The Logistics Specialist is responsible for managing the
equipment cache for the task force before,during and after
incident operations.

• Course Enabling Objectives
  At the completion of this course the student will:
  
  • Discuss key points of cache resupply priorities and procedures
  • View cache packaging options for operational efficiency and protection from the elements,while meeting all methods of transportation requirements
  • Learn about cache deployment and be certified in documentation requirements for air and ground transport of hazardous materials
  • Become familiar with cache inventory and equipment tracking methodologies.These will include manual,database and barcode systems
  • Learn about mobilization procedures,including arrangements
  • or non-cacheable items and emergency equipment procurement with funding upon activation
  • Understand where the Logistics Specialist fits into the US&R task force organization,and will be prepared to give pertinent input during operational planning and briefing sessions
  • Become familiar with available support for task force logistics through the FEMA IST and MERS,particularly in the area of emergency requisitioning procedures
  • Learn site selection criteria and ongoing management of a Task Force Base of Operations,in related health,sanitation and safety issues
  • Become familiar with issues involved in the demobilization
  • Learn required procedures of documentation for cache rehabilitation following an activation
  • Learn the procedures for making additions and deletions to the task force cache
  • Logistics specialist course is 40 hours