af emergency management

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“The primary mission of the AF EM Program is to save lives; minimize the loss or degradation of resources; and continue, sustain, and restore operational capability in an all-hazards physical threat environment at AF installations worldwide.”

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“The ancillary missions are to support homeland defense (HD) and civil support (CS) operations and to provide support to civil and host nation (HN) authorities according to Department of Defense (DoD) publications and through the appropriate combatant command (CCMD).”

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“The Secretary of the Air Force (SecAF) established a single, integrated AF EM Program through AFPD 10-25. [DoDI 6055.17 Glossary:] EM Program. A risk-based, comprehensive, and continual process to prepare for, prevent, mitigate, respond to, and recover from any multi-agency or multi-jurisdictional incident that threatens life, property, operations, or the environment regardless of natural, technological, or human cause.”

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“Homeland Defense —The protection of United States sovereignty, territory, domestic population, and critical infrastructure against external threats and aggression or other threats as directed by the President. (JP 3-27/1-02)”

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“The vision of the AF EM Program is to utilize an all-hazards approach to protect the AF community and mission capability effectively and efficiently [...] All-Hazards Checklists: Man-made-Intentional (Active Shooter, Biological Attack, Chemical Attack, Conventional Attack, Cyber Attack, Nuclear Attack), Technological, Natural-Biological, Man-made-Accident (HAZMAT, Aircraft, Nuclear Weapons, Other Major Accidents), Natural-Geological (Earthquake, Tsunami, Volcano), Natural-Meteorological (Hurricane, Cyclone, Typhoon, Tornado, Flood, Wildfire or Forest Fire, Extreme Cold and Heat)”

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“Natural-Geological: Earthquake, Tsunami, Volcano. Natural-Meteorological: Hurricane, Cyclone, Typhoon, Tornado, Flood, Wildfire or Forest Fire, Extreme Cold and Heat”

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“Appoint, according to the EMWG, unit EM representatives to manage, coordinate, and serve as the single POC for unit requirements of the installation EM Program. [...] Appoint DRF members from within the unit as required by the IEMP 10-2 and EMWG. (T-1). [...] Personnel will attend the appropriate courses to meet the level of proficiency required to accomplish their assigned tasks.”

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“Appoint DRF members from within the unit as required by the IEMP 10-2 and EMWG. (T-1). [...] Teams formed from the existing installation and unit personnel resources to support emergency response operations. Team member duty becomes the team member's primary duty during response, exercises, and training.”

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“Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures for conducting emergency management (EM) activities at DoD installations worldwide.”

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“This Instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 10-25, Air Force Emergency Management. It aligns the Air Force (AF) with Department of Defense Instruction (DODI), 6055.17, DoD Installation Emergency Management (IEM) Program”

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“The purpose of this directive, which was issued on Feb. 28, 2003, is to enhance the ability of the United States to manage domestic incidents by establishing a single, comprehensive national incident management system.”

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“The Air Force Incident Management System (AFIMS), based on the National Incident Management System (NIMS), methodology is outlined in Air Force Instruction 10-2501. The Air Force Incident Management System was developed to ensure service compliance and consistency across Presidential, Department of Defense, and Air Force policies and directives [...] The Air Force has incorporated the National Incident Management System approach into the Air Force Incident Management System to set the framework for interoperability and compatibility among other response and preparedness agencies outside the Air Force.”

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“The Air Force Incident Management System is used to organize and direct emergency response forces during incident management activities while also conducting peacetime and wartime operations. [...] The Air Force has a consistent, single, comprehensive approach to incident management with coordinating structures, processes, and protocols to the National Institute Management System which allows the Air Force to integrate its specific authorities into the collective framework of federal departments and agencies.”

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“The Air Force Incident Management System also includes a core set of concepts, principles, terminology, and technologies covering the incident command system, emergency operations centers, identification and management of resources, qualification and certification, and the collection, tracking and reporting of incident information and incident resources.”

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“The Disaster Response Force (DRF) is the Air Force structure that responds to disasters, accidents, or incidents, establishing command and control and supporting incident operations. [AFI 10-2501 para 1.6:] AF installation commanders will use AFIMS for both peacetime and wartime incidents/emergencies IAW AFMAN 10-2502, Air Force Incident Management System. (T-1).”

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“AF installation commanders will use AFIMS for both peacetime and wartime incidents/emergencies IAW AFMAN 10-2502, Air Force Incident Management System. (T-1). [AFMAN 10-2502 para 2.2:] The Incident Command System is used by all levels of government as well as by many non-government organizations and private sector organizations.”

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“This work began in the 1970s with local, state, and Federal agencies collaborating to create a system called Firefighting Resources of California Organized for Potential Emergencies (FIRESCOPE). FIRESCOPE included ICS and the Multiagency Coordination System (MACS). In 1982, the agencies that developed FIRESCOPE and the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) created the National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS), in part to make ICS guidance applicable to all types of incidents and all hazards. [AFMAN 10-2502 2.2:] The Incident Command System is used by all levels of government as well as by many non-government organizations and private sector organizations.”

