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o Following endorsement from the INSARAG Secretariat, inform the host
country IEC Focal Point that the IEC Classification has been approved as
scheduled;
o Coordinate the arrival of the IEC Classifiers in the host country to ensure
all members arrive in good time for the commencement of the IEC;
o Provide guidance and support to the classifiers as may be required,
especially to IEC Classifiers-in-Training.
• During the IEC:
o Lead the IEC team during all formal meetings and events;
o Liaise and coordinate activities with the INSARAG Secretariat
representative;
o Ensure all IEC Classifiers are familiar with their assigned tasks;
o Conduct an IEC Classifiers briefing prior to the start of the IEC;
o Ensure the IEC Classifiers remain objective and adhere to the minimum
standards required by the INSARAG Guidelines;
o Ensure the IEC Classifiers are familiar with the use of the IEC Checklist
during an IEC;
o Develop a work schedule to ensure that the IEC Classifiers observe the
key areas of operation they have assigned;
o Conduct a walk-through of the exercise site and review the simulation
exercise scenarios to ensure the scenarios will enable the IEC Classifiers
to observe all the technical aspects required by the IEC Checklist;
o Coordinate and facilitate any meetings or discussions that may be
required during the IEC;
o Coordinate a daily IEC Classifiers debrief;
o Provide guidance and support to IEC Classifiers as may be required,
especially to IEC Classifiers-in-Training.
o Coordinate the completion of the IEC Report.
2.3.2.2 IEC Classifiers
The IEC Classifiers have, among others, the following key responsibilities:
• Pre-IEC:
o Liaise with IEC Team Leader;
o Review the POE with specific reference to those sections that fall within
their specific technical expertise and task allocation;
o Raise any issues of uncertainty or concern regarding the POE through the
IEC Team Leader;
o Ensure timely arrival in the host country;
o Provide technical guidance and support to IEC Classifiers-in-Training.
• During the IEC:
o Ensure familiarity with individual tasking as per the IEC Team Leader;
o Participate in the IEC Classifiers briefing;
o Remain objective and adhere to the minimum standards required by the
INSARAG Guidelines;
o Ensure familiarity with the use of the IEC Checklist during an IEC;
o Adhere to the work schedule during the IEC simulation exercise;
o Participate in the review of the exercise simulation to ensure the
scenarios will enable the IEC Classifiers to observe all the technical
aspects required by the IEC Checklist;
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