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pool by the INSARAG Secretariat, when needed to participate in an
IEC.
5.3 The IEC Cadre will generally consist of selected inter-regional experts
who will provide the required technical expertise to evaluate the various
components (Management, Logistics, Search, Rescue and Medical) of
an INSARAG USAR Team. In certain instances, one cadre member
may provide expertise in more than one component. A representative
of the INSARAG Secretariat will also be present.
5.4 The INSARAG Secretariat acknowledges and respects that INSARAG
USAR Teams operate use different Standard Operating Procedures
(SOP), doctrines and techniques to achieve common objectives.
Therefore the selected IEC is not required to provide comment
regarding technical standards beyond those required by the INSARAG
Guidelines. The cadre should however view each application with the
intent to develop safe and effective best practices which can be shared
with the entire INSARAG community.
5.5 The IEC Cadre will give due regard to ensure operational practices are
conducted safely. When a question of safety arises, the IEC Cadre will,
in consultation with the host country liaison officer, intervene and stop
the particular activity (if required) until it can be continued in a safe
manner.
6. IEC of USAR Teams Composed of Multiple Organisations
6.1 The classification awarded is only applicable to the USAR Team being
evaluated. If the USAR Team is composed of several organisations
(Government services, NGOs) who respond together as a combined
team, then the classification awarded is applicable to that combination
of organisations only (Figure 1). If any one of those organisations has
the capacity, and intends to respond to international incidents
independently, it needs to be classified within its own right, meaning
that it will be required to undergo a separate IEC for their team as an
independent entity (Figure 2).
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