**Continuity of Operations (COOP) Training**

**Summary:**

This course presentation is an off-the-shelf training available for
personnel with responsibilities for one or more aspects of continuity of
operations (COOP) planning.

Training audiences identified for this compendium include:

-   COOP leadership

-   COOP planners.

-   COOP responder who deploy when a COOP plan is implemented.

-   COOP 'Nonessential' personnel.

-   COOP Alert/Notification Center personnel.

This document presents a curriculum of courses currently available to
help personnel engaged in the various phases of continuity of operations
(COOP) planning and implementation. For ease of use, a table of contents
is provided. .

In most cases, multiple courses on the same topic(s) have been included
in this document. The decision to include all identified courses was
made to provide a comprehensive listing of available courses to allow
those seeking courses to make their selections based on venue in
addition to content.

**Table of Contents**

Introduction to Continuity of Operations (Under
Development).............................3

COOP Manager's Training Course
(L-548).....................................................4

National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
(lS-700)............\.....5

Introduction to the Incident Command System for Federal Disaster Workers

(lS-100)...............................................................................................6

Introduction to the Incident Command System (l-100) (Module
1)..........................7

Incident Command System (lCS) Orientation (100
Level).................................\...8

Basic Incident Command System (l-200 (Modules
2-6)....................................\...9

lCS for Executives (l-401) (Module
17).........................................................10

Emergency Planning
(lS-235).....................................................................11

Technical Planning and Evaluation
(G909)...................................................\...12

An Orientation to Community Disaster Exercise
(lS-120)..............................\.......13

Exercise Design
(lS-139)...........................................................................14

Recovery from Disaster
(E210)....................................................................15

Emergency Planner's
Companion.................................................................16

Intermediate Incident Command System (l-300) (Modules
7-11)............................17

Intermediate Incident Command System
(G-195)..............................................18

Intermediate Incident Command System
(ISC).................................................19

Exercise Controller/Simulator
(G250.8).........................................................20

Exercise Evaluation
(G130)........................................................................21

Exercise Evaluator
(G250.9).......................................................................22

Exercise Program Manager/Management
(G137)..............................................23

Advanced lCS (l-400) (Modules
12-15)...................................................\.......24

Advanced Incident Command System
(G-196).............................................\....25

Multi-Agency Coordination (l-401) (Module
16)..........................................\.... 26

Incident Command System/Emergency Operations Center Interface
(G191).........\...\...27

Exercise Design
(G139)..........................................................................
.28

Exercise Design and Evaluation
(E-132)........................................................29

Exercise Program Management and control Simulation
(E-133)........................... 30

Exercise Development
(E136)....................................................................31

Exercise Control/Simulation
(G135)............................................................32

Evacuation and Re-Entry Planning Course
(G358)............................................33

Terrorism Planning Course
(G408)..............................................................34

WMD: Threat and Risk Assessment (Local
Jurisdiction).................................\...35

**Continuity of Operations/Business Continuity Planning**

# Novice-Level Courses

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Course**   | **Introduction to Continuity of Operations (Under     |
|              | Development)**                                        |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | FEMA                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 3 hours                                               |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | None                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | Senior managers, COOP planning team members,          |
|              | responders/deployers,                                 |
|              |                                                       |
|              | and nonessential personnel can benefit from this      |
|              | web-based course.                                     |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | Upon completion of this course, participants should   |
| and          | be able to:                                           |
| D            |                                                       |
| escription** | -   Describe what a COOP is and make the distinction  |
|              |     between COOP and Continuity of Government (COG).  |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Describe the roles and responsibilities of key    |
|              |     players.                                          |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   List the steps they should take to plan for       |
|              |     family support in a COOP situation.               |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Identify elements of a viable COOP.               |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Differentiate between essential and nonessential  |
|              |     functions.                                        |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   List the planning requirements established by     |
|              |     Federal Preparedness Circular (FPC) 65.           |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Describe the steps in the COOP planning model.    |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Identify COOP special planning issues.            |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Describe why testing, training, and exercising    |
|              |     the COOP is important.                            |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Explain the importance of documenting testing,    |
|              |     training, and exercise results.                   |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Describe the four phases of COOP implementation.  |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Describe the important tasks required to maintain |
|              |     COOP readiness.                                   |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Describe the importance of developing a multiyear |
|              |     strategy for COOP planning that includes plan     |
|              |     maintenance.                                      |
|              |                                                       |
|              | This web-based course will provide awareness-level    |
|              | training to any Federal worker who needs to know      |
|              | about COOP planning and the role they play in         |
|              | continuity of operations at their departments or      |
|              | agencies.                                             |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | Web-based self-instruction                            |
| *Location(s) |                                                       |
| Offered**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | FEMA Virtual Campus:                                  |
| Contact**    | [w                                                    |
|              | ww.training.fema.gov/](http://www.training.fema.gov/) |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Notes**    | This course will be developed so that agency leaders  |
|              | and their successors can take only the first lesson   |
|              | as an overview to the COOP process. Other identified  |
|              | personnel can take the entire course to gain a        |
|              | greater awareness of the COOP process and its         |
|              | relevance to their jobs.                              |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations/Business Continuity Planning**

# Intermediate-Level Courses

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Course**   | **COOP Manager's Training Course (L-548)**            |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | FEMA                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 3 Days                                                |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | 3 Days                                                |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | COOP Program Managers at the Federal, State, Tribal,  |
|              | and local levels, regardless of their time in         |
|              | service.                                              |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | At the end of this course, the participants should be |
| and          | able to:                                              |
| D            |                                                       |
| escription** | -   Define continuity of operations.                  |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Explain the business benefits of COOP.            |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Identify the elements of a viable COOP            |
|              |     capability.                                       |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Identify the processes, resources, and tasks      |
|              |     necessary to implement and manage a successful    |
|              |                                                       |
|              | COOP program.                                         |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Instruct the COOP Manager's course.               |
|              |                                                       |
|              | This course covers the following topics:              |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   COOP Overview                                     |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Business Benefits of COOP                         |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   COOP Program Management                           |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Role of Senior Leadership                         |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Elements of a Viable COOP Capability              |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Essential Functions                               |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Delegations of Authority                          |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Orders of Succession                              |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Essential Facilities                              |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Interoperable Communications                      |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Vital Records                                     |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Human Capital                                     |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Tests, Training, and Exercises                    |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Devolution                                        |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Reconstitution                                    |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Family Support Planning                           |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   COOP Implementation                               |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   COOP Plan and Procedures                          |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Corrective Action                                 |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Outreach and Resources                            |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Train-the-Trainer Instructions                    |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | Washington, DC metropolitan area. Nationally in       |
| *Location(s) | conjunction with Federal Executive Boards             |
| Offered**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | Wayne Rhodes is the point of contact for this course  |
| Contact**    | and may be reached at <wayne.rhodes@dhs.gov>.         |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Notes**    | This course is based on Federal requirements as       |
|              | presented in FPC 65.                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

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# Continuity of Operations-Related Courses

