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DCS Operator �s Manual i June 2001

June 2001

ThisThis manual is intended to provide theThis manual is intended to provide the individual Disaster Communications ServiceThis manual is intended to provide the individual Disaster Communications Service (DCS)membermember with the information that is needed to respond to an activation, anmember with the information that is needed to respond to an activation, and to opmember w ith the informa tion that is needed to respond to an a ctivation, and to operatewithin the DCS networks.

MembersMembers shou ld be particu larlyMembers should be particularly aware that severalMembe rs should be particularly aware that severa l practices described in this manua l aredifferentdifferent from otherdifferent from other Am ateur Rad io practices. T he practices described h ereindifferent from other Amateur Radio practices. The practices described herein reflect theLosLos Angeles County governmental practices.Los A ngeles Coun ty governmental p ractices . Los Angeles County governmental practices. Because DCS is administered by an agencyofof the county government, it is expected that the DCS organization will confof the county government, it is expected that the DCS organization will conform tof the county government, it is expected that the DCS organization will conform to theestablished county government practices.

ToTo the new member receivingTo the new memb er receiving this manua l, welcome . You have enrolled your skillsTo the new memb er receiving this manua l, welcome . You have enrolled your skills intoanan organization thatan organization that hasan organization that has co ntinuously served Los Angeles County since 195 2. Its membershavehave respondedhave responded to earthquakes, forest fires, floods, mud slides, toxic fumes evacuations,and man y other activ atio ns invo lving a com mun ications emergen cy.

MembersMembers are particularly urged tMem bers are pa rticularly urged to stu Members are particularly urged to study the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service(RACES)(RACES) provisions and(RACES) provisions and practices of the(RACES) provisions and practices of the Federal Communications Commission Rules andRegulationsRegulations (Part 97.) They are the foundation that governs the activiRegulatio ns (Part 97.) T hey are the foun dation that g overns the activitieRegulations (Part 97.) They are the foundation that governs the activities of the DCSorganization,organization, as well as the rest of the Amateur Radio rules, regulations, and history ofpublic service.

II look forward to your long term, useful, and rewarding service on behalf of your fellowcitizens in Los Ange les County.

/s/ James Bogdan, Staff 10

DCS Operator �s Manual ii June 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTSPage

I Activation and Chain of Command Activation 1 - 1

Chain of Command 1 - 1Chain of Command Chart 1 - 2Staff Titles 1 - 3

II. Basic Operating TechniquesGeneral Practices 2 - 1Message Handling 2 - 1Call Sign and Unit Designator Usage 2 - 2Roll Call Responses 2 - 2

III. DCS Forms 3 - 1

IV. Message Center Operation and Message Samples 4 - 1

V. Preambles and Procedures 5 - 1Routine Drill, DIC or City 5 - 2Emergency Operations Preamble, DIC or City 5 - 3Special Operations Preamble, DIC or City 5 - 4Routine Drill, EOC 5 - 5Emergency Operations Preamble, EOC 5 - 6Special Operations Preamble, EOC 5 - 7Phonetic Alphabet 5 - 8Abbreviations and Radio Codes 5 - 9

VI. Operations ScheduleRadio Nets 6 - 1Meeting Schedule 6 - 1

VII. Location Map, EOC 7 - 1

VIII. District EOC, Support EOCs and Special Facilities 8 - 1

IX. General Information 9 - 1Ethics 9 - 1Uniforms 9 - 2Member Vehicles 9 - 3Member Participation Requirements 9 - 3

X. District Special Information 10 - 1Activating Information 10 - 1Parking 10 - 1Entrance to DIC 10 - 1Equipment Information 10 - 1Other Special Information 10 - 1

Section 1 - Activation and Chain of Command Page 1 - 1

DCS Operator’s Manual June 2001

ACTIVATION

Members are activated into DCS service only at the request of a responsible county governmental officialin accordance with county ordinances and the FCC RACES rules and regulations.

The DCS organization is activated through the Sheriff's Department Emergency Operations Bureau (EOB).Activating instructions are given to the appropriate DCS Staff Officer. From this officer the instructionsare passed through the Staff Officers, through the District Officers, and to the activated DCS members.

A District DCS organization can be activated into service by the Sheriff's Station Unit Commander or hisWatch Commander. They give the instructions to the DCS District Communications Officer (DCO), whothen activates the DCS members.

A City DCS organization is activated through the responsible City Official. The City Official gives theactivating instructions to the City Radio Officer (CRO), who then activates the City DCS members. Cityorganizations can be activated by the County or District only with the concurrence of the City Officialresponsible for the city DCS organization.

When the District or City organization is activated, the DCO or CRO shall notify the responsible Area StaffOfficer immediately.

CHAIN OF COMMAND

The DCS/RACES Chain of Command during an activation of DCS members is described in this section.To identify the responsible Staff Officers, refer to the chart on page 1-2 and the list of titles on page 3 - 4.The names of current staff officers can be found on the Staff Roster available from the DistrictCommunications Officer (DCO). Verification of the roster accuracy may be obtained from the EOC orEmergency Operations Bureau (EOB), preferably using the telephone. When requesting verification, statethe publication date that appears on the upper right corner of the roster.

Other Staff Officers not in the described Chain of Command are support or specialist type officers. Whenthey are operating during an activation and not performing their specialist duties, they are operating as ageneral member unless assigned specific responsibilities by the Area Staff Officer, or other senior StaffOfficers within the Chain of Command.

See page 5 - 9 for abbreviations.



Staff 11(E)Deputy C.C.O.

Operations

Staff 12 (E)Deputy C.C.O.Administration

Staff 20 (E)MembershipStaff Officer

Staff 30 (E)CommunicationsServices Officer

Staff 17 (E)Treasurer

Staff 10 (E)Chief

CommunicationsOfficer (C.C.O.)

Staff 14 (E)Races Radio

Officer

Staff 21-27Area StaffOfficers

X-01 DistrictCommunicationsOfficer (D.C.O.)

X-02AssistantD.C.O.

X-03 DistrictOperations

Officer

X-04 - 09District Support

Personnel

X-10 - 700District Members

Staff 31Emergency

Operations CenterOfficer (E.O.C.)

Staff 33Planning Officer

Staff 34Field Equipment

Officer

Staff 32Support E.O.C.

Officer

Staff 15Special Activities

Officer

Staff 16Rules & Procedure

Officer

Staff 70Public Information

Officer (P.I.O.)

