L0967: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief Course

This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Logistics Section Chief on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: responding to the incident and effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of a Logistics Section Chief on an AHIMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.

The learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments or demonstrate mastery on performance assessments or research assignments to earn the IACET CEU.

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.

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives

• Identify the course objective and position-specific resource materials for the position of Logistics Section Chief.
• Describe the responsibilities of the Logistics Section Chief in relationship to the responsibilities of Unit Leaders within the Section.
• Describe how the responsibilities of the Facilities Unit Leader support the overall goals of unit.
• Describe how the responsibilities of the Ground Support Unit Leader support the overall goals of unit.
• Describe how the responsibilities of the Supply Unit Leader support the overall goals of unit.
• Describe how the responsibilities of the Food Unit Leader support the overall goals of unit.
• Describe how the responsibilities of the Medical Unit Leader support the overall goals of unit.
• Describe how the responsibilities of the Communications Unit Leader support the overall goals of unit.
• List the priorities of the Logistics Section Chief upon initial activation, describing how the Logistics Section Chief translates these priorities into action.
• Describe considerations in activating, briefing, and assessing the capabilities of each Unit.
• Identify the Logistics Section Chief's coordination and communication with the Command and General Staff.
• Identify techniques for successfully managing personnel and demobilizing the Logistics Section.

Mission Areas

• Respond
• Recover
• Mitigation