what is coml course

by Jaydon Thompson 8 min read

The All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader (COML) course trains emergency responders to serve as radio communications unit leaders during all-hazards emergency operations.

What does a CoML do in the military?

The COML supervises the Incident Communications Technician ( COMT) and the Incident Communications Center Manager ( INCM) and reports to the Logistics Section Chief (LSC) or the Service Branch Director ( SVBD ). The COML works in the Logistics functional area.

What is a CoML in ICS?

Under the NIMS ICS structure, a COML is the focal point within the Communications Unit. This course provides DHS-approved and NIMS-compliant instruction to ensure that every State/territory has trained personnel capable of coordinating on-scene emergency communications during a multi-jurisdictional response or planned event.

Where can I find training materials for the COMU?

A self-paced briefing providing an overview of the COMU. All-Hazards Communications Technician ( COMT) pre-workshop study materials. Additional COMU training materials are available on HSIN. If you do not have a HSIN account, please reference the HSIN Nomination Registration Quick Registration Guide to create an account.

Are additional COMU training materials available on Hsin?

Additional COMU training materials are available on HSIN. If you do not have a HSIN account, please reference the HSIN Nomination Registration Quick Registration Guide to create an account.

What does a COML do?

A COML's responsibilities include developing plans for the effective use of incident communications equipment and facilities, managing the distribution of communications equipment to incident personnel, and coordinating the installation and testing of communications equipment.

What is a comm L?

Definition. COMML. Commercial. Copyright 1988-2018 AcronymFinder.com, All rights reserved.

How do I become a communications unit leader?

Required ExperienceSatisfactory performance as an Incident Communications Technician (COMT)AND Satisfactory performance as an Incident Communications Center Manager (INCM)AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Communications Unit Leader (COML) Position Task Book, PMS 311-34.

What ICS 358?

Focusing on the roles and responsibilities of the Communications Unit Leader (COML) during all phases of the response effort, ICS-358 is designed to enhance and exercise the student's knowledge of NIMS and ICS as it pertains to communications throughout the planning process and supporting an Incident Action Plan.

What is a communication unit?

A communication unit is an entity able to execute a communication scheme invoked through a procedure call mechanism.

What information is needed to assess an assignment as a communications unit leader?

Evaluator's home unit address and phone: List evaluator's home unit address and phone number. Name and location of incident or simulation/exercise: Identify the name (if applicable) and location where the trainee performed the tasks.

How do I get my FEMA ICS certificate?

You can contact the Independent Study Program's Customer Support Center at (301) 447-1200 or [email protected]. One of our Customer Support Representatives will look up your student record, verify your course completion and issue you a certificate via email.

What is ICS training?

ICS-200 Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response: This independent study course is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently during an incident or event within the ICS. ICS-200 provides training and resources for personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within the ICS.

What is ICS Form 211?

The ICS 211 serves several purposes, as it: (1) records arrival times at the incident of all overhead personnel and equipment, (2) records the initial location of personnel and equipment to facilitate subsequent assignments, and (3) supports demobilization by recording the home base, method of travel, etc., for ...

What is COML in ICS?

Under the NIMS ICS structure, the COML is the focal point within the Communications Unit. This course provides DHS-approved and NIMS-compliant instruction to ensure that every state/territory has trained personnel capable of coordinating on-scene emergency communications during a multi-jurisdictional response or planned event. All OEC instructors are approved by DHS and have had extensive experience both as emergency responders and as COMLs.

How long is the NIMS ICS course?

This offering is a three-day course, designed for all local, regional, tribal, and state/territory emergency response professionals and for support personnel with a communications background. It is designed to familiarize these professionals with the roles and responsibilities of a Communications Unit Leader (COML) under the NIMS ICS and to provide hands-on exercises that reinforce the lecture materials. Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) offers this course jointly with FEMA/EMI, as “L0969” NIMS ICS All Hazards Communications Unit Leader.”

What is HSEEP training?

This is an intermediate-level course designed to describe the core principles and processes of HSEEP, its standardized methodology, available resources, and practical skill development, which will assist in developing an HSEEP consistent exercise program. The objectives of the course are to understand the role of HSEEP in National Preparedness, and how HSEEP exercise principles and methodology support efforts across the whole community to improve our national capacity to build, sustain, and deliver core capabilities.

What is an EMI L course?

A FEMA EMI L course is a course that has been developed and maintained by the FEMA Emergency Management Institute staff. An L course is a course that has been authorized for local delivery to select trained individuals. These individuals (instructors) have completed a train the trainer session and have permission to deliver these courses on behalf of EMI. The State Training Officer as the SAA for training must request permission to delivery L-courses prior to delivery. L-courses are exactly the same as EMI E-courses, only that it is a local delivery.

What is OEC/ICTAP course?

It involves extensive interactive discussion and exercises. OEC/ICTAP instructors work through the discussions and exercises to explain in detail the processes used to achieve communication operability, interoperability, and how to incorporate additional communications solutions.

What is a PIO?

To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.

What is emergency management course?

This course is designed to give basic concepts and planning steps to those new to the field of emergency management so that they may apply planning discipline and skills to challenges in their jobs. The course content includes emergency management planning doctrine and steps to take to accomplish writing plans and using them to deal with special events, which are common challenges for all jurisdictions.

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