07/30/2007 Page 1 of 22 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Typed Resource Definitions FEMA 508-6, Law Enforcement and Security Resources July 2007 Page 2 of 22 Background The National Mutual Aid and Resource Management Initiative supports the National Incident Management System (NIMS) by establishing a comprehensive, integrated national mutual aid and resource management system that provides the basis to type, order, and track all (Federal, State, and local) response assets. Resource Typing For ease of ordering and tracking, response assets need to be categorized via resource typing. Resource typing is the categorization and description of resources that are commonly exchanged in disasters via mutual aid, by capacity and/or capability. Through resource typing, disciplines examine resources and identify the capabilities of a resource’s components (i.e., personnel, equipment, training). During a disaster, an emergency manager knows what capability a resource needs to have to respond efficiently and effectively. Resource typing definitions will help define resource capabilities for ease of ordering and mobilization during a disaster. As a result of the resource typing process, a resource’s capability is readily defined and an emergency manager is able to effectively and efficiently request and receive resources through mutual aid during times of disaster. Web Site For more information, you can also refer to the National Mutual Aid and Resource Management Web site located at: http://www.fema.gov/nims/mutual_aid.shtm. Supersedure This document replaces FEMA 508-6, Law Enforcement and Security Resources, dated July 2005. Changes The SWAT/Tactical Team resource definition table is extensively revised. Page 3 of 22 Table of Contents Background...............................................................2 Resource Typing..........................................................2 Web Site.................................................................2 Supersedure..............................................................2 Changes..................................................................2 Resources................................................................4 Bomb Squad/Explosives Team...............................................4 Law Enforcement Aviation-Helicopters–Patrol & Surveillance...............7 Law Enforcement Observation Aircraft (Fixed-Wing).......................10 Mobile Field Force Law Enforcement (Crowd Control Teams)................12 Public Safety Dive Team.................................................15 SWAT/Tactical Teams.....................................................19 Page 4 of 22 Resources Resource: Bomb Squad/Explosives Team Category: Law Enforcement/Security Kind: Team Minimum Capabilities: Component: Personnel Metric: None Type I: Same as Type II; Type II, 2 or more Bomb Response Teams; Type III, 1 Bomb Response Team Component: Equipment Metric: Blast Protective Clothing Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Same as Type III; Type III, Full Coverage Bomb Suit(s) Component: Equipment Metric: X-Ray Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Same as Type III; Type III, Portable X-Ray Device Capability Component: Equipment Metric: Render-safe Procedures (RSP) Equipment Type I, Same as Type II ; Type II, Employ explosive tools to conduct specific or general disruption, Demolition Kit, Bomb Technician Hand Tools; Type III, Employ tools to conduct general disruption, Demolition Kit, Bomb Technician Hand Tools Component: Equipment Metric: CBRN Protective Clothing Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, PPE (including both modified level B and level C) for Chem/Bio with associated explosives, See Note 1; Type III, No PPE for Chem/Bio Component: Equipment Metric: Remote Operated Vehicle Type I, Robotic Vehicle capable of handling VBEIDs; Type II, Robotic Vehicle capable of handling non-vehicle IEDs; Type III, No robotic capability Component: Equipment Metric: Tools Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Explosives/WMD Reference Library, Diagnostic equipment, Rigging equipment; Type III, Explosives/WMD Reference Library Component: Equipment Metric: Monitoring/ Detection Type I, CBRN Monitors to detect and identify; Type II, CBRN Monitors to detect; Type III, None Page 5 of 22 Component: Equipment Metric: Explosive Transport Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Explosive Transport Vessel; Type III, No Explosive Transport Vessel Component: Equipment Metric: Communication Type I, Radio, cellular telephone and data transmission capability; Type II, Radio and cellular telephone capability; Type III, Radio communication capability Component: Vehicles Metric: None Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Same