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Department of Defense

INSTRUCTION
NUMBER 6055.17
January 13, 2009
Incorporating Change 1, November 19, 2010
USD(AT&L)
SUBJECT:

DoD Installation Emergency Management (IEM) Program

References: See Enclosure 1

1. PURPOSE. This Instruction, under the authority of DoD Directive (DoDD) 5134.01
(Reference (a)):
a. Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for developing,
implementing, and sustaining IEM programs at DoD installations worldwide for “all hazards” as
defined in the glossary.
b. Establishes the goals of the DoD IEM Program as follows:
(1) Prepare DoD installations for emergencies.
(2) Respond appropriately to protect personnel and save lives.
(3) Recover and restore operations after an emergency.
c. Aligns DoD emergency management (EM) activities with the National Incident
Management System (NIMS), the National Preparedness Guidelines (NPG), and the National
Response Framework (NRF) (References (b), (c), and (d)).
d. Establishes the DoD EM Steering Group (EMSG).
e. Authorizes other publications such as manuals to provide specific information on the DoD
IEM Program.

2. APPLICABILITY. This Instruction applies to:
a. OSD, the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the
Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other

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organizational entities within the Department of Defense (hereafter referred to collectively as the
“DoD Components”).
b. All DoD operations, activities, and installations worldwide, including Governmentowned, contractor-operated facilities and non-DoD activities operating on DoD installations.
c. All DoD personnel, including Active and Reserve Components, DoD civilians, DoD
families, DoD and non-DoD tenants, transient DoD and U.S. Government personnel, and DoD
contractors living and/or working on DoD installations worldwide.

3. DEFINITIONS. See Glossary.

4. POLICY. It is DoD policy to:
a. Maintain DoD readiness by establishing and maintaining a comprehensive, all-hazards
IEM Program on DoD installations worldwide.
b. Support and assist U.S. civil authorities, as directed, in EM activities for mitigating,
preventing, planning for, responding to, and recovering from a natural or manmade disaster or
hazard.
c. Adopt and implement procedures consistent with NIMS and the incident command system
(ICS) in accordance with the Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum Homeland Security
Presidential Directive 5 (Reference (e)).
d. Adopt and implement, as appropriate, recommendations in Appendix A of Reference (c),
IEM program management, emergency planning, and continuity planning.
e. Support the implementation of the NRF within the United States through the development,
implementation, and sustainment of the DoD IEM Program detailed in this Instruction. For
consistency and as a matter of practice, the guidelines set forth in Reference (d) will be
implemented to the greatest extent possible at all U.S. installations outside the United States in
accordance with Reference (e).
f. Coordinate preparedness, response, and recovery requirements and capabilities with State,
local, and tribal governments; other Military Department(s); or host-nation partners using an allhazards approach that balances risk management (i.e., threat, vulnerability, and consequence),
resources, and need.

5. RESPONSIBILITIES. See Enclosure 2.

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6. PROCEDURES
a. Standards
(1) Apply EM requirementsstandards and best practices as issued in this Instruction and
consider applicable EM requirementsstandards and best practices issued by, for example, the
Department of Homeland Security and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
(2) For procedures and policies at installations in non-U.S. locations, maintain
consistency with national standards and guidelines to the greatest degree practical, except where
compliance at such locations is mandated.
b. Written Plan. Develop, implement, and maintain a written statement of policy that
establishes, implements, and sustains the IEM Program.
c. Minimum Program Requirements. Implement the IEM Program at installations using the
requirements described in Enclosures 3 through 7.
d. Liaisons. Any discussions, liaisons, negotiations, or other contacts with foreign
governments or international organizations pursuant to the IEM Program shall be accomplished
in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (USD(P)) and in strict
compliance with all requirements governing contacts and agreements with foreign states or
international organizations.

7. RELEASABILITY. UNLIMITED. This Instruction is approved for public release and is
available on the Internet from the DoD Issuances Web Site at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.

8. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Instruction is effective immediately.

Enclosures
1. References
2. Responsibilities
3. DoD IEM Program Execution
4. IEM Program Planning
5. Preparedness
6. Incident Response
7. Recovery Phase
Glossary
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ENCLOSURE 1: REFERENCES ...................................................................................................7
ENCLOSURE 2: RESPONSIBILITIES .......................................................................................10
UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ACQUISITION, TECHNOLOGY, AND
LOGISTICS (USD(AT&L)) ..............................................................................................10
DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR INSTALLATIONS AND
ENVIRONMENT (DUSD(I&E)) ......................................................................................10
ASSISTANT TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR NUCLEAR AND
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE PROGRAMS (ATSD(NCB)) .................11
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY (DTRA) .................................11
UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND READINESS
(USD(P&R)) ......................................................................................................................12
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS (ASD(HA))............12
USD(P) .................................................................................................................................1213
ASD(HD&ASA) ..................................................................................................................1213
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR GLOBAL SECURITY STRATEGIC
AFFAIRS (ASD(GSA)) .....................................................................................................13
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS/LOWINTENSITY CONFLICT AND INTERDEPENDENT CAPABILITIES
(ASD(SO/LIC&IC)) ..........................................................................................................13
HEADS OF THE DoD COMPONENTS ............................................................................1314
CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF ...........................................................1415
COMMANDERS OF THE GEOGRAPHIC COMBATANT COMMANDS ........................15
DoD EMSG ..........................................................................................................................1516
ENCLOSURE 3: DoD IEM PROGRAM EXECUTION ..........................................................1617
REQUIREMENTS...............................................................................................................1617
CRITERIA ...........................................................................................................................1617
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ..............................................................................................1617
FUNCTIONS .......................................................................................................................1618
Installation EM Working Group (IEMWG) ..................................................................1618
Installation Emergency Manager ...................................................................................1618
Personnel Categories ......................................................................................................1819
IEETs Installation Exercise Evaluation Teams .............................................................1819
Support Agreements ...........................................................................................................19
CREDENTIALING .............................................................................................................1820
CERTIFICATION ...............................................................................................................1820
APPENDIX
IEM CHECKLISTS ............................................................................................................21

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ENCLOSURE 4: IEM PROGRAM PLANNING .....................................................................1924
REQUIREMENTS...............................................................................................................1924
PROCESS ............................................................................................................................1924
RISK MANAGEMENT.......................................................................................................1924
IEM PLAN ...........................................................................................................................2126
NRF and NIMS ..............................................................................................................2126
IEM Plan Elements ........................................................................................................2126
IEM Plan Structure ........................................................................................................2328
ENHANCED 911 .....................................................................................................................28
APPENDIX
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION LIST ............................................................................2429
ENCLOSURE 5: PREPAREDNESS ........................................................................................2530
REQUIREMENTS...............................................................................................................2530
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................2530
TRAINING ..........................................................................................................................2530
Senior Leader Orientation ..............................................................................................2530
IEM Program Manager and Installation Emergency Manager Training .......................2530
Emergency First-Responder and First-Receiver Training .............................................2530
Community Awareness ..................................................................................................2631
New Equipment Training ...............................................................................................2631
HSEEP ...........................................................................................................................2631
Training Exercises .........................................................................................................2631
Tracking and Reporting .................................................................................................2631
EXERCISES ........................................................................................................................2631
INTERAGENCY COORDINATION .................................................................................2732
Support Agreements.......................................................................................................2733
DSCA .............................................................................................................................2833
Overseas .........................................................................................................................2833
EM Assistance Compact (EMAC) .................................................................................2833
Immediate Response Rule..............................................................................................2833
Emergency Public Information (EPI) ............................................................................2833
Interoperability...............................................................................................................2834
EQUIPMENT ......................................................................................................................2934
Equipment Standards .....................................................................................................2934
TLCM ............................................................................................................................2935
Equipment Interoperability ............................................................................................2935
ENCLOSURE 6: INCIDENT RESPONSE ...............................................................................3036
REQUIREMENTS...............................................................................................................3036
MEASURES ........................................................................................................................3036

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Event Triggers ................................................................................................................3036
Command, Control, and Communication ......................................................................3137
Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) ...........................................................................3238
Medical Response ..........................................................................................................3339
ENCLOSURE 7: RECOVERY PHASE ...................................................................................3541
REQUIREMENTS...............................................................................................................3541
ACTIONS ............................................................................................................................3541
Establishes a Recovery Working Group (RWG) ...........................................................3541
Conducts Damage Assessments .....................................................................................3541
Identifies Recovery Priorities ........................................................................................3541
Conducts Recovery Planning .........................................................................................3541
Ensures Effective Fatality Management and Mortuary Affairs .....................................3642
Continues Communication.............................................................................................3642
GLOSSARY ..............................................................................................................................3743
ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ............................................................................3743
DEFINITIONS.....................................................................................................................3844
TABLES
1. IOC Checklist ......................................................................................................................21
2. FOC Checklist.....................................................................................................................22
3. DoD IEM Hazard Identification List ..................................................................................29

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ENCLOSURE 1
REFERENCES

(a)

DoD Directive 5134.01, “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and
Logistics (USD(AT&L)),” December 9, 2005
(b) U.S. Department of Homeland Security, “National Incident Management System,”
March 1, 2004 1
(c) U.S. Department of Homeland Security, “National Preparedness Guidelines,” September
2007 2
(d) U.S. Department of Homeland Security, “National Response Framework,” January 2008 3
(e) Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, “Implementation of the National Response
Plan and the National Incident Management System,” November 29, 2005 4 Homeland
Security Presidential Directive 5, “Management of Domestic Incidents,” February 28,
20034
(f) DoD 3150.8-M, “Nuclear Weapon Accident Response Procedures (NARP),” February 22,
2005
(g) DoD Directive 3150.08, “DoD Response to Radiological Accidents Nuclear and
Radiological Incidents,” June 13, 1996 January 20, 2010
(h) Title 10, United States Code
(i) Section 1522 of title 50, United States Code
(j) DoD Directive 3020.40, “Defense Critical Infrastructure Program (DCIP) DoD Policy and
Responsibilities for Critical Infrastructure,” August 19, 2005 January 14, 2010
(k) DoD Instruction 3020.45, “Defense Critical Infrastructure Program (DCIP) Management,”
April 21, 2008
(l) Civilian Personnel Management Service, “Emergency Preparedness and Response Guide,”
May 2007 5
(lm) DoD Directive 2000.12, “DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Program,” August 18, 2003
(mn) U.S. Department of Homeland Security, “Maritime Operational Threat Response Plan,”
October 20066
(no) Maritime Security Policy Coordinating Committee, National Strategy for Maritime
Security, “The Maritime Infrastructure Recovery Plan for the National Strategy for
Maritime Security,” October April 2006 67

