Event Planning

Course Description

This class will address the skills and planning activities necessary to create the plans for drills, public service events, and activations. The class will include interactive table-top exercises.

Intended Audience

This class is intended for hams who will be planning events. This class is strongly suggested for ECs and AECs.

Prerequisites

Must have completed any of the level 2 classes in Field Ops, Net Control, or Packet.

Format

In person, 3½ hours

Students should bring

• Copy of course materials (see below)
• Pen/pencil and pad of paper

Learning Objectives

• Describe the different types of events
• Create measurable exercise objectives
• Describe the planning process and what is different based on the event type
• Describe how to deal with problems that might be encountered during the planning process
• Properly complete the ICS 202 Incident Objectives form
• Explain how to use checklists as a planning aid
• Create an event plan for a functional area of a drill or public service event
• Create an After Action Report (AAR)

Topics Covered

• Types of planning situations
• Event-specific considerations
• The planning process
• ICS 202 Incident Objectives - Table-Top
• After Action Report
• Problems and pitfalls (homework)
• Common planning considerations (homework)
• Checklist as a planning aid (homework)
• Table-Top exercise