EMCOMM is a Program under Communications and Data that is operated as a partnership between Comms and Data and Central Command to provide professional and amateur emergency communication radio services in coordination with the CERT program, RRT, and Incident Management and Operational Support, to serve as an auxiliary to IMOS-tasked units. Additionally, to coordinate professional and amateur radio resources among non-IMOS units capable of being used in emergencies. The program is comprised of members who are specific to EMCOMM whose primary purpose is emergency communications, but also has a framework for members that are cross trained with the CERT program called EMCOMM CERT who can jointly provide emergency communications in addition to CERT response.
Training ScheduleCentral Aid Agency EMCOMM currently trains every month with other C.A.A. Emergency Response units in Sector 2. Training meetings occur on the 2nd Friday of the month from 1900-2200 at Sector 2 HQ in Junction City (located behind the First Christian Church, 1250 Nyssa Street). The Sector 2 Meeting calendar can be found here. Meetings start at 1930 for new and Non-Rated EMCOMM personnel.
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Membership Details
ARRL EMCOMM CoursesThe Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) has put together several web based training classes for EMCOMM related topics. Many of which are required for C.A.A. EMCOMM leadership and instructor roles.
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EMCOMM Program Rank and Structure
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EMCOMM CERT Program Rank and Structure
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EMCOMM Program Coordinator / Assistant EMCOMM Program Coordinator
EMCOMM Program Coordinators are typically ranking Rated personnel or an EMCOMM member appointed by Communications and Data or EMCOMM chain of command. Among their responsibilities include management and administration of EMCOMM units in a designated geographical area, as well as appointing leaders and representing the program. Program Coordinators additionally may deploy alongside the EMCOMM units they manage to lead and coordinate response operations. Minimum Requirements:
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EPC#
AEPC#
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EMCOMM CERT Program Coordinator / Assistant EMCOMM CERT Program Coordinator
EMCOMM CERT Program Coordinators are typically ranking EMCOMM, IMOS, or RRT Unit Commanders, but can be a separate Rated or civilian EMCOM CERT member appointed by the EMCOMM CERT chain of command. Among their responsibilities include management and administration of EMCOMM CERT units in a designated geographical area, as well as appointing leaders and representing the program. Program Coordinators additionally may deploy alongside the EMCOMM CERT units they manage to lead and coordinate response operations. Minimum Requirements:
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ECPC#
AECPC#
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EMCOMM Instructor
EMCOMM Instructors are IMOS, Rated, or civilian EMCOMM members who have been vetted and approved as EMCOMM Instructors through Training Solutions International. EMCOMM Instructors are part of the TSI Instructor Cadre and must wear the TSI Instructor uniform and Insignia. (Insignia is worn on the shoulder of uniforms) Minimum Requirements:
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EMCOMM CERT Instructor
EMCOMM CERT Instructors are RRT, Rated, or civilian CERT members who have been vetted and approved as CERT Instructors through Training Solutions International. CERT Instructors are part of the TSI CERT Instructor Cadre and must wear the TSI Instructor uniform and Insignia. (Insignia is worn on the shoulder of uniforms) Minimum Requirements:
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EMCOMM Commander / Assistant EMCOMM Commander
EMCOMM Commanders are responsible for an EMCOMM Battalion containing 2 or more EMCOMM Companies, as well as overseeing the operations of the EMCOMM program within a specific geographical area. This includes arranging meetings and training, supervising EMCOMM Captains, and assisting Program Coordinators. Minimum Requirements:
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EC#
AEC#
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EMCOMM CERT Commander / Assistant EMCOMM CERT Commander
EMCOMM CERT Commanders are responsible for a CERT Battalion containing 2 or more CERT Companies, as well as overseeing the operations of the CERT program within a specific geographical area. This includes arranging meetings and training, supervising CERT Captains, and assisting Program Coordinators. Minimum Requirements:
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ECC#
AECC#
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EMCOMM Captain / Assistant EMCOMM Captain
EMCOMM Captains are responsible for an EMCOMM Company containing 2 or more EMCOMM Crews, and are assigned under an EMCOMM Commander. Captains can temporarily assume Commander positions if Commanders are unavailable. Minimum Requirements:
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ECA#
AECA#
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EMCOMM CERT Captain / Assistant EMCOMM CERT Captain
EMCOMM CERT Captains are responsible for a CERT Company containing 2 or more CERT Crews, and are assigned under a CERT Commander. Captains can temporarily assume Commander positions if Commanders are unavailable. Minimum Requirements:
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ECCA#
AECCA#
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EMCOMM Crew Leader / Assistant EMCOMM Crew Leader
EMCOMM Crew Leaders are responsible for an EMCOMM Crew containing 2 or more EMCOMM Squads, and are assigned under an EMCOMM Captain. Crew Leaders can temporarily assume Captain positions if Captains are unavailable. Minimum Requirements:
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ECL#
AECL#
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EMCOMM CERT Crew Leader / Assistant EMCOMM CERT Crew Leader
EMCOMM CERT Crew Leaders are responsible for a CERT Crew containing 2 or more CERT Squads, and are assigned under a CERT Captain. Crew Leaders can temporarily assume Captain positions if Captains are unavailable. Minimum Requirements:
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ECCL#
AECCL#
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EMCOMM Squad Leader / Assistant EMCOMM Squad Leader
