Congressional Legislation Related to the US&R System
Name
-
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (as amended – Section 327)
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Homeland Security Act of 2002, as amended (6 U.S.C. §§ 101 et seq.)
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Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006, as amended (6 U.S.C. § 763)
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Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of 2006, Public Law 109-308
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Title 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Chapter 1 – Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013, as amended (Public Law 113-2, 42 U.S.C. §§ 5123)
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National Urban Search and Rescue Response System Act of 2016 S.2971
Revision Date
Responsible
05/01/2021
11/25/2002
10/04/2006
10/06/2006
10/01/2009
10/01/2011
01/29/2013
12/16/2016
Congress
Congress
Congress
Congress
Congress
Congress
Congress
Congress
FEMA Headquarters Doctrine
Name
-
FEMA Directive 095-2: Use of the United States National Grid System
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FEMA IAD - International Assistance System Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
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FEMA Planning Considerations: Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place
-
FEMA Response and Recovery Federal Interagency Operational Plan
-
FEMA Web 2.0 Policy Directive 263-3 (issued by PD 2011-021 as the FEMA US&R Social Media Policy)
Revision Date
Responsible
10/2017
10/2019
06/2016
Ongoing
04/2016
03/2015
03/2023
11/12/2015
07/2022
5/2022
07/2019
08/2021
03/2023
2021
09/2015
12/16/2010
01/2021
FEMA
FEMA
FEMA
FEMA
FEMA
FEMA
FEMA
FEMA
FEMA
FEMA
FEMA
FEMA
FEMA
FEMA
FEMA
FEMA
FEMA
FEMA US&R Branch Doctrine
Name
*Note - All GMs, PDs and IBs are housed under the same file structure, by date within the year they were created​*
Revision Date
Responsible
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
SG
US&R
US&R
US&R
FEMA US&R Administration Doctrine
Name
200-A Appendix A - Documents for US&R Cooperative Agreements and Reimbursements
201- Annex A - US&R Advisory Organization and All Appendices
201 Annex A - US&R Advisory Organization
201-A Appendix A - The Advisory Organization Decision Process
201-B Appendix B - Advisory Organization Recommendation Template
201-C Appendix C - Advisory Organization Action Tracker Template
201-D Appendix D - Advisory Organization Agenda and Meeting Notes Template
201-E Appendix E - Advisory Organization Chart
201-F Appendix F - Advisory Organization Project Management Principles
201-G Appendix G - Advisory Organization Vacancy KSA List
201-H Appendix H - Subgroup Core Competencies
201-I Appendix I - Advisory Organization Document Review Comment Form
201-J Appendix J - Advisory Organization Meeting Request Form
201-K Appendix K - Advisory Group Action Presentation Template
201-L Appendix L - Advisory Organization Application
201-M Appendix M - Advisory Organization Letter of Support Template
201-N Appendix N - Advisory Organization Status Change Form
202 Annex B - US&R Cooperative Agreements
203 Annex C - US&R Task Force Program Manager Mentoring Guide
203-A Appendix A - Timeline for New Task Force Program Managers
203-B Appendix B - Task Force Program Manager Training Requirements
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204 Annex D - US&R Reimbursement Reference Guide
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205 Annex E - US&R Readiness Assessment Program Manual
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Human Resources
​
Noncompliance with National US&R Response System Requirements
Revision Date
Responsible
02/2022
02/2022
03/2023
03/2023
03/2023
03/2023
03/2023
03/2023
03/2023
03/2023
03/2023
03/2023
03/2023
03/2023
03/2023
03/2023
03/2023
03/2023
​
Unpublished
​
12/2021
05/2021
05/2021
v1.5 04/2002
10/2013
​
​
11/2015
03/2018
01/2005
​
​
06/2017
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
AO
AO
AO
AO
AO
AO
AO
