Element
id requirements, procedures, inventories, and maintains equipment and supplies to meet EM flight home station and contingency requirements. Supplies and equipment, response bags, response equipment and detectors, vehicles, control center equipment, computer equipment, mobility equipment and more
equipment requirements
are determined based on installations mission, location, functions, size, and specific threats
MAJCOMs, AFIMSC, and AFCEC
ensure a baseline and supplemental equipment requirements and guidance are provided
Logistics element responsibility
identify equipment requirements and availiability based on mission, acquire equipment and supplies based on allowance standards and applicable guidance, establish accountability and maintain up to date inventories of all equipment and supplies on hand on order or in maintenance. maintain equipment in accordance with applicable technical orders and owners manuals. Label training equipmet TRAINING ONLY and store separate from operational equipment
CEXE
Expeditionary engineering section
The expeditionary engineering section
sustains unit readiness through organization, training, and equipping unit personal CE Prime BEEF teams to accomplish contingency operations. is generally staffed by CE military personnel and civilians. is broken into three elements unit deployment manager, training and logistics
UDM
would coordinate personnel and unit deployment taskings, where training would ensure CE personnel are scheduled for training, and logistics would make sure deploying members had necessary equipment
DOC
designed operational capability
UTC
unit type code
SORTS
status of resources and training system
DRRS
defense readiness reporting system
ART
air expeditionary forces reporting tool
AF incident mangement phases
prevention, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation
Incident
an occurrance or event, natural or human caused, that requires an emergency response to protect life or property.
Prevention
includes actions to avoid an incident or to intervene to stop an incident from occurring refers to intelligence collection and analysis, active defense, proliferation prevention, fire prevention, disease prevention and contamination prevention
Preparedness
is before the incident and involves planning, trainning , exercising and development of tactics and procedures
Response
includes activities that address the short term, direct effects of an incident. immediate actions to save lives, protect property, and meet basic human needs. also includes the execution of plans and activities designed to limit the loss of life, personal injury, property damage, and other unfavorable outcomes
Recovery
begins once immediate lifesaving activities and hazards have been contained. the focus shifts to recovery actions to assist individuals, restore mission operations, and restore the area or installation to normal operations. could be short term, lasting only days to weeks or long term lasting months to years
mitigation
is an ongoing process and is considered to some degree a part of every incident management phase. includes all activities designed to reduce or eliminate risks to persons or property of to lessen the actual or potential effects or consequences of an incident
The disaster response force
is the installation structure for response. Is scalable to the incident and is composed of many agencies and personnel. All response and recovery personnel are ___. they include control centers, specialized teams, security forces, fire, medical, and much more
Command Post
serves as one of the core functions of the installment command and control nodes. is fulltime 247 and directly responsible to the installation commander. the CP serves as the focal point of operations, and recieves and dissemination orders, information, and requests, necessary for the command and control of assigned forces and operations
Crisis action team
is an organization capable of devoting full time attention to how the crisis affects mission execution and is composed of predesignated With representation from outside agencies as needed
ESFs
emergency support functions
ESF5
information and planning
UCC
Unit control center
the IC
uses ICS to manage the incident .
ICP
Is the field location where the primary tactical level and incident command oceans are performed the icy develops objectives communicates in with subordinates and coordinate activities between various agencies and organizations
First Responders
Are drf members that deployed immediately to the incident site to provide initial command ant control to save lives in to suppress the control hazards firefighter security Personnel in emergency medical personnel provide the initial immediate response to major accident natural disasters and cbrn incidents
emergency responders
Are drf members that deploy the First Responders to expand C2 and provide additional support include follow on fire security Personnel emergency medical technicians e m Personnel EOD personnel physicians nurses and medical treatment providers at medical facilities Public Health officers file environmental engineering Mortuary Affairs personnel and other specialized team members
Specialized teams
Are formed from existing installation in unit Personnel Resources to support emergency response operations become a team members primary duties during responses exercises and training
SMT
Is comfort each units Personnel assigned train to conduct in managed shelter operations
CCT
Are required to perform deacon on assets under their functional area control for threats terminal operations units that have threat BCC teas include Logistics Readiness maintenance Munitions medical and civil engineers
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