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UNCLASSIFIEDAnnex A: Roles and Responsibilities1.0 National Responsibilities1.1 Type III Expeditionary JFO Development Team.To facilitate the development of the planned Type III Expeditionary JFOs for each highthreator regional area, an Expeditionary JFO Development Team (DT) will be established.Although to devising a carefully crafted, long-term Required Operating Capability (ROC)/Projected Operating Environment (POE) document or regional employment concept will be along-term initiative, DHS/FEMA regions should immediately consider interim or bridgingconcepts to deliver a more "Expeditionary" capability for JFOs should the need arise beforethe deliberate planning process can be completedThe DT will be co-chaired by DHS/FEMA and DHS/USCG. Membership of the team willinclude appropriate representatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Department ofHealth and Human Services, and all DHS field elements. DHS/FEMA and DHS/USCG willcoordinate general oversight and guidance throughout the process, ensuring that the years ofexperience and existing assets utilized in the development of DFOs and Incident CommandPosts are carefully integrated into the Expeditionary JFO development process. DHS willshare relevant JFO pre-planning information through established channels, including throughthe Regional Interagency Steering Committees (RISCs) and the national ESF LeadershipGroup (ESFLG), with other NRP agencies and seek their input as appropriate.1.2 Expeditionary JFO Development Team Taskings1.2.1 Develop an Expeditionary JFO Required Operating Capability (ROC) andProjected Operating Environment (POE) consistent with:• The JFO SOP• Threat environment• Demographics• The Homeland Security Council’s report, The Federal Response to HurricaneKatrina: Lessons Learned• Capable of Type III initial operating capability (only);• Capable of being self-supporting for up to three weeks; and• Capable of operating in austere environments with minimal functioninginfrastructure.1.2.2 Develop an Expeditionary JFO Employment Strategy consistent with:• Regional JFO Development Team inputs (see section 2.0 to this Annex)• The JFO SOP12Version 8.3Interim Approval April 28, 2006