Homeland Security Defense
Course Descriptions
Introduction to Homeland Security Defense National Response Plan (NRP)
Course Length: 32 Hours
Description: This course provides the Core Curriculum required for preparing participants to respond to any type of natural or man-made disaster. This course consists of three modules.
Module 1: National Incident Management System (NIMS) Certification: This module provides a comprehensive review of the national approach to incident and event management. The student will learn the basis of a consistent nationwide approach for federal, state, local and tribal governments to work together effectively to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents regardless of size, cause, or complexity.
The following major components of the NIMS IS 700 will be discussed:
Command and Management
Preparedness
Resource management
Communications and Information Management
Supporting Technologies
Ongoing Management and Maintenance
This module will include an interactive, scenario-based tabletop exercise. Following completion of this module the student will receive certification at the IS 700 level.
Module 2: Incident Command Systems Certification, Level 2: Concepts of incident command and the Incident Command System (ICS) are discussed and differentiated from concepts and terms associated with a Tactical Command Center (TOC). Descriptions and concepts underlying ICS will be a primary emphasis, as well as the relationships of ICS to Unified Command, the area emergency operations center (LEOC), and to the support of the first response/responders. In-depth instruction is provided on how to prepare for, participate in, and demobilize from an incident. This module will include scenarios, examples, and opportunities for students to apply what they have learned. Certification, Level 2, is provided upon completion of this module.
Module 3: Overview of Homeland Security/Defense (HLS/HLD) Operations: An introduction to the overall disaster and emergency response systems is accordance with the National Response Plan (NRP) is presented. Integration of the various local, state, federal and DoD responding agencies are discussed. Students will receive specific training in analyzing the terrorist threat and assessing the vulnerability of our country. Students will perform threat vulnerability assessments at the state and local level during a practical exercise. Types of response planning at the federal, state, local and/or tribal level will be covered, to include the concept of emergency response functions and how those functions are used in the FRP. The purpose, component parts, and uses of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) are presented, as well as the procedures for assessing the NDMS assets such as the Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT) and the National Strategic Stockpile (NSS). This course will also concentrate on how to access and use DoD resources. Concepts and processes associated with Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA) are discussed, to include the role and responsibilities of the Defense Coordinating Element (DCE), the Defense Coordinating Officer (DCO) and the Emergency Planning Liaison Officer (EPLO). The students will be introduced to the purposes and basic procedures associated with the mission assignment process and the use of mission assignments to access DoD/DSCA resources. Students will correlate the National Response Plan (NRP) to medical operations. Students will gain insight on how to develop, through the planning process, plans to support civilian authorities in a homeland defense environment. Emphasis is on interoperability, synchronization and integration of all military and civilian capabilities.
Target Audience: Students will include military and civilian medical and non-medical personnel who may be part of a disaster response team or employed by public or private sector healthcare organizations or related emergency services.
Prerequisites: All soldiers must meet height and weight standards IAW AR 600-9.
Required Equipment: None