The Plan Development / Planning Support Unit Leader coordinates development of the Incident Action Plan and supporting plans to ensure operational objectives are clearly documented and communicated throughout incident operations.
Course overview
ICS-343 prepares emergency management and response personnel for the role of Plan Development Unit Leader or Planning Support Unit Leader (PDUL/PSUL) within the Planning Section of an Incident Management Team. The course focuses on supporting the Operational Planning Cycle, coordinating development of the Incident Action Plan, integrating contingency information, and collaborating with Command and General Staff to produce supporting operational plans during extended response operations.
Who is this course for?
- Personnel assigned or preparing to serve as Plan Development Unit Leader or Planning Support Unit Leader during incidents or planned events.
- Responders supporting Planning Section plan development activities.
- Incident Management Team members responsible for coordinating Incident Action Plan production and supporting operational documentation.
Course objectives
- Explain the roles and responsibilities of the Plan Development and Planning
- Support Unit Leader.
- Describe procedures for establishing and organizing the Plan Development Unit.
- Identify services provided by the Plan Development Unit during incident operations.
- Describe coordination requirements between the Plan Development Unit and Incident Management Team members.
- Apply methods for incorporating contingency plan information into operational planning.
- Support development of the Incident Action Plan during the Operational Planning Cycle.
- Describe procedures for developing supporting operational plans.
Delivery format
Activities may include instructor-led training supported by facilitated discussion, planning cycle exercises, Incident Action Plan development activities, coordination scenarios, and asynchronous learning components.
Duration
1 day (8 hours)
Recommended prerequisite(s)
Please check with your organization or Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to determine whether EMSI recommended pre-requisite completion is required.
Successful completion of ICS-300
Comparable courses
none
Next Steps
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