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C&O - Concept and ObjectivesThe C&O meeting marks the formal beginning of the exercise planning process. | |
C/E Handbook - Controller/Evaluator HandbookContains detailed scenario and logistics information and a communications plan which is meant for designated controllers and evaluators only. | |
CEO - Chief Executive OfficerSee Chief Executive Officer | |
CERT - Community Emergency Response TeamA community-level program administered by the state that trains citizens to understand their responsibility in preparing for disaster. The program increases its members’ ability to safely help themselves, their family, and their neighbours. Trained CERT volunteers provide immediate assistance to victims in their area, organise spontaneous volunteers who have not had the training, and collect disaster intelligence that will assist professional responders with prioritisation and allocation of resources following a disaster. | |
CertificationThe process of authoritatively attesting that individuals meet qualifications established for key incident management functions and are, therefore, qualified for specific positions. | |
Chain of CommandRefers to the orderly command hierarchy within an incident management organisation. | |
Chainsaw AARRefers to a normal AAR but is done in a much timelier manner. The processes followed in an AAR are simplified and sped up in order to get the key information out of the event. | |
Check-InThe process through which resources first report to an incident. All responders, regardless of agency affiliation, report in to receive an assignment in accordance with the IC or UC’s established procedures. | |
ChecklistWritten (or computerised) enumeration of actions to be taken by an individual or organisation meant to aid memory rather than provide detailed instruction. | |