Review Local Emergency Operation Plan
DISASTER PLANNING AND CONTROL
Final Paper – Review Local Emergency Operation Plan
MICHAEL TERWILLIGER
August 2013
The following requirements are contained in Air Force Instruction (AFI)10-2501 (AIR FORCE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (EM) PROGRAM PLANNING AND OPERATIONS) this is mandated for use at all USAF bases. I will review this instruction and recommend changes that would better suit Air National Guard locations. My recommendations will be in BOLD. It must be remembered that Air National Guard units do not have the full time manning that their active duty counterparts have and a vast majority of them are on Municipal and Commercial airports, which adds a layer of coordination and cooperation that most Active Duty locations do not undergo. …show more content…
Each units Commander must stress both planning and response to provide unity of effort, allocate resources efficiently and identify shortfalls early. Force survivability and mission continuation are the highest priorities for planning. Planning is based upon a threat assessment that enables commanders to identify minimum standards to train, organize, equip and protect forces. The primary objective of EM program planning is to support Air Force plans by minimizing effects caused by all-hazards incidents. EM program planning addresses a wide range of threats for the Air Force. The Air Force EM program implements the AFIMS based on NIMS methodology and includes the NRP standardized phases of incident management: prevention, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. (AFCESA/CEXR, 2013) The planning goals listed below are not in priority order:
- Decentralize vital operations and mission-critical resources.
- Disperse, shelter, or cover response and recovery resources.
- Relocate, evacuate, or shelter all personnel affected or potentially affected by the …show more content…
The INWS is a combination of methods using audible and visual signals, verbal messages, and electronic communication. Communication modes include sirens, horns, radio tone alerting, MNS, unaided voice systems, public and broadcast address systems, local area network messaging, telephone alert conferencing, pagers, television, radio, flags, signs, and other electronic or mechanical methods. Air National Guard units must develop an alert system for their Traditional members during non-drill weekends. This system will be utilized not only to call up members for base pre-incident preparation, post-incident recovery but for accountability after a major incident. Ensuring all unit members are safe and accounted for is the first step in recovering and preparing mitigation for future
Final Paper – Review Local Emergency Operation Plan
MICHAEL TERWILLIGER
August 2013
The following requirements are contained in Air Force Instruction (AFI)10-2501 (AIR FORCE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (EM) PROGRAM PLANNING AND OPERATIONS) this is mandated for use at all USAF bases. I will review this instruction and recommend changes that would better suit Air National Guard locations. My recommendations will be in BOLD. It must be remembered that Air National Guard units do not have the full time manning that their active duty counterparts have and a vast majority of them are on Municipal and Commercial airports, which adds a layer of coordination and cooperation that most Active Duty locations do not undergo. …show more content…
Each units Commander must stress both planning and response to provide unity of effort, allocate resources efficiently and identify shortfalls early. Force survivability and mission continuation are the highest priorities for planning. Planning is based upon a threat assessment that enables commanders to identify minimum standards to train, organize, equip and protect forces. The primary objective of EM program planning is to support Air Force plans by minimizing effects caused by all-hazards incidents. EM program planning addresses a wide range of threats for the Air Force. The Air Force EM program implements the AFIMS based on NIMS methodology and includes the NRP standardized phases of incident management: prevention, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. (AFCESA/CEXR, 2013) The planning goals listed below are not in priority order:
- Decentralize vital operations and mission-critical resources.
- Disperse, shelter, or cover response and recovery resources.
- Relocate, evacuate, or shelter all personnel affected or potentially affected by the …show more content…
The INWS is a combination of methods using audible and visual signals, verbal messages, and electronic communication. Communication modes include sirens, horns, radio tone alerting, MNS, unaided voice systems, public and broadcast address systems, local area network messaging, telephone alert conferencing, pagers, television, radio, flags, signs, and other electronic or mechanical methods. Air National Guard units must develop an alert system for their Traditional members during non-drill weekends. This system will be utilized not only to call up members for base pre-incident preparation, post-incident recovery but for accountability after a major incident. Ensuring all unit members are safe and accounted for is the first step in recovering and preparing mitigation for future