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0969 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader - Mar 2026 Valdez/TRG

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Brief Description
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader
Full Description
This course helps participants establish the essential core competencies required for performing the duties of the Communications Unit Leader (COML) in an all-hazards incident. This course addresses all responsibilities appropriate to a COML operating in a local- or state-level All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities include the collection, processing, and dissemination as needed to facilitate Operations of Command, General Staff, and Unit Leaders within the confines of a Type 3 AHIMT. The course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS Position Specific training shall be completed by personnel who will be required to gain a certificate of training and the credentials to function in an ICS Organization, such as an IMT, as a member of the Command, General Staff or as a Unit Leader. These criteria will be verified on the student enrollment request by endorsement of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) such as the State/Tribal Training Officer or the course manager.

Course Objectives
Identify course objectives and position-specific resource materials for the position of COML.
Describe the function and components of the Logistics Section and the Communications Unit within the context of the Incident Command System (ICS).
Describe the function and components of the Communications Unit and qualification process for the Communications Unit Leader.
Identify methods for the application, coordination, and use of interoperable communications.
Identify methods and standards relating to frequency regulations and use.
Describe the Communications Unit Leader responsibilities in establishing an incident radio communications system.
Create and publish a properly constructed ICS Form 205 Incident Radio Communications Plan and a Form 217A Communications Resource Availability Worksheet.
Identify COML responsibilities in establishing an Incident Communications Center (ICC) as well as manage all incident communications needs, personnel, and the ICC.
Describe requirements of personnel management.
Describe the Communications Unit Leader roles and responsibilities for demobilization/transition from an incident.
Demonstrate mastery of the key concepts presented in the course.
Training Dates
03/02/2026 - 03/05/2026
Prerequisites
IS0100 An Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100 - Completed
IS0800 National Response Framework, An Introduction - Completed
ICS-300 Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents - Completed
IS0200 Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response - Completed
IS0700 An Introduction to the National Incident Management System - Completed
Registration Dates
09/03/2025 - 03/02/2026
Available Seats
25
Hours
25h 0m
Fee
None Specified
Training Location
Valdez Civic Center
314 Clifton Drive
Valdez, AK  99686
Reporting Instructions
None Specified
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