as Type III; Type III, Bomb Response Vehicle(s) Component: Personnel Metric: Training Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Same as Type III; Type III, Hazardous Devices school (including WMD and Hazardous Materials Training) graduate, Recertification every 3 years Comments: Type I is a NBSCAB accredited bomb squad capable of handling multiple or simultaneous incidents. Teams must have render safe capabilities including a remote (robotic) vehicle capable of handling a vehicle borne IED. Team trained and equipped to work in a CBRN environment. Type II is a NBSCAB accredited bomb squad capable of handling multiple incidents. Teams must have render safe capabilities including a remote (robotic) vehicle which may not be capable of handling vehicle borne IED. Teams trained and equipped to work in a CBRN environment. Type III is a NBSCAB accredited bomb squad, capable of handling a single incident. Teams must have basic IED render safe capabilities without a remote (robotic) vehicle. Teams may be trained, but not equipped to work in a CBRN environment. Note 1: There is no technology at this time that provides both level A PPE, and blast and fragmentation protection. Definitions Bomb Response Team: A sub-unit within a bomb squad, consisting of at least two certified bomb technicians and a full set of equipment meeting minimum standards for bomb squad operations. Bomb Squad: A bomb response organization, consisting of at least one bomb team (see the definition of a “bomb team”), accredited by the FBI Hazardous Devices School to standards set by the National Bomb Squad Commanders Advisory Board. CBRN: Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Diagnostic Equipment: Equipment used to characterize specific components and device type by function (ex. fiber optics camera) General Disruption Tools: Explosive tools such as Mineral Water Bottle Disruptors (MWB) or Hydra-Jet designed to disrupt devices without requiring specific diagnostic information. Page 6 of 22 IED: Improvised Explosive Device Level A PPE: Totally encapsulated chemical resistant vapor suit with Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Level B PPE: Non-encapsulated or encapsulated chemical resistant suit with SCBA Level C PPE: Non-encapsulated chemical resistant suit with Air Purifying Respirator (APR) PPE: Personal Protective Equipment Specific Disruption Tools: Explosive tools designed to disrupt or disable based on specific diagnostic information with a specific expected resultant outcome. VBIED: Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device WMD: Weapon(s) of Mass Destruction Page 7 of 22 Resource: Law Enforcement Aviation-Helicopters–Patrol & Surveillance Category: Law Enforcement/Security Kind: Aircraft Minimum Capabilities: Component: Aircraft Metric: Helicopters Type I, 4 or more seats incl. Pilot, 12K ft or less ceiling, Certified aircraft, Jet turbine; Type II, Same as Type I except Military Surplus; Type III, Same as Type II except 2 or more seats including Pilot, Certificated aircraft or Military Surplus but would meet Certified, Turbine, or reciprocating engine; Type IV, Same as Type II except 2 or more seats including Pilot, Certificated aircraft or Military Surplus but would meet Certified, Turbine, or reciprocating engine, Fixed or inflatable flotation device Component: Aircraft Metric: Capabilities Type I, VFR; Type II, Same as type I; Type III, Same as type I; Type IV, Same as type I Component: Equipment Metric: Radios Type I, Programmable/encryption radios (aviation (2) & law enforcement (3 or <) ; Type II, VHF/UHF capabilities; Police radios; Type III, Same as Type II; Type IV, Same as Type II Component: Equipment Metric: Navigation Equipment Type I, GPS Night Vision Goggles; Type II, None; Type III, None; Type IV, None Component: Equipment Metric: Visual Aids Type I, FLIR; Type II, Same as type I; Type III, Same as type I; Type IV, Same as type I Component: Equipment Metric: None Type I, Binoculars; Type II, Binoculars; Type III, Binoculars; Type IV, Binoculars Component: Equipment Metric: None Type I, Microwave Downlink Video Capability; Type II, Recommended: Microwave Downlink Video Capability; Type III, None; Type IV, None Component: Equipment Metric: PPE Type I, Helmet; Nomex Flight Suits; Gloves; Full Leather Boots (mandatory for flight crew, optional for other passengers); Type II, Same as type I; Type III, Same as type I; Type IV, Same as type I Page 8 of 22 Component: Personnel Metric: Pilot requirements Type I, Commercial or higher, rotary/helicopter, pilot license w/Class I Medical, pre-TFO experience, full-time assignment to unit; Type II, Same as Type I except Class II Medical; Type III, Same as Type II; Type IV, Same as Type II Component: Personnel Metric: TFO requirements Type I, Complete