AO
AO
AO
AO
AO
AO
AO
AO
AO
​
US&R F/A
​
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
​
​
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
​
US&R F/A
FEMA US&R Operations Doctrine
Name
300-A Appendix A - Acronyms and Abbreviations
300-B Appendix B - Internet Resources
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301 Annex A - Response Concept of Operations
301-A New Madrid Earthquake Response Addendum
301-B Puerto Rico / U.S. Virgin Islands Response Addendum
301-C Hawaiian Islands Response Addendum
301-D Alaska Response Addendum (placeholder, does not yet exist)
302 Annex B - US&R Operations in a Contaminated Environment
302-A Appendix A - Response Worker Guidelines
302-B Appendix B - US&R Hazmat Site Characterization Decision Algorithms
302-C Appendix C - Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC)
302-D Appendix D - Respiratory Protection for US&R Personnel
302-E Appendix E - US&R Standard Radiological Response Operations Guidelines (RADWATCH)
302-F Appendix F - Legal Dose Record Sampling Form
302-G Appendix G - Radiation Exposure Tracking Aide Sample Form
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303 Annex C - Water Operations Concept of Operations
303-A Appendix A - Water Operations Equipment - Interim Cache List
303-B Appendix B - Water Rescue Specialist Position Description
303-C Appendix C - Water Rescue Specialist Position Task Book
303-D Appendix D - US&R Boat Operator Position Description
303-E Appendix E - US&R Boat Operator Task Book
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304 Annex D - Mission Ready Packages Concept of Operations
304-A Appendix A - Mission Ready Package - Canine Search
304-B Appendix B - Mission Ready Package - Communications
304-C Appendix C - Mission Ready Package - Command
304-D Appendix D - Mission Ready Package - Logistics Support
304-E Appendix E - Mission Ready Package - Search
304-F Appendix F - Mission Ready Package - Structures Specialist
304-G Appendix G - Mission Ready Package - Technical Rescue
304-H Appendix H - Mission Ready Package - Tunnel Rescue
304-I Appendix I - Mission Ready Package - Water Rescue
​
305 Annex E - Position Descriptions
305i Summary of Clarifications to Annex E - Position Descriptions
305-A Appendix A - Additional Required Technical and Rope Rescue Skills
​
306-A Appendix A - Incident within an Incident (IWI) Protocol
306-B Appendix B - Blue Sheet - Summary Report Template of an Incident within an Incident (IWI)
306-C Appendix C - Risk Refusal
306-D Appendix D - First Report of Injury/Illness Notification
306-Di Appendix Di - Instructions for FEMA US&R First Report of Injury/Illness Notification
306-E Appendix E - FEMA US&R Exposure Report
306-Ei Appendix E - Instructions for FEMA US&R Exposure Report
306-F Appendix F - FEMA US&R Summary of Task Force Exposures
306-Fi Appendix Fi - Instructions for FEMA US&R Summary of Task Force Exposures
306-G Appendix G - Major Event Review Team (MERT)
306-H Appendix H - Red Sheet - Facilitated Learning Analysis (FLA)
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307 Annex G - Canine Search Team Certification Evaluation Handbook
307-(A-Q) Documents (All Documents Housed In This Folder)
307-A FEMA US&R Canine Evaluator Application
307-Ai FEMA US&R Canine Evaluator Application - Instructions
307-B FEMA US&R Lead Evaluator Application
307-C FEMA US&R Application for Certification Evaluation
307-D FEMA US&R Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) Score Sheet
307-E FEMA US&R Scene Safety Establishment Checklist
307-F FEMA US&R Certification Evaluation Survey
307-G FEMA US&R Guidelines for Evaluators
307-I FEMA US&R Certification Evaluation (CE) Score Sheet
307-J FEMA US&R Certification Evaluation After-Action Report Template
307-K Glossary of Terms
307-L FEMA US&R Certification Evaluation Appeals Process
307-M FEMA US&R Guidelines for Conducting a Certification Evaluation
307-N FEMA US&R Certification Evaluation Standard Operating Procedures
307-O FEMA US&R Certification Evaluation Host Checklist
307-P FEMA US&R Regional Certification Evaluation Standard Operating Procedures
