PAM 500-30 — U.s. Army Continuity Of Operations Program And Planning Procedures
PAM 500-30 governs the U.S. Army Continuity of Operations Program and the continued performance of mission essential functions.
- Publication number: PAM 500-30
- Title: U.S. ARMY CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PROGRAM AND PLANNING PROCEDURES
- Date: 07/02/2021
- Proponent: G-3/5/7
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers continuity program management, planning, operations phases, essential functions, succession, communications, facilities, relocation groups, devolution, and reconstitution. It requires executable plans, training, testing, exercises, corrective actions, and continuity capabilities.
Topics covered
- Continuity of Operations Program
- Mission essential functions
- Continuity operations phases
- Order of succession
- Delegations of authority
- Emergency relocation groups
- Continuity communications
- Devolution
Questions and answers
What capability does the Army COOP program require?
The Army COOP program assures the capability to continue MEFs under all circumstances. (paragraph 2-1)
What must COOP plans focus on?
COOP OPLANs focus on the organizations operations and capabilities to continue its MEFs during and after an emergency event. (paragraph 4)
How quickly must an emergency relocation group become operational at an alternate facility?
ERG members must be fully operational at the alternate facility as soon as possible but no later than 12 hours after continuity activation. (paragraph 1)
How often must COOP alert and notification procedures be tested?
Test and exercise the COOP A&N capability, systems, and procedures to contact the COOP ERG members and provide instructions at a minimum quarterly. (paragraph 1)
When must emergency relocation group members complete COOP training?
Ensure ERG members (primary and alternate) are trained within 90 days of assignment to the ERG. (paragraph 1)