Available from http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/NIMS-90-web.pdf
Available from http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/National_Preparedness_Guidelines.pdf
3
Available from http://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nrf/nrf-core.pdf
4
Available from https://www.denix.osd.mil/portal/page/portal/content/shf/References/ODSD Memo - NRP-NIMS
(29 Nov 05)_0.pdf http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/laws/gc_1214592333605.shtm
5
Available from
http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E9CC9CEA4BA546B99EBF428CFCB9CA9F/Emergency%20Preparedness%20
Guide.pdf
6
Available to authorized users via the Defense SECRET Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET) at
https://clsobdom02.cno.navy.smil.mil/motr/
67
Available from http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/HSPD_MIRPPlan.pdf
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(op) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1600, “Standard on Disaster/Emergency
Management and Business Continuity Programs,” 2007 Edition 78
(pq) DoD Instruction 2000.16, “DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Standards,” October 2, 2006
(qr) U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation
Program (HSEEP), “Volume III: Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning,”
February 2007 89
(rs) Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201-1, “Personal Identity
Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors,” March 2006 910
(st) Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, “Policy Policies for a Common Identification
Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors,” August 27, 2004 1011
(tu) Federal Emergency Management Agency, Independent Study Program, Course IS-200.a,
“Incident Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents,”
current edition 1112
(uv) Federal Emergency Management Agency, Independent Study Program, Course IS-235,
“Emergency Planning,” current edition 1213
(vw) DoD Directive 5200.27, “Acquisition of Information Concerning Persons and
Organizations not Affiliated with the Department of Defense,” January 7, 1980
(wx) DoD 5240.1-R, “Procedures Governing the Activities of DoD Intelligence Components that
Affect United States Persons,” December 1982
(xy) Part Section 1910.120 of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations
(yz) National Fire Protection Association Standard 472, “Standard for Competence of
Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents,” 2008 current
Eedition 1314
(zaa) National Fire Protection Association Standard 473, “Standard for Competencies for EMS
Personnel Responding to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents,”
2008 current Eedition 1415
(aaab) Occupational Safety and Health Administration, “OSHA Best Practices for HospitalBased First Receivers of Victims from Mass Casualty Incidents Involving the Release of
Hazardous Substances,” January 2005 1516
(abac) DoD Directive 7730.65, “Department of Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS),”
June 3, 2002
(acad) DoD Instruction 6055.06, “DoD Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Program,”
December 21, 2006
(ae) Joint Publication 3-28, “Civil Support,” September 14, 2007
(af) DoD Directive 3025.1, “Military Support to Civil Authorities (MSCA),” January 15, 1993
(ag) DoD Directive 3025.15, “Military Assistance to Civil Authorities,” February 18, 1997
(adah) Title 32, United States Code
(ahai) DoD Directive 5530.3, “International Agreements,” June 11, 1987
78

Available from http://www.nfpa.org/assets/files/PDF/NFPA1600.pdf
Available from https://hseep.dhs.gov/support/VolumeIII.pdf
910
Available from http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/fips/fips201-1/FIPS-201-1-chng1.pdf
1011
Available from http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/08/20040827-8.html
1112
Available from http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is200.asp
1213
Available from http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is235.asp
1314
Available from http://www.nfpa.org/aboutthecodes/AboutTheCodes.asp?DocNum=472
1415
Available from http://www.nfpa.org/aboutthecodes/AboutTheCodes.asp?DocNum=473
1516
Available from http://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/bestpractices/html/hospital_firstreceivers.html
89

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(aiaj) Public Law 104-321, “Emergency Management Assistance Compact,” October 19, 1996
(ajak) Public Law 103-160, “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994,”
November 30, 1993
(akal) Executive Order 12196, “Occupational Safety and Health Programs for Federal
Employees,” February 26, 1980
(alam) DoD Directive 4715.1E, “Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH),”
March 19, 2005
(aman) DoD Instruction 6055.1, “DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program,” August
19, 1998
(anao) DoD Instruction 6055.05, “Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH),” November
11, 2008
(aoap) Unified Facilities Criteria 4-021-01, “Design and O&M: Mass Notification Systems,”
April 9, 2008 4-010-01, “DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings,”
January 22, 2007 1617
(apaq) DoDI Instruction 6055.07, “Accident Investigation, Reporting, and Record Keeping,”
October 3, 2000
(aqar) Joint Publication 1-02, “Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated
Terms,” as amended current edition

1617

Available atfrom http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/DOD/UFC/ufc_4_021_01.pdf
http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/DOD/UFC/ufc_4_010_01.pdf

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RESPONSIBILITIES

1. UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ACQUISITION, TECHNOLOGY, AND
LOGISTICS (USD(AT&L)). The USD(AT&L) shall:
a. Establish DoD-wide goals and objectives for the DoD IEM Program.
b. Coordinate with the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Homeland Defense and Americas’
Security Affairs) (ASD(HD&ASA)) on IEM matters of mutual interest.
c. In coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), provide criteria,
guidance, and instruction to incorporate IEM program elements into appropriate DoD program
and budget documents.
d. Ensure synchronization of DoD IEM criteria, guidance, and instruction with DoD 3150.8M and DoDD 3150.08 (References (f) and (g)).

2. DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR INSTALLATIONS AND
ENVIRONMENT (DUSD(I&E)). The DUSD(I&E), under the authority, direction, and control
of the USD(AT&L), shall:
a. Develop policy and provide advocacy and oversight of the DoD IEM Program.
b. Ensure that IEM programs are aligned and in accordance with title 10, United States Code
(U.S.C.), and section 1522 of title 50, U.S.C. (References (h) and (i)) to provide the required
standards for sustainment and life-cycle management.
c. Conduct annual management reviews of each DoD Component’s IEM Programs.
d. Prepare and maintain DoD issuances, as needed, to provide specific policy, procedures,
and standards to support the development, implementation, and sustainment of the DoD IEM
Program, including the update and maintenance of this Instruction.
e. Advocate for, resource, and support planning, programming, and budgeting processes for
the DoD IEM Program.
f. Advise USD(AT&L) on appropriate DoD-wide goals and objectives for the DoD IEM
Program.
g. Coordinate DoD IEM Program policy with appropriate OSD offices.

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h. Establish a DoD EMSG comprised of members from OSD, the Joint Staff, the Military
Departments, and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to provide technical advice on IEM
matters.
i. Appoint a representative to co-chair the DoD EMSG.
j. Participate in appropriate OSD-level committees, meetings, and working groups to
represent IEM aspects related to installation protection, antiterrorism (AT), mission assurance,
medical response, and critical infrastructure protection issues.
k. Request focused program evaluations of the DoD IEM Program from the DoD Inspector
General as needed.
l. Develop, publish, and maintain, in coordination with appropriate OSD offices and the
DoD Components, a definition of military-unique environments as it pertains to the use of
military protective equipment for IEM.
m. Report annually to the USD(AT&L) on the status of the DoD IEM Program.

3. ASSISTANT TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR NUCLEAR AND CHEMICAL
AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE PROGRAMS (ATSD(NCB)). The ATSD(NCB), under the
authority, direction, and control of the USD(AT&L), shall develop policy and procedures
consistent with References (h) and (i), national law, policy, and consensual standards for the
acquisition, procurement, and sustainment of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and
high-yield explosives (CBRNE) equipment.

4. DIRECTOR, DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY (DTRA). The Director, DTRA,
under the authority, direction, and control of the USD(AT&L), through the ATSD(NCB), and in
addition to the responsibilities in section 10 of this enclosure, shall:
a. Serve as a technical advisor to the DoD EMSG.
b. Revise, coordinate, publish, employ, and maintain criteria for the evaluation of IEM
capabilities based on the standards contained in this Instruction and integrate with the Joint
Staff/DTRA DoD Integrated Vulnerability Assessment (JSIVA) bBenchmarks.
c. Assess IEM capabilities as part of all JSIVA Joint Staff/DTRA DoD Vulnerability
Assessment Benchmarks, the Defense Critical Infrastructure Program (DCIP) (DoDD 3020.40
and DoD Instruction (DoDI) 3020.45 (References (j) and (k))), and critical infrastructure
assessments to determine compliance with this Instruction.
d. Recommend incorporation of lessons learned from DoD IEM exercises and actual
emergencies into applicable policy and procedures through the EMSG. Conduct analysis of IEM

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program data collected from assessments conducted by Joint Staff/DTRA DoD Vulnerability
Assessment teams and provide a trends analysis briefing annually to the EMWG.

5. UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND READINESS (USD(P&R)).
The USD(P&R) shall:
a. Develop, publish, and maintain human capital emergency preparedness guidance such as
the Civilian Personnel Management Service Emergency Preparedness and Response Guide
(Reference (l)).
b. Ensure the Armed Forces Chaplains Board, through the Deputy Under Secretary of
Defense for Military Personnel Policy and in coordination with the Military Department training
commands, includes early training for chaplains in mass casualty response and planning.

56. ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS (ASD(HA)). The
ASD(HA), under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Personnel and Readiness USD(P&R), shall:
a. Establish and maintain DoD-wide medical (including mental health) and public health
goals and objectives for IEM programs.
b. In coordination with the DUSD(I&E), promote language in the Defense Planning and
Programming Guidance and the Defense Health Program to ensure sufficient resources are
allocated in the Military Departments’ budgets to carry out the provisions of this Instruction.
c. Provide medical and public health expertise to the DUSD(I&E) for IEM.
d. Integrate Public Health EM initiatives with the DoD IEM Program such as emergency
response, medical countermeasures (MCMs), public health emergencies, and medical
surveillance.
e. Provide medical and public health policy pertaining to requests for assistance from
foreign, Federal, State, local, and tribal governments prior to, during, or after an emergency.
f. Support DUSD(I&E) in developing and maintaining medical and public health IEM
requirements for installation preparedness within an all-hazards framework and providing
assistance to civil authorities during contingencies.
g. Establish a Medical EM Requirements Group to assist in the identification of installation
medical and public health IEM requirements.

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67. USD(P). The USD(P) shall develop DoD policy and provide oversight for emergency
planning and preparedness, crisis management, defense mobilization in emergency situations,
military support to civil authorities, civil defense, and continuity of operations and government.