unit level training program, Min. 2 yrs in patrol, Superior field tactics skills, full-time assignment to unit, Maintenance Staff—Full-time assignment, A&P/IA license; Type II, Same as Type I, Maintenance Staff—Same as Type I except not required to be I/A; Type III, Same as Type II except Maintenance Staff may be part-time or contracted Component: Personnel Metric: Pilot Training Type I, Currency training every 6 months with all emergency proceedures as well as meeting all FAA license requirements; Type II, Same as type I; Type III, Same as Type II; Type IV, Same as type II, plus sea plane license Component: Personnel Metric: TFO Training Type I, TFO—Unit-level training & Law Enforcement AOT, Maintenance Staff—Maintain I/A license w/ yearly classes; Type II, TFO—Unit-level training & Law Enforcement AOT; Type III, Same as Type II; Type IV, Same as Type II Page 9 of 22 Comments: Type I—Day/night patrol helicopters, infrared and visible light, searchlight, jet turbine powered, GPS, microwave or similar downlink, tracking devices Type II—Same as Type I except military surplus Type III—Same as Type II except: jet turbine or reciprocating engines Type IV—Water landing/surveillance/patrol capabilities Definitions; A&P: Airframe and Powerplant mechanic FAA: Federal Aviation Administration FLIR: Forward Looking Infrared GPS: Global Positioning System IA: Inspection Authorization IFR/VFR: Instrument Flight Rules/Visual Flight Rules PA: Public Address (speaker) PPE: Personnel Protective Equipment consists of clothing and equipment that provides protection to an individual in a hazardous environment. Chapter 9 of the IHOG details appropriate equipment requirements for various aerial missions and ground helicopter operations. VHF/UHF: Very High Frequency/Ultra High Frequency TFO: Tactical Flight Officer Page 10 of 22 Resource: Law Enforcement Observation Aircraft (Fixed-Wing) Category: Law Enforcement/Security Kind: Aircraft Minimum Capabilities: Component: Aircraft Metric: Fixed-Wing Aircraft Type I, Observation Aircraft; Type II, Observation Aircraft–Low and Slow Component: Aircraft Metric: Capacity Type I, 2-4 passenger with cargo not to exceed design specifications of aircraft; Type II, Same as Type I Component: Equipment Metric: Flight Suit Type I, Appropriate level of PPE; Type II, Same as Type I Component: Equipment Metric: Video/ Electronic Type I, Microwave Downlink Video, FLIR; Type II, None Component: Equipment Metric: Radios Type I, VHF Radios; Police Frequency Radios; Type II, Same as Type I Component: Personnel Metric: Pilot requirements Type I, Commercial or higher, ASEL, pilot license w/Class I or II Medical, full-time assignment to unit; Type II, Same as Type I Component: Personnel Metric: TFO requirements Type I, Complete unit level training program, law enforcement trained; Type II, Same as Type I Component: Personnel Metric: Pilot Training Type I, Commercial Pilots Certification or higher (instrument rated), updated every 6 mos. with Emergency Procedures as well as meet all FAA license requirements; Current Medical Flight Review (FAA); Type II, Same as Type I Component: Personnel Metric: TFO Training Type I, Unit-level training & Law Enforcement AOT; Type II, Same as Type I Page 11 of 22 Comments: Type I–Fixed-Wing Aircraft with advanced observation capabilities for extended operations and nighttime use. Capable of sending video images to ground location (downlinking). Low and slow observation ability. General law enforcement type of fixed-wing. Type II–Fixed-Wing Aircraft with observation capabilities for extended operations, low and slow observation ability. General law enforcement type or fixed-wing. Definitions AOT: Advanced Officer Training FAA: Federal Aviation Administration TFO: Tactical Flight Officer VHF: Very High Frequency Page 12 of 22 Resource: Mobile Field Force Law Enforcement (Crowd Control Teams) Category: Law Enforcement/Security Kind: Team Minimum Capabilities: Component: Equipment Metric: Protective Clothing Type I, Same as type II; Type II, Same as type III; Type III, Protective Clothing, Soft Body Armor (helmet and face shield, gloves, shin guards), Fire-resistant clothing recommended Component: Equipment Metric: Communication Type I, Same as type II; Type II, Same as type III; Type III, Team Radio Communication Equipment (portable radios, extra batteries, battery charger, cellular phones) Component: Equipment Metric: Respiratory Protection Type I, Same as type II; Type II, Same as type III; Type III, NIOSH-approved protective mask Component: Equipment Metric: Safety Equipment Type I, Same as type II; Type II, Same as type III; Type III, Safety glasses, Ear protection (recommended), Fire extinguisher Component: Equipment Metric: None Type I, Same as type II; Type II, Same as type III; Type