Alaska Land Mobile RadioCommunications Planning and

AS/NE ’07 Readiness and Support

Alaska Land Mobile RadioCommunications Planning and

AS/NE ’07 Readiness and Support Alaskan Command J6

Mr. Timothy WoodallJuly 20, 2006

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AgendaAgenda

• Purpose• Background• Drivers• Project Goals, Deliverables, and Schedule• State Support• AML Support• ALMR project support to AS/NE ‘07

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ImperativeImperative

“…the biggest barrier to interoperability is not technology. …is a matter of developing real standard operating procedures, proper governance, agreements in training, all of which will define how this equipment that we now have can actually be used and shared in the real world.”

“…the biggest barrier to interoperability is not technology. …is a matter of developing real standard operating procedures, proper governance, agreements in training, all of which will define how this equipment that we now have can actually be used and shared in the real world.”

Remarks by Secretary Chertoff at the Tactical Interoperable Communications Conference

Washington, DC 8 May 2006

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PurposePurpose

• Provide an overview of:– ALMR Concept of Operations (CONOP) and

Tactical Interoperability Communications Plan (TICP) development project

– ALMR contract support for AS/NE ‘07– Inform, gain understanding and enlist support

for these efforts

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BackgroundBackground

• CONOP and TICP effort required to ensure ALMR system meets operational needs

• Lessons learned AS/NE05: – Planning executed too late to gain maximum benefit– Lacked state-wide executive level support up front

• AS/NE ’05 focused more on Team Alaska strategic processes– Exercise participants lacked deliberative planning skills

required to execute communications protocols – Plan must be tied to real world probable scenarios+ Gained experience in CONOP and TICP development+ Gained ALMR Executive Council support for current effort

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DriversDrivers

• Fulfills critical interoperability need• First in Nation to develop statewide CONOP

and TICPs• Maximize $750K investment--funds not

programmed in future years• Postures State/Local Agencies for future DHS

grants

Leadership support at all levels in State and Local Leadership support at all levels in State and Local Government critical to successGovernment critical to success

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CONOP/TICP Project GoalsCONOP/TICP Project Goals

• Improve statewide communications interoperability and response to incidents, natural disasters, and HLS efforts

• Capture and catalogue communications equipment information that supports interoperability

• Document and/or develop emergency command and control processes and procedures and associated communications protocols (NIMS, ICS, etc.) at the local, state and federal levels

• Develop regional TICPs for the 15 DHS All-Hazards scenarios

• Develop and implement procedures to keep data and processes evergreen

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NIMS/IC CONOP DEFINED NIMS/IC CONOP DEFINED

NIMS/IC Concept of Operations is defined as the operational processes, procedures and protocols that support the command and control and operation of response agencies, on-scene command, incident command and/or unified command operations among all emergency responders (Law Enforcement, fire, EMS and other first responding agencies), as appropriate for the incident, and in support of Incident Command and Operations Section personnel as defined in the NIMS model.

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TICP DEFINED TICP DEFINED

Tactical interoperable communications is defined as the rapid provision of on-scene, incident –based mission critical voice communications among all emergency responders (Law Enforcement, fire, EMS and other first responding agencies), as appropriate for the incident, and in support of Incident Command and Operations Section personnel as defined in the NIMS model.

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Plan Components

Site Overview

Governance Structure

Interoperable Equipment

Equipment Policies and Procedures

Incident Communications Resource Plan

Based on Exercise Scenario

Trained Communications Unit Leaders

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Governance StructureSteering Committee

(ALMR User Council)

• Reviewing existing SOPs and apply as appropriate to anticipated incidents.

• Developing formal written guidelines and checklists (SOPs), preferably by type of incident (including each element of CBRNE);

• Ensuring that SOPs and checklists follow ICS/NIMS standards.

• Coordinating agency participating in NIMS Communication Unit Leader training.

• Coordinating with Technical Working Group as appropriate to include technical guidelines and checklists into written plans.

Operational Working Group: Technical Working Group:Responsible for identifying existing interoperable equipment and methods

Responsible for determining operational and training requirements

• Evaluating alternative solutions to address unmet needs for communications interoperability during potential incident types.

• Reviewing potential solutions with the Operational Working Group to identify the most appropriate ones for anticipated types of incidents

• Prepare solution recommendations and budgets for adoption by the Governance Group.

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Interoperable Equipment

• Collect pertinent information on interoperable equipment• Cached Radios• Gateways• Shared Channels• Shared Systems

• Project Team will meet with agency POCs to collect information

• Following initial loading, data can be updated / expanded through the web-based Data Collection Tool CASM

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CASM:CAMInteroperability Matrix

CASM:CAMInteroperability Matrix

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Equipment Policies & Procedures

• Document / develop policy and/or procedures for all interoperable equipment

• Policies will address operational aspects such as:• Rules of Use• Interoperable Communications Request• Equipment Activation• Equipment Deactivation• Problem ID and Resolution

• Project Team will facilitate meetings to develop policies and provide examples from other agencies.

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Incident Communications Resource Plan

• Detail what method or specific interoperability resources will be used for multi-agency communications during an incident

• Plan will address communications for the following specific ICS subdivisions

• Incident Command and General Staff• Operations Section• Planning Section• Logistics Section

• Project Team will facilitate meetings to develop plan based on analysis of equipment lists and policies/procedures.