**Novice-Level Courses**

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Course**   | **National Incident Management System (NIMS), An      |
|              | Introduction (IS-700)**                               |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal        |
|              | Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)                    |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 3 Hours                                               |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | Free                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | This course is for personnel in government agencies,  |
|              | private-sector and                                    |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Nongovernmental organizations who would be required   |
|              | to work together during incidents.                    |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This course explains the purpose, principles, and key |
| and          | components of NIMS.                                   |
| D            |                                                       |
| escription** | It contains "Planning Activity" screens that provide  |
|              | participants with an opportunity to complete some     |
|              | planning tasks during the training. The planning      |
|              | activity screens are printable so that participants   |
|              | can use them after the training.                      |
|              |                                                       |
|              | At the end of the course, participants should be able |
|              | to:                                                   |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Describe the key concepts and principles          |
|              |     underlying NIMS.                                  |
|              |                                                       |
|              | ```{=html}                                            |
|              | <!-- -->                                              |
|              | ```                                                   |
|              | -   Identify the benefits of using ICS as the         |
|              |     national incident management model.               |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Describe when it is appropriate to institute an   |
|              |     Area Command.                                     |
|              |                                                       |
|              | ```{=html}                                            |
|              | <!-- -->                                              |
|              | ```                                                   |
|              | -   Describe when it is appropriate to institute a    |
|              |     Multiagency Coordination System.                  |
|              |                                                       |
|              | ```{=html}                                            |
|              | <!-- -->                                              |
|              | ```                                                   |
|              | -   Describe the benefits of using a Joint            |
|              |     Information System (JIS) for public information   |
|              |     management systems.                               |
|              |                                                       |
|              | ```{=html}                                            |
|              | <!-- -->                                              |
|              | ```                                                   |
|              | -   Identify the ways in which NIMS affects           |
|              |     preparedness.                                     |
|              |                                                       |
|              | ```{=html}                                            |
|              | <!-- -->                                              |
|              | ```                                                   |
|              | -   Describe how NIMS affects how resources are       |
|              |     managed.                                          |
|              |                                                       |
|              | ```{=html}                                            |
|              | <!-- -->                                              |
|              | ```                                                   |
|              | -   Describe the advantages of a common communication |
|              |     and information management system.                |
|              |                                                       |
|              | ```{=html}                                            |
|              | <!-- -->                                              |
|              | ```                                                   |
|              | -   Explain how NIMS influences technology and        |
|              |     technology systems.                               |
|              |                                                       |
|              | ```{=html}                                            |
|              | <!-- -->                                              |
|              | ```                                                   |
|              | -   Describe the purpose of the NIMS Integration      |
|              |     Center.                                           |
|              |                                                       |
|              | This course is available to download from the         |
|              | Independent Study Web site                            |
|              | (<http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/)>.              |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | This is a self-study course to be completed at the    |
| *Location(s) | participant's location.                               |
| Offered**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | [                                                     |
| Contact**    | www.training.fema.gov](http://www.training.fema.gov/) |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Notes**    | This course presents an overview of NIMS requirements |
|              | and should be taken to ensure that COOP plans comply  |
|              | with NIMS as well as with FPC 65.                     |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Novice-Level Courses (Continued)**

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Course**   | **Introduction to the Incident Command System for     |
|              | Federal Disaster Workers (IS-100)**                   |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal        |
|              | Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)                    |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 3 Hours                                               |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | Free                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | This course is for individuals in the Federal         |
|              | disaster response workforce.                          |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This course is designed to give an introduction to    |
| and          | the principles, common terminology, and position      |
| D            | responsibilities when responding to an event using    |
| escription** | the Incident Command System.                          |
|              |                                                       |
|              | The course specifically discusses:                    |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Major ICS functions and their primary             |
|              |     responsibilities.                                 |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   ICS organizational units.                         |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Span of control.                                  |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Major incident facilities and the function of     |
|              |     each.                                             |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   What an Incident Action Plan is and how it is     |
|              |     used.                                             |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   The common responsibilities associated with       |
|              |     incident assignments from the Federal disaster    |
|              |     response workforce perspective.                   |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Participants enroll in this course when they complete |
|              | the online answer sheet for the final exam.           |
|              |                                                       |
|              | This course is available at                           |
|              | [http://www.training.fema.gov/emiweb/IS/is100.asp     |
|              | ](http://www.training.fema.gove/emiweb/IS/is100.asp). |
|              |                                                       |
|              | There are no prerequisites or post-course             |
|              | requirements.                                         |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Successful completion of this course will result in   |
|              | 0.3 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)                 |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | This is a self-study course to be completed at the    |
| *Location(s) | participant's location.                               |
| Offered**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | www.training.fema.gov                                 |
| Contact**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Notes**    | This course presents an overview of the Incident      |
|              | Command System, which is                              |
|              |                                                       |
|              | required by NIMS as the management system and         |
|              | response model for departments and agencies at all    |
|              | levels of government.                                 |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Novice-Level Courses (Continued)**

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Course**   | **Introduction to the Incident Command System (I-100) |
|              | (Module 1)**                                          |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)           |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 2 Hours                                               |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | \$2.93 per copy (course materials). \$5.18 per copy   |
|              | (companion documents).                                |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Instructor costs extra. Downloadable version is free. |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | This course, part of NWCG's 17-module ICS curriculum, |
|              | is for all entry-level                                |
|              |                                                       |
|              | personnel assigned to an incident or event, persons   |
|              | working in support roles and cooperating agencies,    |
|              | off-incident personnel who require a minimum ICS      |
|              | orientation, and technical specialists assigned to    |
|              | support an incident from an offsite location.         |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This self-paced course reviews the:                   |
| and          |                                                       |
| D            | -   ICS organization.                                 |
| escription** |                                                       |
|              | -   Basic terminology.                                |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Common responsibilities.                          |
|              |                                                       |
|              | This course will provide enough information about the |
|              | Incident Command System to enable personnel to work   |
|              | in a support role at an incident or event, or to      |
|              | support an incident from an off-site location.        |
|              |                                                       |
|              | This course module may also be used as a pre-course   |
|              | study program by personnel who will be continuing     |
|              | their training with additional modules.               |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | This course is to be conducted at the participant's   |
| *Location(s) | location. The ICS training curriculum is also         |
| Offered**    | available at                                          |
|              | [www.nw                                               |
|              | cg.gov/pms/pms.htm](http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/pms.htm). |
|              | Click on ICS                                          |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Training and Forms.                                   |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | Logan Lee (via e-mail at: <llee@fs.fed.us>)           |
| Contact**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Notes**    | Copies of the 17 modules and companion documents may  |
|              | be ordered by mailing or faxing a purchase order or   |
|              | requisition to:                                       |
|              |                                                       |
|              | National Interagency Fire Center, ATTN: Supply, 3833  |
|              | S. Development Avenue, Boise, Idaho 83705. FAX:       |
|              | 208-387-5573                                          |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Orders must be from agencies or organizations.        |
|              | Address questions on ordering procedures to the NIFC  |
|              | Supply Office, 208-387-5542 and on billing procedures |
|              | to NIFC Finance Office, 208-387-5533.                 |
|              |                                                       |
|              | **This training curriculum is currently under         |
|              | revision.**                                           |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Novice-Level Courses (Continued)**

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Course**   | **Incident Command System (ICS) Orientation (100      |
|              | Level)**                                              |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Yorktown            |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | Variable                                              |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | Free                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | This course is intended for personnel assigned to an  |
|              | incident or event who have a limited understanding of |
|              | ICS.                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This course is designed to:                           |
| and          |                                                       |
| D            | -   Help the participant understand the principles of |
| escription** |     the Incident Command System.                      |
|              |                                                       |
|              | ```{=html}                                            |
|              | <!-- -->                                              |
|              | ```                                                   |
|              | -   Acquaint the participant briefly with the basic   |
|              |     ICS structure and terminology.                    |
|              |                                                       |
|              | This course introduces participant to:                |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   ICS Organization.                                 |
|              |                                                       |
|              | ```{=html}                                            |
|              | <!-- -->                                              |
|              | ```                                                   |
|              | -   Basic Terminology.                                |
|              |                                                       |
|              | ```{=html}                                            |
|              | <!-- -->                                              |
|              | ```                                                   |
|              | -   Common Responsibilities.                          |
|              |                                                       |
|              | The participant will acquire the skills necessary to  |
|              | perform in an ICS support role.                       |
|              |                                                       |
|              | To measure the levels of information received and     |
|              | retained, an examination will be administered         |
|              |                                                       |
|              | The instruction is currently available in             |
|              | correspondence course format from the Coast Guard     |
|              | Institute.                                            |
|              |                                                       |
|              | The USCG Education Services Officer (ESO) will        |
|              | provide procedures on ordering the correspondence     |
|              | course.                                               |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Classroom instructing varies and can be taught by     |
|              | certificated ICS Curriculum instructors. The USCT     |
|              | National Strike Force Coordination Center will        |
|              | provide information on instructor availability.       |
|              |                                                       |
|              | See:                                                  |
|              | <http:                                                |
|              | //www.uscg.mil/tcyorktown/mschools/CPS/distance.shtm> |
|              | for more information.                                 |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | This is a distance-learning course to be taken at the |
| *Location(s) | participant's location.                               |
| Offered**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | Contact the Yorktown Training Center via e-mail at:   |
| Contact**    | <ehines@tcyorktown.uscg.mil>.                         |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Novice-Level Courses (Continued)**

