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CG-OAR10 Response-Ashore
Overview
A Response Ashore officer directs command and control activities for incident response and security enforcement. The officer applies command, control, and communications processes across search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, coastal security, environmental response, contingency preparedness, incident command, and crisis management.
Core Skills
- incident command and control
- operations center management
- search and rescue coordination
- security and law enforcement operations planning
- risk assessment and prioritization
- command center communications procedures
- interagency coordination
- training and exercise development
- team leadership and supervision
- time-critical decision making
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Word
- Alert Technologies OpsCenter
Civilian Career Paths
- Emergency Management
- Law Enforcement
- Project Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- GMDSS Radio Operator/Maintainer License (DB)
- Associate Emergency Manager (AEM)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- Certified Executive Leader (CEL)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- STCW: Vessel Security Officer (VSO)
What the Work Involves
- Develop and maintain liaisons with municipalities, county departments, and similar entities to facilitate plan development, response effort coordination, and exchanges of personnel and equipment.
- Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, such as ordering evacuations, opening public shelters, and implementing special needs plans and programs.
- Maintain and update all resource materials associated with emergency preparedness plans.
- Prepare emergency situation status reports that describe response and recovery efforts, needs, and preliminary damage assessments.
- Determine response requirements and relative priorities of situations, and dispatch units in accordance with established procedures.
Related Occupations
- Security Managers
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Emergency Medical Technicians
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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