307-Q FEMA US&R Application for Qualified Evaluator or Shadow Evaluator
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308 Annex H - FEMA US&R and USACE Concept of Operations
308-A USACE StS Strike Team Package - Type 1
308-B USACE StS Strike Team Package - Type 2
308-C Forms Used by Structures Specialists
308-D Structures Specialist Equipment in the FEMA US&R Cache
308-E USACE StS Regional Equipment Cache
308-F Mission Ready Package - Structures Specialist
308-G USACE Activation Using Mission Assignments
308-H USACE StS Training Cache
308-I USACE StS Cadre Activation SOP
308-J Structure Triage / Rapid Recon, Assessment and Marking System Handbook
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309 Annex I - International US&R Assistance Concept of Operations
309-A Appendix A - Import and Employment Steps for International US&R Resources
309-B Appendix B - Reception Departure Center and US&R Coordination Cell Procedures
309-C Appendix C - Pre-Scripted Mission Assignment for BHA
309-D Appendix D - Sample Activation Orders for VA-TF1 and CA-TF2
309-E Appendix E - Detailed Flowchart of FEMA US&R Requests for INSARAG Teams
309-F Appendix F - Federal Agencies Supporting the RDC
309-G Appendix G - Translator Support Requirements for International US&R Teams
309-H Appendix H - Vehicle Support Requirements for International US&R Teams
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330 US&R Field Operations Guide
​
340 Marking Standards Handbook
341 Search Strategy and Tactics Handbook
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390 US&R Operations Forms - 18 Series
18-001 US&R Deployment Verification (PD 2008-007 | May 2011)
18-002 US&R Action Order Form
18-003 US&R Mobilization Partial Payment
18-004 US&R Deployment Vehicle Inventory
18-005 US&R Self-Evaluation Scoresheet
18-007 US&R Action Order Number Tracking
18-008 US&R Template Event Reimbursement Funding Log
18-009 US&R Blank Claim Review
18-010 US&R Appeal Workbook v3.0
18-011 US&R Event Funding Calculation Workbook
18-012 US&R Run Order
18-013 US&R Herndon Warehouse - Monthly Activity Report
18-014 US&R Non-Response Event Cost Estimate
18-016 US&R Deployment Pre-Screening Form
18-017 US&R System Resource Injury and Illness Log
18-018 US&R Contact Tracing – Index Patient Interview Form
18-019 US&R Close Contact Interview Form
18-020 US&R Contact Tracing Report Form
18-021 FEMA-Owned Vehicle Usage Report and Maintenance Tire Log
18-022 Time-Phased Force Deployment Data List (TPFDDL)
18-022i Instructions for Time-Phased Force Deployment Data List (TPFDDL)
18-022Ai Instructions for Time-Phased Force Deployment Data List (TPFDDL) with Vehicles
Revision Date
Responsible
09/2012
09/2012
09/2012
​
04/2012
04/2012
04/2012
04/2012
Unpublished
​
10/2013
10/2013
10/2013
10/2013
10/2013
10/2013
10/2013
10/2013
​
08/2016
08/2016
08/2016
08/2016
08/2016
08/2016
​
05/2019
05/2019
05/2019
05/2019
05/2019
05/2019
05/2019
05/2019
05/2019
05/2019
​
12/2020
12/2020
12/2020
​
​
01/2020
01/2020
Unpublished
Unpublished
Unpublished
03/2023
03/2023
Unpublished
Unpublished
Unpublished
Unpublished
​
03/2022
03/15/2022
06/27/2023
06/27/2023
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
​
Unpublished
Unpublished
Unpublished
Unpublished
Unpublished
Unpublished
Unpublished
Unpublished
Unpublished
Unpublished
Unpublished
​
Unpublished
Unpublished
Unpublished
Unpublished
Unpublished
Unpublished
Unpublished
Unpublished
Unpublished
​
09/2003
​
08/2013
06/2014
​
05/2011
08/2018
04/2006
04/2006
07/2011
05/2011
Ongoing
09/2006
03/2015
08/2004
05/2015
Ongoing
10/2012
09/2013
08/2020
12/2020
12/2020
12/2020
12/2020
12/2020
Unpublished
03/2023
03/2023
03/2023
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
​
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
​
HazMat
HazMat
HazMat
HazMat
HazMat
HazMat
HazMat
HazMat
​
Rescue
Rescue
Rescue
Rescue
Rescue
Rescue
​
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
​
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
​
​
Safety
Safety
Safety
Safety
Safety
Safety
Safety
Safety
Safety
Safety
Safety
​
CSG
CSG
CSG
CSG
CSG
CSG
CSG
CSG
CSG
CSG
CSG
CSG
CSG
CSG
CSG
CSG
CSG
