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Establishment and definition of responsibilities for the program finance authority, including its reporting relationships
to the program coordinator.
Accounting systems to track and document costs.
Management of funding from external sources.
Program procurement procedures.
Payroll.
9–6. Volunteer and donations management
a. Requirement. Volunteer and donations management refers to those volunteer services and donated goods provided
by unaffiliated volunteer services or individuals and donated goods which are unsolicited and for which no established
resource requirements may exist. Per NIMS, NRF, DODI 6055.17, and NFPA 1600, all installation EM plans shall
establish procedures for organizing and coordinating the receipt of unsolicited services and/or goods in a manner that
does not interfere with ongoing response and recovery efforts.
b. Restrictions. The restrictions of 31 USC 3142 specifically allow the commander to accept voluntary services in
“emergencies involving the safety of human life or the protection of property,” which includes all response and
recovery operations within the Army EM Program. Voluntary services may not be used to complete ongoing, regular
functions of the government and therefore must be utilized only to provide services specific to response and recovery
operations. See the installation’s legal counsel for additional information.
c. Execution. DFMWR is the lead for volunteer and donations management and are encouraged to coordinate with
private organizations, NGOs, and FBOs with established volunteer and/or donation management experience to receive
and ensure the proper utilization of these services and goods. A key resource for this function is the existing thrift
stores and MWR activities on post. In the case of voluntary services, it is recommended that NAF activities serve as
accepting office for such voluntary services when possible. DFMWR should consult with legal counsel regarding this
process. See chapter 12 for additional information on volunteer and donations management as part of mass care.
Chapter 10
Continuity Programs
10–1. Continuity programs
EM Programs should support and complement the installation COOP Program. AR 500–3 was established in compliance
with DODD 3020.26 to ensure continuity of mission essential functions (MEF) under all circumstances, performance
of annual continuity exercises, and centralized coordination of alternate headquarters and emergency relocation
facilities (ERF). AR 500–3 establishes the responsibilities, policies, and planning guidance to ensure effective execution
of critical Army missions and the continuation of MEF under all circumstances. All Department of the Army (DA)
continuity-related activities will be coordinated and managed under the Army COOP Program.
10–2. Responsibilities
a. Responsibilities. Per AR 500–3, garrison commanders will—
(1) Develop and maintain a COOP Program and an associated COOP OPLAN that identifies and prioritizes the
garrison’s MEFs and is signed by the garrison commander or immediate deputy. The OPLAN should be specific in
assigning specific responsibilities throughout the staff to ensure each of the following essential elements of a viable
continuity capability is addressed:
Essential functions.
Orders of succession.
Delegations of authority.
Continuity facilities.
Continuity communications.
Vital records management.
Human capital.
Test, training, and exercises – Includes provisions for all personnel and/or employees.
Devolution of control and direction.
Reconstitution.
(2) Designate primary and alternate COOP POCs who will manage the COOP Program for the commander and will
be responsible to the commander for COOP activities.
(3) Maintain and integrate tenant organizations’ COOP plans into the Garrison COOP plan.
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