Staff 71Public Relations

Officer

Staff 72Media Production

Officer

Staff 100 - 199Staff Officer Support

Personnel

X = District towhich Assigned

ZebraOperators

Staff 50 (E)Technical

Operations Officer

Staff 51144 Mhz.

Systems Officer

Staff 52222 Mhz.

Systems Officer

Staff 53UHF & MicrowaveSystems Officer

Staff 54ATV

Systems Officer

Staff 58Digital

CommunicationsTech. Advisor

Staff 57Interfence

Control Officer

Staff 56Special

Projects Officer

Staff 59E.O.C.

Technical Advisor

Staff 55Digital

System Officer

(E) = ExecutiveStaff Officer

Staff 40 - 49Consultative

Section

Staff 60 (E)Administrative

Office

Staff 65Staff

Secretary

Staff 63TrainingOfficer

Staff 61Scheduling

Officer

Staff 64RecordsOfficer

Staff 73Web Master



STAFF TITLES

UNIT TITLE RESPONSIBILITYDESIG.Staff 1 Disaster Communications Sheriff Liaison to DCS

Service SergeantStaff 2 Disaster Communications Sheriff Liaison to DCS

Service DeputyStaff 5 Disaster Communications K6CPT Daytime Operator

Communication II

Staff 10 Chief Communications Officer Chief Volunteer OfficerStaff 11 Deputy Chief Communications Officer Staff 14, 20, 30 & 50 Series OfficersStaff 12 Deputy Chief Communications Officer Staff 15, 16, 40, 60 & 70 Series OfficersStaff 14 RACES Radio Officer DCS Amateur License(s) TrusteeStaff 15 Special Activities Officer Special Assignment by CCO Staff 16 Rules and Procedure Officer Publishes ManualsStaff 17 Treasurer

Staff 20 Membership Staff Officer Area Staff OfficersStaff 21 Area 1 Staff Officer Districts 3 & 20Staff 22 Area 2 Staff Officer Districts 14, 21 & San DimasStaff 23 Area 3 Staff Officer Districts 4, 13 & CerritosStaff 24 Area 4 Staff Officer Districts 5 & 12 & AltadenaStaff 25 Area 5 Staff Officer Districts 6 & 11 & PalmdaleStaff 26 Area 6 Staff Officer Districts 16, 17, 18 & 24Staff 27 Area 7 Staff Officer Districts 2 & 15Staff 28 Area 8 Staff Officer Districts 9 & 22Staff 29 (Reserved)

Staff 30 Communications Service Officer Staff 30 Series OfficersStaff 31 County Information Center Officer Zebra Operators & EOC OperationsStaff 32 Support EOC Officers Support EOC OperationsStaff 33 Field Communications Officer Operations Support of Field StationsStaff 34 Field Equipment Officer Station Charles & other Field Equip.

Staff 40-49 Consulting Officers DCS Consultants — all report to Staff 12

Staff 50 Technical Operations Officer Staff 50 Series OfficersStaff 51 144 MHz Repeater Officer 2M Repeater MaintenanceStaff 52 220 MHz Repeater Officer 220 MHz Repeater Maintenance Staff 53 UHF & Microwave Systems Officer Maintenance of UHF & Up Equip.Staff 54 ATV Systems Officer DCS Amateur TelevisionStaff 55 Digital Systems Officer DCS Computerized SystemsStaff 56 Special Technical Projects Officer As AssignedStaff 57 Interference & Freq. Coordination Officer Interference Investigation & Freq. Coord.



Staff 58 Digital Communications Tech. Advisor Technical Advisor - DigitalStaff 59 EOC Technical Advisor Technical Advisor - General

Staff 60 Administrative Officer Staff 60 Series OfficersStaff 61 Scheduling Officer Maintains Master Calendar, & Sched. Staff 63 Training Officer DCS Training Classes & ProgramsStaff 64 Records Officer Maintains DCS Records & ReportsStaff 65 Staff Secretary Records minutes of meetings

Staff 70 Public Information Officer Public Relations & InformationStaff 71 Public Relations Officer Contact for public relation.Staff 72 Media Production Officer Contact for media productions.Staff 73 Web Master In charge of web page

Staff 100's Special Assignments Reports to Specific Staff Officers

Staff 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 20, 30, 50, & 60 are Executive Staff Officers

Section 10 - District Special Information Page 10 - 1

DCS Operator’s Manual March 2000

SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR DISTRICT ____

This section lists the various special conditions for the individual districts that the DCS member mustknow to be activated and to operate within DCS guidelines. District Communications Officers shallprepare and maintain this listing of information. This information, and any changes, shall be sentthrough the Area Staff Officer, Staff 20 and Staff 11 for approval.

ACTIVATING INFORMATIONActivating information is in the DIC radio room file cabinet in the front of the _________________drawer. Other activating information and its location is: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PARKINGActivated DCS members shall park_________________________________________________________

ENTRANCE TO DICActivated members will normally enter the Sheriff's Station at the _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Other special entrance procedures are:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

EQUIPMENT INFORMATIONInformation to turn on and operate the station equipment is found ___________________________.

OTHER SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

APPROVED:

DCO _________________________________________

AREA STAFF OFFICER _________________________

STAFF 20 _____________________________________

STAFF 11 _____________________________________

Section 2 - Basic Operating Techniques Page 2 - 1


GENERAL PRACTICES

1. Follow established operating procedures.

2. Listen on frequency prior to transmitting to avoid interference.

3. Observe net discipline. If you are Net Control, enforce discipline.

4. Use professional-type operating technique. Do not "rag chew" during net operations.

5. When checking into a net, or wishing to list traffic, transmit only your call sign until recognized

by Net Control. Your amateur call must be used every 10 minutes and at the end of any series of

communications.

6. Do not use operator names, use unit identifiers only.

7. Do not leave a net without permission from Net Control.

8. Use only the amount of transmitter power required to complete the communication.

9. RELAY: Say "RELAY" and your unit identifier only once when offering to relay traffic. If Net

Control needs your assistance, he will ask you to relay.

10. BREAK: Say the word "BREAK" and your unit identifier only once when it is important to enter

into the net. Then wait for the Net Control to acknowledge your request.

MESSAGE HANDLING

1. Do not change the text of a message without permission from the originator.

2. Do not accept the message from the originator until the NAME, TITLE, and LOCATION is

entered on the message.

3. Drop the carrier briefly after each word group, about five words, to allow the receiving station to

request any fills, or to request a slower reading of the message.

4. Request only those fills required to complete a message. Avoid requesting the sending station to

reread the entire message.

5. Should any information appear incorrect, receive verification from the sender before you

acknowledge receipt the message.