CSG
CSG
​
StS
StS
StS
StS
StS
StS
StS
StS
StS
StS
StS
​
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
​
OFG
​
Search
Search
​
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
FEMA US&R Logistics Level Doctrine
Name
400 - US&R Logistics
430 US&R Logistics Job Aids, Handbooks and Guides
430 - FEMA US&R 463L Pallet System Job Aid
​
490 US&R Logistics Lists and Forms - 17 Series
17-001 FEMA Approved Equipment Cache List (Both Excel and PDF)
17-001-4 Task Force Cache and Equipment List - Type 4
17-002 Air Response Module (ARM)
17-003 IST Cache and Equipment List
17-004 Task Force Fly Away Kit
17-005-PR Pre-Positioned Equipment Kit (PEK) - Puerto Rico
17-006 HEPP Cache and Equipment List
SF 91 FEMA US&R Standard Form 91 (Sep 2020)
17-091i Instructions to Complete the SF91 during ESF #9 Activation
FEMA Form 145-FY21-100 During ESF #9 Activation
17-145i Instructions to Complete the FEMA Form 145-FY21-100 During ESF #9 Activation
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491 17-304 US&R Mission Ready Package Cache Lists
17-304-A MRP - Canine Search - Equipment Cache List
17-304-B MRP - Communications - Equipment Cache List
17-304-C MRP - Command - Equipment Cache List
17-304-D MRP - Logistics Support - Equipment Cache List
17-304-E MRP - Search - Equipment Cache List
17-304-F MRP - Structures Specialist - Equipment Cache List
17-304-G MRP - Technical Rescue - Equipment Cache List
17-304-H MRP - Tunnel Rescue - Equipment Cache List
17-304-I MRP - Water Rescue - Equipment Cache List
​
499 US&R Logistics Supporting Documents
Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 24-204
Hazardous Materials Regulation in Subchapter C of Title 49 CFR Parts 171-180
National Interoperability Field Operations Guide (NIFOG)
Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Transportation
FEMA Form 119-7-1-2 - DHS FEMA Property Transfer Report
FEMA Form 119-7-1-3 - Custody Receipt for Government Property on Personal Charge
Revision Date
Responsible
​
​
Aug 2019
​
​
2024
2023
2019
2023
08/2022
03/2023
2023
09/2020
11/2021
08/2021
1/2022
​
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
​
05/11/2021
Ongoing
Ongoing
01/2023
05/2009
07/2009
​
​
Equip
Equip
Equip
Equip
Equip
Equip
Equip
Equip
OMB
US&R Branch
FEMA
US&R Branch
​
​
Equip
Equip
Equip
Equip
Equip
Equip
Equip
Equip
Equip
​
US Air Force
Congress
Congress
DHS
FEMA
FEMA
FEMA US&R Planning Level Doctrine
Name
Revision Date
Responsible
500 - US&R Planning
550 - FEMA US&R Structures Specialist Forms (note: this is a redirect to disasterengineering.org, where all the documents listed can be found)
RST-1 Rapid Structure Triage (Front)
RST-2 Rapid Structure Triage (Back)
HAZ-1 Hazards Evaluation Form (Front)
HAZ-2 Hazards Evaluation Form (Back)
HAZ-3 US&R Structures / Hazards Checklist
MIT-1 Hazard Mitigation Form
MIT-Log Hazards Mitigation Log
MON-1 US&R Structure Monitoring Form (Front)
MON-2 US&R Structure Monitoring Form (Back)
CP-Log US&R Structure Monitoring Log
MON-Log US&R Structure Monitoring Log
MON-Log-P US&R Structure Monitoring Log
Handoff US&R StS Shift Change Form
CU-1 US&R Crane Use / Order Form
SHOR-1 US&R Shoring Checklist
T-HAZ-1 US&R Tunnel / Hazards Evaluation Form
RBA-1 US&R Rapid Bridge Assessment Form
​
590-001 IST Plans-Specific Forms
​
StS
StS
StS
StS
StS
StS
StS
StS
StS
StS
StS
StS
StS
StS
StS
StS
StS
StS
​
FEMA
FEMA
​
FEMA US&R Command Level Doctrine
Name
600 - US&R Incident Support Team Manual (Previously Called the IST Handbook)
600-A Appendix A - Acronyms and Abbreviations
600-B Appendix B - IST Position Abbreviations
600-C Appendix C - ESF #9 Group Supervisor Position Description
600-D Appendix D - Forms Used by the IST
600-E Appendix E - Sample IST Memorandum of Agreement
600-F IST Personnel Equipment List
600-G Appendix G - IST Equipment Caches
600-H Appendix H - IST Base of Operations Checklist
600-I Appendix I - IST Resource Ordering Process
Revision Date
Responsible
​
Unpublished
Unpublished
Unpublished
Unpublished
Unpublished
Unpublished
Unpublished
Unpublished
Unpublished
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
US&R OPS
FEMA US&R Training and Exercise Doctrine