III, Foul Weather Gear, Hand-Held Shields Component: Equipment Metric: None Type I, Same as type II; Type II, Same as type III; Type III, Personal Hydration System Component: Equipment Metric: Chemical Protective Clothing Type I, Same as type II; Type II, Level C PPE suits for entire team; Type III, None Component: Equipment Metric: Counter-Sniper Equipment Type I, Provided by SWAT team; Type II, (2) Shoulder fired weapons; Type III, None Component: Equipment Metric: Surveillance Equipment Type I, Same as type II; Type II, Same as type III; Type III, Video equipment capabilities Page 13 of 22 Component: Equipment Metric: Individual Weapons Type I, Same as type II; Type II, Same as type III; Type III, Department authorized handguns, Duty gear and equipment Component: Equipment Metric: Impact Weapons Type I, Same as type II; Type II, Same as type III; Type III, Riot Control Batons or approved impact weapon Component: Equipment Metric: Misc. Equipment Type I, Same as type II; Type II, Same as type III; Type III, Bullhorns; Flex Cuffs; Mass arrest kits Component: Equipment Metric: Delivery Systems Type I, Same as type II; Type II, Same as type III; Type III, Chemical Agents and Delivery Systems; Less lethal munitions and delivery systems Component: Personnel Metric: None Type I, 1 OIC, 1 Deputy OIC, 4 Supervisors, 2 Counter Snipers, 8 Grenadiers, 38 Officers, 4 Prison Transportation Officers, 1 Field Booking Team Recommended; Type II, 1 OIC, 1 Deputy OIC, 4 Supervisors, 2 Counter Snipers, 8 Grenadiers, 38 Officers, 4 Prison Transportation Officers; Type III, 1 OIC, 2 Supervisors, 1 Counter Sniper, 4 Grenadiers, 19 Officers, 2 Prison Transportation Officers Component: Vehicles Metric: None Type I, Same as type II; Type II, 2 Prisoner Transportation Vans, 14 Patrol Vehicles; Type III, 1 Prisoner Transportation Van, 7 Patrol Vehicles Component: Personnel Metric: Training Type I, Same as type II; Type II, Same as type III; Type III, No known national standard, Law enforcement officer with certified advanced training Page 14 of 22 Comments: Type I – A predesignated team consisting of a Type I or a Type II tactical team (platoon) including four 12-person squads and an OIC and a Deputy OIC. Each squad includes a supervisor. The team is capable of managing large-scale operations including managing crowds, traffic control enforcement, and general saturation presence for the purpose of maintaining order and preserving the peace to include CBRN environments. The team engages in routine training to maintain advanced skill level. Type II – A predesignated team consisting of four 12-person squads and an OIC and a Deputy OIC. Each squad includes a supervisor. The team is capable of managing large crowds, traffic control enforcement, and general saturation presence for the purpose of maintaining order and preserving the peace to include CBRN environments. The team engages in routine training to maintain advanced skill level. Type III – A nondesignated team consisting of two 12-person squads and an OIC. Each squad includes a supervisor. The team is capable of managing large crowds, traffic control enforcement, and general saturation presence for the purpose of maintaining order and preserving the peace. Definitions OIC: Officer in Charge NIOSH: National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health CBRN: Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Level C PPE: Personal Protection Equipment consisting of a non-encapsulated chemical resistant suit with APR SWAT: Special Weapons Assault Team Platoon: Consists of (4) 12-person squads with an OIC (minimum rank of lieutenant) and Deputy OIC (minimum rank of sergeant), each with a driver. Total minimum personnel is 52, with a minimum total of 14 vehicles Squad: An organized element of a platoon consisting of 11 officers and a supervisor (sergeant). 12 total personnel in a minimum of 3 patrol vehicles Field Booking Team: A team of personnel specially trained to respond to field incidents and set up a booking site to facilitate the booking process and transportation of those arrested. The size of the team depends on the nature of the incident Mass Arrest Kit: Kit containing field booking forms, Polaroid or digital camera, flex cuffs, plastic bags for prisoner property, computers, cutting tool for flex cuffs, fingerprint equipment Page 15 of 22 Resource: Public Safety Dive Team Category: Law Enforcement/Security Kind: Team Minimum Capabilities: Component: Equipment Metric: Air Compressor Type I, Recommended ability to refill air bottles onsite; Type II, None; Type III, none; Type IV, None Component: Equipment Metric: Scuba Type I, 1 for each diver, including: full face mask, regulator, 1 additional air bottle, wetsuit, fins, and light; Type II, Same as Type I, plus at least 1 additional