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| # Course     | **Basic Incident Command System (I-200) (Modules      |
|              | 2-6)**                                                |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)           |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 12 Hours                                              |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | \$5.94 per copy (course materials). \$5.18 per copy   |
|              | (companion documents). Instructor costs extra.        |
|              | Downloadable version (including PowerPoint visuals)   |
|              | is free.                                              |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | This course, part of NWCG's 17-module ICS curriculum, |
|              | is for all personnel assigned to an incident or       |
|              | event, persons working in support roles and           |
|              | cooperating agencies, off-incident personnel who      |
|              | require a basic understanding of ICS, and technical   |
|              | specialists assigned to support an incident from an   |
|              | offsite location.                                     |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This course is composed of the following modules:     |
| and          |                                                       |
| D            | -   Module 2: Principles and Features of ICS          |
| escription** |                                                       |
|              | -   Module 3: Organizational Overview                 |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Module 4: Incident Facilities                     |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Module 5: Incident Resources                      |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Module 6: Common Responsibilities Associated with |
|              |     ICS Assignments                                   |
|              |                                                       |
|              | This course will provide information beyond the entry |
|              | level about the Incident Command System to enable     |
|              | personnel to work in a support role at an incident or |
|              | event, or to support an incident from an offsite      |
|              | location.                                             |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | This course is to be conducted at the participant's   |
| *Location(s) | location. The ICS training curriculum is also         |
| Offered**    | available at                                          |
|              | [www.nw                                               |
|              | cg.gov/pms/pms.htm](http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/pms.htm). |
|              | Click on ICS Training and Forms.                      |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | Logan Lee (via e-mail at: <llee@fs.fed.us>)           |
| Contact**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Notes**    | Copies of the 17 modules and companion documents may  |
|              | be ordered by mailing or faxing a purchase order or   |
|              | requisition to:                                       |
|              |                                                       |
|              | National Interagency Fire Center, ATTN: Supply, 3833  |
|              | S. Development Avenue, Boise, Idaho 83705. FAX:       |
|              | 208-387-5573                                          |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Orders must be from agencies or organizations.        |
|              | Address questions on ordering procedures to the NIFC  |
|              | Supply Office, 208-387-5542 and on billing procedures |
|              | to NIFC Finance Office, 208-387-5533.                 |
|              |                                                       |
|              | **The ICS training curriculum is currently under      |
|              | revision. The electronic slide set for Modules 2-6    |
|              | will be discontinued at the end of 2004.**            |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Novice-Level Courses (Continued)**

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| # Course     | **ICS for Executives (I-402) (Module 17)**            |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)           |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 2 Hours                                               |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | \$4.33 per copy (course materials). \$5.18 per copy   |
|              | (companion documents). Instructor costs extra.        |
|              | Downloadable version (including PowerPoint) is free.  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | This course, part of NWCG's 17-module ICS curriculum, |
|              | is for executives, administrators, and policy makers. |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This course provides a basic understanding of ICS,    |
| and          | Unified and Area Command, and multi-agency            |
| D            | coordination to those persons responsible for setting |
| escription** | or implementing policy, but who normally are not a    |
|              | part of the on-scene ICS organization.                |
|              |                                                       |
|              | This course module also discusses responsibilities    |
|              | and information transfer between agency executives    |
|              | and incident commanders.                              |
|              |                                                       |
|              | An Executive Briefing is available to use when time   |
|              | does not permit the use of the instructional module.  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | This course is to be conducted at the participant's   |
| *Location(s) | location. The ICS training curriculum is also         |
| Offered**    | available at                                          |
|              | [www.nw                                               |
|              | cg.gov/pms/pms.htm](http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/pms.htm). |
|              | Click on ICS Training and Forms.                      |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | Logan Lee (via e-mail at: <llee@fs.fed.us>)           |
| Contact**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Notes**    | Copies of the 17 modules and companion documents may  |
|              | be ordered by mailing or faxing a purchase order or   |
|              | requisition to:                                       |
|              |                                                       |
|              | National Interagency Fire Center, ATTN: Supply, 3833  |
|              | S. Development Avenue, Boise, Idaho 83705. FAX:       |
|              | 208-387-5573                                          |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Orders must be from agencies or organizations.        |
|              | Address questions on ordering procedures to the NIFC  |
|              | Supply Office, 208-387-5542 and on billing procedures |
|              | to NIFC Finance Office, 208-387-5533.                 |
|              |                                                       |
|              | **The ICS training curriculum is currently under      |
|              | revision.**                                           |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Novice-Level Courses (Continued)**

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| # Course     | **Emergency Planning (IS-235)**                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal        |
|              | Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)                    |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 2 Days                                                |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | Free                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | This course is designed for emergency managers,       |
|              | emergency planners, and other stakeholders.           |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This course is designed to provide common experience  |
| and          | of a properly structured Emergency Operations Plan    |
| D            | (EOP) in the following areas:                         |
| escription** |                                                       |
|              | -   The planning process                              |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Hazard analysis                                   |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   The basic plan                                    |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Annexes and appendixes                            |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Implementing instructions                         |
|              |                                                       |
|              | There are no prerequisites or post-course             |
|              | requirements.                                         |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Successful completion of this course will result in 1 |
|              | Continuing Education Unit (CEU).                      |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | This is a self-study course to be completed at the    |
| *Location(s) | participant's location.                               |
| Offered**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | [                                                     |
| Contact**    | www.training.fema.gov](http://www.training.fema.gov/) |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Novice-Level Courses (Continued)**

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| # Course     | **Technical Planning and Evaluation (G909)**          |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal        |
|              | Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)                    |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 1 Day                                                 |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | Free                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | This course is designed for those responsible for     |
|              | developing protective action plans for Chemical       |
|              | Stockpile Emergency Preparedness chemical accidents   |
|              | as well as for those who want an overview of the      |
|              | planning process and the tools used in developing     |
|              | protective action plans.                              |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This computer-based, self-paced course is designed    |
| and          | to:                                                   |
| D            |                                                       |
| escription** | -   Identify the physical and chemical properties of  |
|              |     chemical agents that are important to the         |
|              |     protective action decisionmaking process and how  |
|              |     these relate to protective-action strategies.     |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Identify the potential human health effects of    |
|              |     chemical agents that are important to the         |
|              |     protective action decisionmaking process and how  |
|              |     these relate to developing protective-action      |
|              |     strategies.                                       |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Define and illustrate the concepts of exposure,   |
|              |     dose, and risk, and show how these relate to the  |
|              |     protective action decisionmaking process.         |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   List the basic function of models and describe    |
|              |     their use in planning.                            |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   List and describe the specific planning tools     |
|              |     developed within CSEPP for protective action      |
|              |     planning.                                         |
|              |                                                       |
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|              | ```                                                   |
|              | -   Define evacuation and sheltering as protective    |
|              |     actions for CSEPP.                                |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Required prerequisites include:                       |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Completion of the CSEPP Chemical Awareness        |
|              |     course.                                           |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Basic computer skills for the participant running |
|              |     actual models as required in the workbook         |
|              |     (suggested for the participant seeking an         |
|              |     overview and not participating in the model       |
|              |     exercises).                                       |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Equipment required includes, as a minimum, a 286      |
|              | DOS-based machine with 4 Megs of memory running       |
|              | Windows 3.0 or 3.1.                                   |
|              |                                                       |
|              | There are no post-course requirements.                |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | This is a computer-based, self-paced course to be     |
| *Location(s) | completed at the participant's location.              |
| Offered**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | Robert Norville, 500 C Street SW, Suite 629C,         |
| Contact**    | Washington DC 20472. 202-646-2734 or e-mail:          |
|              | <Robert.Norville@dhs.gov>.                            |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Novice-Level Courses (Continued)**

