COMDTINST 3120.14
(2)
NIIMS is a "public domain" system that allows unrestricted distribution by
commanding officers to improve the capabilities of and unify the local response
community into a more effective organization.
(3)
Use of the training subsystems will allow development of a comprehensive training
plan which will ensure that all personnel receive appropriate training for their
assigned duties.
(4)
Use of the publication subsystem will allow for the economical acquisition of
needed materials without requiring substantial effort on the part of personnel or the
need to stock large quantities of material.
e.
The purpose of the Coast Guard adoption of NIIMS ICS is to ensure that common standards
are used in both organization and procedure which: (1) Apply to any contingency response
situation.
f.
Provide for logical and smooth organizational expansion and contraction.
g.
Maintain autonomy for each agency participating in the response.
h.
Allow the Commanding Officer to concentrate on the task at hand rather than be distracted
by having to develop an organization or attempting to fit resources from outside the unit
into the organization.
i.
ICS provides a basic organizational structure along with recommended responsibilities for
staff within the organization. The scope and complexity of the emergency and specific
requirements of the incident commander will determine the extent of the organizational
positions actually staffed. In many cases, a single person will fill multiple positions within
an ICS organization.
j.
Due to the similarity between NIIMS and other response management systems, Coast
Guard responders familiar with NIIMS may readily integrate into other systems when
another agency has the lead and offers a comparable response management system.
k.
A Field Operations Guide (FOG) was developed by representatives from the Coast Guard,
State of California, and the oil industry to coordinate ICS/UC operations during
environmental emergencies. The FOG is intended to be a tool to supplement training rather
than a stand alone document. By reading the general instructions, the unit leader
responsibilities, the position descriptions and
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