78. ASD(HD&ASA). The ASD(HD&ASA), under the authority, direction, and control of the
USD(P), and as the focal point for Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA), and DCIP, and
AT, shall:
a. Advise DUSD(I&E) on DSCA policy as it relates to IEM under mutual aid agreements
(MAAs), memorandums of understanding (MOUs), and memorandums of agreement (MOAs).
b. Support DUSD(I&E) in developing and maintaining IEM requirements for installation
preparedness within an all-hazards framework and conducting civil support missions during
contingencies.
c. Provide policy and procedures on requests for IEM support from external sources (e.g.,
State, local, and tribal governments) prior to, during, or after an emergency.
d. Serve as the DoD focal point for policy matters pertaining to homeland defense activities,
DSCA matters with interagency partners, the Congress, State governments, local municipalities,
and organizations in the private sector.
e. Coordinate the development of DoD installation requirements related to homeland
security and homeland defense missions, including the National Bio-Defense and the Domestic
Nuclear Detection architectures, with appropriate OSD and interagency organizations including
the Office of the DUSD(I&E).
f. Serve as advisor for domestic AT as it relates to IEM according to DoDD 2000.12
(Reference (lm)).
g. Advise DUSD(I&E) on critical assets located on installations.
h. Ensure DCIP policy is synchronized with IEM policy.
i. Serve as principle lead in the office of the USD(P) for IEM matters.

89. ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR GLOBAL SECURITY STRATEGIC
AFFAIRS (ASD(GSA)). The ASD(GSA), under the authority, direction, and control of the
USD(P), and as the focal point for foreign consequence management (FCM); chemical,
biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) consequence management; and combating weapons
of mass destruction, shall:
a. Develop policy and provide procedures on the development of support agreements with
host nations.

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b. Advise DUSD(I&E) on FCM activities related to IEM for the Secretary of Defense.
c. Support DUSD(I&E) in developing and maintaining IEM requirements outside the United
States for installation preparedness within an all-hazards framework and assisting the with host
nation assistance during contingencies.
d. Advise DUSD(I&E) on policy pertaining to CBRN management.

9. ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS/LOWINTENSITY CONFLICT AND INTERDEPENDENT CAPABILITIES (ASD(SO/LIC&IC)).
The ASD(SO/LIC&IC), under the authority, direction, and control of the USD(P), shall advise
DUSD(I&E) on global and nondomestic AT policy as it relates to IEM.

10. HEADS OF THE DoD COMPONENTS
a. The Heads of the DoD Components shall implement procedures for subordinate units that
are tenants on installations, or supported commanders on joint bases, to fully participate in the
respective installation’s IEM Program.
b. The Heads of the DoD Components who manage installations shall:
(1) Implement IEM programs at their installations using the procedures for installation
commanders in paragraph section 6 of the main body above the signature of this Instruction, and
Enclosures 3 through 7, and human capital requirements (e.g., implementation and practice of
telework, the personnel accountability system, and safe haven procedures, as appropriate, in
accordance with Reference (l)).
(2) Plan, program, and budget for IEM requirements and execute IEM programs.
(3) Provide management support, resources, and staff to effectively implement IEM
programs at all organizational levels.
(4) Ensure policy, procedures, and resources are available for the proper total life-cycle
management (TLCM) of IEM equipment and facilities including acquisition, fielding, storage,
and replacement functions.
(5) Designate, train, and resource an emergency program manager at the headquarters’
level to support installation emergency managers administer their programs.
(6) Appoint a medical consultant at the headquarters’ level to advise on medical and
public health issues pertaining to the DoD IEM Program.
(7) Encourage installation commanders to seek EM Program certification.

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(8) Assess IEM programs for compliance with requirements and effectiveness of
execution.
(9) Participate in annual DUSD(I&E) management reviews.

11. CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff shall:
a. Develop, publish, and maintain Joint doctrine and associated publications on the policy
and tactics, techniques, and procedures necessary to implement the DoD IEM Program in the
Joint environment.
b. Direct the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) to address IEM issues including
the testing and evaluation of material solutions to support the rapid acquisition, fielding, and
integration of both commercial and government technology for IEM.
c. Ensure the Chairman’s program review and the Chairman’s program analysis assessment
include a summary of the DoD IEM Program requirements as determined by the DoD
Components, the JROC, and integrated priority lists provided by the Combatant Commanders.

12. COMMANDERS OF THE GEOGRAPHIC COMBATANT COMMANDS. The
Commanders of the Geographic Combatant Commands, through the Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff and in addition to the responsibilities in section 10 of this enclosure, shall:
a. Support and assist U.S. civil authorities, as directed, in IEM activities for planning,
preparing for, mitigating, responding to, and recovering from natural or manmade disasters or
hazards.
b. Advocate for Service/Component IEM Program requirements through the program
objective memorandum process.
c. Share results of risk management activities with installations within the Geographic
Combatant Command’s area of responsibility.
d. Ensure IEM requirements in foreign countries are executed in accordance with status-offorces agreements (SOFAs) and applicable guidance relating to FCM and humanitarian
assistance and disaster relief operations.
e. Integrate EM into their respective Combatant Command program reviews or similar
programs.

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13. DoD EMSG. The DoD EMSG shall:
a. Consist of representatives from OSD offices, the Joint Staff, the Military Services, and the
DLA.
b. Recommend new and revised planning guidance and policy for all aspects of IEM.
c. Meet semiannually, at a minimum, and at the call of the chairperson to share information,
discuss items of mutual interest, and recommend policies and priorities on all aspects of IEM.
d. Provide technical review of IEM issues at the request of OSD.
e. Serve as the technical advisory board to the USD(AT&L) for the DoD IEM Program.

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ENCLOSURE 3
DoD IEM PROGRAM EXECUTION

1. REQUIREMENTS. The requirements in this enclosure are implemented by installation
commanders according to Enclosure 2, section 10.

2. CRITERIA
a. The DoD IEM Program requirements contained within this Instruction align with
References (b) and (d) and provide the DoD Components with guidance for implementing EM
practices that are scalable, flexible, and adaptable to specific installation needs.
b. The minimum required elements for an IEM Program contained in this Instruction are
consistent with the guidance set forth in Reference (d) and provide the DoD Components with a
structural framework that addresses and supports service EM guidance already in practice.
c. For those installations that operate in the maritime domain, this aligns them with Maritime
Operational Threat Response and Maritime Infrastructure Recovery Plan from the National
Strategy for Maritime Security (References (mn) and (no)).

3. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
a. Develop an IEM Program implementation plan addressing the necessary EM
competencies and performance objectives.
b. Employ a resource-balanced, phased implementation approach to ensure:
(1) iInitial operational capability (IOC) within 2 years. IOC includes completion of
minimum tasks to enable installations worldwide to employ basic DoD IEM Program
capabiltiies consistent with Federal, DoD, and DoD Component policy, guidance, and
standards.
(2) fFull operational capability (FOC) within 5 years. FOC includes completion of
essential tasks to enable installations worldwide to employ and sustain DoD IEM Program
capabiltiies consistent with Federal, DoD, and DoD Component policy, guidance, and
standards.
c. Use the checklists provided in the appendix to this enclosure, which outline specific
requirements for meeting IOC and FOC.

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4. FUNCTIONS
a. Installation EM Working Group (IEMWG)
(1) Establish an IEMWG, under the direction of the installation commander, to meet at
least quarterly. The IEMWG may be combined with existing working groups.
(2) Ensure the activities associated with establishing and sustaining the IEM Program are
performed in accordance with this Instruction.
(3) Include, at a minimum, the installation commander or commander’s representative,
the program coordinator (e.g., the installation emergency manager), senior installation chaplain,
and representatives from AT; CBRN; Medical; Disaster Mental Health; Safety; Public Health;
Logistics; Legal; Security; Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES); Public Affairs; and tenant and
subordinate commands and units.
b. Installation Emergency Manager. Designate, in writing, an installation emergency
manager to:
(1) Employ resource management activities to coordinate the prioritization and
allocation of resources at the installation including:
(a) Development of resource management objectives that address:
1. EM personnel, equipment, training, facilities, funding, expert knowledge,
materials, technology, information, intelligence, and the timeframe within which they are
needed.
2. Quantity, response time, capability, capacity, limitations, cost, and liability
connected with using the resources.
3. Resources and partnership arrangements essential to the IEM Program (e.g.,
MAAs, MOUs, MOAs).
(b) Implementation of resource management procedures to locate, acquire, store,
distribute, maintain, test, and account for personnel, services, resources, materials, and facilities
procured or donated to the IEM Program that, at a minimum:
1. Establish processes for describing, requesting, tracking, and taking inventory
of resources.
2. Activate these processes prior to and during an incident.
3. Dispatch resources prior to and during an incident.
4. Deactivate or recall resources during or after an incident.

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5. Establish contingency planning for shortfalls of resources in accordance with
NFPA 1600 (Reference (op)).
(2) Develop and maintain the IEM Plan.
(3) Collaborate and coordinate with Federal, State, local, and tribal governments; other
Military Department(s); and host-nation emergency managers to achieve the highest possible
level of IEM Plan integration and interoperability.
(4) Coordinate with the installation medical treatment facility emergency manager and
public health emergency officer (PHEO) to develop the IEM Plan and employ medical and
public health resource management activities.
c. Personnel Categories. Use personnel categories (emergency responders, critical
personnel, essential personnel, and other personnel) defined in DoDI 2000.16 (Reference (pq))
for the purpose of accurately identifying their protected population and effectively managing
their personnel resources.
d. IEETs Installation Exercise Evaluation Teams
(1) Establish teams in sufficient numbers with resources to provide a means of
periodically evaluating installation-level exercises.
(2) Evaluate the installation’s capability to respond to incidents using an all-hazards EM
approach.
(3) Include subject matter experts in EM including first responders who are familiar with
Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP), Volume III: Exercise
Evaluation and Improvement Planning (Reference (qr)).
e. Support Agreements. Where support agreements such as MOUs, MOAs, and MAAs exist
at installations, establish procedures for the installation emergency manager to:
(1) Maintain listings of all EM-related support agreements.
(2) Integrate MAAs and other support agreements into the IEM Plan.
(3) Ensure offices of primary responsibility review EM-related support agreements at a
minimum annually, and when the ability to meet the requirements in the support agreements
cannot be met. These reviews shall result in continuation, cancellation, or revision of the
support agreement.
(4) Exercise support agreements annually, at a minimum.

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5. CREDENTIALING
a. Each DoD Component provides credentialing and documentation, consistent with their
respective DoD Component guidance, that can authenticate and verify the certification and
identification of designated responders. Installation commanders shall implement a credentialing
process consistent with their Component’s guidance.
b. The DoD Component standards for credentialing and documentation must be consistent
with guidance set forth in Federal Information Processing Standard 201-1 and Homeland
Security Presidential Directive 12 (References (rs) and (st)). The credentialing of healthcare
providers is governed by the ASD(HA) processes.

