• Copy of course materials (see below)
• Pen/pencil and pad of paper

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Explain how to deal with problems encountered in the field
• Explain what types of damage surveys we do, and how to properly log them
• Describe best practices for field operators
• Explain the various types of message traffic and the best practices for handling that traffic
• Execute an ICS 213 using the learned technicques and best practices
• Explain the role of the advanced field communicator
• Describe what additional materials are needed for a level 2 field communicator
• Explain the proper elements of antenna safety

The course agenda includes:

• Quick review of Type III, Part A
• Dealing with problems in the field
• Damage survey and reporting
• Operator skills and verbal communications
• Radio techniques
• Message handling
• Exercise in passing message traffic
• The Type II field communicator
• Type II go-kits
• Quick look at Type I - what is involved

Note: This class material may be in the process of being updated. New/revised training material will be posted approximately one to two weeks prior to the next scheduled class.

Revised:  28-Jan-2013

• 1 slide per page (PDF - 3.4 MB)
• 2 slides per page (PDF - 1.6 MB)
• 3 slides per page (PDF - 866 KB)
• 4 slides per page (PDF - 1.6 MB)
• 6 slides per page (PDF - 1.0 MB)