6. Numerals are to be read as individual words, using digits from "one" through "zero" only. The

numeral "0" is expressed as "zero", not "oh".

7. Express initials or abbreviations phonetically.

8. Sending station shall not read the message more than once, unless the receiving station requests

it.

9. Send messages one at a time. Do not send a string of messages without breaking the carrier.

10. Use the correct Message Form as shown in the examples, pages 3-1 through 3-4 in this manual.



For the Incoming and Outgoing Message Logs, Incident Log and Activity Report Forms used by the

Message Center Clerks, refer to the Administrative Manual.

11. After transmitting the message, return the completed form to the Message Center Clerk for

filing.

CALL SIGN and UNIT DESIGNATOR USAGE

The following identification practices shall be adhered to when operating with DCS nets.

ROLL CALLS

"This is STATION A, Unit Identifier and Amateur Call sign, all stations stand by for roll call.""STATION 1",(Break carrier for response), "STATION 2", (Break carrier for response), ...... etc..

(At ten minutes into the roll call) "This is STATION A, K6CPT, Unit Identifier and Amateur Callsign, continuing with roll call." This identification is repeated each ten minutes.

ROLL CALL RESPONSES

DIC RESPONDING TO ROLL CALLS

NCS: "STATION TWO"

DIC 2: "STATION TWO"

NCS: "STATION TWO, GO AHEAD"

DIC 2: "ROGER MESSAGES ONE, TWO AND THREE.TEN MEMBERS.

STATION TWO, K6CPT, BOY FIVE ONE, K6ZYZ, CLEAR"

DISTRICT MEMBER RESPONDING FOR ABSENT DIC

NCS: "STATION TWO"

B 51: "BOY FIVE ONE FOR DISTRICT TWO"

NCS: "BOY FIVE ONE"

B 51: "ROGER MESSAGES ONE, TWO AND THREE. TEN MEMBERS.

BOY FIVE ONE, K6ZYZ, FOR DISTRICT TWO, CLEAR"

NOTE: B 51 never identifies as "STATION TWO" because he is not present within Station Two

DIC.

MEMBER RESPONDING to DIC ROLL CALLS



NCS: "HENRY NINE NINE"

H 99: "HENRY NINE NINE"

NCS: "HENRY NINE NINE, GO AHEAD"

H 99: "ROGER MESSAGES ONE, TWO AND THREE. NO TRAFFIC. HENRY NINE

NINE, W6XYZ, CLEAR"

NCS: "HENRY NINE NINE, ROGER, HENRY ONE ZERO ZERO"

CITY EOC RESPONSE TO ROLL CALLS

When responding to a Emergency Operations Bureau or DIC roll call, Cities will respond using the

same technique as specified in DIC RESPONDING TO ROLL CALLS. If the City EOC has its own

Amateur Call, the operator shall insert that call immediately following the EOC Unit Identifier.

Section 4 - DCS Forms Page 4 - 1


SIGN-IN LOG

It is imperative that everyone use the Sign-In Log. The purpose of the form is to record thosemembers activated during an emergency and/or other DCS/RACES activity, It is also used tosupport any Worker’s Compensation claims should a related injury occur. The log should be usedwhen coming on duty and when going off duty. The log should show the member’s name; unit call;assignment; and time on and off duty. If a member is directed to respond to a location, the messagecenter should make the entry on the log.

Another feature of the form is, at the end of the year, it can be used to substantiate the number oftimes the member was present to compute mileage for tax purposes.

A sample of the form is shown on page 4-4.

DCS/RACES EQUIPMENT FAILURE REPORT

The information is either phoned in or sent by radio to EOB where it is passed on to the repair tech.The original copy is left on the equipment at the DIC, etc., for the tech’s notation when repairs arecompleted. The CIC copy is picked up for the Department of Communication’s records.

A sample of the form is shown on page 4-5.

INCOMING MESSAGE LOG

The Incoming Message Log is used to assign a log number (for later reference purposes) to eachmessage which is received during an operation, The sheet shows the name of the operation (use thesame name for a complete operation), location (the location of the operator), date and page number.

The column labeled “LOG NR” is the message number assigned to a message as it is received andprocessed through the message center. This number should be assigned consecutively at the timethe message is logged.

The column labeled “STATION OF ORIGIN” is the unit call of the originating station.

The column labeled “HIS MSG NR” is the message number which was assigned to the message atthe originating end.

The “TO” and “FROM” columns should indicate the title and/or locations which are shown on themessage head.

The column labeled “CIRCUIT” should indicate how the message was received. Typical entriesare: 2 meters, messenger, telephone, etc.

The column labeled “TIME RECEIVED” should indicate the time that the operator received andcleared the message. This would be the same time cleared on the message form, not the time loggedat the message center.



The form is green in color and a sample is shown on page 4-6.

OUTGOING MESSAGE LOG

The Outgoing Message Log is used to assign a message number (for later reference purposes) to eachmessage which is initiated during an operation. The sheet shows the name of the operation (use thesame name for a complete operation), location (the location of the operator), date and page number.

The column labeled :MSG NR” is the message number assigned to a message at the time ofinitiation. This number is assigned in consecutive order by the message center.

The column labeled “TIME GROUP” is the time group on the message form.

The column labeled “TO” and “FROM” indicate the title and/or locations which are shown on themessage head.

The column labeled “CIRCUIT” should indicate how the message was transmitted. Typical entriesare: 2 meters, messenger, telephone, etc.

The “TIME SENT” column indicates the time when the message was transmitted and cleared. Thiswould be the same time cleared on the message form, not the time logged at the message center.

The form is pink in color and a sample is shown on page 4-7.

INCIDENT LOG

The Incident Log is used to keep track of major occurrences. These include, but are not limited tothe following: personnel transferred from one location to another, equipment failures, majorincidents such as explosions, etc..

The sheet shows the name of the operation (use the same name for a complete operation), location(the location of the operator), date and page number.

The “TIME” column should indicate the time of occurrence.

The “CODE” column should contain one of the four codes listed at the bottom of the form.

The “INCIDENT” column should explain in enough detail to later understand exactly whathappened.

The form is buff in color and a sample is shown on page 4-8.



C I T Y S T A T U S R E P O R T , C I T Y R E S O U R C E S R E P O R T , a n dRECONNAISSANCE REPORT

These forms are used by EOC personnel, but their contents may be transmitted by DCS personnel.It is recommended that these forms are transmitted via fax or packet radio.

Copies of these from are shown on pages 4-9 though 4-11.



