FUNCTIONAL AREAS

Stokes SAREX 2025 Incident Management Team Operations

Exercise Structure: A 3-day, 5 Ops Period Day SAR IMT Simulation 

Overview

This exercise is designed to provide hands-on experience in SAR IMT operations, allowing participants to observe and engage in real-world scenarios. By cycling through various positions and observing the dynamic nature of the team, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of IMT roles and responsibilities.

Participant Roles

• Mentors: Experienced IMT members who will guide and provide feedback to participants.

• Credentialed Members: Individuals with specific certifications or qualifications who will fill key positions.

• Open Task Book Members: Participants who will rotate through various positions, gaining experience in different operational functions.

• Shadow: Individuals who will observe the operations of the IMT without actively participating.

Day 1: Initial Incident and Planning

• OPS Period 1: Incident Activation - Friday Day OPS

  • Activate the IMT and establish initial command structure.

  • Conduct initial situation assessment and develop a preliminary incident action plan (IAP).

• OPS Period 2: Resource Allocation - Friday Night OPS

• Identify and request necessary resources, including personnel, equipment, and facilities.

• Assign resources to appropriate operational functions.

Day 2: Incident Operations and Logistics 

• OPS Period 3: Search and Rescue Operations - Saturday Day OPS

  • Conduct search and rescue operations, including ground, air, K9,  and water operations.

  • Coordinate with field teams and provide logistical support.

• OPS Period 4: Incident Stabilization - Saturday Night OPS

• Implement strategies to stabilize the incident and mitigate potential hazards.

• Develop a transition plan for transferring incident responsibilities.

Day 3: Incident Demobilization and After-Action Review

• OPS Period 5: Demobilization and AAR - Sunday Day OPS

  • Demobilize the IMT and release resources.

  • Conduct an after-action review to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.