6. CERTIFICATION. Installation commanders are encouraged to seek IEM Program
certification.
Appendix
IEM Checklists

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IEM CHECKLISTS

Table 1. IOC Checklist
REQUIREMENTS
Establish a comprehensive all-hazards IEM program.
Designate, train, and resource HQ-level EM program manager to
support installation EMs.
Plan, program, and budget for IEM requirements and execute
those requirements.
Adopt and implement procedures consistent with NIMS and ICS.
Develop an HQ-level IEM implementation plan that addresses:
1. Identification of Service-level procedures, guidance, and
information requiring update or issuance.
2. Establishment of senior leader orientation.
3. Training requirements.
4. Planning for reaching FOC by 2014.
Designate an HQ-level medical consultant to advise the IEM
program.
Participate in the DoD EMSG.
Designate an installation emergency manager.
Establish an IEMWG that meets quarterly, at a minimum.
Conduct a coordinated risk assessment that includes:
1. Hazard/threat assessment.
2. Vulnerability assessment.
3. Capability assessment.
Develop and maintain an IEM plan.
Develop an installation-level IEM program implementation plan
that addresses:
1. Establishment and/or review of support agreements.
2. Training.
3. Exercises.
4. Resource requirements.
Complete basic NIMS training requirements for personnel
designated in the Service-level implementation plan.
Coordinate with State, local, and tribal governments.

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SEE DoDI REFERENCE
Enclosure 2, section 10.
Enclosure 2, subparagraph 10.b.(5)
Enclosure 2, subparagraph 10.b.(2)
Paragraph 4.d. above the signature
Enclosure 4, paragraph 4.b.
Enclosure 5, paragraph 3.a.
Enclosure 5, section 3.
Enclosure 3, paragraph 3.b.
Enclosure 2, subparagraph 10.b.(6)
Enclosure 2, section 13.
Enclosure 3, paragraph 4.b.
Enclosure 3, subparagraph 4.a.(1)
Enclosure 4, subparagraph 3.b.(1)
Enclosure 4, subparagraph 3.b.(2)
Enclosure 4, subparagraph 3.b.(3)
Enclosure 4, section 4.

Enclosure 3, paragraph 4.e.
Enclosure 4, subparagraph 4.b.(3)(d)
Enclosure 4, subparagraph 4.b.(3)(e)
Enclosure 3, paragraph 3.b.
Enclosure 5, paragraph 3.b.
Enclosure 3, subparagraph 4.b.(3)

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Table 2. FOC Checklist
REQUIREMENTS

SEE DoDI REFERENCE

Services have implemented a process to assess the IEM program.
Service-level policy and guidance updated or issued.
Total life-cycle management of IEM equipment established and
implemented.
IEM PROGRAM PLANNING
Conduct a comprehensive risk management process annually that
includes hazard and/or threat assessment, vulnerability
assessment, and capability assessment.
Coordinate, maintain, and update an all-hazards IEM plan
annually that addresses and/or includes:
1. Procedural compliance with NIMS and ICS.
2. Deficiencies and lessons learned identified during
exercises.
3. Considerations identified during risk management process.
4. Process to respond to increase or decrease in force
protection condition.
5. Enhanced 911.
6. Integrated medical response actions within IEM in
accordance with this Instruction.
7. Necessary elements defined in this Instruction.
PREPAREDNESS
Implement and maintain IEM training that satisfies the standards
detailed in this Instruction.
Implement an annual exercise and evaluation program that
satisfies the standards detailed in this Instruction.
Annually review and maintain support agreements.
Identify type and amount of equipment needed to support allhazards response.
Establish a life-cycle management process.
INCIDENT RESPONSE
Develop all-hazards incident response measures consistent with
OSHA requirements and in accordance with established criteria
or guidance.
Establish a well-defined communication plan that includes the
capability to communicate within the Department of Defense and
with emergency response personnel and local authorities.
Establish/activate an emergency operations center (EOC) that
includes the ability to establish/share a common operating
picture for emergency responders and local, State, DoD, and
Federal authorities.
Apply ESF structure or equivalent functional area to installation
emergency response and designate, in writing, an installation
lead for each ESF/functional area

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Enclosure 2, subparagraph 10.b.(8)
Enclosure 2, subparagraph 10.b.(8)
Enclosure 2, subparagraph 10.b.(4)

Enclosure 4, section 3.

Enclosure 4, section 4.a.
Enclosure 4, paragraph 4.b.
Enclosure 4, paragraph 4.b.
Enclosure 4, subparagraph 3.b.(2)
Enclosure 4, subparagraph 4.b.(7)
Enclosure 4, subparagraph 4.b.
Enclosure 4, paragraph 4.b.
Enclosure 5, section 3.
Enclosure 5, section 4.
Enclosure 5, paragraph 5.a.
Enclosure 5, section 6.
Enclosure 2, subparagraph 10.b.(4)
Enclosure 6, section 2.

Enclosure 6, paragraph 2.b.

Enclosure 6, subparagraph 2.b.(2)

Enclosure 6, paragraph 2.c.

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Table 2. FOC Checklist, Continued
REQUIREMENTS
INCIDENT RESPONSE (Continued)
Maintain ability to warn/notify within 10 minutes of an incident:
1. Personnel on-duty at the time of the incident.
2. Base populace on installation at time of incident.
3. Common facilities (e.g., schools, commissary, gym,
community center).
RECOVERY PHASE
Maintain ability to establish a recovery working group and task it
to:
1. Conduct damage assessment.
2. Identify recovery priorities.
3. Manage fatalities.

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Enclosure 6, subparagraph 2.b.(2)(d)
Enclosure 6, subparagraph 2.b.(2)(d)
Enclosure 6, subparagraph 2.b.(2)(d)

Enclosure 7, paragraph 2.b.
Enclosure 7, paragraph 2.c.
Enclosure 7, paragraph 2.e.

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ENCLOSURE 4
IEM PROGRAM PLANNING

1. REQUIREMENTS. The requirements in this enclosure are implemented by installation
commanders according to Enclosure 2, section 10.

2. PROCESS. In the IEM Plan, define the vision, mission, goals, and objectives as they relate to
the policy of the individual DoD Component. The planning process for all levels of command
includes, but may not be limited to, risk management, IEM Plan development, and maintenance
and reporting of accepted standards (e.g., Federal Emergency Management Agency IS-200.a and
IS-235 (References (tu) and (uv)).

3. RISK MANAGEMENT
a. Risk management is a comprehensive process and a critical planning element of IEM.
The risk management process is performed and documented by the IEMWG under the authority
of the installation commander and in coordination with functional areas such as AT, CBRN, and
critical infrastructure protection (CIP). The completion of the risk management process will
occur prior to the development of the initial IEM Plan or IEM Plan update and will be an
ongoing process. Effective risk management will require the support of AT, Occupational
Safety, Environmental Health, Public Works, Security, Information Technology, Logistics,
Intelligence, Medical, F&ES, EM, and, as appropriate, State, local, and tribal governments, other
Military Service(s), or host-nation partners in the local community. Successful risk management
is dependent upon a comprehensive all-hazards risk assessment process, such as provided for in
References (c) and (uv). The all-hazards risk assessment identifies and monitors hazards and
threats and the likelihood of their occurrence, the vulnerability of the installation, and the
consequences of those hazards and threats (Reference (op)).
b. Risk management methodologies consist of, at a minimum, the following types of
assessments:
(1) Hazard and/or Threat Assessment. All installations perform hazard and/or threat
assessments in coordination with assessments performed for AT and critical infrastructure
protection programs including assessments for criticality, hazards and/or threats, and
vulnerability. Installations identify and/or address hazards and/or threats that have the potential
to impact their installation. The hazard and/or threat assessment should consider all hazard
and/or threat types and the likelihood of each type of hazard and/or threat occurring. Once
identified, efforts to mitigate the potential effects of the identified hazards and/or threats or to
prevent the hazard and/or threat from affecting the installation and its associated missionessential functions are necessary. The appendix to this enclosure presents a list of hazards and/or
threats to consider under the DoD IEM Program. The steps in hazard and/or threat assessment
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(a) Identify and characterize the hazards and/or threats. Determine specific hazards
and/or threats, if the installation is susceptible to natural disasters be they natural events, humancaused events (accidental and intentional), or technologically caused events and what additional
hazards and/or threats they pose may cause.
(b) Consider the full range of known or estimated terrorist capabilities and
possibilities of nonhostile incidents.
(c) Integrate threat information prepared by the intelligence community in liaison
with Federal, State, and local law enforcement as appropriate and in accordance with restraints
and procedures identified in DoDD 5200.27 or DoD 5240.1-R (References (vw) and (wx)).
(d) Evaluate each hazard for severity and frequency. Determine how often these
hazards and/or threats affect the installation and what actions may help reduce their severity.
(e) Estimate the impact of the hazard and/or threat. Identify and quantify what
missions or areas are potentially affected by these hazards and/or threats (consider special
events).
(2) Vulnerability Assessment. All installations conduct vulnerability assessments in
coordination with AT and DCIP programs and address the broad range of hazards and/or threats
to the installation and its personnel using JSIVA Joint Staff/DTRA DoD Vulnerability Assessment
bBenchmarks, Service guidance, or Combatant Command guidance.
(a) Consider the range of identified and projected response capabilities necessary for
responding to any type of hazard and/or threat.
(b) Identify the appropriate course of action to address vulnerabilities and solutions
for enhanced protection of DoD personnel and resources.
(c) Include identified defense industrial base and DCIP assets.
(d) Provide a vulnerability-based analysis of the installation’s critical assets. Identify
potentially exploited vulnerabilities and suggest options for eliminating or mitigating the
exploitation of those vulnerabilities.
(3) Capability Assessment. All installations performing shall conduct capability
assessments should and consider contingency planning activities. The objectives of the
capability assessment are to:
(a) Consider the range of identified and projected response capabilities necessary for
responding to any type of hazard.
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(c) Review policy, guidance, and planning documents to identify the organization’s
mission essential tasks (METs) and functions assigned to the organization.
(d) List installation personnel with an MET EM responsibility as identified in
Enclosure 3, paragraph 4.c.
(e) Identify costs associated with assessment outcomes for future budget planning.
c. Additional assessments should leverage AT and DCIP efforts and include, but not be
limited to, critical infrastructure, infrastructure interdependency, consequence, criticality, and
needs assessments.
d. The vulnerability assessments described in this Instruction are conducted and validated
annually, prior to the update or review of the IEM Plan. The results of the assessments
determine the basis and justification for IEM Program enhancements, program planning, and
budget requests using JSIVA Joint Staff/DTRA DoD Vulnerability Assessment bBenchmarks,
Service guidance, or Combatant Command guidance.