LOS ANGELES COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA

DISASTER COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE

OPERATION __________________

Date: Location: Page No: of

Time onDuty

Name Last First Middle

I.D. Number(Or Call)

CD AssignmentTime off

Duty

sign_in REVISED 9908



Equipment Repair Form



Incoming Log



Outgoing Log



Incident Log



Section 5 - Preambles and Procedures Page 5 - 1


INTRODUCTION

The Preambles and Procedures shall be complied with by all members when operating in DCS/RACESradio nets. This requirement will insure uniform operating practices throughout the DCS/RACES networkso that members from one area can effectively assist in any other area.

PREAMBLES

It shall be the responsibility of the NCS facility supervisor to select the correct preamble to be read for thatfacility's DCS/RACES net operations. If not informed, the individual operator(s) shall ask for the correctpreamble before operating in the net(s). Preambles shall be read exactly as printed with the operatorinserting the correct information when required by the blanks in the printed preamble(s).

PROCEDURES

Operators shall conform to the Approved Policies & Procedures throughout the DCS organization.

ABBREVIATIONS, RADIO CODES, AND PHONETIC ALPHABET

Operators shall comply with the following information, and shall not make any substitutions.

EXAMPLES

Examples of preambles and formats for various situations are given on the following six pages.



ROUTINE DRILL — DIC OR CITY

5 MINUTES BEFORE NET:THIS IS K6CPT STATION _______, UNIT IDENTIFIER AND AMATEUR CALL . A NETWILL BE CONDUCTED ON THIS FREQUENCY IN FIVE MINUTES. THE COOPERATIONOF ALL AMATEURS ON THIS FREQUENCY FOR THE DURATION OF A TEST DRILL TOCOMMENCE AT ____ HOURS WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THIS IS K6CPTSTATION _______ MONITORING.

OPENING NET:THIS IS K6CPT STATION _______, UNIT IDENTIFIER AND AMATEUR CALL, NETCONTROL STATION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA DISASTERCOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE.THIS NET IS ACTIVATED AT ______ HOURS. THIS IS A DIRECTED CLOSED NET. ONLY AMATEUR STATIONS REGISTERED AS CIVIL DEFENSE UNITS MAY BERECOGNIZED BY THIS NET CONTROL STATION.HOWEVER, AS TIME PERMITS THE NET WILL BE OPEN TO QUESTIONS FOLLOWINGCHECK INS. EACH MEMBER STATION WILL USE ITS UNIT IDENTIFIER, FOLLOWEDBY ITS AMATEUR CALL.

PROCEDURE:1. ANNOUNCE WHICH BANDS WILL BE ACTIVATED FOR THE NET.2. TRANSMIT MESSAGES (EITHER COPY OR READING SPEED).3. ROLL CALL OF MEMBER STATIONS, (LIST ANY TRAFFIC).4. ROLL CALL OF STAFF OFFICER CHECK-INS.5. CALL FOR LATE OR MISSED STATIONS.6. RECEIVE LISTED TRAFFIC FROM MEMBER STATIONS.7. CALL FOR LATE OR MISSED STATIONS.8. OPEN NET TO QUESTIONS, (IF TIME PERMITS).9. STATION ____ WILL STAND BY UNTIL ____ HOURS. OR STATION ____ WILL NOW CALL THEIR ROLL CALL. ( used when 2 Districts or Cities share a frequency)

CLOSING NET:THIS IS K6CPT STATION ___,UNIT IDENTIFIER AND AMATEUR CALL , NET CONTROLSTATION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA DISASTERCOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE. THE COOPERATION OF ALL AMATEURS ON THISFREQUENCY DURING THE TEST DRILL JUST COMPLETED IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.THE FREQUENCY IS CLEAR AT _______ HOURS. K6CPT STATION _____,UNITIDENTIFIER AND AMATEUR CALL, IS NOW CLEAR.

NOTE: Control Operator must identify the control station with "K6CPT STATION _____,UNIT



IDENTIFIER AND AMATEUR CALL " at least every 10 minutes, and uses the Unit Identifier atother times.

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS — DIC OR CITY

ACTIVATING PREAMBLE:THIS IS K6CPT STATION ______,UNIT IDENTIFIER AND AMATEUR CALL, NETCONTROL STATION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA DISASTERCOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE, OPERATING AT THE REQUEST OF THE LOS ANGELESCOUNTY DISASTER AUTHORITY. A CLEAR FREQUENCY IS REQUESTED FOR USE BY DISASTER COMMUNICATIONSSTATIONS AND CIVIL DEFENSE UNITS ASSISTING DURING THE PRESENTEMERGENCY OPERATIONS IN THE (Area, District or City) .

THIS EMERGENCY IS EXPECTED TO LAST UNTIL (if known) .

PERIODICALLY DURING OPERATIONS:EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ARE NOW IN EFFECT ON THIS FREQUENCY. ALLMEMBERS WILL USE THEIR ASSIGNED UNIT IDENTIFIERS FOLLOWED BY THEIRAMATEUR CALLS. K6CPT STATION ______,UNIT IDENTIFIER AND AMATEUR CALL, IS NOW MONITORING.

CLOSING NET OPERATIONS:THIS IS K6CPT STATION _____,UNIT IDENTIFIER AND AMATEUR CALL, NETCONTROL STATION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA DISASTERCOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE, OPERATING AT THE REQUEST OF THE LOS ANGELESCOUNTY DISASTER AUTHORITY. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS BY THE LOS ANGELESCOUNTY DISASTER COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE HAVE NOW CONCLUDED IN THE (Area, District or City) .

THE COOPERATION OF ALL AMATEURS IN CLEARING THE FREQUENCY FOREMERGENCY USE IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. THE FREQUENCY IS CLEAR AT__________ HOURS.

K6CPT STATION ______,UNIT IDENTIFIER AND AMATEUR CALL, IS NOW CLEAR.

NOTE: When a non-member station is heard on frequency, advise the station that K6CPT isoperating under the authority of Los Angeles County Ordinance §2.68.140, and that emergencyprocedures are in effect on the frequency. Request a clear frequency for the duration of the emergencyactivity. If the breaking station has emergency traffic it is to be taken and passed to the proper agency.



SPECIAL OPERATIONS — DIC OR CITYACTIVATING PREAMBLE:THIS IS (Unit Identifier & Amateur Call Sign) STATION ____, NET CONTROL STATION OFTHE LOS ANGELES COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA DISASTER COMMUNICATIONSSERVICE.