Name
Revision Date
Responsible
700-A Appendix A - FEMA US&R Training Request Form
700-Ai Appendix Ai - Instructions for FEMA US&R Training Request Form
700-B Appendix B - FEMA US&R Exercise Request Form
700-Bi Appendix Bi - Instructions for FEMA US&R Exercise Request Form
700-C Appendix C - CEU Requirements for FEMA US&R Instructors
700-D Appendix D - FEMA US&R New Training Course Recommendation Form
700-E Appendix E - FEMA US&R Instructor Ethics Signature Form
700-F Appendix F - Task Force Training Manager Position Description
700-G Appendix G - Divisional Training Subgroup Representative Position Description
700-H Appendix H - FEMA US&R GPS Level of Competencies
​
01/2020
01/27/2020
01/27/2020
01/27/2020
01/27/2020
01/27/2020
01/27/2020
01/27/2020
01/27/2020
01/27/2020
01/27/2020
​
02/2022
TSG
TSG
TSG
ECSG
ECSG
TSG
TSG
TSG
TSG
TSG
TSG
​
TSG
FEMA US&R Finance Level Doctrine
Name
Revision Date
Responsible
890 US&R Reimbursement Forms - 19 Series
19-001 Task Force Full Claim Summary Workbook
19-002 Master Personnel Costs Workbook
19-002A Salary Summary
19-002B Alert and Backfill
19-002C IST and Backfill
19-002D Activated Task Force and Backfill
19-002E Support Personnel and Backfill
19-002F CISM and Backfill
19-002G After-Action Costs
19-003 Individual Team Member Workbook
19-003A Individual Input Worksheet
19-003B View and Print Worksheet
19-003C Team Member Data Page
19-004 Equipment Category Summary Workbook
19-004A Equipment Costs Summary
19-004B Emergency Procurement Cover Sheet
19-004C Resupply and Replacement Cover Sheet
19-004D Damaged Equipment and Repairs Cover Sheet
19-004E Pharmaceutical Costs Summary Cover Sheet
19-004F Transportation and Services Costs Cover Sheet
19-004G Equipment Invoice Cover Sheet
19-005 Administrative Costs Worksheet
19-006 & 19-006i US&R Request to Purchase Supplies, Equipment and Services
19-007 US&R Damaged or Lost Equipment Reporting
19-007i Instructions for 19-007 - US&R Damaged or Lost Equipment Reporting
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891 FEMA Cooperative Agreements - 104 Series
FF-104-FY-21-174 Task Force Narrative Workbook
FF-104-FY-21-174A Preparer and Contact Information
FF-104-FY-21-174B Budget Summary (Detailed)
FF-104-FY-21-174C Administration and Management
FF-104-FY-21-174D Training
FF-104-FY-21-174E Equipment
FF-104-FY-21-174F Storage and Maintenance
FF-104-FY-21-174G Budget Totals
FF-104-FY-21-174H Position Descriptions
FF-104-FY-21-174I Form for Additional Budget Clarification Information
FF-104-FY-21-175 Semi-Annual Performance Report
FF-104-FY-21-176 Amendment Form / Scope of Work / Budget Change Request
FF-104-FY-21-177 Task Force Self-Evaluation Scoresheet
FF-104-FY-21-179 US&R System Vehicle Support Unit Purchase / Replacement / Disposal Justification
No Date
04/2002
04/2002
04/2002
04/2002
04/2002
04/2002
04/2002
04/2002
04/2002
04/2002
04/2002
04/2002
04/2002
04/2002
04/2002
04/2002
04/2002
04/2002
04/2002
04/2002
04/2002
04/2002
04/2024
08/2022
01/2022
​
​
10/31/2025
10/31/2025
10/31/2025
10/31/2025
10/31/2025
10/31/2025
10/31/2025
10/31/2025
10/31/2025
10/31/2025
10/31/2025
10/31/2025
10/31/2025
10/31/2025
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R
US&R
US&R
​
​
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
US&R F/A
National Search and Rescue Committee Doctrine
Name
Revision Date
Responsible
U.S. National Search and Rescue Committee (NSARC) Interagency Agreement
National Search and Rescue Plan of the United States (NSP)
U.S. National Search and Rescue Supplement to the IAMSAR Manual
Catastrophic Incident SAR (CISAR) Addendum
Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Search and Rescue Addendum to the National Search and
Rescue Supplement to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual
2016
2016
4/23/2018
6/2023
7/2016
NSARC
NSARC
NSARC
NSARC
NSARC
Federal Partner Search and Rescue Doctrine
Name
Revision Date
Responsible
United States Coast Guard
USCG Addendum to the US National Search and Rescue Supplement (NSS) to the IAMSAR Manual
USCG Emergency Support Function #9 / Catastrophic Incident Search and Rescue (CISAR) Policy