air bottle per diver; Type III, Same as Type I, plus at least 1 additional air bottle per diver; Type IV, Same as Type I, plus at least 1 additional air bottle per diver Component: Equipment Metric: Deep Water Scuba Type I, Each diver will be equipped with backup air source and regulator; Type II, None; Type III, None; Type IV, Each diver will be equipped with backup air source and regulator Component: Equipment Metric: Surface Supply System Type I, Capable of sustaining divers for deep water dives (more than 60?) or dives of extended lengths of time, including 2, 300? umbilical hoses to support primary and backup divers, and 1 positively pressured full face mask with communications system for each diver; Underwater video monitoring/recording capabilities; Type II, None; Type III, None; Type IV, Capable of sustaining divers for deep water dives (more than 60?) or dives of extended lengths of time, including 2, 300? umbilical hoses to support primary and backup divers, 1 positively pressured full face mask with communications system for each diver; Underwater video monitoring/recording capabilities Component: Equipment Metric: Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV) Type I, Available only for a Type I Team; Type II, None; Type III, None; Type IV, None Component: Equipment Metric: Towable Motorized Vessel Type I, Capable of transporting the entire team and its equipment; Type II, Same as Type I; Type III, Same as Type I; Type IV, Same as Type I Page 16 of 22 Component: Equipment Metric: Electronic Communications Systems Type I, Each diver equipped with underwater communications system; Type II, Recommended same as Type I; Type III, Recommended same as Type I; Type IV, Same as Type I Component: Equipment Metric: Portable Sonar Type I, Aides in locating objects from surface, allowing diver to be directed by support team; Type II, None; Type III, None; Type IV, None Component: Equipment Metric: Drysuits/Wetsuits Type I, Drysuits: Vulcanized-Rubber, 1 for each diver, necessary to have available for potential biological or HazMat diving; Type II, Same as Type I; Type III, Wetsuit, recommend drysuit; Type IV, Same as Type I Component: Equipment Metric: Lift/Salvage Type I, Bags with minimum lift capacity of 6,000 lbs. and rigging equipment; Type II, Bags with minimum lift capacity of 4,000 lbs. and rigging equipment (recommended); Type III, None; Type IV, None Component: Equipment Metric: Evidence Collection/Search Tools Type I, Including: body recovery bags (fine nylon mesh), underwater metal detectors, sealing plastic containers, 200? of search lines and marker buoys; Type II, Same as Type I; Type III, Sealing plastic containers; Type IV, Same as Type III, plus explosives handling equipment Component: Personnel Metric: Divers Type I, Minimum 6, at least 4 for deep water diving (capability and training to dive a minimum of 100?, low visibility overhead and cold-water environments); Type II, Minimum 4; Type III, Minimum 3; Type IV, 2+ specially trained in explosives and underwater demolition Component: Personnel Metric: Dive Team Leader Type I, 1 per 4 divers; Type II, Same as Type I; Type III, Same as Type I (if available); Type IV, Recommended Component: Personnel Metric: Rescue Diver Type I, 1 rescue diver trained in First Aid/CPR and hyperbaric recognition; Type II, 1 rescue diver trained in First Aid/ CPR and hyperbaric recognition (recommended); Type III, 1 rescue diver trained in First Aid/CPR and hyperbaric recognition (recommended); Type IV, 1 rescue diver trained in First Aid/CPR and hyperbaric recognition (recommended) Page 17 of 22 Component: Vehicles Metric: None Type I, Support vehicle for transportation of personnel/ equipment; Type II, Same as Type I; Type III, Same as Type I; Type IV, Same as Type I Component: Training Metric: None Type I, Minimum Physical Fitness Qualification with recurrent annual certification**; Scuba Certification; Public Safety Certification** – 100 hours minimum, including the use of full face masks and lift bags, surface supplied air systems, diving in polluted environments, use of lift bags for salvage operations, evidence recovery and preservation, low visibility, and overhead environment; (Recommended: aircraft deployment and tactical) operations; Certification of 6 training dives per year, including 1 training dive to maximum depth; Type II, Scuba Certification; Public Safety Certification** – 60 hours minimum, including the use of full face masks and lift bags; Certification of 6 training dives per year; Type III, Scuba Certification; Public Safety Certification**, – 60 hours minimum, including the use of full face masks and lift bags; Certification of 6 training dives per year; Type IV, Same as Type I, plus explosives training Comments: All teams are described for law