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| # Course     | **An Orientation to Community Disaster Exercises      |
|              | (IS-120)**                                            |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal        |
|              | Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)                    |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 2 Days                                                |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | Free                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | This course is designed for individuals with interest |
|              | in the types of exercises used to test and evaluate a |
|              | community's emergency plan.                           |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This course provides an orientation to the types of   |
| and          | exercises used to test and evaluate a community's     |
| D            | emergency plan.                                       |
| escription** |                                                       |
|              | The content:                                          |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Illustrates the 8 basic steps in exercise design  |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Emphasizes the use of a design team to ensure the |
|              |     success of a community's exercise program         |
|              |                                                       |
|              | This course includes a VHS videocassette and a        |
|              | Student Manual.                                       |
|              |                                                       |
|              | NOTE: Because this course is on video, it cannot be   |
|              | downloaded. However, the test can be completed and    |
|              | submitted online at the Independent Study Web site    |
|              | (<http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/)>.              |
|              |                                                       |
|              | There are no prerequisites or post-course             |
|              | requirements.                                         |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | This is a self-study course to be completed at the    |
| *Location(s) | participant's location.                               |
| Offered**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | [                                                     |
| Contact**    | www.training.fema.gov](http://www.training.fema.gov/) |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Novice-Level Courses (Continued)**

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| # Course     | **Exercise Design (IS-139)**                          |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal        |
|              | Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)                    |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 1 Day                                                 |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | Free                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | The course is designed for emergency managers,        |
|              | emergency services personnel, and individuals who are |
|              | part of the emergency preparedness and response       |
|              | communities at all levels of government.              |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This Professional Development Series (PDS) course is  |
| and          | designed to develop exercising skills in the          |
| D            | following areas:                                      |
| escription** |                                                       |
|              | -   Comprehensive exercise program                    |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   The exercise process                              |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Exercise design steps                             |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Tabletop, Functional, and Full-scale exercises    |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Exercise evaluation                               |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Exercise enhancements                             |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Designing a functional exercise                   |
|              |                                                       |
|              | This course is available to download from the         |
|              | Independent Study Web site                            |
|              | (<http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/)>.              |
|              |                                                       |
|              | There are no prerequisites or post-course             |
|              | requirements.                                         |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Successful completion of this course will result in   |
|              | 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).                |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | This is a self-study course to be completed at the    |
| *Location(s) | participant's location.                               |
| Offered**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | [                                                     |
| Contact**    | www.training.fema.gov](http://www.training.fema.gov/) |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Novice-Level Courses (Continued)**

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| # Course     | **Recovery from Disaster (E210)**                     |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal        |
|              | Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)                    |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 4½ Days                                               |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | Free                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | This course is for local government personnel:        |
|              | Emergency managers, building officials, community     |
|              | planners, city or county administrators, and public   |
|              | works directors. State disaster recovery personnel    |
|              | who work directly with local governments in disasters |
|              | are eligible to attend the course. FEMA staffs who    |
|              | serve as community liaisons in disasters are also     |
|              | eligible and encouraged to enroll in the course.      |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This course focuses on the roles and responsibilities |
| and          | of each team member, and provides guidance on         |
| D            | developing a local disaster recovery plan. Best       |
| escription** | practices in disaster recovery are summarized in a    |
|              | CD-ROM toolkit included in the course materials.      |
|              | Participants are given the opportunity to develop an  |
|              | outline of their own recovery plan during the course. |
|              |                                                       |
|              | There are no prerequisites or post-course             |
|              | requirements.                                         |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Successful completion of this course will result in   |
|              | 2.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).                |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | Emergency Management Institute, Emmitsburg, MD        |
| *Location(s) |                                                       |
| Offered**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | [                                                     |
| Contact**    | www.training.fema.gov](http://www.training.fema.gov/) |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Novice-Level Courses (Continued)**

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| # Course     | **Emergency Planner's Companion**                     |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | Department of Homeland Security (DHS), FEMA, Chemical |
|              | Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP)      |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | Self-paced                                            |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | Free                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | This course is for personnel with planning            |
|              | responsibilities: emergency management, elected       |
|              | officials, and public affairs and information.        |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This course is composed of a suite of five CD-ROM     |
| and          | titles designed to familiarize the planner with, and  |
| D            | evaluate his or her competency in critical areas of   |
| escription** | the emergency planning process.                       |
|              |                                                       |
|              | These emergency planning areas are:                   |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Protective action.                                |
|              |                                                       |
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|              | ```                                                   |
|              | -   Emergency response functions.                     |
|              |                                                       |
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|              | ```                                                   |
|              | -   Requirements for alert and notification and       |
|              |     communications systems.                           |
|              |                                                       |
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|              | ```                                                   |
|              | -   Decontamination and emergency medical support.    |
|              |                                                       |
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|              | ```                                                   |
|              | -   Emergency worker operations.                      |
|              |                                                       |
|              | The objectives of this course are to:                 |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Familiarize planners with critical areas of       |
|              |     emergency planning.                               |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Evaluate competency of planners to identify       |
|              |     critical areas of the emergency planning process. |
|              |                                                       |
|              | This course does not address the nuclear or           |
|              | biological components.                                |
|              |                                                       |
|              | There are no prerequisites to taking this course.     |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | This course will be taken at the participants'        |
| *Location(s) | location. Course location requires 486/66 MHz,        |
| Offered**    | Windows 3.1x 16 MB RAM, CD-ROM Drive speed 4x, 16-bit |
|              | sound card with external speakers and sound blaster   |
|              | compatible.                                           |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | Robert Norville, 500 C Street SW, Suite 629C,         |
| Contact**    | Washington DC 20472. 202-646-2734 or e-mail:          |
|              | <Robert.Norville@dhs.gov>.                            |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Intermediate-Level Courses**

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| # Course     | **Intermediate Incident Command System (I-300)        |
|              | (Modules 7-11)**                                      |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)           |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 27 Hours                                              |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | \$6.87 per copy (course materials). \$5.18 per copy   |
|              | (companion documents). Instructor costs extra.        |
|              | Downloadable version (including PowerPoint visuals)   |
|              | is free.                                              |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | This course, part of NWCG's 17-module ICS curriculum, |
|              | is for all personnel assigned to an incident or       |
|              | event, persons working in support roles and           |
|              | cooperating agencies, off-incident personnel who      |
|              | require an intermediate-level understanding of ICS,   |
|              | and technical specialists assigned to support an      |
|              | incident from an offsite location.                    |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This course is composed of the following modules:     |
| and          |                                                       |
| D            | -   Module 7: Organization and Staffing               |
| escription** |                                                       |
|              | -   Module 8: Organizing for Incidents or Events      |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Module 9: Incident Resources Management           |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Module 10: Air Operations                         |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Module 11: Incident and Event Planning            |
|              |                                                       |
|              | This course will provide information beyond the basic |
|              | level about the Incident Command System to enable     |
|              | personnel to work in a support role at an incident or |
|              | event, or to support an incident from an offsite      |
|              | location.                                             |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | This course is to be conducted at the participant's   |
| *Location(s) | location. The ICS training curriculum is also         |
| Offered**    | available at                                          |
|              | [www.nw                                               |
|              | cg.gov/pms/pms.htm](http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/pms.htm). |
|              | Click on ICS Training and Forms.                      |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | Logan Lee (via e-mail at: <llee@fs.fed.us>)           |
| Contact**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Notes**    | Copies of the 17 modules and companion documents may  |
|              | be ordered by mailing or faxing a purchase order or   |
|              | requisition to:                                       |
|              |                                                       |
|              | National Interagency Fire Center, ATTN: Supply, 3833  |
|              | S. Development Avenue, Boise, Idaho 83705. FAX:       |
|              | 208-387-5573                                          |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Orders must be from agencies or organizations.        |
|              | Address questions on ordering procedures to the NIFC  |
|              | Supply Office, 208-387-5542 and on billing procedures |
|              | to NIFC Finance Office, 208-387-5533.                 |
|              |                                                       |
|              | **The ICS training curriculum is currently under      |
|              | revision. The electronic slide set for Modules 7-9    |
|              | and 11 will be discontinued at the end of 2004. There |
|              | are no visuals for Module 10.**                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Intermediate-Level Courses (Continued)**