4. IEM PLAN. An all-hazards IEM Plan developed and maintained at each installation should
be designed to support pre-incident preparedness planning, mitigation, emergency response, and
recovery. The IEM Plan must be flexible enough for use in all emergencies, including
unforeseen events, yet detailed enough to provide a course of action for installation commanders
to proceed with preplanned responses to an unexpected event.
a. NRF and NIMS. In accordance with Reference (e), the Department of Defense
implements policy and procedures consistent with the roles and authorities under the NRF. The
NRF establishes clear objectives for a concerted national effort to prevent, prepare for, respond
to, and recover from terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other domestic emergencies. The
NRF, using NIMS principles, provides the structure and mechanism for a consistent, nationwide
approach for Federal, State, and local governments to effectively and efficiently work together to
manage domestic incidents regardless of cause, size, or complexity. IEM Plans are developed to
ensure procedural compliance with NIMS and ICS. To the extent possible, installations outside
the United States should consider NRF and NIMS principles when implementing their IEM
programs.
b. IEM Plan Elements. IEM Plans assign responsibilities to organizations and individuals
and support areas of pre-incident planning, emergency response, medical and public health
needs, disaster mental health, equipment, law enforcement, training, intelligence support,
religious support, security, response, and recovery. IEM Plans are coordinated with other
protection-related program plans including, but not limited to, AT, physical security, F&ES,
environmental, and hazardous materials (HAZMAT). At a minimum, IEM Plans are updated
annually and incorporate lessons learned and opportunities for improvement identified during
exercises and risk management activities. All IEM Plans are developed in accordance with this
Instruction which aligns with NRF and NIMS concepts and addresses, at a minimum, the
following:

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(1) Mission, goals, and objectives of the IEM Program.
(2) Functional roles, responsibilities, and lines of authority for all personnel,
organizations, and agencies assigned EM response.
(3) Preparedness activities including:
(a) Risk management.
(b) Prevention planning that establishes interim and long-term actions to reduce
and/or eliminate identified hazards and/or threats to the installation.
(c) Mitigation planning that establishes interim and long-term actions to reduce the
impact of hazards and/or threats that cannot be eliminated.
(d) Training.
(e) Exercises.
(f) Interagency coordination.
(g) Equipment.
(4) Response planning that establishes response actions and assigns responsibilities for
carrying out those actions. Specific response planning considerations include:
(a) Continuity of operations planning that identifies mission essential functions and
personnel, procedures, and resources as well as contact information of stakeholders to be
notified, critical and time-sensitive applications, alternative work sites, processes, and functions
to be maintained while the installation is recovering.
(b) Evacuation management and mass care planning that addresses the mass care
concept, family assistance, sheltering-in-place, lockdown, local and remote safe havens, civilian
shelter, personnel accountability, special needs management, and animal needs management.
(c) Volunteer and donations management that establishes procedures for all IEM
Plans for organizing and coordinating the receipt of unsolicited services and/or goods in a
manner that comports with applicable law and policy and does not interfere with ongoing
response and recovery efforts.
(d) Family Assistance Center crisis and mass casualty response that establishes
procedures to integrate victim and family services in response to the full spectrum of crisis or
catastrophic events.

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(e) Crisis and mass casualty response that integrates religious support in response to
the full spectrum of crisis or catastrophic events.
(f) Appropriate dynamic protocols to allow non-DoD first responders to access the
installation in an emergency.
(5) Recovery planning that provides short-term and long-term priorities for restoration of
functions, services, resources, facilities, programs, and infrastructure.
(6) Communications through all phases of an emergency that address communication
capability and operation of major communication nodes such as to include, but not be limited to,
dispatch centers, mobile command posts, and incident commands vehicles and services with
recording capability for each installation either direct support (government owned and operated)
or in general support from another organization off installation.
c. IEM Plan Structure. The IEM Plan structure should be written to address the three phases
of incident management per the NRF: prepare, respond, and recover. The annexes should
address the hazards that threaten the installation.

5. ENHANCED 911. All installations shall have:
a. The availability of enhanced 911 services with recording capability at domestic
installations through either direct support (Government-owned and -operated) or support from
State and local authorities off the installation.
b. Requirements to subscribe for enhanced 911 services for Voice-Over Internet Protocol
users and emergency dispatch capabilities for nondomestic installations.
Appendix
Hazard Identification List

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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION LIST
Table 3. DoD IEM Hazard Identification List
Natural Hazards
Geological Hazards

Earthquake, tsunami, volcano, landslide, mudslide, subsidence,
glacier, iceberg, etc.

Meteorological Hazards

Flood, flash flood, seiche, tidal surge, drought, fire (forest, range,
urban, wild land, urban interface), snow, ice, hail, sleet,
avalanche, windstorm, tropical cyclone, hurricane, tornado,
water spout, dust or sand storm, extreme temperature (heat,
cold), lightning strikes, famine, geomagnetic storm, etc.

Biological Hazards

Accidental

Intentional

Diseases that impact humans or animals such as plague,
smallpox, anthrax, West Nile virus, foot and mouth disease,
severe acute respiratory syndrome (also known as SARS),
pandemic disease, bovine spongiform encephalopathy (also
known as mad cow disease), etc.
Human-Caused Events
HAZMAT (e.g., explosive, flammable liquid, flammable gas,
flammable solid, oxidizer, poison, radiological, corrosive) spill
or release; explosion or fire; transportation accident; building or
structure collapse; energy, power, or utility failure; fuel or
resource shortage; air or water pollution or contamination; dam,
levee, or other water control structure failure; financial issues
including economic depression, inflation, financial system
collapse; communication system interruption; misinformation;
etc.
Terrorism (CBRNE and cyber), sabotage, civil disturbance,
public unrest, mass hysteria, riot, enemy attack, war,
insurrection, strike or labor dispute, disinformation, criminal
activity (vandalism, arson, theft, fraud, embezzlement, data
theft), electromagnetic pulse, physical or information security
breach, workplace violence, active shooter, product defect or
contamination, harassment, discrimination, etc.

Technologically Caused Events Affecting the Following
Central computer, mainframe, software, or application (internal and external)
Ancillary support equipment
Telecommunications
Energy, power, or utility
Source: Reference (o).
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ENCLOSURE 5
PREPAREDNESS

1. REQUIREMENTS. The requirements in this enclosure are implemented by installation
commanders according to Enclosure 2, section 10.

2. INTRODUCTION. Preparedness consists of all activities taking place prior to the onset of an
emergency to prepare categorized personnel, installation tenants, and the base population for the
eventual response to, and recovery from, an emergency. These activities include planning,
education and training, exercises and evaluations, interagency coordination, and procurement of
emergency response equipment.

3. TRAINING. An education and training program is developed and implemented to create
awareness across the installation and enhance the skills of individuals assigned EM functions or
responsibilities. The DoD Components develop training curriculum and educational materials to
ensure an appropriate level of competency for installation commanders, responders, technicians
and specialists, and the base population. At a minimum, IEM education and training
encompasses the following:
a. Senior Leader Orientation. Develop, implement, and sustain a senior leader orientation
program. This program provides senior leaders with the requisite knowledge to implement IEM
Program policies, facilitate oversight of all aspects of subordinate IEM programs at the strategic
and operational levels, and support mitigation, preparedness, prevention, response, and recovery
operations conducted at their subordinate commands.
b. IEM Program Manager and Installation Emergency Manager Training. Ensure
appropriate training of designated IEM program managers and installation emergency managers
tasked with overseeing and implementing IEM programs and plans. IEM program managers and
installation emergency managers shall be fully trained in appropriate NIMS, NRF, HSEEP, ICS
(e.g. i.e., ICS 100, 200, 700 300, 400) and EM concepts fundamentals, principles, and policies
in order to fulfill the responsibilities of this role.
c. Emergency First-Responder and First-Receiver Training. At a minimum, provide all
emergency first responders and receivers with appropriate ICS, emergency medical services
(EMS), HAZMAT, and task-specific training. All EMS and HAZMAT training should be in
accordance with part 1910.120 of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (Reference (xy)); NFPA
Standards 472 and 473 (References (yz) and (zaa)); and Occupational Safety and Health
Administration’s (OSHA) “OSHA Best Practices for Hospital-Based First Receivers of Victims
from Mass Casualty Incidents Involving the Release of Hazardous Substances” (Reference
(aaab)). Emergency first-responder and first-receiver training in areas outside the United States
needs to be consistent with appropriate host-nation first-responder and receiving elements
according to applicable agreements (SOFA, etc.).
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d. Community Awareness. Ensure IEM community awareness and emergency preparedness
information is made available to all assigned personnel, including family members, upon
indoctrination and on an annual basis or more frequently as the local threat situation dictates.
e. New Equipment Training. As new IEM equipment is deployed, train personnel assigned
EM responsibilities requiring use of the new equipment in accordance with Service policy and
procedures regarding new equipment.
f. HSEEP. Ensure all members of the IEET are familiar with HSEEP, a capabilities and
performance-based exercise program that provides a standardized methodology and terminology
for exercise design, development, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning. HSEEP
courses are available online at https://hseep.dhs.gov/pages/1001_HSEEP7.aspx.
g. Training Exercises. For purposes of training, ensure, at a minimum, annual participation
in DoD and/or national exercises relevant to IEM an exercise and/or case study of a hazard from
the Appendix to Enclosure 4.
h. Tracking and Reporting. Ensure the lead functional area for each MET tracks the training
provided to personnel. Reporting is accomplished in accordance with DoDD 7730.65 (Reference
(abac)) and may be augmented by DoD Component-specific policy and procedures.

4. EXERCISES. The DoD Components implement an exercise and evaluation program for
installations under their control. Exercises:
a. Assess and validate EM proficiency levels, clarify and familiarize EM personnel with
roles and responsibilities, improve interagency coordination and communication, highlight
capability gaps, and identify opportunities for improvement.
b. Include multidiscipline, multijurisdictional incidents.
c. Include participation of appropriate leaders and decision-makers representing each of the
emergency response functions on the installation and whenever possible, appropriate State, local,
and tribal governments; other Military Department(s); and host-nation, private-sector, and
nongovernmental organization (NGO) partners.
d. Assess the following components of the IEM Plan and/or EM response capabilities:
(1) Activation of local support agreements (e.g., MAAs, MOUs, MOAs, SOFAs).
(2) Execution of notification protocols, both internal (installation personnel, including
tenant organizations, only) and external (with Higher Headquarters, State, local, and tribal
governments, other Military Department(s), and host-nation partners).
(3) Mass warning and notification.