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“will include five major functional areas, staffed as needed and determined by the IC or UC construct consisting of command, operations, planning, logistics, and finance/administration as illustrated in Figure 7.2. (T-1)”

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“Phases of Incident Management. Air Force Incident Management System phases include prevention, protection, response, recovery and mitigation. [...] Mitigation is an ongoing process and is considered, to some degree, a part of every phase of incident management. In a global sense, mitigation includes all activities designed to reduce or eliminate risks to persons or property or to lessen the actual or potential effects of an incident.”

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“Phases of Incident Management. Air Force Incident Management System phases include prevention, protection, response, recovery and mitigation.”

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“EM Program. A risk-based, comprehensive, and continual process to prepare for, prevent, mitigate, respond to, and recover from any multi-agency or multi-jurisdictional incident that threatens life, property, operations, or the environment regardless of natural, technological, or human cause.”

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“Incident Complexity is the combination of involved factors that affect the probability of control of an incident. Many factors determine the complexity of an incident, including, but not limited to, area involved, threat to life and property, political sensitivity, organizational complexity, jurisdictional boundaries, values at risk, weather, strategy and tactics, and agency policy.”

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“Many factors determine the complexity of an incident, including, but not limited to, area involved, threat to life and property, political sensitivity, organizational complexity, jurisdictional boundaries, values at risk, weather, strategy and tactics, and agency policy.”

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“Incidents are categorized by five types based on complexity. Type 5 incidents are the least complex and Type 1 the most complex.”

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“Incident Types are determined based on the number of resources and number of incident operational periods needed to handle the incident.”

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“Type 5 incidents are the least complex and Type 1 the most complex.”

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“The incident can be handled with one or two single resources with up to six personnel. [...] The incident is contained within the first operational period and often within an hour to a few hours after resources arrive on scene. Examples include a vehicle fire, an injured person, a vehicle accident, or a police traffic stop.”

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“Several resources are required to mitigate the incident; a Task Force or Strike Team. The incident is usually limited to one operational period in the control phase. [...] Examples include a vehicle accident with injuries, building fire, hostage or domestic violence incident, or small fuel spill.”

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“When capabilities exceed initial attack, the appropriate Incident Command System positions should be added to match the complexity of the incident. [...] Examples include a hazardous materials incident, aircraft crash, hostage situation with several hostages, tornado, or flood.”

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“This type of incident extends beyond the capabilities of local control and is expected to go into multiple operational periods. A Type 2 incident may require the response of resources out of area, including regional and/or national resources, to manage effectively the operations, command, and general staffing. [...] Examples are aircraft crash off base, terrorist incident, large wildland fire, hurricane or extensive flooding on and off base.”

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“This type of incident is the most complex, requiring national resources to safely and effectively manage and operate. All Command and General Staff positions are activated. Operations personnel often exceed 500 per operational period, and total personnel will usually exceed 1,000.”

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“The installation EM Program structure includes the Office of Emergency Management, EMWG, and Unit EM representatives. [Table 2.2 membership includes:] Wing Inspection Team (WIT) Chief. [Table 2.3:] Prioritize the unfunded non-medical EM equipment and supply requirements for approval and inclusion in installation budget submissions. [...] Review the AHRPT IRMP and develop COAs to mitigate unacceptable risk.”

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“Table 2.2. Installation EMWG Membership. Mission Support Group Commander (Chair) [...] Installation Emergency Manager (Facilitator) [...] Wing Inspection Team (WIT) Chief [...] WIT members must be trained to at least the same level of the person being evaluated. (T-1).”

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“Establishes a single installation EM Program (T-0) with the R&EM Flight as the installation Office of Emergency Management. (T-1).”

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“Establishes a single installation EM Program (T-0) with the R&EM Flight as the installation Office of Emergency Management. (T-1). [...] The Office of Emergency Management will coordinate with unit EM Representatives to discuss trends and unit program issues likely to be addressed at the quarterly EMWG. [AFMAN 10-2502 2.3.2.3:] The installation commander will appoint the Readiness and Emergency Management Officer or Superintendent as the Emergency Operations Center manager per Air Force Instruction 10-2501. (T-1).”

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“The installation Office of Emergency Management will provide an immersion brief to all new commanders upon assignment. (T-2). The briefing covers the installation EM Program, policies, and responsibilities outlined in Table 1.2.”

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“Unit EM Representatives will execute their responsibilities in Table 2.4. (T-1). [Table 2.4 item 1:] Manage the unit EM Program according to the direction of the unit commander and this instruction. [2.4.2.4.1:] The Office of Emergency Management will coordinate with unit EM Representatives to discuss trends and unit program issues likely to be addressed at the quarterly EMWG.”

