COMDTINST M3010.11E — U.s. Coast Guard Emergency Management Manual, Volume I:emergency Management Planning Policy

COMDTINST M3010.11E governs Coast Guard emergency management planning, preparedness, response processes, and plan maintenance requirements.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST M3010.11E
  • Title: U.S. COAST GUARD EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MANUAL, VOLUME I:EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING POLICY
  • Date: 12/7/2020
  • Proponent: CG-DCO

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The publication addresses national preparedness policies, risk-based decision making, continuity of operations, incident action planning, and mission-area planning. It requires risk analysis for high-risk contingencies, establishes plan review and distribution criteria, and defines basic plan and CONPLAN structures.

Applies to: It is intended to provide operational guidance for Coast Guard personnel and is not intended to nor does it impose legally-binding requirements on any party outside the Coast Guard.

Topics covered

  • National preparedness policies
  • Risk-based decision making
  • Continuity of operations planning
  • Incident action planning
  • Plan review criteria
  • CONPLAN organization
  • Coast Guard defense readiness mission

Questions and answers

When must emergency management planners conduct a risk analysis?

Emergency Management planners will conduct a risk analysis when planning for contingencies identified as a high risk to their unit’s AOR. (paragraph 5)

What risk-based analysis must Commanders complete?

Commanders will complete, or participate in, a risk-based decision-making analysis of their unit’s area of responsibility in order to comprehensively plan for any type of contingency for which their unit may need to respond. (paragraph 4)

Who can receive emergency management plans?

Distribution will be limited to those commands, agencies, and key stakeholders with a role in the emergency management plan or a need to know its contents. (paragraph 4)

How must Coast Guard plans be distributed?

Plans will be distributed electronically. (paragraph 4)

What is the minimum requirement for an OPLAN or CONPLAN?

The Basic Plan is the minimum requirement of any OPLAN or CONPLAN. (paragraph 2)

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