THIS IS A DIRECTED CLOSED NET. ONLY AMATEUR STATIONS REGISTERED AS CIVILDEFENSE UNITS WILL BE RECOGNIZED DURING SPECIAL OPERATIONS IN THE (Area).THIS ACTIVITY IS EXPECTED TO LAST UNTIL .

ALL MEMBER STATIONS WILL USE THEIR ASSIGNED UNIT IDENTIFIERS FOLLOWEDBY THEIR AMATEUR CALLS.

THIS IS (Unit Identifier & Amateur Call Sign) STATION _______ MONITORING.

CLOSING NET OPERATIONS:THIS IS (Unit Identifier & Amateur Call Sign) STATION ______, NET CONTROL STATIONOF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA DISASTER COMMUNICATIONSSERVICE.SPECIAL OPERATIONS CONDUCTED BY DISASTER COMMUNICATIONS SERVICEUNITS HAVE NOW CONCLUDED IN THE (Area) .

THE COOPERATION OF ALL AMATEURS IN CLEARING THIS FREQUENCY FORDISASTER COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE USE IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.

THE FREQUENCY IS CLEAR AT ________ HOURS.

THIS IS (Unit Identifier & Amateur Call Sign) STATION ______ CLEAR.

NOTE: When an unauthorized station is heard on the frequency;Call the station and advise that Los Angeles County DCS is conducting a directed closed net andwould appreciate a clear frequency for the duration of the operation. Answer any questions followingthe net. If the breaking station has emergency traffic it is to be taken and passed to the proper agency.



ROUTINE DRILL — EOC

5 MINUTES BEFORE NET:THIS IS K6CPT STATION A, UNIT IDENTIFIER AND AMATEUR CALL . A NET WILL BECONDUCTED ON THIS FREQUENCY IN FIVE MINUTES. THE COOPERATION OF ALLAMATEURS ON THIS FREQUENCY FOR THE DURATION OF A TEST DRILL TOCOMMENCE AT ____ HOURS WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THIS IS K6CPTSTATION A MONITORING.

OPENING NET:THIS IS K6CPT STATION A, UNIT IDENTIFIER AND AMATEUR CALL, NET CONTROLSTATION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA DISASTERCOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE.

THIS NET IS ACTIVATED AT ____ HOURS. THIS IS A DIRECTED CLOSED NET. ONLYAMATEUR STATIONS REGISTERED AS CIVIL DEFENSE UNITS MAY BE RECOGNIZEDBY THIS NET CONTROL STATION.

HOWEVER, AS TIME PERMITS THE NET WILL BE OPEN TO QUESTIONS FOLLOWINGCHECK INS. EACH MEMBER STATION WILL USE ITS UNIT IDENTIFIER, FOLLOWEDBY ITS AMATEUR CALL.

PROCEDURE:1. ANNOUNCE WHICH BANDS WILL BE ACTIVATED FOR THE NET.2. TRANSMIT MESSAGES (EITHER COPY OR READING SPEED).3. ROLL CALL OF DISTRICT STATIONS, (LIST ANY TRAFFIC).4. CALL FOR LATE OR MISSED DISTRICT STATIONS.5. RECEIVE LISTED TRAFFIC FROM DISTRICT STATIONS.6. CALL FOR CITY EOC STATIONS IN NON-ACTIVE DISTRICTS.7 CALL FOR SUPPORT EOC (X-RAY) STATIONS.8. CALL FOR STAFF OFFICER CHECK-INS.9. CALL FOR ZEBRA OPERATOR CHECK-INS.

10. CALL FOR MEMBERS UNABLE TO CHECK IN WITH THEIR DICS.11. CALL FOR MEMBERS WISHING A RADIO CHECK.12. CALL FOR LATE OR MISSED STATIONS.13. STATION A WILL STAND BY UNTIL ____ HOURS.

CLOSING NET:THIS IS K6CPT STATION A, UNIT IDENTIFIER AND AMATEUR CALL, NET CONTROLSTATION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA DISASTERCOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE. THE COOPERATION OF ALL AMATEURS ON THISFREQUENCY DURING THE TEST DRILL JUST COMPLETED IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.THE FREQUENCY IS CLEAR AT ____ HOURS. K6CPT STATION A, UNIT IDENTIFIERAND AMATEUR CALL, IS NOW CLEAR.



EMERGENCY OPERATIONS — EOC

ACTIVATING PREAMBLE:THIS IS K6CPT STATION A, UNIT IDENTIFIER AND AMATEUR CALL, NET CONTROLSTATION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA DISASTERCOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE, OPERATING AT THE REQUEST OF THE LOS ANGELESCOUNTY DISASTER AUTHORITY.

A CLEAR FREQUENCY IS REQUESTED FOR USE BY DISASTER COMMUNICATIONSSTATIONS AND CIVIL DEFENSE UNITS ASSISTING DURING THE PRESENTEMERGENCY OPERATIONS IN THE (Area, District or City) .

THIS EMERGENCY IS EXPECTED TO LAST UNTIL (if known) .

PERIODICALLY DURING OPERATIONS:EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ARE NOW IN EFFECT ON THIS FREQUENCY. ALLMEMBERS WILL USE THEIR ASSIGNED UNIT IDENTIFIERS FOLLOWED BY THEIRAMATEUR CALLS. K6CPT STATION A, UNIT IDENTIFIER AND AMATEUR CALL ISNOW MONITORING.

CLOSING NET OPERATIONSTHIS IS K6CPT STATION A, UNIT IDENTIFIER AND AMATEUR CALL, NET CONTROLSTATION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA DISASTERCOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE, OPERATING AT THE REQUEST OF THE LOS ANGELESCOUNTY DISASTER AUTHORITY. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS BY THE LOS ANGELESCOUNTY DISASTER COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE HAVE NOW CONCLUDED IN THE (Area, District or City) .

THE COOPERATION OF ALL AMATEURS IN CLEARING THE FREQUENCY FOREMERGENCY USE IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. THE FREQUENCY IS CLEAR AT__________ HOURS.

K6CPT STATION A, UNIT IDENTIFIER AND AMATEUR CALL, IS NOW CLEAR.

NOTE: When a non-member station is heard on frequency, advise the station that K6CPT isoperating under the authority of Los Angeles County Ordinance §2.68.140, and that emergencyprocedures are in effect on the frequency. Request a clear frequency for the duration of the emergencyactivity. If the breaking station has emergency traffic it is to be taken and passed to the proper agency.



