DMORT POLICIES

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DMORT 7
GETTING RETOOLED REORGANIZED RECHARGED 15
May, 2004
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• TEAMWORK
• MAKES
• IT
• HAPPEN

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YOU

• the volunteer, are the
• MOST VALUABLE
• Resource!

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DMORT POLICIES PROCEDURES

• Field Operations Guide (FOG)
• USERRA
• Immunization, Passport, Licensure
• Annual Training
• Readiness Levels
• New Application Process
• Team Conference Calls

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Field Operations Guide (FOG)

• FOG, has been developed to assist DMORT personnel
  during training and on mission assignment. The
  FOG is a compilation and summary of important
  general information, developed procedures, and
  reference material.  In addition, position
  description summaries and operational checklists
  are outlined for each of the positions that
  comprise a standard DMORT response. Use of and
  adherence to the FOG will ensure optimum personal
  performance, standardization of activities and
  procedures between DMORTs, and promote safe and
  effective DMORT operations. It is expected that
  the FOG will be used by all DMORT personnel as a
  fundamental tool for both training exercise and
  mission operations. It should be kept ready for
  immediate access with each Team member's personal
  response equipment.

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Where can I get a copy of the FOG?

• Diskette available on request quantities
  limited
• DMORT 7 Web Site http//winid.com/DMORT7/
• DMORT 2 Web Site http//dmortregion2.netfirms.com/
  
• Print Copy 185 pages 18.50 SH

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USERRA

• The Uniformed Services Employment and
  Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA), enacted
  in October 1994 (and significantly updated in
  1996 and 1998), provides reemployment protection
  and other benefits for veterans and employees who
  perform military service.

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• This now
• includes
• DMORT
• personnel

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• In order to have reemployment rights following a
  period of service in the uniformed services, a
  military member must meet five eligibility
  criteria (discussed separately below)a. You
  must have held a civilian job. b. You must have
  informed your employer that you were leaving the
  job for service in the uniformed services.c. The
  period of service must not have exceeded five
  years.d. You must have been released from
  service under "honorable conditions."e. You must
  have reported back to your civilian employer in a
  timely manner or have submitted a timely
  application for reemployment.

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Your Rights under USERRA

• During pre-deployment, deployment or
  authorized training
• Advance notice, if possible
• Return in timely matter after deployment
• Eligible for all employer provided benefits
  during deployment

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• IMMUNIZATIONS

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• Some adults incorrectly assume that the vaccines
  they received as children will protect them for
  the rest of their lives. Generally this is true,
  except that
• Some adults were never vaccinated as children
• Newer vaccines were not available when some
  adults were children
• Immunity can begin to fade over time
• As we age, we become more susceptible to serious
  disease caused by common infections (e.g., flu,
  pneumococcus)

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List of Vaccines for Adults Vaccines needed by
all adultsHepatitis B vaccines (adults at risk) 
Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine (susceptible
adults) Tetanus-Diphtheria vaccine (all adults,
every 10 years) Vaccines for travelers
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine (susceptible
adults)    Vaccines needed for those age 50 and
olderInfluenza vaccine (for the flu)  Vaccines
needed for those age 65 and olderPneumococcal
vaccine    Vaccines needed for all health-care
workersInfluenza vaccine (for the flu)
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Go tohttp//www,hhs.gov.nvpogtImmunizationsgtReco
mmended Adult ImmunizationsgtList of Vaccines for
Addults
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PassportA passport is currently NOT required
for participation in DMORT BUT is highly
suggested.With todays world events we can be
deployed at a moments notice ANYWHERE. Without a
passport, you will not be eligible for foreign
deployment.
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Licensure(if applicable)NOTE TO SELFWhen my
licenses is renewed send a readable copy to my
AO!
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( Paperwork

• The following items will need to be submitted and
  updated as changes occur
• Name Address All Phone Numbers Email
  Addresses
• A copy of your current Passport
• A copy of your current License(s)
• Your Immunization Record

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You need to notify your AO if

• Your name changes requires official document
• Your mailing address changes
• Any of your phone numbers change
• Your email address changes
• You receive or renew your Passport
• Your Immunization Status changes
• You receive your License renal

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How to notify your AO

• John F. Frasco
• Administrative Officer
• DMORT Region 7
• P.O. Box 388
• Mason City, Iowa 50402-0388
• Home Phone [phone]
• FAX [phone]
• Cell 641-420-4934
• Email dds4n6_at_mchsi.com

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Your AO will

• Try to remind you before the expiration of
• Your passport
• Your license
• At the last known contact information for you,
  BUT
• ONLY ONCE