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(4) Command, control, and communication.
(5) First-responders and first-receivers.
(6) Emergency operators and specialists.
(7) Medical response (includes disaster mental health).
(8) Religious support response.
(9) Family assistance response.
e. Should Shall be conducted annually, at a minimum. EM exercises may be conducted in
coordination with, or as a part of other, tabletop, full-scale, or functional exercises (e.g., AT and
force protection exercises). Certain functions of the IEM Plan such as shelter-in-place,
continuity of operations, and mass warnings and notification should be conducted semiannually,
one in conjunction with or as part of a tabletop, full-scale, or functional exercise. The other
semiannual exercise can be a stand-alone event aimed at sustaining proficiency and building
skills prior to an installation’s annual exercise.
f. Include a thorough and objective exercise evaluation process. During the exercise and
upon its conclusion, the evaluation team, functional participants, and leadership evaluate
performance against relevant capability, identify deficits, and institute after-action reporting.
After-action reporting and improvement planning develop specific recommendations for changes
in practice, timelines for implementation, and assignments for completion, including
incorporation of lessons learned into the annual IEM Plan update and review process.
g. Contain a mechanism for incorporating corrective actions through the development of an
after-action report. At the end of each exercise, DoD installations conduct a formal review
among exercise participants and observers of EM actions performed successfully, outcomes
achieved, lessons learned, and areas for improvement derived from the exercise. Upon
completion of the after-action reports, a corrective action plan is developed and implemented and
the results incorporated into the annual IEM Plan review and update process. After-action
reports shall be kept for at least 2 years.

5. INTERAGENCY COORDINATION. All IEM programs coordinate, where appropriate, with
State, local, and tribal governments, other Military Department(s), or host-nation emergency
response agencies and departments to identify and update responsible points of contact,
emergency protocols, and expectations in the event of an emergency on or impacting a DoD
installation in accordance with References (op), (pq), and DoDI 6055.06 (Reference (acad)).
Such coordination should include the sharing of information pertaining to deployed technologies
and capabilities that may provide early warning of a potential hazard or threat (e.g., biomonitoring; chemical, radiological, and/or nuclear detection; intrusion detection; decision
support systems).

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a. Support Agreements. Installation commanders develop or provide input to support
agreements with local emergency services, including local EM agencies. These support
agreements include MAAs or other support agreements written as an MOA, MOU, inter-Service
support agreement, SOFA, or support contracts. Installation legal counsel assists in the
preparations and performs a legal review of all support agreements before execution.
b. DSCA.
(1) Response action(s) fall under the rules in Joint Publication 3-28 and DoDDs 3025.1
and 3025.15 (References (ae), (af), and (ag)):
(a) If the response includes U.S. Federal military forces; National Guard forces
performing duty under title 32, U.S.C. (Reference (adah)); DoD civilians; DoD contract
personnel; and DoD Component assets and
(b) Is in response to requests for assistance from Federal, State, local, and tribal
governments for domestic emergencies, designated law enforcement support, and other domestic
activities.
(2) Support provided by National Guard forces performing duty under Reference (adah)
is considered DSCA but is conducted as a State-directed action.
c. Overseas. All overseas installations coordinate their efforts with the supported
Geographic Combatant Command and, consistent with Geographic Combatant Command
guidance, with appropriate Department of State officials and host nations in accordance with
DoDD 5530.3 (Reference (ahai).
d. EM Assistance Compact (EMAC). EMAC shall not be used for the coordination,
deployment, and/or utilization of military equipment or personnel. In accordance with Public
Law 104-321 (Reference (aiaj)), EMAC coordinates MAA and partnership between States and
may be used for the exchange and sharing of any response or recovery capability. EMAC is
applicable to DoD civilian and contractor response and recovery assistance. The entry point into
EMAC for IEM programs is through the State EM agency’s designated contact in accordance
with Reference (aiaj).
e. Immediate Response Rule. In accordance with References (af) and (ag), commanders
may provide immediate assistance to civil authorities. This form of immediate assistance (the
“immediate response rule”) is employed only when the need to save lives, prevent human
suffering, or mitigate great property damage is a direct concern. The commander must then
report the incident to higher headquarters as soon as possible.
f. Emergency Public Information (EPI). Installations are responsible for the provision of
accurate and verifiable EPI to their protected population prior to, during, and after an emergency.
In the event of an emergency, DoD installations ensure the timely communication of pertinent
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installations provide opportunities for stakeholders to provide information on community
impacts, lessons learned, and other relevant information from the community; supporting
Federal, State, local, and tribal governments; other Military Department(s); host-nation partners;
the media; and members of the general public.
g. Interoperability. IEM programs should be consistent with EM efforts in their civilian
mutual aid community or host nation in order to ensure an effective and efficient emergency
response. The interoperability requirements of equipment, communication systems, and other
EM capabilities are identified and improved through interagency collaboration, coordination, and
participation in all aspects of EM. Interoperability includes both the technical exchange of
information and the end-to-end operational effectiveness of that exchange of information as
required for mission accomplishment. EM interoperability is more than just information
exchange. It includes systems, processes, procedures, organizations, and missions over the life
cycle and must be balanced with information assurance.

6. EQUIPMENT. Determine the type and amount of equipment needed to support capabilities
for emergency response on installations under their control. Equipment requirements should
consider factors such as priority, objective-level of response capability, and the hazards, threats,
and vulnerabilities identified during the risk management activities. Not all installations will
require the same type or amount of equipment. Ensure that equipment needs are identified for
each installation using a process that is flexible enough to accommodate the needs of specific
installations, while at the same time standardizing emergency response capabilities and providing
cost-effective solutions that provide a minimal level of EM capability at each installation.
Consider closing equipment gaps using agreements for support with the local community EM
units when possible.
a. Equipment Standards. Equipment standards include both government-off-the-shelf
(GOTS) and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions to equipment requirements.
(1) GOTS and COTS equipment used to detect the presence of, protect against the
effects of, or remove or reduce the hazard of CBRN agents are procured, maintained, employed,
and inventoried in accordance with Public Law 103-160 (Reference (ajak)) and applicable Joint
Chemical Biological Defense Program, Joint Requirements Office, Joint Program Executive
Office for Chemical and Biological Defense, and Service guidance.
(2) Equipment worn by emergency first responders complies with Executive Order
12196 (Reference (akal)), OSHA regulations, and National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health guidelines pertaining to HAZMAT response, as appropriate and in accordance with
DoDD 4715.1E and DoDIs 6055.1 and 6055.05 (References (alam), (aman), and (anao)).
(3) The DoD Chemical and Biological Defense Non-Standard Equipment Review Panel
serves as a basis for the selection of CBRN-related COTS equipment. COTS equipment
validation for use by Military Departments is completed as required.

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b. TLCM. Maintain equipment replenishment and disposal in accordance with the
equipment’s specified life cycle. Assure appropriate funding for the maintenance and
accountability of the equipment including sustainment training, certification, equipment
upgrades, replacement, and expendables for all installations under their control.
c. Equipment Interoperability. Ensure, when possible, that installation emergency response
equipment is interoperable with equipment used by mutual aid partners in the local communities.

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ENCLOSURE 6
INCIDENT RESPONSE

1. REQUIREMENTS. The requirements in this enclosure are implemented by installation
commanders according to Enclosure 2, section 10.

2. MEASURES. Develop all-hazards incident response measures consistent with OSHA
requirements and in accordance with established criteria or guidance. The measures include
procedures for establishing incident command to coordinate security, F&ES, medical,
HAZMAT, and other emergency responders. The IEM Plan should include first-responder and
first-receiver standard operating strategies or procedures to execute their capabilities to rescue
personnel, prevent human suffering, or stop the loss or damage caused by the incident while
continuing essential installation operations. Each installation response occurs under different
circumstances and involves different response actions. Installations must rely on their own
resources, MAAs and other support agreements, SOFAs, and Federal, State, local, NGO, and
host-nation resources and capabilities to respond. Ensure that appropriate IEM response
capabilities include:
a. Event Triggers. An initial event or series of events results in a “trigger” that sets in
motion a series of response actions. Triggers may be the result of a natural hazard or a signal
received from deployed detection equipment, medical surveillance information, visual, and/or
intelligence analysis. The types of detection technologies deployed at installations may vary,
however, at a minimum, installations shall have access to:
(1) Health Threat Surveillance and Detection. The medical official or designee:
(a) Identifies all medical and public health information needed, such as syndromic
surveillance, and provide all-hazards health protection.
(b) Ensures laboratory support to confirm and identify hazardous substances in the
affected environment.
(c) Integrates and monitors surveillance systems operations.
(d) Monitors the health status of essential personnel and the general population.
(2) Medical Intelligence. The public health or medical functional area designee, through
direction of the medical commander, receives, extracts, and/or collects information from
available medical sources, provides medical information to local organizations and private sector
partners, and works to sustain information and/or intelligence-gathering activities necessary for
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(3) Intelligence Sharing and Dissemination. Installations shall identify multiple
intelligence sources both within and outside the Department of Defense (e.g., the general public,
military intelligence, national intelligence institutions, and local and host-nation law enforcement
intelligence) and establish and agree upon the following:
(a) Intelligence information and products that will not be shared under any
circumstances with EM organizations outside the Department of Defense.
(b) Intelligence information and products that will be shared only with a human-inthe-loop “pushing” the intelligence information and products to EM organizations outside the
Department of Defense who have been authorized to receive intelligence information and
products.
(c) Intelligence information and products that will be shared without a human-in-theloop based upon prior agreement with an authorized EM organization outside the Department of
Defense.
(d) Intelligence information and products that can be obtained through an open
source.
b. Command, Control, and Communication. Installations shall have a well-defined
communication plan that includes the capability to communicate within the Department of
Defense, with personnel engaged in the response, as well as with civil authorities. Command,
control, and communication management establishes:
(1) ICS. Per Reference (e), DoD installations adopt procedures consistent with ICS
principles for all emergencies covered by the DoD IEM Program.
(2) Emergency Operations Center (EOC). EOCs represent the physical location are the
distinctive locations where the coordination of information and resources to support the incident
commander occur. The EOC is activated to support on-scene response during an escalating
incident by relieving the burden of external coordination and securing additional resources. The
EOC consists of personnel and equipment appropriate for the level of incident and can manage
multiple incidents and planned events. All EOCs have standard operating procedures for
monitoring incident development and provide the following functionality or capability:
(a) Common Operating Picture. The EOC uses a common operating picture and
information management system in order to execute and support actions listed in required by the
IEM Plan, support the incident commander, and facilitate coordination of incident information.
(b) Interoperable Communications. The EOC ensures interoperable communications
that support Service Component’s first-responder and first-receiver missions and are encouraged
to ensure interoperable communications with civil authorities.
(c) Continuous Warning Point. The Heads of the DoD Components ensure a
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(d) Mass Warning and Notification.
1. At aAll DoD installations, develop shall maintain mass warning and
notification capabilities with the ability to warn all personnel within immediately, but no longer
than 10 minutes of after incident notification and verification at the dispatch center . Mass
warning and notification capabilities are developed in accordance with Unified Facilities Criteria
4-021-01 (Reference (ao)). All mass warning and notification systems are tested regularly,
unless restricted by local or host-nation ordinances.
2. All DoD installations shall possess, operate, and maintain, or have dedicated
access to, communications capabilities at the EOC or other centralized location to ensure mass
warning and notification.
3. The mass warning and notification must give response direction using
intelligible voice communications, visible signals, text, text messaging, computer notification,
tactile, or other communication methods.
4. Mass warning and notification systems installed interior to buildings shall
comply at a minimum with the requirements of Unified Facilities Criteria 4-010-01 (Reference
(ap)).
(e) Communicate CBRN Detection Incidents. At all DoD installations, develop a
process for ensuring information dissemination of a detected CBRN incident to appropriate
organizations and agencies including, but not limited to, the intelligence community, law
enforcement personnel, and responders, according to existing protocols.
c. Emergency Support Functions (ESFs). ESFs outlined in the NRF organize and provide
structure to Federal interagency emergency response activities. Installations apply the ESF
structure or equivalent functional areas to installation emergency response and assign personnel
to lead or manage a specific ESF functional area. Areas designated for installations include:
(1) ESF 1 – Transportation.
(2) ESF 2 – Communications.
(3) ESF 3 – Public Works and Engineering.
(4) ESF 4 – Firefighting.
(5) ESF 5 – EM.
(6) ESF 6 – Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, and Human Services.
(7) ESF 7 – Logistics Management and Resource Support.
(8) ESF 8 – Public Health and Medical Services.

