1. U.S. Coast Guard – TRG Contract and it’s impact to The Northwest AreaTM
Lance Lindgren, The Response Group
LCDR Tim Callister, Coast Guard District 13

2. What Is it?
U.S. Coast Guard awarded contract to TRG to provide an Incident Management Software System (IMSS)
TRG will provide this service through our “Web IAP” software
Provides a suite of Emergency Response Software and Services from Plans to actual Response Support

3. What’s Included? Web IAP Software
Web-based
Preload Forms and Templates
WRRL and GRPs
Area Command Module
Direct interface to Common Operating Picture
Mobile device functionality
Provides real-time Situation Awareness to higher ups
Jetty Software for Crisis Communications (next gen. PIER)
Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) in place for 24x7 personnel support

4. Purpose
An “all Coast Guard” message (ALCOAST) was released in July outlining the implementation and purpose of IMSS
Key Components:
Support incident action planning during all hazards/all threats incidents
Support all functional areas of Coast Guard Incident Management, IAP development, and incident preparedness activities

5. * Purchase includes individual site licenses for 300 users per site
Who Gets It?
Coast Guard Headquarters (CG-5RI) purchased 56 individual unit licenses*
Marine Safety Units
Sectors
National Strike Force (NSF)
Coast Guard Incident Management Assist Team (CG IMAT)
Districts
Areas
Training Center Yorktown (TRACEN Yorktown)
Coast Guard Headquarters
* Purchase includes individual site licenses for 300 users per site

6. Training and Use
TRG will provide individual unit training and initial software setup at each unit
The IMSS will have full operating capability (FOC) for the entire Coast Guard by Hurricane Season 2016.
CG HQ is developing an IMSS job aid that will be available prior to the conclusion of the initial training period

7. When is it Coming? Training Schedule for NW Area Coast Guard units:
District Oct 13-14, 2015
Pacific Area Jan 12-13, 2016
Sector Puget Sound Jan 19-20, 2016
Sector Columbia River Jan 21-22, 2016
Sector North Bend Jan 26-27, 2016

8. How will this affect NW responses?
Many Entities already familiar with Web IAP
Current Clients in Region:
BP Shipping
BP Cherry Point
BP/Olympic Pipeline
ConocoPhillips/Polar Tankers
Sea River
Shell Puget Sound Refinery

9. How will this affect NW responses? (cont)
Improved CG integration into industry and partner IMSS
Increased expectations at higher levels in CG Command on access to information
To Be Determined:
District Policy
Expectations from the field
How District supports field via IMSS

10. Create Incident Wizard
Document initial information to automatically fill out initial ICS forms
Use preloaded forms and template incidents through the Wizard
Easily compile initial ICS 201 Briefing Forms

11. Area Command Module
Forms and Reports necessary for producing an Area Command Operating Guide
Preloaded Meetings and Objectives
Integrated with IAP Software

12. Mobile IAP View all forms and reports
Update ICS 214a Chronology of Events Log
Quickly upload photos to IAP software and COP
Operational Status Updates for field operations

13. Common Operating Picture
IAP integration for full situational awareness
Interoperability with other mapping platforms including ERMA
Access to live data sources

14. Displaying Resources & Personnel
T-Card Display
Resource summary based on current resource status
Apply filter for custom views
ICS Personnel Pivot
Simple, visual display of check-in records
Identify personnel & contact information

15. Jetty Next generation Joint Information Center (JIC) software
Set up a virtual call center to track and respond to phone calls
Launch an incident specific website (dark site)
Track questions and responses
Integrated with IAP Software
Monitor and respond to social media.
Push out information through multiple channels.

16. Questions/Comments? TM
Lance Lindgren, The Response Group – /
LCDR Tim Callister, Coast Guard District 13 – /