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NDMS/FEMA has stated

• If an employees contact information and/or
  required documents are not kept current with the
  Team Administrative Officer
• They will not be deployed
• They cannot receive compensation
• They may be classified as INACTIVE
• and have to reapply for membership to
• be reinstated

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PLEASE

• LETS
• NOT
• GO
• THERE

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Annual Training

• You must attend annual training
• If you cannot attend DMORT 7 training
• you must notify your AO in writing AND
• attend either
• another DMORT Region training
• or the NDMS Annual Conference
• EACH FISCAL YEAR (10/01 to 9/30)

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ReadinessIs your contact information
current?Does your TC or AO know how to reach
you?Are you ready to deploy?
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Deployment Bag

• Enough clothing and supplies for 7 days
• Sufficient medications for 3 weeks
• Enough cash and available credit for 3 weeks
  (50/day X 21 days 1,050.00)

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• Shirt, casual Cap, baseball style Long
  Underwear
• Shirt, Polo Handkerchief Socks, wool
• Belt, casual Socks, cotton Scarf, winter
• Hat, stocking Gloves, leather Jacket,
  lightweight
• Blouse, uniform Trousers, uniform Undergarments
• Boots Shoes, casual Shirts, Long-sleeve
• Coat (Seasonal) Medicines Spare eyeglasses
• Shirt, DMORT 7 Money (Cash Credit Card)
• Utility Kit
• Rubber band Safety Pins Needle Thread
• Buttons Duct Tape Electrical Tape
• Flashlight Spare Batteries Laundry Bag
• Towel Washcloth Compass Toilet Paper
• Insect Repellant Baby Powder Sm. First
  Aid Kit

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Day Bag

• Carry-on bag
• Stays with you during travel
• Essential if you are separated from your
  deployment bag
• 1 2 days clothing and supplies

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Day Bag contents

• Trousers, uniform Shirt, uniform Blouse,
  uniform
• Belt, uniform Boots Socks
• Undergarments Jacket or Sweater Personal
  care items
• Cell Phone charger Flashlight, 2AA Raingear
• DMORT ID Reading Material

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Uniforms

• Some Army-Navy surplus stores
• US Cavalry - http//www.uscav.com/
• Galls - http//www.galls.com/
• Khaki trousers and Four-pocket shirt
• available in 100 cotton and blends
• Khaki (tan) trouser webbed belt (brass buckle)
• Green Polo-style shirt

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Boots

• Color Black
• 9 or 10 to blouse trousers
• Buy the best you can afford
• Comfort is a MUST
• Break them in

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Dress Shirts (optional)Bill Blass short or long
sleeveNDMS/DMORT patch

• Available at
• Letter-It
• 1325 Salina Street
• Syracuse, NY 13208
• Phone [phone]
• FAX [phone]
• EMAIL stitchme_at_ix.netcom.com

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NDMS Application Process

• Prospective member contacts TC or AO
• Letter, FAX, Email of intent sent to AO
• Review by Officers for Team needs
• Application sent to applicant
• Application completed returned to AO
• Application reviewed for completeness
• Application sent to Program Specialist at
  NDMS/FEMA

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NDMS Application Process continued

• Approval by NDMS/FEMA
• AO notified by FAX
• AO contacts new member
• advises position and grade level
• Acceptance (or refusal) by new member

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• Step IReview the following document
• Application For Federal Jobs OF-510
• Step IIComplete the NDMS Application Package
  consisting of the 13 items below
• 1.Application For Federal Employment OF-612
• 2.Employment Eligibility Verification I-9
• 3.Appointment Affidavits SF-61
• 4.Declaration For Federal Employment OF-306
• 5.Employee Withholding allowance Certificate W-4
  (2004)
• 6.Direct Deposit Signup Form SF-1199A Very
  Important. Send 2 original copies with two voided
  checks (Not deposit slips)
• 7.State Tax Withholding form
• 8.Self Identification of Handicap SF-256
• 9.Race National Origin Identification SF-181
• 10.NDMS Member Information
• 11.Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions
• 12.Photo, Head Shoulder, Digital
• 13.Include Copy of Professional
  License/Certification
• Step IIIAdditional Application Information, if
  needed
• 10-Point Veteran Preference
• Statement of Prior Federal Service

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DMORT 7 Conference Calls

• Phone Number 1-877-872-1001
• August 4, 2004 1900 CST (ID 7011)
• November 3, 2004 1900 CST (ID-3664)
• February 2, 2005 1900 CST (ID-8185)
• May 4, 2005 1900 CST) (ID- TBA)
• Limited to the first 25 members
• Instructions for calling and agenda
• Agenda items to AO 2 weeks prior to call
• It IS recorded, so speak carefully