1/7/2013
07/2018
USCG
USCG
Department of Defense
USNORTHCOM Military Support of FEMA US&R Task Forces Concept of Operations
DODI 3025.18 - DoD Directive Defense Support of Civil Authorities
DODI 3003.01 - DoD Support to Civil Search and Rescue (SAR)
ATP 3-11.42 - Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Domestic CBRN Response
JP 3-11 - Joint Publication - Operations in CBRNE Environments
JP 3-28 - Joint Publication - Defense Support of Civil Authorities
JP 3-34 - Joint Publication - Joint Engineer Operations
07/27/2011
03/19/2018
05/12/2017
12/2021
09/2015
10/29/2018
07/31/2013
01/06/2016
09/09/2016
08/25/2016
DOD
DOD
DOD
DOD
DOD
DOD
DOD
DOD
DOD
DOD
FEMA Incident Forms
Name
Revision Date
Responsible
US&R 013 - ESF #9 Fatality Procedure
US&R 014 - Patient Referral (Employees Only - Not for Civilians)
US&R 015 - Medical Intelligence Data
US&R 016 - IST/Task Force Injury/Illness Log
09/1998
09/1998
03/2006
03/1996
MED
MED
MED
MED
FEMA ICS Forms - US&R Modified
ICS 201 - Incident Briefing
ICS 202 - Incident Objectives - US&R Template
ICS 203 - Organization Assignment List
ICS 204 - Assignment List
ICS 205 - Incident Radio Communications Plan
ICS 205A - Communications List (various formats, .docx / .xlsx / searchable)
ICS 206U - Medical Plan - US&R
ICS 207 - Organization Chart - US&R IST
ICS 208 - Safety Message/Plan
ICS 209 - Situation Report - US&R Template
ICS 210 - Resource Status Change
ICS 211 - Incident Check-in List
ICS 212 - Vehicle Safety Inspection Form
ICS 213 - General Message
ICS 214 - Activity Log
ICS 215 - Operational Planning Worksheet
ICS 215A - Incident Action Plan Safety Analysis
ICS 218 - Support Vehicle/Equipment Inventory
ICS 220 - Air Operations Summary
ICS 221 - Demobilization Checkout
ICS 225 - Incident Personnel Performance Rating
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FEMA National US&R Response System Doctrine Bibiliography
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Purpose
The purpose of this Doctrine Bibliography is to maintain a single document that serves as a central location to catalog the official name and publication dates of all current FEMA US&R Doctrine, Plans, Policies, and Procedures.
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Doctrine guides the formulation of processes and procedures used by the FEMA National US&R Response System. Doctrine provides a standard frame of reference for task forces in the performance of their administrative and operational responsibilities. Doctrine links theory, experience, innovation, and practice and is a guide to action and judgment founded in hard-won experience. Doctrine also facilitates readiness and increased efficiency and effectiveness by standardizing activities and processes.
One of the foundational principles of FEMA National US&R System is that the doctrine constantly matures and evolves. This document is designed to provide a centralized reference for when doctrine was published and facilitate the tracking of when revisions should be conducted. This bibliography will be updated on a regular basis as required when US&R doctrine is updated and published.
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Applicability and Scope
This document applies to all members of the FEMA US&R System. This document reflects FEMA US&R doctrine and policies that provide statutory, regulatory, and executive guidance for FEMA US&R activities.
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Authorities and Foundational Documents
The National Response Framework established FEMA as the lead federal agency for Emergency Support Function #9 - Search and Rescue.
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Hierarchy of DHS and FEMA Doctrine
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Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
Is an operational plan that describes the headquarters assumptions and considerations for a specific type of incident or operational area. The document is designed to allow US&R Task Forces and other federal agencies to read and understand how a FEMA US&R response operation would be executed.