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Course**   | **Intermediate Incident Command System (G-195)**      |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | FEMA                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 3 Days                                                |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | Free                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | Federal, State, Tribal, and local personnel who would |
|              | serve in a supervisory capacity in an ICS structure   |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This course is designed for a multidiscipline         |
| and          | audience of persons who would likely serve as         |
| D            | supervisors in an ICS structure. Topics covered       |
| escription** | include:                                              |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Organization and staffing.                        |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Incident and event planning/staffing.             |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Organizing a response to an incident or a planned |
|              |     event.                                            |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Incident resource management.                     |
|              |                                                       |
|              | This course includes group activities, a tabletop     |
|              | exercise, and a final examination.                    |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | This course is offered locally.                       |
| *Location(s) |                                                       |
| Offered**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | Contact the State Training Officer in the specific    |
| Contact**    | State for a course schedule. (See Appendix A.)        |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Intermediate-Level Courses (Continued)**

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| # Course     | **Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS)**        |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Yorktown            |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | Variable                                              |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | Free                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | This course is intended for personnel who have        |
|              | successfully completed ICS-100.                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This course is designed to provide participants with  |
| and          | a more in-depth understanding of the principles       |
| D            | necessary to participate in ICS effectively.          |
| escription** |                                                       |
|              | ICS-200 covers such topics as:                        |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Management functions.                             |
|              |                                                       |
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|              | -   Unified command.                                  |
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|              | -   Span of control.                                  |
|              |                                                       |
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|              | -   Resource management.                              |
|              |                                                       |
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|              | -   Types of facilities.                              |
|              |                                                       |
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|              | -   Organizational overview.                          |
|              |                                                       |
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|              | -   Common responsibilities.                          |
|              |                                                       |
|              | The instruction is currently available in             |
|              | correspondence-course format from the Coast Guard     |
|              | Institute. The USCG Education Services Officer (ESO)  |
|              | will provide procedures on ordering the               |
|              | correspondence course.                                |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Classroom instructing varies and can be taught by     |
|              | certificated ICS Curriculum instructors. The USCT     |
|              | National Strike Force Coordination Center will        |
|              | provide information on instructor availability.       |
|              |                                                       |
|              | See:                                                  |
|              | <http:                                                |
|              | //www.uscg.mil/tcyorktown/mschools/CPS/distance.shtm> |
|              | for more information.                                 |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | The correspondence-course format is a                 |
| *Location(s) | distance-learning course to be taken at the           |
| Offered**    | participant's location. Locations for classroom       |
|              | instruction vary.                                     |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | Contact the Yorktown Training Center via e-mail at:   |
| Contact**    | <ehines@tcyorktown.uscg.mil>.                         |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Intermediate-Level Courses (Continued)**

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| # Course     | **Exercise Controller/Simulator (G250.8)**            |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal        |
|              | Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)                    |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 1 Day                                                 |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | Free                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | This course is for Federal, State, Tribal, and local  |
|              | emergency management/emergency services staff who has |
|              | responsibility to function as exercise                |
|              | controller/simulator in their organizations' or       |
|              | jurisdictions' comprehensive exercise program         |
|              | activities.                                           |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This workshop is designed for use with specific       |
| and          | exercises to prepare individuals to function as       |
| D            | exercise controllers and/or simulators.               |
| escription** |                                                       |
|              | Participants, given a job aid, will:                  |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Identify tasks.                                   |
|              |                                                       |
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|              | -   Define roles and responsibilities.                |
|              |                                                       |
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|              | -   Demonstrate proper use of the master scenario of  |
|              |     events list (MSEL).                               |
|              |                                                       |
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|              | ```                                                   |
|              | -   Solve potential or actual exercise problems and   |
|              |     issues related to exercise controller/simulator   |
|              |     roles.                                            |
|              |                                                       |
|              | There are no prerequisites or post-course             |
|              | requirements. Recommended prerequisites include:      |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Substantial knowledge of emergency management     |
|              |     operations and exercises within the organization. |
|              |                                                       |
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|              | <!-- -->                                              |
|              | ```                                                   |
|              | -   The assigned responsibility of functioning as a   |
|              |     control/simulation team leader or member.         |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | This is a nonresident workshop, to be delivered       |
| *Location(s) | locally.                                              |
| Offered**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | Contact the State Training Officer in the specific    |
| Contact**    | State for a course schedule. (See Appendix A.)        |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Intermediate-Level Courses (Continued)**

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| # Course     | **Exercise Evaluation (G130)**                        |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal        |
|              | Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)                    |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 2 Days                                                |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | Free                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | This course is for Federal, State, Tribal, and local  |
|              | emergency management and emergency services staff who |
|              | have the responsibility of managing exercise          |
|              | evaluation activities associated with the overall     |
|              | emergency management functions or emergency service   |
|              | disciplines, such as fire, law enforcement, emergency |
|              | medical services, public works, and community         |
|              | service/volunteer agencies and organizations.         |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This course provides knowledge and develops skills    |
| and          | that will enable those attending to manage exercise   |
| D            | evaluation activities before, during, and after an    |
| escription** | emergency management exercise.                        |
|              |                                                       |
|              | There are no required prerequisites. Recommended      |
|              | prerequisites include:                                |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Substantial knowledge of emergency operations     |
|              |     within the participant's organization.            |
|              |                                                       |
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|              | <!-- -->                                              |
|              | ```                                                   |
|              | -   Assigned responsibility to manage the evaluation  |
|              |     function or serve as an evaluation team leader as |
|              |     part of the community's exercise program.         |
|              |                                                       |
|              | There are no post-course requirements.                |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Successful completion of this course will not result  |
|              | in Continuing Education Units (CEUs).                 |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | This is a nonresident course, to be delivered         |
| *Location(s) | locally.                                              |
| Offered**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | Contact the State Training Officer in the specific    |
| Contact**    | State for a course schedule. (See Appendix A.)        |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Intermediate-Level Courses (Continued)**

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| # Course     | **Exercise Evaluator (G250.9)**                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal        |
|              | Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)                    |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 1 Day                                                 |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | Free                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | This course is for Federal, State, Tribal, and local  |
|              | emergency management/emergency services staff who     |
|              | have responsibility to function as exercise           |
|              | evaluators in their organizations' or jurisdictions'  |
|              | comprehensive exercise program activities.            |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This workshop is designed for use with specific       |
| and          | exercises to prepare individuals to function as       |
| D            | exercise evaluators.                                  |
| escription** |                                                       |
|              | Participants, given a job aid, will:                  |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Define roles and responsibilities.                |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Review evaluation plans and individual            |
|              |     assignments.                                      |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Demonstrate proper use of evaluation plans and    |
|              |     individual points of review.                      |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Identify data collection techniques.              |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Solve evaluation-related problems and issues.     |
|              |                                                       |
|              | There are no prerequisites or post-course             |
|              | requirements. Recommended prerequisites include:      |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Substantial knowledge of emergency management     |
|              |     operations and exercises within the organization. |
|              |                                                       |
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|              | <!-- -->                                              |
|              | ```                                                   |
|              | -   The assigned responsibility of functioning as an  |
|              |     evaluation team leader or member.                 |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | This is a nonresident workshop, to be delivered       |
| *Location(s) | locally.                                              |
| Offered**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | Contact the State Training Officer in the specific    |
| Contact**    | State for a course schedule. (See Appendix A.)        |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Intermediate-Level Courses (Continued)**

