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Interagency Integrated SOPUNCLASSIFIED2.3 Communications Logistics Planning ManagerThe Communications Logistics Planning Manager is responsible for the communicationsresources management process. To fulfill this responsibility, Communications Planning hastwo functions: resource ordering, and spectrum management. The resource ordering functioninvolves ordering of communications resources (see Tab 3 to this Annex) to meet identifiedrequirements. The spectrum management function involves new-requirement relatedfrequency management, processing requests for frequency assignments, and frequency deconflictionin coordination with the ESF #2 Frequency Manager. Specific responsibilitiesinclude monitoring and tracking current and anticipated communications procurementrequirements and actions, as well as expenditures. The Communications Logistics PlanningManager is also responsible for coordinating communications financial management andprocurement activities with the JFO Finance/Administration Section.2.4 Communications Resource Receiving and Distribution ManagerThe Communications Resource Receiving and Distribution Manager is responsible fortracking ordered resources once a source has been identified through delivery to the locationspecified by the Communications Requirements Manager, and for managing the transfer ofFederal assets to Incident Command / Unified Command control.2.5 JFO Communications Center ManagerThe JFO Communications Center Manager is responsible for receiving and transmittingradio, telephone, and other urgent messages among and between JFO personnel and toprovide dispatch services (in support of the JFO Operations Section). This includes theestablishment of a JFO Message Center location and the maintenance of resource StatusChange Cards (ICS Form 210).2.6 JFO Information Technology Systems ManagerThe JFO Information Systems Manager conducts IT assessments at potential JFO facilities,including any Interim Operating Facility (IOF). The JFO Information Systems Managerestablishes and maintains the communications and information technology infrastructure forthe JFO facilities including the JFO net. These functions are accomplished by JFOInformation Technology Specialists.3.0 Roles and Responsibilities3.1 Communications Unit OrganizationCommunications Unit Leader (COML). The COML is responsible for developing plansfor effectively filling communications resource requests; identifying communications needsfor all JFO-related facilities (e.g., JFO, Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs), staging areas,logistics camps); developing plans for the effective use of JFO-internal communicationsresources; installing and testing JFO communications equipment; establishing and operatingthe JFOCC and message center; acquiring communications equipment, supplies, or services;distributing communications equipment to Incident Commands/Unified Commands; andmaintaining and repairing JFO communications equipment. The COML coordinates with198Version 8.3Interim Approval April 28, 2006