Homeland Security

Implementation of National Response Framework Mission Area

This Implementation effort is consistent with Presidential Policy Directive (PPD)-8. Core capabilities are the distinct elements needed to achieve the National Preparedness Goal (NPG) (See Overview of the National planning Frameworks).

The Response mission area includes 14 core capabilities as follows:

1. Planning
2. Public Information and Warning
3. Operational Coordination
4. Critical Transportation
5. Environmental Response/Health and Safety
6. Fatality Management Services
7. Infrastructure Systems
8. Mass Care Services
9. Mass Search and Rescue Operations
10. On-Scene Security and Protection
11. Operational Communications
12. Public and Private Services and Resources
13. Public Health and Medical Services
14. Situational Assessment.
    

NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS)

Command and Management: Incident Commander (IC) and Command Staff

According to NIMS, the Incident Command System is responsible for the overall management of a system.

The five management functions of the Incident Command System of an incident are:

1. Incident Command – Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities and has overall responsibility for the incident.
2. Operations – Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives.
3. Planning – Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources, and collecting/analyzing information.
4. Logistics – Provides resources and needed services to support the achievement of the incident objectives.
5. Finance & Administration Monitors costs related to the incident (NIMS).

Case Assignment

NRF

• Rank order (in order of priority) the 14 core capabilities of the NRF. Explain why you rank ordered 1, 2, and 3, respectively. Be specific.
• Explain how the United States conducts an all-hazards response in the five preparedness mission areas of prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and disaster recovery.

NIMS 

• When would a Deputy Incident Commander (Deputy IC) be necessary? Give examples.
• In The missing piece of NIMS: Teaching incident commanders how to function in the edge of Chaos, the author notes that first responders have to deal with a disaster situation already unfolding, and not “all the pieces fit together nicely.” The author writes about the Five Tenets of Working in Chaos. Please paraphrase each one using your own words.

Assignment Expectations

Use proper citations and associated references that support your statements.

Assignments should be at least three pages double-spaced, not counting the cover or reference page. Paper format: (a) Cover page, (b) Header, (c) Body. Submit your assignment by the last day of this module.

Relevance—All content is connected to the question.

Precision—Specific question is addressed. Statements, facts, and statistics are specific and accurate.

Depth of discussion—Present and integrate points that lead to deeper issues.

Breadth—Multiple perspectives and references, multiple issues/factors considered.

Evidence—Points are well-supported with facts, statistics and references.

Logic—Presented discussion makes sense; conclusions are logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information.

Clarity—Writing is concise, understandable, and contains sufficient detail or examples.

Objectivity—Avoids use of first person and subjective bias.

References—Sources are listed at the end of the paper (APA style preferred).