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| # Course     | **Exercise Program Manager/Management (G137)**        |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal        |
|              | Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)                    |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 2½ Days                                               |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | Free                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | This course is for Federal, State, Tribal and local   |
|              | emergency management/emergency services staff who has |
|              | the responsibility to initiate and/or maintain their  |
|              | organizations' or jurisdictions' overall exercise     |
|              | program.                                              |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This course provides knowledge, skills, and job aids  |
| and          | to assist participants in implementing their roles    |
| D            | and responsibilities as exercise program managers.    |
| escription** | Work products developed during the course will be     |
|              | useful for the participant to develop or upgrade his  |
|              | or her comprehensive exercise program.                |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Required prerequisites include:                       |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Substantial knowledge of emergency management     |
|              |     operations and exercises within the participant's |
|              |     organization.                                     |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Assigned responsibility to initiate and/or        |
|              |     upgrade the overall comprehensive exercise        |
|              |     program.                                          |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Recommended prerequisites include the completion of:  |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   The Independent Study course, An Orientation to   |
|              |     Community Disaster Exercises (IS-120).            |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Exercise Design (G139).                           |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Exercise Evaluation (G130).                       |
|              |                                                       |
|              | There are no post-course requirements.                |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | This is a nonresident course, to be delivered         |
| *Location(s) | locally.                                              |
| Offered**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | Contact the State Training Officer in the specific    |
| Contact**    | State for a course schedule. (See Appendix A.)        |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Advanced-Level Courses**

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| # Course     | **Advanced ICS (I-400) (Modules 12-15)**              |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)           |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 22 Hours                                              |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | \$8.85 per copy (course materials). \$5.18 per copy   |
|              | (companion documents). Instructor costs extra.        |
|              | Downloadable version (including PowerPoint visuals)   |
|              | is free.                                              |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | This course, part of NWCG's 17-module ICS curriculum, |
|              | is for all personnel assigned to an incident or       |
|              | event, persons working in support roles and           |
|              | cooperating agencies, off-incident personnel who      |
|              | require an advanced-level understanding of ICS, and   |
|              | technical specialists assigned to support an incident |
|              | from an offsite location.                             |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This course is composed of the following modules:     |
| and          |                                                       |
| D            | -   Module 12: Command and General Staff              |
| escription** |                                                       |
|              | -   Module 13: Unified Command                        |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Module 14: Major Incident Management              |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Module 15: Area Command                           |
|              |                                                       |
|              | This course will provide information beyond the       |
|              | intermediate level about the Incident Command System  |
|              | to enable personnel to work in a support role at an   |
|              | incident or event, or to support an incident from an  |
|              | offsite location.                                     |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | This course is to be conducted at the participant's   |
| *Location(s) | location. The ICS training curriculum is also         |
| Offered**    | available at                                          |
|              | [www.nw                                               |
|              | cg.gov/pms/pms.htm](http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/pms.htm). |
|              | Click on ICS Training and Forms.                      |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | Logan Lee (via e-mail at: <llee@fs.fed.us>)           |
| Contact**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Notes**    | Copies of the 17 modules and companion documents may  |
|              | be ordered by mailing or faxing a purchase order or   |
|              | requisition to:                                       |
|              |                                                       |
|              | National Interagency Fire Center, ATTN: Supply, 3833  |
|              | S. Development Avenue, Boise, Idaho 83705. FAX:       |
|              | 208-387-5573                                          |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Orders must be from agencies or organizations.        |
|              | Address questions on ordering procedures to the NIFC  |
|              | Supply Office, 208-387-5542 and on billing procedures |
|              | to NIFC Finance Office, 208-387-5533.                 |
|              |                                                       |
|              | **The ICS training curriculum is currently under      |
|              | revision.**                                           |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Advanced-Level Courses (Continued)**

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| # Course     | **Advanced Incident Command System (G196)**           |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal        |
|              | Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)                    |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 3 Days                                                |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | Free                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | This course is for individuals who would serve as     |
|              | Incident Commanders in an ICS structure.              |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This course is designed for a multidiscipline         |
| and          | audience.                                             |
| D            |                                                       |
| escription** | Topics include:                                       |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Command and general staff.                        |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Unified command.                                  |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Major incident management.                        |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Area command.                                     |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Multiagency coordination.                         |
|              |                                                       |
|              | The course includes:                                  |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Group activities.                                 |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   A tabletop exercise.                              |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   A final examination.                              |
|              |                                                       |
|              | The content of the course is generally equivalent to  |
|              | the National Interagency Incident Management System   |
|              | (NIIMS) I-400                                         |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Required prerequisites include successful completion  |
|              | of:                                                   |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Intermediate ICS (IS-196).                        |
|              |                                                       |
|              | There are no post-course requirements.                |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | This is a nonresident course, to be delivered         |
| *Location(s) | locally.                                              |
| Offered**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | Contact the State Training Officer in the specific    |
| Contact**    | State for a course schedule. (See Appendix A.)        |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Advanced-Level Courses (Continued)**

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| # Course     | **Multi-Agency Coordination (I-401) (Module 16)**     |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)           |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 4 Hours                                               |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | \$1.83 per copy (course materials). \$5.18 per copy   |
|              | (companion documents). Instructor costs extra.        |
|              | Downloadable version (including PowerPoint visuals)   |
|              | is free.                                              |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | This course, part of NWCG's 17-module ICS curriculum, |
|              | is for all personnel assigned to an incident or       |
|              | event, persons working in support roles and           |
|              | cooperating agencies, off-incident personnel who      |
|              | require an understanding of multi-agency              |
|              | coordination, and technical specialists assigned to   |
|              | support an incident from an offsite location.         |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This course describes the major elements associated   |
| and          | with developing and implementing an effective         |
| D            | Multi-agency Coordination System compatible with the  |
| escription** | Incident Command System.                              |
|              |                                                       |
|              | The module describes essential differences between:   |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Area Command.                                     |
|              |                                                       |
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|              | <!-- -->                                              |
|              | ```                                                   |
|              | -   Multiagency Coordination Systems (MACS).          |
|              |                                                       |
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|              | <!-- -->                                              |
|              | ```                                                   |
|              | -   Jurisdictional Emergency Operations Centers       |
|              |     (EOC).                                            |
|              |                                                       |
|              | An exercise involving the design of an interagency    |
|              | MACS is included.                                     |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | This course is to be conducted at the participant's   |
| *Location(s) | location. The ICS training curriculum is also         |
| Offered**    | available at                                          |
|              | [www.nw                                               |
|              | cg.gov/pms/pms.htm](http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/pms.htm). |
|              | Click on ICS Training and Forms.                      |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | Logan Lee (via e-mail at: <llee@fs.fed.us>)           |
| Contact**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Notes**    | Copies of the 17 modules and companion documents may  |
|              | be ordered by mailing or faxing a purchase order or   |
|              | requisition to:                                       |
|              |                                                       |
|              | National Interagency Fire Center, ATTN: Supply, 3833  |
|              | S. Development Avenue, Boise, Idaho 83705. FAX:       |
|              | 208-387-5573                                          |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Orders must be from agencies or organizations.        |
|              | Address questions on ordering procedures to the NIFC  |
|              | Supply Office, 208-387-5542 and on billing procedures |
|              | to NIFC Finance Office, 208-387-5533.                 |
|              |                                                       |
|              | **The ICS training curriculum is currently under      |
|              | revision.**                                           |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Advanced-Level Courses (Continued)**

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| # Course     | **Incident Command System/Emergency Operations Center |
|              | Interface (G191)**                                    |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal        |
|              | Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)                    |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 1½ Days                                               |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | Free                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | This course is for teams from a community's Incident  |
|              | Command System (ICS) and EOC.                         |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This course provides an opportunity for participants  |
| and          | to begin developing an ICS/EOC interface for their    |
| D            | community.                                            |
| escription** |                                                       |
|              | The course reviews ICS and EOC responsibilities and   |
|              | functions and depends heavily on exercises and group  |
|              | discussions to formulate the interface.               |
|              |                                                       |
|              | There are no required prerequisites.                  |
|              |                                                       |
|              | A recommended prerequisite is the successful          |
|              | completion of Introduction to ICS (ICS-100) for       |
|              | Federal Disaster Workers.                             |
|              |                                                       |
|              | There are no post-course requirements.                |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | This is a nonresident course, to be delivered         |
| *Location(s) | locally.                                              |
| Offered**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | Contact the State Training Officer in the specific    |
| Contact**    | State for a course schedule. (See Appendix A.)        |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Advanced-Level Courses (Continued)**