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(9) ESF 9 – Search and Rescue.
(10) ESF 10 – Oil and HAZMAT Response.
(11) ESF 11 – Agriculture and Natural Resources.
(12) ESF 12 – Energy.
(13) ESF 13 – Public Safety and Security.
(14) ESF 14 – Long-Term Community Recovery.
(15) ESF 15 – External Affairs.
d. Medical Response. Medical response actions are a critical component of any response.
Where medical capabilities exist, the IEM Program accounts for the following medical response
actions:
(1) Direct and Conduct Health Threat Surveillance and Investigation Operations. The
public health or medical functional areaPHEO or his or her designee:
(a) Directs and supports inspections and investigations of suspected sources of health
threats.
(b) Prioritizes health surveillance activities and makes force health
recommendations.
(c) Coordinates Public Health EM resources to perform inspection and surveillance
activities.
(d) Identifies and directs compliance of applicable laws, policies, and
implementation procedures governing dissemination of information.
(e) Conducts investigations and analyzes results for health threats.
(f) Performs increased surveillance and disease investigations based on how much
higher the disease and nonbattle injury rates are compared to the reference (local) standards.
(g) Recommends health control measures based upon investigations.
(2) Confirm and Characterize Impact of Threats. The public health emergency officer
PHEO or public health functional area designee assesses the health impacts of all-hazards agents
on personnel and environment.
(3) Develop and Maintain Plans, Procedures, Programs, and Systems. The public health
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mechanisms to develop, coordinate, and maintain plans, procedures, programs, and systems that
detect, identify, quantify, and communicate effective health threat surveillance and support.
(4) Develop a Mass Prophylaxis Plan. DoD Installations develop a mass prophylaxis
plan for ensuring the distribution of MCMs during a public health emergency. The plan specifies
the installation’s inherent capability and those of supporting resources (e.g., civilian institutions,
local health departments, or access to the Strategic National Stockpile). Medical Logistics tracks
mass prophylaxis and other medical supplies.
(5) Provide Patient Care. The medical commander or public health designee:
(a) Executes patient care plans and medical MAAs and other support agreements.
(b) Coordinates, manages, and provides health services, including first-responder
capabilities, emergency care, mass casualty care, triage, first-receiver care, patient movement,
psychological support, and pharmacy, dental, and veterinary services.
(c) Develops patient care, fatality management, and healthcare system evacuation
plans and procedures appropriate in all-hazards responses (including mass casualty, isolation,
and quarantine incidents).
(d) Develops medical MAAs and other support agreements for medical facilities and
equipment.
(e) Develops and maintains a deployable patient care capability.

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RECOVERY PHASE

1. REQUIREMENTS. The requirements in this enclosure are implemented by installation
commanders according to Enclosure 2, section 10.

2. ACTIONS. Recovery activities often extend long after the incident itself. Short-term
recovery actions seek to restore lifeline systems (e.g., power, communication, water and sewage,
and transportation) and ensure that the needs of individuals and the community are met (e.g.,
maintain the rule of law, provide crisis counseling, demonstrate that people do care and that help
is coming). Once some level of stability is achieved, the installation can begin restoring
operations, rebuilding destroyed property, and reconstituting government operations and
services. If applicable, commanders will coordinate with local, regional, and national authorities
for Maritime Infrastructure Recovery Planning as delineated in Reference (no). During the
recovery phase, the installation:
a. Establishes a Recovery Working Group (RWG). An RWG shall be established early in
the recovery phase of every emergency where, in the judgment of the Commander, recovery
operations require coordination. If applicable, RWG will coordinate with local, regional, and
national authorities on the restoration of maritime infrastructure per Reference (no). The RWG
is a task-organized working group focused on the evaluation, prioritization, and coordination of
recovery requirements.
b. Conducts Damage Assessments. The Public Works Civil Engineering asset may conduct
physical damage assessments, if such a capability exists within the installation. All installations
with Public Works Civil Engineering capabilities should develop an organic damage assessment
capability and limited debris clearance capabilities. These capabilities should support short-term
(less than 2 weeks in duration) recovery efforts and initial damage assessments, resource
projections, and recovery planning requirements.
c. Identifies Recovery Priorities. Installation commanders establish recovery priorities
consistent with the installation mission. Consideration is given to operational mission priorities
and re-establishment of the normal operating environment.
d. Conducts Recovery Planning. The RWG (formed post-incident), with the technical
direction of the installation emergency manager and the installation Public Works Civil
Engineering representative, conducts recovery planning at the installation level. While the IEM
Plan facilitates response and short-term recovery, the recovery plan provides detailed, incidentspecific processes and procedures including immediate restoration of transportation and
communication capabilities, search and rescue operations, utility reconstructions, community
reconstructions, site remediations, medical care (to include mental health) or mitigations, and
other activities necessary for successful long-term recovery.

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e. Ensures Effective Fatality Management and Mortuary Affairs. The installation emergency
manager will coordinate with appropriate functional areas to establish procedures for ensuring
effective fatality management. All fatality management activities are sufficiently documented
and incorporated in the surveillance and intelligence-sharing networks to identify sentinel cases
of other public health threats, including bioterrorism. Fatality management includes:
(1) Scene documentation, collection, and recovery of human remains, personal effects,
and items of evidence.
(2) Decontamination of remains and personal effects (if required).
(3) Transportation, storage, documentation, and recovery of forensic and physical
evidence.
(4) Determination of the nature and extent of injury.
(5) Identification of fatalities, certification of the cause and manner of death, processing,
and returning human remains and personal effects to legally authorized persons.
(6) Interaction with and provision of required legal, customary, compassionate, and
culturally competent services to the family of the deceased.
(7) Coordination with the civil law enforcement, public health, and medical authorities to
perform these functions when capabilities do not exist at the installation.
f. Continues Communication. The need for EPI does not end immediately after the response
phase as there is a continued need to exchange information with the full range of affected
populations during the recovery phase. DoD installations continue communication during
recovery operations by providing pertinent information to all stakeholders.

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GLOSSARY
PART I. ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

ASD(GSA)
ASD(HA)
ASD(HD&ASA)

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Global Security Affairs
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Americas’
Security Affairs
ASD(SO/LIC&IC) Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low-Intensity
Conflict and Interdependent Capabilities
AT
antiterrorism
ATSD(NCB)
Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Chemical and
Biological Defense Programs
CBRN
CBRNE
CIP
COTS

chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear
chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives
critical infrastructure protection
commercial-off-the-shelf

DCIP
DLA
DSCA
DTRA
DUSD(I&E)

Defense Critical Infrastructure Program
Defense Logistics Agency
Defense Support of Civil Authorities
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Installations and Environment

EM
EMAC
EMS
EMSG
EOC
EPI
ESF

emergency management
emergency management assistance compact
emergency medical services
Emergency Management Steering Group
emergency operations center
emergency public information
emergency support function

F&ES
FCM
FOC

fire and emergency services
foreign consequence management
full operational capability

GOTS

government-off-the-shelf

HAZMAT
HSEEP

hazardous materials
Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program

ICS
IEET
IEM

incident command system
Installation Exercise Evaluation Team
installation emergency management

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IEMWG
IOC

Installation Emergency Management Working Group
initial operational capability

JROC
JSIVA

Joint Requirements Oversight Council
Joint Staff Integrated Vulnerability Assessment

MAA
MCM
MET
MOA
MOU

mutual aid agreement
medical countermeasure
mission essential task
memorandum of agreement
memorandum of understanding

NFPA
NGO
NIMS
NPG
NRF

National Fire Protection Association
nongovernmental organization
National Incident Management System
National Preparedness Guidelines
National Response Framework

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

PHEO

public health emergency officer

RWG

Recovery Working Group

SOFA

status–of-forces agreement

TCA
TLCM

task critical asset
total life-cycle management

U.S.C.
USD(AT&L)
USD(P)
USD(P&R)

United States Code
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness

PART II. DEFINITIONS
Unless otherwise noted, these terms and their definitions are for the purpose of this Instruction.
all-hazards. Any incident, natural or manmade, including those defined in DoDI 6055.07
(Reference apaq)), that warrants action to protect the life, property, health, and safety of military
members, dependents, and civilians at risk, and minimize any disruptions of installation
operations.
AT. As defined in Joint Publication 1-02 (Reference (aqar)).