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Incident Communications Plan

Incident Communications Plan

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Law Intercity

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FIREFIRE LELE EMSEMS

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Train Communications Unit Leaders

• National Incident Management System (NIMS) -compliance

• Currently only National Wildfire Coordinating Group has training program available for this function

• All-hazards training under development by• OSLGCP• SAFECOM• NIMS Integration Center

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Project DeliverablesProject Deliverables

• Kick-off meeting and Project Plan (3 AUG 06)• CONOPS• Statewide TICP ICS template for the 15 DHS

all-hazards scenarios• 5 Regional statewide TICPs

– Divided by SOA Trooper Detachment boundaries• Communications exercises validating TICPs• TICP updating process• Outreach and education plan, materials and

training

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Project ScheduleProject Schedule

Project PlanProject PlanCONOPsCONOPsCASM ToolCASM ToolStatewide TICPsStatewide TICPsTICPs Update ProcessTICPs Update ProcessOutreach & EducationOutreach & EducationProject CompletionProject Completion

Task DescriptionTask Description Q2 2006Q2 2006 Q3 2006Q3 2006 Q4 2006Q4 2006 Q1 2007Q1 2007

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What is Needed From the StateWhat is Needed From the State

• State Government and DHS Executive Level support– Letter endorsing effort and directing participation and timely response

• Gain support of Federal Non-DOD community for this project• Operational oversight for this project• State CONOP and TICP Project Coordinator

– Provide access to federal and state leadership that will execute Unified Command and ICS operations

– Prioritizes 15 DHS All-Hazards scenarios– Guide/facilitate process definition for who’s in charge, when in charge,

and how command transitions from local to state to federal and back.– Provide schedule for and access to State exercises to execute/validate

CONOP and TICPs – Oversee execution/validation of CONOP and TICPs in AS/NE ‘07

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What is Needed From the AMLWhat is Needed From the AML• AML and Local Government Public Safety Agency Support

– Mayors and Public Safety agencies endorsing effort and providing their participation and timely response

• AML CONOP and TICP Project Coordinator– Provide access to local emergency management and public safety

leadership that will execute local ICS/On Scene Command operations– Provide access to local emergency management and public safety

leadership that participate at State and federal Unified Command level– Assistance in prioritizing the 5 DHS All-Hazards Scenarios – Guide/facilitate process definition for who’s in charge, when in charge,

and how command transitions from local to state/federal and back.– Guide/facilitate ICS process definition at local levels– Provide schedule for and access to Local Exercises to execute/validate

CONOP and TICPs – Support execution/validation of CONOP and TICPs in AS/NE ‘07

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ALMR Exercise SupportALMR Exercise Support

Alaska Shield / Northern Edge 2007

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ALMR EXERCISE & REAL WORLD SUPPORTALMR EXERCISE & REAL WORLD SUPPORT

• Northern Edge 03 – HLS Joint Task Force Operations – Valdez AK – AST, CG, AKNG,

ASDF, DoD, VPD&Fire, EMS, Doyon Security, DNR, DOT• Homeland Security

– Real World Joint Task Force Operations – Valdez AK - FBI, JTTF, AST, CG, AKNG, ASDF, DoD, VPD&Fire, EMS, Doyon Security, DNR, DOT

• US NORTHCOM Unified Defense 04– Juneau AK: CG, CBJ, JPD&Fire, AKNG, DoD, FBI

• Alaska Shield/Northern Edge 05– HLS Joint Task Force Operations Statewide – FBI, FEMA, DoD, State

of Alaska, Local Government, Industry

• Northern Edge 03 – HLS Joint Task Force Operations – Valdez AK – AST, CG, AKNG,

ASDF, DoD, VPD&Fire, EMS, Doyon Security, DNR, DOT• Homeland Security

– Real World Joint Task Force Operations – Valdez AK - FBI, JTTF, AST, CG, AKNG, ASDF, DoD, VPD&Fire, EMS, Doyon Security, DNR, DOT

• US NORTHCOM Unified Defense 04– Juneau AK: CG, CBJ, JPD&Fire, AKNG, DoD, FBI

• Alaska Shield/Northern Edge 05– HLS Joint Task Force Operations Statewide – FBI, FEMA, DoD, State

of Alaska, Local Government, Industry

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AS/NE ‘07 ReadinessAssessment Project Goals

AS/NE ‘07 ReadinessAssessment Project Goals

• Participate in initial, mid and final planning conferences• Assess the operational and technical readiness of all exercise

participants and identify corrective actions as required• Provide exercise operational and technical support • Assist exercise planning staff in developing scenarios related

to the 15 DHS All-Hazards scenarios• Provide maintenance support and system administration in

direct support of the exercise participants• Provide operational training for all exercise ALMR users• Assess and document exercise successes and shortcomings

through exit poll and after action reports and briefings

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AS/NE ‘07 ScheduleAS/NE ‘07 Schedule

Planning ConferencesPlanning ConferencesReadiness AssessmentReadiness AssessmentOps/Technical SupportOps/Technical SupportExercise CONOPS/TICPsExercise CONOPS/TICPsUser TrainingUser TrainingExercise Exercise Exit Poll/After ActionExit Poll/After Action

Task DescriptionTask Description Q3 2006Q3 2006 Q4 2006Q4 2006 Q1 2007Q1 2007 Q2 2007Q2 2007

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QuestionsQuestions

“After each major [catastrophic ] event in recent history, the most glaring indication of success or failure by responding agencies has been their ability to effectively communicate with each other.”

“After each major [catastrophic ] event in recent history, the most glaring indication of success or failure by responding agencies has been their ability to effectively communicate with each other.”

International Association of Chiefs of Police:

“Leading from the Front “ pg 9