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Annex
An annex is designed to provide operationally specific guidance. Within FEMA US&R, a concept of operations is issued as an annex to the FEMA US&R Operations Manual. FEMA doctrine defines an annex is either a stand-alone document or part of a larger document such as a manual or guide and is typically ten or more pages in length.
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Appendix
An appendix is a supplement to a manual, guide, handbook or annex and is designed to add information or contains supporting and reference information for the document. An appendix is located at the end of a manual, guide, or handbook and can be from one to ten pages in length.
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Instruction
Detailed information that guides the filling out and completion of the following types of US&R documents: Forms, Reports, Logs, Score Sheets, Workbooks, and Worksheets. US&R Instructions should be created for each of these types of US&R documents and provide sufficient guidance to ensure System members understand the type of information to be filled out in each box or blank space in the document. A small “i” is used in the US&R Document Number to identify the corresponding Instruction. Example: The “US&R 18-022i” is the Instructions for the Time-Phased Force Deployment Data List (TPFDDL).
Operational Draft
Working doctrine that defines new techniques, methods, or concepts that the FEMA US&R Branch intends to test in real-world operations before finalizing as enduring doctrine, typically after a period of 12-18 months.
Published Doctrine
Doctrine that has been through the formal concurrence process (21 Day Review and Adjudication by the Advisory Organization) and has been published using a Program Directive or General Memorandum by the FEMA US&R Branch.
CAPSTONE: FEMA Publication 1 (Pub 1) is the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) capstone doctrine. Pub 1 describes FEMA’s ethos, which is to serve the Nation by helping its people and first responders, especially when they are most in need. It identifies FEMA’s core values of compassion, fairness, integrity, and respect. Finally, Pub 1 delineates nine guiding principles that provide overarching direction to FEMA employees for the performance of their duties.
KEYSTONE: The second level of the FEMA doctrine hierarchy is a Keystone. The Keystone is the primary foundational document from which all other FEMA disaster response, recovery, mitigation, and logistics directives and policies are derived. It describes how the response doctrine, articulated in the National Response Framework (NRF) are implemented in the context of FEMA incident management and support operations.
MANUAL: The third level of the FEMA doctrine hierarchy is manuals, such as the FEMA US&R Operations Manual. Manuals describe concepts, capabilities, or functions, explaining "what" is being accomplished to perform a mission. They include definitions, descriptions of roles, functions, structure, and concept of operations for those conducting FEMA incident management and support duties.
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KEYSTONE
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GUIDE
GUIDE: Addresses a singular concept, capability or function referenced or defined in a manual above it. Provides operational details for a specific or complex mission or requirement to explain additional "how to" information.
HANDBOOK
HANDBOOK: A portable reference guide for a compilation of procedures. Uses a flexible format based upon intended function and can be a compilation of procedures or concepts. Requires a manual above it and some may have a guide as well.
PROCEDURE
PROCEDURE: Provides tactical level of detail that supports concepts established in manuals or guides. Identifies specific actions and methods for performing a single function. Includes things such as lists, timelines and tasks. Can be developed independently of other documents such as a manual, handbook, or guide.
FEMA Doctrine Ownership Abbreviations
AO = Advisory Organization
COMM = Communications Subgroup
Equip = Equipment Subgroup
FEMA = Federal Emergency Management Agency (above FEMA US&R Branch
GM = Grant Management Subgroup
IST = Incident Support Team Leaders and Project Officer
Logs = Logistics Functional Group
Med = Medical Subgroup​
PFG = Planning Functional Group
Rescue = Rescue Subgroup
Search = Search Subgroup​
StS = Structures Subgroup
TRSG = Transportation Subgroup
US&R OPS = FEMA US&R Operations Section Chief
CSG = Canine Subgroup
DHS = Department of Homeland Security
ECSG = Exercise Coordination Subgroup
FS = Finance Subgroup
HazMat = HazMat Subgroup
Legal = Legal Subgroup
MPS = Management and Policy Subgroup
OFG = Operations Functional Group
PA = Public Affairs Subgroup
Safety = Safety Subgroup
SG = Strategic Group
TSG = Training Subgroup
US&R = FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Branch
US&R F/A = FEMA US&R Finance and Admin Section Chief
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