PREPARATION
There are two designated locations for Miramar’s EFAC. What is the primary location?
This person is responsible for activating the EFAC to serve as the focal point for DoD Personnel and their families.
Who is the installation commanding officer?
For how long can we anticipate the sustainment phase to last?
What is for as long as the AHI lasts (or something similar)?
At some point, the AHI will end; what agency will inform us that we can begin the deactivation phase?
What is the EOC?
The EFAC will activate due to a significant natural or manmade event. What is this type of event called?
What is an All-Hazards Incident (AHI)?
You can’t have a primary location without an alternate location. What is the EFAC’s alternate location?
What is the CYP?
Time is of the essence… after receiving the activation order, the EFAC must be operational within how many hours?
What is 24 hours?
The EFAC may serve all DoD personnel (including DoD civilians), all military and dependents (including reserves), active duty and dependents only, or some other combination. How will we determine whom we serve?
What is we will be told who we service during the activation phase? (or something similar)
After the EFAC Director formally acknowledges deactivation requirements have been met, what phase does the EFAC enter?
What is the Preparation Phase?
There are four phases in the EFAC’s activation cycle; in what phase does Marine and Family Programs most often find itself?
What is the Preparation Phase?
This section is the first point-of-contact for EFAC clients. Among its duties is greeting clients and ensuring they are directed to their required services.
What is the Intake and Routing Section?
The EFAC will not operate independently; to which installation agency will the EFAC report for direction and guidance?
What is the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)?
Information flow within the EFAC is important, and we want to speak with one voice. What is the authoritative source of our information?
What is the EOC?
Information and data recorded during operations will assist in the preparation of what document upon deactivation?
What is AAR/Lessons Learned/SOP update? (all are acceptable)
Security may be a concern for the EFAC; what factor makes our EFAC more secure?
What is the EFAC is located on a military installation?
This section provides crisis support services and may provide non-medical clinical counseling.
What is the Behavioral Health Section?
Activating the EFAC will tax our staff members; how many hours per shift should our staff expect to work?
What are 12-hour shifts?
What is the uniform MFP staff will wear in the EFAC?
What is comfortable clothing, nametags, and yellow vest?
After deactivation, in what will the EFAC staff members participate to assist their processing of the event and return to normal operations?
What is a debrief?
What MCCS department will assist our ability to communicate with our customers?
What is Marketing?
This billet is responsible for the overall implementation and operation of the EFAC.
What is the EFAC Director?
The EFAC is responsible for providing multiple services, but it may not always provide all of them. What will determine the services provided by the EFAC?
Any of these are acceptable: What is the situation? What are the CO’s orders? What is the mission analysis?
All EFAC staff and patrons must have a common picture of available information. How will we provide that information in the EFAC?
What is a slideshow?
Marine and Family Programs will return to normal operations after the EFAC’s deactivation. Who determines when that will occur?
Who is the C.O., MCCS Director, and EFAC Director?
We expect the media to contact our EFAC. How will we handle media inquiries?
What is reporting all media inquiries to the EFAC Director or EFAC Coordinator?