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awareness level. The ability to recognize that an incident is occurring and to initiate an
emergency response sequence by notifying proper authorities. Awareness level requires no
further action beyond notifying the authorities.
capability assessment. A DoD, command, or unit-level evaluation (assessment) to identify
capabilities for responding to a natural or manmade disaster or hazard.
casualty management. A process by which coherent and interrelated sets of procedures, policies,
and plans are developed in order to optimize the baseline capability to deal with patient
populations expected in a mass casualty incident. Effective casualty management includes the
efficiency to increase capacity during the response to a mass casualty incident.
common operating picture. A continuously updated overview of an incident compiled
throughout an incident’s life cycle from standard data (meaning standard data elements,
definitions, etc.) shared between integrated and compatible systems (meaning systems that can
talk to each other) for communication, information management, and intelligence and
information sharing. The common operating picture allows incident managers at all levels to
make effective, consistent, and timely decisions facilitates collaborative planning and assists all
echelons to achieve situational awareness. The common operating picture also helps ensure
provides consistency at all levels of incident management across jurisdictions, as well as between
various governmental jurisdictions and private-sector and nongovernmental entities that are
engaged.
consequence management. As defined in Reference (aqar).
continuity of operations. As defined in Reference (aqar).
criticality assessment. As defined in Reference (aqar).
critical personnel. Personnel deemed necessary for ensuring that a military mission identified as
being “critical” is performed.
DCIP. A DoD risk management program that seeks to ensure the availability of networked
assets critical to DoD missions. Activities include the identification, assessment, and security
enhancement of assets essential for executing the national military strategy.
DSCA. Support provided by U.S. Federal military forces, National Guard forces performing
duty under Reference (adah), DoD civilians, DoD contract personnel, and DoD Component
assets, in response to requests for assistance from civil authorities for special events, domestic
emergencies, designated law enforcement support, and other domestic activities. Support
provided by National Guard forces performing duty under Reference (adah) is considered DSCA
but is conducted as a State-directed action.
EM. See Introduction, Framework Unpacked, page 5 of Reference (d).
enhanced 911 capability. A telephone system consisting of network, database, and enhanced 911
equipment that uses the single three-digit number “911” for reporting police, fire, medical, or
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other emergency situations to a central location, while automatically associating a physical
address with the calling party’s telephone number.
ESFs. Used by the Federal Government and many State governments as the primary mechanism
at the operational level to organize and provide assistance. ESFs align categories of resources
and provide strategic objectives for their use. ESFs use standardized resource management
concepts such as typing, inventorying, and tracking to facilitate the dispatch, deployment, and
recovery of resources before, during, and after an incident. DoD is considered a support agency
to all ESFs.
essential personnel. Personnel deemed necessary for ensuring that a military mission identified
as being “essential” is performed.
evacuation management. Organized, phased, and supervised withdrawal, dispersal, or removal
of civilians from dangerous or potentially dangerous areas, and their reception and care in safe
areas.
FCM. As defined in Reference (aqar).
first receivers. Employees at a hospital engaged in decontamination and treatment of victims
during an emergency incident occurring at a site other than the hospital. These employees are a
subset of first responders.
first responders. Firefighters, law enforcement and/or security personnel, emergency medical
technicians, and explosive ordnance disposal personnel who provide the initial, immediate
response to an all-hazards incident.
full-scale exercise. Full-scale exercises simulate a real event as closely as possible. They are
exercises designed to evaluate the operational capability of EM systems in a highly stressful
environment that simulates actual response conditions. To accomplish this realism, they require
the mobilization and actual movement of emergency personnel, equipment, and resources as
outlined in the IEM Plan. Full-scale exercises incorporate the EOC and installation support
functions.
functional exercise. Functional exercises are designed to validate and evaluate individual
capabilities, multiple functions, activities within a function, or interdependent groups of
functions. Events are projected through an exercise scenario with event updates that drive
activity at the management level. Functional exercises simulate the reality of operations in a
functional area by presenting complex and realistic problems that require rapid and effective
responses by trained personnel in a highly stressful time-constrained environment.
hazard assessment. A DoD, command, or unit-level evaluation (assessment) to identify hazards
and associated risk to person, property, and structures and to improve protection from natural or
manmade disasters or hazards. Hazard assessments serve as one of the foundational components
for effective EM activities including planning, resource management, capability development,
public education, and training and exercises.

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HSEEP. A Department of Homeland Security capabilities and performance-based exercise
program that provides a standardized methodology and terminology for exercise design,
development, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning.
ICS. As defined in Reference (aqar).
incident. An occurrence or event, natural or manmade, that requires a response to protect life or
property. Incidents can, for example, include major disasters, emergencies, terrorist attacks,
terrorist threats, civil unrest, wild land and urban fires, floods, HAZMAT spills, nuclear
accidents, aircraft accidents, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, tropical storms, tsunamis, warrelated disasters, medical and public health emergencies, and other occurrences requiring an
emergency response.
incident commander. The person identified in the IEM plan who has overall authority and
responsibility for the management of all incident operations.
installation. An installation is defined as a grouping of facilities located in the same vicinity,
which support particular functions under the direction of a single commander. A base, camp,
post, station, yard, center, or other activity under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a Military
Department, or, in the case of an activity in a foreign country, under the operational control of
the Secretary of a Military Department or the Secretary of Defense. For the purpose of this
Instruction, the term installation does not include leased facilities.
interoperability. The ability of EM and response personnel to interact and work well together.
In the context of technology, interoperability also refers to having an emergency
communications system that is the same or is linked to the same system that a jurisdiction uses
for nonemergency procedures, and that effectively interfaces with national standards as they are
developed. The system should allow the sharing of data with other jurisdictions and levels of
government during planning and deployment.
long-term recovery. See Chapter II: Response Actions, page 45, of Reference (d).
MAA. Written agreement between and among agencies and organizations and/or jurisdictions
that provides a mechanism to quickly obtain emergency assistance in the form of personnel,
equipment, materials, and other associated services. The primary objective is to facilitate rapid,
short-term deployment of emergency support prior to, during, and/or after an incident.
Military Services. As defined in Reference (aqar).
mitigation. Activities providing a critical foundation in the effort to reduce injuries and the loss
of life and property from natural and/or manmade disasters by avoiding or lessening the impact
of a disaster.
NGO. An entity with an association that is based on interests of its members, individuals, or
institutions. It is not created by a government, but it may work cooperatively with government.

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Such organizations serve a public purpose, not a private benefit. Examples of NGOs include
faith-based charity organizations and the American Red Cross. NGOs, including voluntary and
faith-based groups, provide relief services to sustain life, reduce physical and emotional distress,
and promote the recovery of disaster victims. Often these groups provide specialized services
that help individuals with disabilities. NGOs and voluntary organizations play a major role in
assisting emergency managers before, during, and after an emergency.
NIMS. System that provides a proactive approach guiding government agencies at all levels, the
private sector, and NGOs to work seamlessly to prepare for, prevent, respond to, recover from,
and mitigate the effects of incidents, regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity, in order to
reduce the loss of life or property and harm to the environment.
NPG. Guidance that establishes a vision for national preparedness and provides a systematic
approach for prioritizing preparedness efforts across the nation. The NPG focus policy,
planning, and investments at all levels of government and the private sector. The NPG replace
the Interim National Preparedness Goal and integrate recent lessons learned.
NRF. Guides how the Nation conducts all-hazards response. The NRF documents the key
response principles, roles, and structures that organize national response. It describes how
communities, States, the Federal Government, and private-sector and nongovernmental partners
apply these principles for a coordinated, effective national response. It describes special
circumstances where the Federal Government exercises a larger role, including incidents where
Federal interests are involved and catastrophic incidents where a State would require significant
support. It allows first responders, decision-makers, and supporting entities to provide a unified
national response.
operational level. The ability to initially respond to an incident for the purpose of protecting
nearby persons, the environment, or property.
preparedness. The range of deliberate, critical tasks and activities necessary to build, sustain,
and improve the operational capability to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from
domestic incidents. Preparedness is a continuous process. Preparedness involves efforts at all
levels of government and coordination among government, private-sector, and NGOs to identify
threats, determine vulnerabilities, and identify required resources. Within NIMS, preparedness is
operationally focused on establishing guidelines, protocols, and standards for planning, training
and exercises, personnel qualification and certification, equipment certification, and publication
management.
private sector. Organizations and entities that are not part of any governmental structure. The
private sector includes for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, formal and informal structures,
commerce, and industry.
recovery. See Chapter II: Response Actions, page 45 of Reference (d).
resource management. A system for identifying available resources at all jurisdictional levels to
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from an incident. Resource management includes MAA and other assistance agreements; the use
of special Federal, State, tribal, and local government teams; and resource mobilization
protocols.
risk assessment. A process of qualitatively or quantitatively determining the probability of an
adverse event and the severity of its impact on an asset. It is a function of threat, vulnerability,
and consequence.
risk management. A continual process or cycle where risks are identified, measured, and
evaluated; countermeasures are then designed, implemented, and monitored to see how they
perform, with a continual feedback loop for decision-maker input to improve countermeasures
and consider tradeoffs between risk acceptance and risk avoidance.
tabletop exercise. An exercise that facilitates the analysis of an emergency situation in an
informal, stress-free environment. These exercises are designed to elicit constructive discussion
as participants examine and resolve problems based on an existing EM Plan and identify where
the plan needs to be refined.
threat. An indication of possible violence, harm, or danger.
threat assessment. A DoD, command, or unit-level evaluation (assessment) to identify threats to
an installation, unit, exercise, port, ship, residence, facility, or other site to natural or manmade
disasters or hazards.
United States. The several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico
and the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Midway and Wake Islands, the
United States Virgin Islands, any other territory or possession of the United States, and
associated navigable waters, contiguous zones, and ocean waters of which the natural resources
are under the exclusive management authority of the United States. Also included are the
Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
vulnerability assessment. A DoD, command, or unit-level evaluation (assessment) to determine
the vulnerability of an installation, unit, exercise, port, ship, residence, facility, or other site to
natural or manmade disasters or hazards. Vulnerability assessments identify areas of
improvement to withstand, mitigate, and deter such hazards and serve as one of the foundational
components for effective EM. The vulnerability assessment should address the broad range of
hazards and threats to the installation and its personnel including but not limited to food, water
CBRNE, and CIP assessments.

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