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| # Course     | **Exercise Design (G139)**                            |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal        |
|              | Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)                    |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 2 Days                                                |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | Free                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | This course is for Federal, State, Tribal, and local  |
|              | emergency management staff responsible for developing |
|              | and conducting exercises. Local government            |
|              | participants should represent jurisdictions with      |
|              | completed emergency plans and should bring their      |
|              | plans to the course.                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This course develops skills that will enable those    |
| and          | attending to train staff and to conduct an exercise   |
| D            | that will test a community's plan and its operational |
| escription** | response capability.                                  |
|              |                                                       |
|              | There are no required prerequisites. A recommended    |
|              | prerequisite is the completion of the independent     |
|              | study course, An Orientation to Community Disaster    |
|              | Exercises (IS-120).                                   |
|              |                                                       |
|              | There are no post-course requirements.                |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | This is a nonresident course, to be delivered         |
| *Location(s) | locally.                                              |
| Offered**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | Contact the State Training Officer in the specific    |
| Contact**    | State for a course schedule. (See Appendix A.)        |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Advanced-Level Courses (Continued)**

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Course**   | **Exercise Design and Evaluation (E-132)**            |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | FEMA                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 4½ Days                                               |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | Free                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | Emergency management exercise staff; FEMA, State,     |
|              | Tribal, and local staff; and other emergency services |
|              | personnel whose responsibilities include emergency    |
|              | management exercises. This may include exercise       |
|              | training officers; emergency managers; emergency      |
|              | services personnel from fire, emergency medical,      |
|              | hospitals, law enforcement, public works/utilities,   |
|              | community service/volunteer agencies, and private     |
|              | entities who participate in emergency                 |
|              | services/emergency management exercise development,   |
|              | control/simulation, and evaluation teams or who       |
|              | manage exercise programs.                             |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This course is designed for emergency management      |
| and          | exercise staff to acquire fundamental knowledge and   |
| D            | skills necessary to develop, conduct, evaluate, and   |
| escription** | followup basic activities and exercises, including    |
|              | orientations, drills, and tabletop exercises.         |
|              |                                                       |
|              | The content addresses the fundamental requirements of |
|              | an overall exercise program and its components. A     |
|              | special emphasis is placed on the evaluation process  |
|              | and the development of sound evaluation tools to      |
|              | assist evaluation staff. Participants are challenged  |
|              | to develop, conduct, and evaluate these activities    |
|              | during the conduct of the course through the use of   |
|              | proficiency demonstrations.                           |
|              |                                                       |
|              | **Prerequisites:** The following courses are          |
|              | prerequisite to E-132:                                |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   IS-120, An Orientation to Community Disaster      |
|              |     Exercises.                                        |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   IS-139, Exercise Design.                          |
|              |                                                       |
|              | **This course is prerequisite to Exercise Development |
|              | (E-136).**                                            |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| *            | Emergency Management Institute, Emmitsburg, MD        |
| *Location(s) |                                                       |
| Offered**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | [                                                     |
| Contact**    | www.training.fema.gov](http://www.training.fema.gov/) |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Advanced-Level Courses (Continued)**

+-------------+--------------------------------------------------------+
| **Course**  | **Exercise Program Management and Control Simulation   |
|             | (E-133)**                                              |
+-------------+--------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor** | FEMA                                                   |
+-------------+--------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**  | 4½ Days                                                |
+-------------+--------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**    | Free                                                   |
+-------------+--------------------------------------------------------+
| *           | Emergency management exercise staff; FEMA, State,      |
| *Audience** | Tribal, and local staff; and other emergency services  |
|             | personnel whose responsibilities include emergency     |
|             | management exercises. This may include exercise        |
|             | training officers; emergency managers; emergency       |
|             | services personnel from fire, emergency medical,       |
|             | hospitals, law enforcement, public works/utilities,    |
|             | community service/volunteer agencies, and private      |
|             | entities who participate in emergency                  |
|             | services/emergency management exercise development,    |
|             | control/simulation, and evaluation teams or who manage |
|             | exercise programs.                                     |
+-------------+--------------------------------------------------------+
| *           | This course builds on the principles and concepts      |
| *Objectives | taught in E-132, Exercise Design and Evaluation.       |
| and         | Participants will be challenged to acquire advanced    |
| De          | knowledge and skills necessary to implement, maintain, |
| scription** | and evaluate an overall exercise program. An emphasis  |
|             | is placed on advanced exercise skills necessary to     |
|             | develop, conduct, evaluate, and follow-up functional   |
|             | and full-scale exercises. Tasks and activities         |
|             | necessary to use complex exercise control/simulation   |
|             | and evaluation methods and techniques are stressed in  |
|             | both classroom and exercise laboratory activities.     |
|             | Participants are challenged to develop conduct, and    |
|             | evaluate these activities during the conduct of the    |
|             | course through the use of proficiency demonstrations.  |
|             |                                                        |
|             | **Prerequisites:** The following course is             |
|             | prerequisite to E-133:                                 |
|             |                                                        |
|             | -   E-132, Exercise Design and Evaluation.             |
|             |                                                        |
|             | **This course is prerequisite to Exercise Development  |
|             | (E-136).**                                             |
+-------------+--------------------------------------------------------+
| **          | Emergency Management Institute, Emmitsburg, MD         |
| Location(s) |                                                        |
| Offered**   |                                                        |
+-------------+--------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of  | [www.training.fema.gov](http://www.training.fema.gov/) |
| Contact**   |                                                        |
+-------------+--------------------------------------------------------+

**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Advanced-Level Courses (Continued)**

+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| # Course     | **Exercise Development (E136)**                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal        |
|              | Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)                    |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 4½ Days                                               |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | Free                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | This course is designed for experienced State, FEMA   |
|              | regional, other Federal agency staff, and Tribal and  |
|              | local emergency management/emergency services staff   |
|              | who have the responsibility to lead or serve as a     |
|              | team member on their respective                       |
|              | organizations'/jurisdiction's exercise development    |
|              | teams.                                                |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This course was developed to provide in-depth         |
| and          | knowledge and skills related to the exercise          |
| D            | development process, including management, control,   |
| escription** | simulation, and evaluation.                           |
|              |                                                       |
|              | An emphasis is placed on the:                         |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Construction of exercise planning documents.      |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Staffing and training of team leaders in control, |
|              |     simulation, and evaluation.                       |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Development of expected player actions and points |
|              |     of review.                                        |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Exercise administration and logistics.            |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Required as a prerequisite is substantial knowledge   |
|              | of emergency management operations and exercises      |
|              | within the participant's organization and the         |
|              | assigned responsibility to lead and serve as a member |
|              | of the organization's exercise planning and/or        |
|              | development team.                                     |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Recommended prerequisites include completion of:      |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   An Orientation to Community Disaster Exercises,   |
|              |     Independent Study (IS-120).                       |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Exercise Design (G139).                           |
|              |                                                       |
|              | ```{=html}                                            |
|              | <!-- -->                                              |
|              | ```                                                   |
|              | -   Exercise Evaluation (G130).                       |
|              |                                                       |
|              | There are no post-course requirements.                |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Successful completion of this course will result in   |
|              | 2.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).                |
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| *            | Emergency Management Institute, Emmitsburg, MD        |
| *Location(s) |                                                       |
| Offered**    |                                                       |
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| **Point of   | [                                                     |
| Contact**    | www.training.fema.gov](http://www.training.fema.gov/) |
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| # Course     | **Exercise Control/Simulation (G135)**                |
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| **Sponsor**  | Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal        |
|              | Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)                    |
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| **Length**   | 2 Days                                                |
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| **Cost**     | Free                                                  |
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| **Audience** | This course is for Federal, State, Tribal and local   |
|              | emergency management/emergency services staff who     |
|              | have the responsibility of functioning as chief       |
|              | exercise controller or exercise control team leader   |
|              | in their organizations' or jurisdictions'             |
|              | comprehensive exercise program activities.            |
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| **Objectives | This course is designed for experienced emergency     |
| and          | exercise staff to perform tasks as chief exercise     |
| D            | controllers or control team leaders for emergency     |
| escription** | management exercises.                                 |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Participants are challenged to:                       |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Examine exercise concepts and objectives.         |
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|              | -   Develop exercise control plans.                   |
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|              | -   Perform an examination of the tasks necessary to  |
|              |     perform effective exercise control and simulation |
|              |     for tabletop, functional, and full-scale          |
|              |     exercises.                                        |
|              |                                                       |
|              | There are no required prerequisites. Recommended      |
|              | prerequisites include:                                |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Substantial knowledge of emergency management     |
|              |     operations and exercises within the participant's |
|              |     organization.                                     |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Assigned responsibility to function as chief      |
|              |     exercise controller or control team               |
|              |     leader/member.                                    |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Completion of the Independent Study course, An    |
|              |     Orientation to Community Disaster Exercises       |
|              |     (IS-120).                                         |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Completion of the Exercise Design course (G139).  |
|              |                                                       |
|              | There are no post-course requirements.                |
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| *            | This is a nonresident course, to be delivered         |
| *Location(s) | locally.                                              |
| Offered**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | Contact the State Training Officer in the specific    |
| Contact**    | State for a course schedule. (See Appendix A.)        |
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**Advanced-Level Courses (Continued)**