EMCOMM Squad Leaders are responsible for an EMCOMM Squad consisting of 2 or more EMCOMM Teams, and are assigned under an EMCOMM Crew Leader. Squad Leaders can temporarily assume Crew Leader positions if Crew Leaders are unavailable. Minimum Requirements:
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ESL#
AESL#
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EMCOMM CERT Squad Leader / Assistant EMCOMM CERT Squad Leader
EMCOMM CERT Squad Leaders are responsible for a CERT Squad consisting of 2 or more CERT Teams, and are assigned under a CERT Crew Leader. Squad Leaders can temporarily assume Crew Leader positions if Crew Leaders are unavailable. Minimum Requirements:
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ECSL#
AECSL#
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EMCOMM Team Leader / Assistant EMCOMM Team Leader
EMCOMM Team Leaders are responsible for an EMCOMM Team consisting of 2 EMCOMM’s, Assistant Team Leader, and Team Leader; and are assigned under an EMCOMM Squad Leader. Additionally, Team Leaders can temporarily assume Squad Leader positions if Squad Leaders are unavailable. Minimum Requirements:
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ETL#
AETL#
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EMCOMM CERT Team Leader / Assistant EMCOMM CERT Team Leader
EMCOMM CERT Team Leaders are responsible for a CERT Team consisting of 2 CERTs, Assistant Team Leader, and Team Leader; and are assigned under a Squad Leader. Additionally, Team Leaders can temporarily assume Squad Leader positions if Squad Leaders are unavailable. Minimum Requirements:
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ECTL#
AECTL#
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No Equivalent Rank
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EMCOMM CERT 7
EMCOMM CERT 7’s are the most advanced non-leadership CERT level and are next in line for leadership positions when they become available. EMCOMM CERT 7’s have completed BDA/CERT training, standard Search and Rescue training (or above), ham radio training, and advanced Urban Search and Rescue training. They are able to be deployed to urban, wilderness, and USAR environments equally. Requirements:
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ECER7
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No Equivalent Rank
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EMCOMM CERT 6
EMCOMM CERT 6’s have completed BDA/CERT training, standard Search and Rescue training (or above), ham radio training, and basic Urban Search and Rescue training. They are able to be deployed to urban, wilderness, and USAR environments equally. Requirements:
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ECER6
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EMCOMM 5
EMCOMM 5’s are the most advanced non-leadership EMCOMM level and are next in line for leadership positions when they become available. EMCOMM 5’s have the basic level of training, but are further advanced EMCOMM certified. Requirements:
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EMC5
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EMCOMM CERT 5
EMCOMM CERT 5’s have completed BDA/CERT and ham radio training as well as advanced Search and Rescue training. They are able to be deployed to urban and wilderness environments equally. Requirements:
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ECER5
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EMCOMM 4
EMCOMM 4’s have the basic level of training, but are additionally advanced ICS certified. Requirements:
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EMC4
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EMCOMM CERT 4
EMCOMM CERT 4’s have completed BDA/CERT and ham radio training as well as standard Search and Rescue training. They are able to be deployed to urban and wilderness environments equally. Requirements:
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ECER4
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EMCOMM 3
EMCOMM 3’s have the basic level of training, but are additionally advanced Ham Radio certified. Requirements:
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EMC3
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EMCOMM CERT 3
EMCOMM CERT 3’s have completed BDA/CERT and ham radio training as well as basic Search and Rescue training. They are able to be deployed to urban and rural environments. Requirements:
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ECER3
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EMCOMM 2
EMCOMM 2’s have the basic level of training, but are additionally further ham radio certified and ICS certified. Requirements:
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EMC2
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EMCOMM CERT 2
EMCOMM CERT 2’s have completed BDA/CERT and ham radio training as well as some basic Search and Rescue training. They are able to be deployed, primarily to urban environments. Requirements:
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ECER2
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EMCOMM 1
EMCOMM 1’s are the basic level EMCOMM that is able to deploy. Requirements:
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EMC1
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EMCOMM CERT 1
EMCOMM CERT 1’s have completed the minimum BDA/CERT and ham radio training and are able to be deployed, primarily to urban environments. Requirements:
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ECER1
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EMCOMM 0
EMCOMM 0’s are those that have not completed Basic EMCOMM training or are currently going through it; and/or have not completed the basic ICS 100, 200, and 700 courses; and/or have not completed the application and background check process. Requirements:
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EMC0
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EMCOMM CERT 0
EMCOMM CERT 0’s are those that have not completed the Basic CERT training or are currently going through it; and/or have not completed the basic ham radio training or ICS 100, 200, and 700 courses; and/or have not completed the application and background check process. Requirements:
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ECER0
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EMCOMM Program Structure Details
- EMCOMM CERT Leadership badges display a number with the rank. The number designates the responder training level of the wearer. The number is displayed in official rank designations, but is optional in short rank and short rank abbreviations of the rank.