enforcement purposes. Many of these teams will be trained and prepared for search and rescue as well. All divers and dive operations will be compliant with current NFPA. 1670 and 1006 guidelines. ** A national training standard needs to be developed. Description of Type Type I – A team of divers and a support team with necessary diving experience as well as law enforcement experience. Teams should be able to respond with all outlined equipment to handle evidence recovery and deep water diving. Team should be self-contained for 24 hours. A dive team leader with experience and training in risk/benefit analysis should be assigned to each dive team. Capable of conducting rescue dives. Type II – A team capable of responding with all outlined equipment to handle evidence recovery. Type III – A team with Scuba certification and Public Safety Diving Certification. Page 18 of 22 Type IV – A team of divers and support team with necessary diving experience as well as explosive/underwater demolition experience. Teams should be able to respond with all outlined equipment to handle evidence recovery and deep water diving. Team should be self-contained for 24 hours. A dive team leader with experience and training in risk/benefit analysis should be assigned to each dive team. Definitions of Acronyms NFPA: National Fire Protection Agency Scuba: Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus Sonar: Sound Navigation and Ranging – uses sound to identify objects, allowing divers to be directed by surface support team Page 19 of 22 Resource: SWAT/Tactical Teams Category: Law Enforcement and Security Kind: Team Minimum Capabilities: Component Component: Team Metric: Tactical Unit See Note 1 and Note 7 Type I, Type I Teams and Elements; Type II, Type II Teams and Elements; Type III, Type III Teams and Elements; Type IV, None Component: Team Metric: Tactical Team, See Note 2 and Note 7 Type I, One Type I tactical element, One other Type I or Type II tactical element ; Type II, One Type II tactical element, One other Type II or III tactical element; Type III, Multiple Type III elements; Type IV, None Component: Team Metric: Tactical Element See Note 3 and Note 7 Type I, Same as Type II except for Multiple special tactics capabilities; Type II, 5 Personnel, Vehicle, One or more special tactics capabilities; Type III, 2 - 5 Personnel, Vehicle, Basic entry capability; Type IV, None Component: Equipment Metric: Ammunition Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Same as Type III; Type III, Ammunition for all weapons ; Type IV, None Component: Equipment Metric: Distraction Devices Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Same as Type III; Type III, Distraction devices; Type IV, None Component: Equipment Metric: Optics and Target Illumination Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Same as Type III; Type III, Night vision goggles, Weapons optics, IR Illuminators, Lighted Weapons System; Type IV, None Component: Equipment Metric: Ballistic Protection Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Same as Type III; Type III, Multiple Hand-Held Ballistic shields and blankets (handgun and rifle rated); Type IV, None Component: Equipment Metric: Respiratory Protection Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Self contained respiratory protection suitable for SWAT operations, See note 6; Type III, None; Type IV, None Page 20 of 22 Component: Equipment Metric: Chemical Protective Clothing Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Level B and C PPE suitable for SWAT operations; Type III, Level C PPE suitable for SWAT operations; Type IV, None Component: Equipment Metric: Insertion Equipment Type I, Same as Type II plus: FAST ROPE; Type II, Same as Type III; Type III, Rappel, Portable ladders; Type IV, None Component: Equipment Metric: Negotiation Equipment Type I, Same as Type II plus: Remote/mobile capabilities; Type II, Same as Type III; Type III, Transmitting equipment that includes wireless and hard-line; Type IV, Mutual aid for pre-planned events. Component: Special Tactical Capability Metric: Breaching Type I, Same as Type II plus: Explosives breaching charges; Type II, Same as Type III plus: Exothermic breaching equipment; Type III, Mechanical and shotgun breaching equipment; Type IV, Mutual aid for pre-planned events. Component: Special Tactical Capability Metric: Observer / Marksman Capability Type I, Same as Type II plus: IR optics; Type II, Same as Type III plus: Night operations capability; Type III, Long range, optically-equipped weapons.; Type IV, Mutual aid for pre-planned events. Component: Special Tactical Capability Metric: Robotic Equipment Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Robot System with operator, communications, delivery capabilities and tactical weapons