SPECIAL OPERATIONS — EOC

ACTIVATING PREAMBLE:THIS IS K6CPT STATION A, UNIT IDENTIFIER AND AMATEUR CALL, NET CONTROLSTATION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA DISASTERCOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE. THIS IS A DIRECTED CLOSED NET. ONLY AMATEURSTATIONS REGISTERED AS CIVIL DEFENSE UNITS WILL BE RECOGNIZED DURINGSPECIAL OPERATIONS IN THE (Area) .

THIS ACTIVITY IS EXPECTED TO LAST UNTIL .

ALL MEMBER STATIONS WILL USE THEIR ASSIGNED UNIT IDENTIFIERS FOLLOWEDBY THEIR AMATEUR CALLS.

THIS IS K6CPT STATION A MONITORING.

CLOSING NET OPERATIONS:THIS IS K6CPT STATION A, UNIT IDENTIFIER AND AMATEUR CALL, NET CONTROLSTATION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA DISASTERCOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE.

SPECIAL OPERATIONS CONDUCTED BY DISASTER COMMUNICATIONS SERVICEUNITS HAVE NOW CONCLUDED IN THE (Area) .

THE COOPERATION OF ALL AMATEURS IN CLEARING THIS FREQUENCY FORDISASTER COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE USE IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. THEFREQUENCY IS CLEAR AT ________ HOURS.

THIS IS K6CPT STATION A, UNIT IDENTIFIER AND AMATEUR CALL, CLEAR.

NOTE: When an unauthorized station is heard on the frequency;Call the station and advise that Los Angeles County DCS is conducting a directed closed net andwould appreciate a clear frequency for the duration of the operation. Answer any questions followingthe net. If the breaking station has emergency traffic it is to be taken and passed to the proper agency.



PHONETIC ALPHABET

To improve the exchange of information between DCS and the Government Agencies using DCS services,the following Phonetic Alphabet shall be used when operating within DCS Radio Nets.

No other Phonetic Alphabets shall be used.

LETTER PHONETIC WORD DISTRICT

A ADAM Not UsedB BOY 2C ............ CHARLES ............................... 3D DAVID 4E EDWARD 5F ............ FRANK .................................. 6G GEORGE Not UsedH HENRY Not UsedI ............. IDA ............................. Not UsedJ JOHN 9K KING 22L ............ LINCOLN .............................. 11M MARY 12N NORA 13O ............ OCEAN ........................ Not UsedP PAUL 14Q QUEEN 15R ............ ROBERT ................................ 16S SAM STAFFT TOM 17U ............ UNION ................................. 18V VICTOR 24W WILLIAM 21X ............ XRAY .................. SUPPORT EOCY YOUNG 20Z ZEBRA CIC and

SUPPORT EOC OPERATORS

The letter of each member’s Unit Identifier indicates to which District a member has been assigned. Forexample, Lincoln 103 would indicate assignment to District 11.



ABBREVIATIONSADCO Assistant District Communications OfficerASO Area Staff OfficerCCO Chief Communications OfficerCLO City Liaison OfficerDCCO Deputy Chief Communications OfficerDCO District Communications OfficerDIC District Information Center (Sheriff's Station)DCS Disaster Communications ServiceDOO District Operations OfficerEOB Emergency Operations Bureau (LASD)EOC Emergency Operating CenterLASD Los Angeles Sheriff's DepartmentNCS Net Control StationSupport EOC Support Emergency Operating CenterSEB Special Enforcement Bureau (LASD)SHB Sheriff's Headquarters BureauSOP Standard Operating ProcedureSPO Special Projects Officer

RADIO CODES — These codes are included for reference. The use of plain English isencouraged.

TEN-1 Receiving poorlyTEN-2 Receiving wellTEN-3 Stop transmittingTEN-4 OK, or Roger, or YesTEN-5 RelayTEN-6 BusyTEN-7 Out of serviceTEN-8 In serviceTEN-9 Repeat

TEN-10 Out of service, subject to callTEN-11 Transmitting to rapidlyTEN-12 Officials or visitors presentTEN-13 Advise weather & road conditionsTEN-19 Return to your stationTEN-20 What is your location?TEN-21 Call station by telephoneTEN-22 Take no further action last informationTEN-23 Stand byTEN-27 Any answer message; message nbr___, or last messageTEN-30 Does not conform to regulationsTEN-33 I have emergency trafficTEN-34 I have routine traffic

TEN-36 Correct timeTEN-37 Identify operator on dutyTEN-97 Arrived at sceneTEN-98 Finished with last assignmentTEN-99 Emergency

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RADIO NETS

MONDAYS : Other than County, State or Federal holidays or the first Monday of odd numberedmonths.

1900 Hours EOC to DIC nets

29.630 MHz Messages rapid reading only50.620 MHz Messages rapid reading only

*145.300 MHz Messages rapid reading only**224.300 MHz Messages read at copy speed

***1285.300 MHz Messages rapid reading only

1930 Hours DIC nets to Cities and Members, (District nets).

2000 Hours All nets normally close.

TUESDAYS: Other than County, State or Federal holidays.

1130 Hours EOC noontime net

*145.300 MHz Messages rapid reading only.

1300 Hours Net normally closes.

* Repeater with input minus 600 KHz if available; otherwise, simplex on 145.300 MHz. ** Repeater with input minus 1.6 MHz if available; otherwise, simplex on 224.300 MHz.*** Repeater with input minus 12 MHz if available; otherwise, simplex on 1285.300 MHz.

MEETING SCHEDULES

EXECUTIVE STAFF ONLY: 1900 Hours, first Monday of even numbered months.

STAFF, DISTRICT, CITY OFFICERS and GENERAL MEMBERS : 1930 Hours, first Mondayin the months of:

January SeptemberMarch (Business Meeting) NovemberMay July

Meetings are normally held at the Emergency Operations Bureau, 1275 N. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles,CA. However, members should monitor routine messages to verify meeting locations.

Section 7 - Location Map of EOC Page 7 - 1


Section 8 - District EOC’S, Support EOC’S, and Special Facilities Page 8 - 1


The following pages contain a listing of the Emergency Operations Bureau ( EOB), District

Information Centers (DIC), and Support Emergency Operating Centers (Support EOC).