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| # Course     | **Evacuation and Re-entry Planning Course (G358)**    |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal        |
|              | Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)                    |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 2 Days                                                |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | Free                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | This course is for those responsible for planning,    |
|              | implementing, and carrying out evacuations within a   |
|              | jurisdiction, who must attend this course as a team.  |
|              | These personnel include, but are not limited to,      |
|              | State and local government emergency program          |
|              | managers, emergency planners, and response personnel. |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Objectives | This course is designed to provide participants with  |
| and          | knowledge and skills needed to design and implement   |
| D            | an evacuation and reentry plan for their              |
| escription** | jurisdictions.                                        |
|              |                                                       |
|              | This course:                                          |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Uses a community's vulnerability analysis and     |
|              |     evacuation plan.                                  |
|              |                                                       |
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|              | -   Addresses evacuation behavior.                    |
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|              | -   Recommends methods to make evacuation and reentry |
|              |     more efficient.                                   |
|              |                                                       |
|              | This course does not address the decision to evacuate |
|              | or reenter.                                           |
|              |                                                       |
|              | There are no prerequisites or post-course             |
|              | requirements.                                         |
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| *            | This is a nonresident course, to be delivered         |
| *Location(s) | locally. Contact the State Training Officer in the    |
| Offered**    | specific State for a course schedule.                 |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | Contact the State Training Officer in the specific    |
| Contact**    | State for a course schedule. (See Appendix A.)        |
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**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Advanced-Level Courses (Continued)**

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| # Course     | **Terrorism Planning Course (G408)**                  |
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| **Sponsor**  | Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal        |
|              | Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)                    |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 4 Days                                                |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | Free                                                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | This course is designed for, ideally, local emergency |
|              | planning teams that include one person from:          |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Emergency management.                             |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Law enforcement.                                  |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Fire service.                                     |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Public health/medical service.                    |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Individuals responsible for emergency planning also   |
|              | may apply.                                            |
|              |                                                       |
|              | NOTE: While this course targets local governments,    |
|              | State personnel involved with assisting local         |
|              | planners are also encouraged to apply.                |
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| **Objectives | This course:                                          |
| and          |                                                       |
| D            | -   Teach participants to evaluate, revise, or        |
| escription** |     develop terrorism appendixes for their            |
|              |     jurisdictions' EOP.                               |
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|              | -   Revisits key issues such as vulnerability and     |
|              |     command and control in a terrorism response       |
|              |     environment.                                      |
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|              | -   Builds the existing emergency response system as  |
|              |     articulated by the EOP.                           |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Participants must bring a current copy of their EOPs  |
|              | and a map of their jurisdictions, as these are        |
|              | integral to the training.                             |
|              |                                                       |
|              | This course supplements EMI's Emergency Planning      |
|              | Workshop.                                             |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Required prerequisites include:                       |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Working knowledge of emergency planning (as       |
|              |     articulated in FEMA's Guide for All-Hazard        |
|              |     Emergency Operations Planning (SLG-101)).         |
|              |                                                       |
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|              | -   Knowledge of the Incident Command System and/or   |
|              |     EOC operations.                                   |
|              |                                                       |
|              | There are no post-course requirements.                |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Successful completion of this course will result in   |
|              | 3.2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).                |
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| *            | This is a nonresident course, to be delivered         |
| *Location(s) | locally.                                              |
| Offered**    |                                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Point of   | Contact the State Training Officer in the specific    |
| Contact**    | State for a course schedule. (See Appendix A.)        |
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**Continuity of Operations-Related Courses**

**Advanced-Level Courses (Continued)**

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| # Course     | **WMD: Threat and Risk Assessment (Local              |
|              | Jurisdiction)**                                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sponsor**  | National Emergency Response and Rescue Training       |
|              | Center, Texas Engineering Extension Services, member  |
|              | of National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC)   |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Length**   | 3 Days                                                |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Cost**     | Free to eligible jurisdictions, determined by the     |
|              | Office of Domestic Preparedness                       |
+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------+
| **Audience** | This course trains key response personnel within a    |
|              | local jurisdiction who are required to prevent,       |
|              | mitigate, manage, and or resolve a WMD/terrorism      |
|              | incident.                                             |
|              |                                                       |
|              | This course is primarily intended for                 |
|              | planners/managers in the emergency services           |
|              | community. It is the responsibility of the            |
|              | jurisdiction to determine course participants. To     |
|              | attend, a request must be provided to the designated  |
|              | training point of contact.                            |
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| **Objectives | Upon completion of this course, multi-discipline      |
| and          | teams will have the skills necessary to conduct       |
| D            | comprehensive risk assessments and identify needs.    |
| escription** |                                                       |
|              | The participants will be able to:                     |
|              |                                                       |
|              | -   Identify the requirements and benefits of         |
|              |     conducting a threat and vulnerability assessment  |
|              |     within the jurisdiction.                          |
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|              | -   Conduct a threat assessment and determine the     |
|              |     jurisdictional threat rating.                     |
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|              | -   Conduct site surveys of facilities and            |
|              |     infrastructures and determine strengths and       |
|              |     vulnerabilities relevant to Weapons of Mass       |
|              |     Destruction (WMD).                                |
|              |                                                       |
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|              | -   Complete the agricultural vulnerability           |
|              |     assessment and determine potential WMD terrorism  |
|              |     scenarios for the local jurisdiction.             |
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|              | -   Determine planning factors and potential WMD:     |
|              |     Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and  |
|              |     Explosive scenarios for the jurisdiction.         |
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|              | -   Determine the needs to respond to the potential   |
|              |     scenarios by identifying both the desired and     |
|              |     current capabilities.                             |
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|              | -   Describe how each aspect of the jurisdictional    |
|              |     risk-assessment process integrates into the       |
|              |     overall domestic preparedness strategy, goals and |
|              |     plans of the jurisdiction.                        |
|              |                                                       |
|              | A certificate will be issued to participants who      |
|              | successfully complete this training.                  |
|              |                                                       |
|              | Prerequisite: Participants must have solid working    |
|              | knowledge of the community's EOP and terrorism annex. |
|              | Recommended completion of Terrorism Awareness for     |
|              | Emergency Responders online course.                   |
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