- EMCOMM personnel are required to wear their EMCOMM uniform T-shirts and insignia for all official events and deployments. Field gear may be required in some instances.
- EMCOMM members must pay an initial apparel fee to cover the cost of their EMCOMM T-shirt and EMCOMM insignia. All other equipment beyond that is issued and must be returned upon leaving the program. EMCOMM members have the option of purchasing their equipment if they wish to keep it upon leaving the program.
- EMCOMM ranks, insignia, and credentials are only assigned to personnel that are full members of the C.A.A. EMCOMM program.
- EMCOMM CERT Support is a category of EMCOMM CERT membership for people that want to participate in the EMCOMM and CERT programs, but do not want to serve in a front-line capacity. EMCOMM CERT Support personnel provide logistics, outreach, and other functions that support front-line operations. They still have to meet the same training requirements and qualifications as front-line EMCOMM CERT personnel, but when deployed only fulfill support roles.
- C.A.A. Teen EMCOMM follows the same basic structure as regular C.A.A. EMCOMM, utilizing the same requirements for each rank level, and with each rank level serving a similar function within Teen EMCOMM. Teen EMCOMM does differ from regular EMCOMM in a couple of ways however: The word “Teen” is added to all Teen EMCOMM ranks and the highest attainable rank is Teen EMCOMM Captain; and the C.A.A. Teen EMCOMM logo replaces the regular C.A.A. EMCOMM logo on all rank badges, patches, and program insignia. Teen EMCOMM is the EMCOMM equivalent of the Cadet Program and is regulated by the Cadet Program in regards to policies and practices. Teen EMCOMM is open to any teen between the ages of 14 and 19; however mature 13 year olds may also be admitted. Teen EMCOMM members have the option of transitioning to a regular EMCOMM at the age of 18, or may continue until they age out on their 20th birthday. Teens that transition to a regular EMCOMM assume an EMCOMM rank equivalent to their level of training and experience.
Active EMCOMM Units
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EMCOMM Team 1EMCM-Team 1 is an EMCOMM unit based in Sector 2. The unit is part of Emergency Response Force 1 in Sector 2. The unit is comprised of rated and non-rated volunteer EMCOMM personnel who are tasked with providing emergency communications services in support of C.A.A. emergency response operations.
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Uniforms of EMCOMM
Because EMCOMM has diverse personnel, they wear a range of uniforms. Rated personnel assigned to EMCOMM wear the same uniforms and have the same hygiene and appearance requirements as IMOS. Non-Rated EMCOM CERT personnel wear the same uniforms and have the same hygiene and appearance requirements as the CERT program. Non-Rated EMCOMM personnel that are just part of EMCOMM primarily wear Red T-shirts with regular street clothes as their uniform; but when in full uniform they wear tops in Coyote over their Red T-shirts, Coyote pants, and Coyote boots (Variant of Color Type 2). If EMCOMM Rated / Non-Rated personnel are assigned to an Emergency Response Force unit, they wear the same Navy Blue or Coyote responder uniforms as the other ERF personnel. Uniforms commonly worn by EMCOMM include:
EMCOMM Service Uniform Class B
EMCOMM Service Uniform Class C
Administrative Uniform with Red Polo and Tan Pants Class C
EMCOMM Service Uniform Class D (Standard uniform for most EMCOMM activities)
EMCOMM units consisting of Non-Rated personnel usually require Type 0 or greater hygiene and appearance requirements. Type 4 or greater hygiene and appearance requirements is typically required for EMCOMM Rated personnel.
EMCOMM Service Uniform Class B
EMCOMM Service Uniform Class C
Administrative Uniform with Red Polo and Tan Pants Class C
EMCOMM Service Uniform Class D (Standard uniform for most EMCOMM activities)
EMCOMM units consisting of Non-Rated personnel usually require Type 0 or greater hygiene and appearance requirements. Type 4 or greater hygiene and appearance requirements is typically required for EMCOMM Rated personnel.