ICS-100
Interoperability Basics
Public Safety Radio Basics
ICS-200
COMU Basics
Can I Have That in Writing
100
The ICS principle that specifies one person should only supervise three to seven subordinates with five being ideal.
Span of Control
100
This diagram depicts the core aspects of communications interoperability.
The Interoperability Continuum
100
The type of radio system that dynamically makes use of all available frequencies.
Trunked
100
In the absence of a Logistics Section or Service Branch, the COML will report to:
Incident Commander
100
This person's primary responsibility is maintaining and repairing communications equipment.
Communications Technician (COMT)
100
This ICS Form serves as the initial incident briefing form.
ICS 201 - Incident Briefing
200
This ICS principle excludes the use of "10-codes" or jargon in multi-agency responses.
Plain (Clear) Text
200
The two components of the Interoperability Continuum's "Technology Lane".
Voice and Data
200
This mode of communication transmits on one frequency and receives on another.
Duplex
200
This Command Staff position manages on-scene media and public inquiries.
Public Information Officer (PIO)
200
This person supervises RADOs, INTDs and Message Runners.
Incident Communications Center Manager (INCM)
200
This ICS Form is used to record details of an individual or unit's activities.
ICS 214 - Activity Log
300
The ICS principle that specifies one, and only one supervisor for each person.
Unity of Command
300
This pocket-sized guide contains the National Interoperability frequencies and other information.
National Interoperability Field Operations Guide (NIFOG)
300
Two terms sometimes used interchangeably with "Channels"
Frequencies, Talkgroups
300
The best equipped and most capable "Type" of ICS Resource. (Hint: I, II, III, IV)
Type I
300
This person is responsible for the completion of the ICS 205.
Communications Unit Leader (COML)
300
This ICS Form contains the Incident Radio Communications Plan.
ICS 205
400
This ICS facility is staffed by the INCM, RADOs, INTDs and Message Runners.
Incident Communications Center
400
The document that contains a region's interoperable frequencies, equipment and policy information.
Tactical Interoperable Communications Plan (TICP)
400
This device extends a radio system's coverage.
Repeater
400
The time specified for executing a given set of incident actions.
Operational Period
400
This position title is given to any staff member that is not qualified to hold an "Official" ICS Communications Unit title.
Technical Specialist (THSP)
400
The ICS 219 is commonly referred to as the....
T-Card
500
This ICS BRANCH contains the Communications Unit.
Service
500
The Emergency Communications Division's nationwide, web-accessible database for agency communications resource information.
CASM NextGen
500
The communication mode that transmits and receives on the same frequency.
Simplex/Direct/Talkaround
500
This NIMS facility serves as the central point of contact for all news media.
Joint Information Center (JIC)
500
Frequencies on this type of Radio Net cannot be assigned by the COML.
Air-to-Air Net
500
This form is used to log details of radio traffic and radio messages.
The Form 309 (Not an ICS 309)