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“The Mission Support Group commander chairs the installation EMWG and establishes working subgroups. [...] Integrate the planning and management functions and other key response agencies under the DRF. (T-2).”

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“The EMWG meets quarterly, according to DODI 6055.17, as a decision-making body that applies the collective judgment and experience to installation issues and oversees the implementation of AF policy on the installation EM Program. (T-0).”

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“The installation EM Program will establish a DRF based on the elements identified in Table 2.5. (T-1). [Table 2.5:] Crisis Action Team (CAT) — Strategic; Command Post — Strategic; Emergency Operations Center (EOC) — Operational; Unit Control Center (UCC) — Tactical; Emergency Communications Center (ECC) — Tactical; Incident Commander (IC) — Tactical; First Responders — Tactical; Emergency Responders — Tactical; Specialized and Support/Recovery Teams — Tactical.”

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“Crisis Action Team (CAT) —A staff formed by the commander to plan, direct, and coordinate forces in response to contingencies, crises, natural/manmade disasters, or wartime situations. The CAT develops courses of action and executes the commander's and HHQ's directives. [DAFI 10-2501 9.11:] Formerly known as the Crisis Action Team, the WOC will assume all responsibilities as the top echelon of installation mission continuation and sustainment.”

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“Command Post (CP) —The CP serves as one of the Installation's Command and Control (IC2) full-time 24/7 C2 nodes, directly responsible to the installation commander for IC2. [DAFI 10-2501 9.10:] The CP is a full-time, 24/7 C2 node, directly responsible to commander(s) and serves as the focal point of operations, including the receipt and dissemination of orders, information, and requests necessary for the C2 of assigned forces and operations.”

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“The focal point of support operations for the Incident Commander and those responders at the incident site. The Emergency Operations Center is where the coordination of information and resources in support of the incident takes place.”

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“When the installation commander activates the Emergency Operations Center, the Center uses incident status reports to update the Crisis Action Team. When on-scene requirements surpass the installation's inherent capabilities and cumulative capabilities acquired through Mutual Aid Agreements, the Emergency Operations Center seeks support through the Crisis Action Team.”

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“Incorporates the fire, security forces, and medical dispatch/control centers. Emergency Communications Center operations address the initial incident notification and response action responsibilities of those three disciplinary areas. [...] The Emergency Communications Center controllers and on-duty security forces leadership act as the day-to-day Base Defense Operations Center”

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“They also provide a single point of contact for resources requested from the Incident Commander via the Emergency Communications Center or Emergency Operations Center. [...] Unit Control Centers support the Incident Commander and Emergency Operations Center by providing subject-matter-experts and resources. [AFI 10-2501 Table 2.5:] Includes C2 Centers tasked in the IEMP 10-2 and provide direct support to the EOC for emergency response and recovery are part of the DRF.”

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“Responsible for all incident activities, including the development of strategies and tactics and the ordering and release of resources. The Incident Commander has overall authority and responsibility for conducting incident operations and is responsible for the management of all incident operations at the incident site. The Incident Commander must be fully qualified to manage the response. (T-1). [AFI 10-2501 Table 2.5:] ICs must be experienced in the Incident Type and complexity, meet IC training requirements outlined in Chapter 4”

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“First Responders —The DRF elements dispatched immediately to an incident scene to provide initial C2, to save lives, to suppress and control hazards, and establish the incident command system (ICS). First responders include Fire and Emergency Services, Security Forces, and emergency medical services personnel.”

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“The response elements of a Disaster Response Force that deploy after the first responders to expand Command and Control and perform support functions. Emergency responders include but are not limited to the follow-on elements of emergency management personnel, explosive ordnance disposal personnel, physicians, nurses, medical treatment providers, public health emergency officers, bioenvironmental engineers, and mortuary affairs personnel.”

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“Teams formed from the existing installation and unit personnel resources to support emergency response operations. Team member duty becomes the team member's primary duty during response, exercises, and training. Appoint enough team members for 24-hour-a-day operations. (T-3).”

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“Every AF installation must have an INWS with the capability to disseminate rapidly and effectively the emergency information to warn all personnel immediately, but no longer than 10 minutes, after incident notification and verification. [Table 5.2:] Provide watches, warnings, evacuation routes, and other alerting information to meet DoD and federal warning requirements.”

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“The INWS is a combination of methods using audible and visual signals, verbal messages, and electronic communication. Every AF installation must have an INWS with the capability to disseminate rapidly and effectively the emergency information to warn all personnel immediately”

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“Commanders will ensure personnel have adequate equipment to respond to all hazards that threaten the installation. (T-3). [...] Installations must budget for, acquire, and maintain equipment for man-made or natural disasters, on or off base. (T-2).”

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“Air Force EM education and training provides the required knowledge and skills needed to prepare for, respond to, mitigate, and recover from contingencies or emergencies requiring AF response.”