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Chap 5 Emergency Management Program Notes
This chapter changed significantly since the last edition. The whole chapter was reorganized and had material added and removed.
Sections 5A and 5B stayed the same (Overview and Emergency Management Program Operation) but Section 5C, Wartime Air Base Threats, was moved down to replace the old Section F (First Aid), which was removed in its entirety.
A new section was introduced in this edition, 5D—Incident Management, which was added under the other administrative topics (Sections B and C).
Section 5E, Air Force Incident Management System (AFIMS), in the last editon, was moved up to Section C under the other administrative information in this current edition.
Besides the obvious missing material, the difference that stood out the most was the change in definitions of the attack phases. In the last edition of the PDG, under Section C, Wartime Airbase Threats, the phases of attack are listed as:
5.6. Phases of Attack.
Consult command and theater-specific guidance for measures to take during pre-, trans-, and post-attack situations.
The three phases of attack are defined as:
5.6.1. Pre-attack.
This is the period from the present until the beginning of hostilities.
5.6.2. Trans-attack.
This period is when attack is imminent or in progress.
5.6.3. Post-attack.
In base recovery after-attack actions, this period begins after an attack when the installation assesses damage and repairs mission-critical facilities. It could be a period between attacks or after the final attack.
In the current PDG, under Section F, Wartime Airbase Threats, the phases of attack are defined as:
5.13.2. Phases of Attack.
Consult command and theater-specific guidance for measures taken during each attack phase.
The three phases of attack are attack preparation, attack response, and attack recovery.
5.13.2.1. Attack Preparation. Attack preparation is the period from the present until the beginning of hostilities. Actions begin upon receipt of the warning order or when the in-place forces are directed to transition to wartime operations. Installations will refer to their vulnerability assessment and implement actions according to MAJCOM and theater guidance.
5.13.2.2. Attack Response. Attack response is when attack is imminent or in progress. Actions occur immediately before and during an enemy attack. Attacks can come from missiles, artillery, unmanned aerial vehicles, aircraft, and terrorist or ground forces.
5.13.2.3. Attack Recovery. Attack recovery begins after an attack when the installation assesses damage and repairs mission-critical facilities. It could be a period between attacks or after the final attack. A determining factor in quickly returning to mission-related duties is the unit’s ability to recover after an attack. Before leaving cover to begin the recovery process, the environment must be determined as safe. Individuals will remain under cover until directed otherwise. Following any attack, every Airman must understand the importance of reporting contamination, UXOs, fires, casualties, and facility damage to proper authorities.
Omission
In paragrapgh 5.5.4. Recovery, the acronym, CCA, is used without being defined first. It isn't defined until later in the chapter and isn't listed in Attachment 1 under Abbreviations and Acronyms.
In paragrapgh 5.6.2., the acronym, IC2, is used without being defined first. It isn't defined until later in the chapter and isn't listed in Attachment 1 under Abbreviations and Acronyms.