The proper class of Amateur license is required to operate equipment as follows:

160 Meters Extra, Advanced, General

10 Meters Extra, Advanced, General

6 Meters Extra, Advanced, General, Technician

2 Meters Extra, Advanced, General, Technician

220 MHz Extra, Advanced, General, Technician, Novice.

1.2 GHz Extra, Advanced, General, Technician, Novice.

EOB and DISTRICT EOC

STATION DCS/RACES No. STATION T.G. GRID PHONES PHONES

A. EOB 635-E3 323980-2246 323 980-22471275 N. Eastern Ave. 323 980-2247 323 980-2248East Los Angeles 90063

C. DCS Trailer 707-E6 562 946-796114205 Telegraph Rd.Whittier

2. East Los Angeles 704-F2 323 264-4151 323268-32515019 E. Third St. 323 268-3252L. A. 90022

3. Lennox 795-B6 213 678-3801 310 671-7531 4331 Lennox Blvd. 310 671-7531 Ext. 362

Inglewood 90304

4. Norwalk 736-J1 562 863-8711 562 863-8711 12335 Leffingwell 714 994-2970 Ext. 293 Norwalk 90650

5. Temple 596-H4 626 285-7171 626 287-2299 8838 Las Tunas Dr. 38-A3 626 285-7171 Temple City 91780 Ext 3261/62/63/64



STATION DCS/RACES No. STATION T.G. GRID PHONES PHONES

6. Santa Clarita 4550-F4 818 984-0610 661 255-1181 23740 Magic 661 255-1125 661 255-1182 Mountain Pkwy 661 255-1193 Valencia 91355

7. Altadena 533-D6 818 798-1131 818 798-1131 780 Altadena Dr. Ext 495 Ext. 447/48 Altadena 91002

8. San Dimas 600-B3 626 332-1184 909 599-2112 122 N. San Dimas 909 599-2161 San Dimas 91773

9. West Hollywood 592-H6 310 855-8850 310 855-8850 720 San Vincente Ext. 453 Ext 452/53/55 L. A. 90069

10. Malibu 628-J7 310 456-6652 310 317-6806 23555 W Civic

Center Way Malibu 90265

11. Antelope Valley 4014-G7 661 948-8466 661 940 3874 1010 West Ave J Lancaster 93534

12. Crescenta Valley 534-G1 213 245-6181 818 248-5342 4554 Briggs Ave. 818 248-3464 818 248-3464 La Crescenta 91214 Ext. 264

13. Lakewood 766-A3 213 773-2822 562 866-9061 5130 N. Clark Ave. 562 866-9061 Ext. 323 Lakewood 90712

14. Industry 638-C6 626 330-3322 626 330-4628150 N Hudson Ave. 909 595-2264

Industry 91744

15. Pico Rivera 676-F6 562 949-2421 562 949-7611 6631 S. Passons Blvd. Pico Rivera 90661



STATION DCS/RACES No. STATION T.G. GRID PHONES PHONES 16. Carson-Dominguez 764-E6 310 830-1123 310 830-7600 21356 S. Avalon Blvd. Carson 90745

17. Lomita 793-H6 310 539-1661 310 539-1661 26123 Narbonne Ave. Ext. 315

Lomita 90717

18. Avalon 883-H4 310 510-0174 310 510-0174 211 Metropole

P. O. Box 1551 Avalon 90704

20. Marina Del Rey 702-B1 310 832-776213851 Fiji Way

Marina Del Rey 90292

21. Walnut 639-H6 626 913-1715 909 594-513221695 E. Valley Blvd. 909 595-2264 909 594-3630Walnut 91789 909 594-3513

909 594-5242

22. Lost Hills 588-G1 818 878-18085000 Lost Hills RoadAgoura Hills 91301

24. Century 704-J7 213 357-5030 213 567-812111703 Alameda St. 58-F5Lynwood 90262

SUPPORT EOC’S

RADIO NEW GRID RADIO BANDSLOCATION OLD GRID CALL AND LOCATIONDept. of Medical Health Services 635-A3 Xray-2 6 & 10USC County Medical Center 45-A2 Tel Exch Bldg1200 N. State St. Room B-6Los Angeles 90033323 226-6429



RADIO NEW GRID RADIO BANDSLOCATION OLD GRID CALL AND LOCATIONDept. of Public Social Services 636-J1 Xray-3 6, 10 & Red Cross3401 Rio Hondo Pkwy 47-B1 Room E-104AEl Monte 91731626 572-5848

Department of Public Works 595-J6 Xray-6 6 & 10 900 S. Fremont 37-A5 2nd FloorAlhambra, CA 91802 Radio Dispatch Room626 458-4357

Internal Services Department 635-E4 Xray-7 6 & 101100 N Eastern Ave 45-D3 Radio Dispatch RoomLos Angeles 90063323 267-2321

Los Angeles Co. Corner 635-A3 Xray-8 2, 6 & 101104 N Mission Road 45-A2 Room S-11Los Angeles 90033323 226-8001

Los Angeles County Fire Department 635-E3 Xray-9 2, packet1320 N. Eastern AveLos Angeles 90063

Aero Bureau 796-A1 Xray-20 1 1/4 & 24324 Donald Douglas Dr 71-B6 Near main deskLong Beach 90808562 421-2701

North County Correctional Facility 4459-H6 Xray-21 2, packet29310 The Old RoadSaugus 91350661 257-4880

Caltrans 634-F4 Xray-22 1 1/4, 2 and HF120 So. Spring Street 44-D3 2m packetLos Angeles 90012213 620-4971



SPECIAL FACILITIES

Some large industrial, commercial, and other special facilities with large numbers of personnelare amateur radio equipped, have DCS members within their organizations, and have beendesignated as Disaster Control Centers. Their unit identifiers are assigned according to theDistrict within which they are located and are listed below.

Mc Donnell Douglas Long Beach 13JJet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena 12ETRW Redondo Beach 3JNorthrop Radio Services Hawthorne 3H

RADIO FREQUENCY ASSIGNMENTSLOS ANGELES COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA

# District 10M 6M 2M 1 1/4M2. East Los Angeles 29.48 50.44 147.000 222.023. Lennox 29.50 50.48 147.080 223.424. Norwalk 29.53(1) 50.72(1) 145.500(1) 223.625. Temple 29.55 50.58 147.120 223.826. Santa Clarita Valley 29.57(2) 50.70 145.340 222.189. West Hollywood 29.54 50.56 145.580 223.86

11. Antelope Valley 29.47(3) 50.50(3) 145.420(4) 222.3012. Crescenta Valley 29.47(3) 50.50(3) 145.540 222.10(5)13. Lakewood 29.58 50.52 147.160 223.4614. Industry 29.49 50.40 146.840 223.7415. Pico Rivera 29.53(1) 50.72(1) 145.500(1) 223.5416. Carson 29.52(6) 50.46(6) 146.920 223.7017. Lomita 29.52(6) 50.46(6) 145.380(7) 223.78(8) 18. Avalon 29.52(6) 50.46(6) 145.380(7) 223.78(8)20. Marina Del Rey 29.47(3) 50.50(3) 145.420(4) 222.10(5)21. Walnut 29.57(2) 50.64 145.460 223.66 22. Lost Hills 29.56 50.66 147.040 222.2624. Century 29.46 50.60 145.510 223.90