platform options ; Type III, Employment of available bomb squad robotic assets ; Type IV, Mutual aid for pre-planned events Component: Special Tactical Capability Metric: Surveillance Equipment Type I, Same as Type II plus: fiber optics; Type II, Same as Type III plus: video; Type III, Listening equipment; Type IV, Mutual aid for pre-planned events Component: Special Tactical Capability Metric: Bomb Technician Support Type I, Embedded Type I bomb team See Note 4; Type II, Embedded or mutual aid Type II bomb team, See Note 4; Type III, Embedded or mutual aid Type III bomb team, See Note 4; Type IV, Type I, II or III bomb team available for post-incident hazard removal Component: Special Tactical Capability Metric: Special Munitions Equipment Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Same as Type III; Type III, Chemical agents and Less Lethal weapons with delivery systems.; Type IV, Mutual aid for pre-planned events Page 21 of 22 Component: Special Tactical Capability Metric: Negotiation Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Same as Type III; Type III, Negotiator; Type IV, Mutual aid for pre-planned events Component: Special Tactical Capability Metric: Maritime Boarding, See Note 9 Type I, Underway boarding via air insertion and watercraft; Type II, Underway boarding via air or watercraft; Type III, Pier-side boarding via air and ladder climb; Type IV, None Component: Special Tactical Capability Metric: Tactical Medic, See Note 5 Type I, Paramedics with advanced life support capabilities/ equipment; Type II, Same as Type III; Type III, EMTs (Recommend Paramedics); Type IV, None Component: Special Tactical Capability Metric: Insertion Type I, Air mobile capabilities including FAST ROPE and rappel; Type II, Air mobile capabilities including FAST ROPE and rappel, See Note 8; Type III, Rappel from structures only; Type IV, None Component: Special Tactical Capability Metric: Specialty Vehicles Type I, Command Post Vehicle, APC, ATV, Boats, Armored Response Vehicle, See Note 9; Type II, None; Type III, None; Type IV, None Comments: Note 1: The Tactical Unit within a department is comprised of multiple officers, teams or elements and led by a commander and/or supervisor. Note 2: The Tactical Team is an operational entity comprised of multiple tactical elements, special capabilities and officers assembled for a mission. Tactical teams may be as a result of mutual aid in order to provide a regional capability. Note 3: The Tactical Element is two or more tactical operators with an assigned mission or function within a team. NIMS tactical team elements are generally 5 tactical operators unless otherwise specified. Tactical Element Equipment includes: Protective Clothing: Tactical Body Armor (helmet, eye and ear protection, fire resistant gloves & hood) suitable for SWAT operations Weapons: Handguns and shoulder fired weapon suitable for SWAT operations Respiratory Protection: Protective mask with spare filters suitable for SWAT operations Breaching Equipment: Mechanical Breaching Equipment Note 4: Bomb Team as defined in NIMS, qualified within their department to support tactical operations Page 22 of 22 Note 5: Training includes Tactical Emergency Medic Support (TEMS). Note 6: Minimum amount of breathing apparatuses to outfit an entry team (see SCBA below) Note 7: Tactical Unit, Teams and Elements as defined in NIMS must be qualified within their department in the stated special tactics capabilities and equipment used to conduct tactical operations in high risk situation. Note 8: FAST ROPE may only apply to metropolitan/urban areas or jurisdictions with available air mobility. Note 9: May only apply to areas with critical waterway or coastal areas. Definitions: APC: Armored Personnel Carrier APR: Air Purifying Respirator ATV: All Terrain Vehicle EMT: Emergency Medical Technician Level B PPE: Non-encapsulated or encapsulated chemical resistant suit with SCBA Level C PPE: Non-encapsulated chemical resistant suit with APR PPE: Personal Protective Equipment SCBA: Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (may include re-breathers and or other hybrid type SCBAs suitable for SWAT operations) Special Tactics Capabilities Tactical Units, teams or elements with an assigned specialty mission such as observer / marksman, breaching, bomb technician support, hostage negotiations. Special Tactics Capabilities can exist within an element, team or unit based on the specific skills and qualifications of operators. Special Capabilities can also be gained by mutual aid from other jurisdictions or agencies with the capability to provide assistance in reasonable time. SWAT: Special Weapons and Tactics Tactical Officer: Sworn officers qualified within their department to conduct tactical operations in high risk situations.