County-wide Common 29.63 50.62 145.300 222.70/224.30 & Departmental Support General Note: All frequencies are shown in MHz and frequency modulation is used on allcircuits.Frequencies are shared between Districts as follows:1 - Norwalk and Pico Rivera2 - Santa Clarita and Walnut3 - Antelope Valley, Crescenta Valley, and Marina Del Rey4 - Antelope Valley and Marina Del Rey5 - Crescenta Valley and Marina Del Rey6 - Carson, Lomita, and Avalon7 - Lomita and Avalon



OTHER FREQUENCIES

In accordance with the Federal Communications Commission Rules and Regulations, section97.407(b), “The frequency bands and segments and authorized emissions authorized to thecontrol operator are available to stations transmitting communications in RACES on a sharedbasis with the amateur service”

These frequencies will not be available in the event of invoking of the President’s WarEmergency Powers. However for certain applications or to meet technical or legal requirementsthe DCS uses certain frequencies available for peacetime use only. Some of the most importantones are listed below:

145.30 Repeater Out144.70 Repeater In

147.27 Repeater Out147.87 Repeater In

224.30 Repeater Out222.70 Repeater In PL-100.0 Hz

1285.30 Repeater Out1273.30 Repeater In PL-100.0 Hz

There is also a linked packet radio network tying EOB, all District Stations, participating cities,and special facilities together. For further details, refer to the DCS Packet Operating Manual.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

For more detailed information, members may refer to the ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL. A copy ofthe Administrative manual shall be found in the District DIC facility file, or with each District and CityCommunications Officer.

ETHICS

1. A member shall not act privately or officially in such a manner that will bring discredit to himself, theDisaster Communications Service, or the County Government.

2. When assigned duty with other DCS members, they are all jointly responsible for compliance withlaws, rules, regulations and proper performance of duty.

3. No member shall incur a liability chargeable against any part of the County.

4. Use of alcoholic beverages or non-prescribed drugs when in DCS uniform or while on duty is notpermitted, nor shall members appear in public while under such influence.

5. Requests for publicity about DCS or the County shall be cleared through EOB via the DCSInformation Officer.

6. Members shall always be courteous while representing DCS.

7. Only authorized members shall drive or tow county owned vehicles. Non-members shall not ride incounty owned vehicles.

8. It is the member's responsibility to inform his/her supervisory personnel of any changes in personaldata affecting DCS.

9. If a member is injured while on duty with DCS, immediately notify DCS officers or Sheriff'sDepartment personnel.

10. Only persons registered as DCS members may participate in DCS/RACES operations unlessspecifically authorized by the Unit Commander of the Sheriff's Emergency Operations Bureau.Federal, State, and County laws require preregistration and training.

DRESS CODE

When on authorized DCS activity and routine work around stations, all members shall wear a uniformor business type attire, such as clean & appropriate slacks or trousers, collared shirts, dresses, skirts,blouses and foot wear while on duty. When not in uniform and on an official DCS activity, membersshall wear either their DCS Identification Card or the approved DCS Identification Badge.



During an emergency all who have uniforms shall wear them.UNIFORMS

The DCS uniform shall only be worn while on authorized DCS duty, and traveling to or from such duty.It shall be neat, clean and in good repair. No weapons shall be worn.

PATCHES: Only the patches obtained from DCS are authorized for use on wearing apparel of DCSmembers while representing DCS or appearing in public. Contact EOB for purchase details.

CAPS: A uniform cap may be worn with the uniform or separately. The uniform cap shall be a forest greencolor soft cap with bill, with a DCS patch centered only on the front. Authorized caps may be purchasedthrough DCS, and are examples of a correct uniform cap.

SHIRT or BLOUSE: The shirt or blouse of the uniform shall be a short sleeved khaki shirt with only aDCS patch on each shoulder.

POLO SHIRT: May be worn in instead of the shirt or blouse. It must be worn with the forest greentrousers or slacks.

TROUSERS or SLACKS: The trousers or slacks shall be forest green and cuffless.

BELT: Black, basket weave style.

JACKET: The jacket shall meet Sheriff's Department Class B specifications, forest green color, and apatch on each shoulder. You may also purchase the DCS windbreak at the EOB office.

SHOES: Shoes shall be plain style and black in color.

SOCKS: Black.

The shirt/blouse, polo shirt, trouser/slacks and shoes shall be worn together only, or not at all,(no partialuniforms).The jacket is optional.

IDENTIFICATION CARD - The County issued DCS photo identification card must be carried by allmembers when engaged in any county activity. It is required to be shown for entrance to EOB evenwhen in uniform. If not in uniform, wear photo I.D. on the upper left portion of shirt or jacket.

IDENTIFICATION NAME TAG - (optional) The new style tag is brass with black lettering. Olderstyles may still be used.



OFFICERS INSIGNIA - Insignia, indicating rank, shall be worn on the collars of officer's shirts (orblouses for females) and jackets according to the following table:

Staff 10 - Double gold mini starsStaff 11& 12 - Single gold mini starStaff 14, 20, 30, 50 and 60 - Silver mini Captain's barsAll other Staff Officers - Silver mini Lieutenant's barDCO - Gold Sergeant stripesADCO and DOO - Gold Corporal stripes

These insignia shall be worn only on official DCS uniforms.

MEMBER VEHICLES

Member vehicles shall have no unauthorized DCS identification markings or attachments while on or offDCS duty. The DCS Executive Staff shall approve any such identifiers. Only the following listed identifiersare approved.

License plate frames sold or issued by DCS.Window decals issued through DCS.

MEMBER PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

To insure adequate member proficiency and the testing of equipment, members are required to satisfy thefollowing requirements.

BASIC TRAINING: Members are required to complete basic training class before being grantedmembership.

EOC OPERATION: Members shall operate at their city or district EOC at least four times each year.

EOB OPERATION: Members shall operate at EOB once each year, (optional for District 11&24) dueto long distance). City Members are asked to work once a year at the District Level, in lieu of participationat EOB.

EXERCISE: Participate in at least one scheduled or unscheduled exercise, or other activation, once eachyear.

Continuing Professional Training: All members are required to attend a Standardized EmergencyManagement System orientation class. In addition, they are required to attend an on going professionaltraining class every other year.

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