DCE Training Plan

IAW USINDOPACOM DCO/E Instruction 3025.23, July 22 2016. (Going through updates) training for DCO and DCEs will occur in two stages: Initial training and Sustainment training.

Initial Training: Built in four modules that provide the framework for the initial CERTEX and EXEVAL. These modules will be completed within 90 days of the DCO assuming responsibilities.

• Module 1: DCO/E Orientation. Provides baseline capabilities to accomplish DCO/E mission.
• Module 2: FEMA on-line academics.
• Module 3: DSCA PH I and II Courses. Includes Post-course continuing education alumni program.
• Module 4: CERTEX/EXEVAL training. DCO/E physical setup with communications, a CERTEX consists of a full day of academics, DCE internal training, and a CPX designed to demonstrate the performance of the duties and functions of internal DCO/E operations

Sustainment Training. Vital to the DCO/E’s ability to maintain currency for future operations. Waivers for sustainment training will be considered on a case by case basis and approved by the Deputy Commanding General (DCG) USARPAC (NG). Sustainment training consists of the following:

• Internal team training events.
• Participation in other regional CERTEX/EXEVALs, USARPAC and INDOPACOM Table Top Exercises, and other regional or state/ territories exercises.
• Continuing education to include independent study and resident courses.

The following courses are the minimum recommended which can be enhanced by the DCO/E yearly training guidance:

• Pacific Executive Leaders Program - Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) Naval Post Graduate School for Homeland Defense and Security.
• Certified Emergency Manager and Associate Emergency Management courses.

Initial Integration

• INDOPACOM & USARPAC Staff Orientation visit
• Initial counseling with DCE-East (USARPAC) and DCE-West (PACFLT)
• Orientation to RRCC, COCOM, TJJFLCC, State/Territory EM EOCs and IPC JOC (where applicable)
• Participate in a Certification Exercise (When Required)
• Participate in a collective training or Mission Rehearsal Exercise (MRE), e.g., Makani Pahili, Matagi Ma Savili, Pacific Wave, Lightning Rescue, Vigilant Guard, Ardent Sentry, Typhoon Pakyo.
• Participate in NSE, NSSE or other real-life emergency or disaster event.

Required Reading List (Within first 6 Months):

• Joint Publication 3-28 DSCA (Dated 29 OCT 2018)
• DODD 3025.18 DSCA Change 2 (19 Mar 2018)
• DODI 3025.16 Defense Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer (EPLO) Programs
• DODI 3025.23 Domestic Defense Liaison with Civil Authorities
• ADP 3-28 DSCA (Dated July 2019)
• USINDOPACOM CONPLAN 5001-21 (Dated 01NOV2021)
• USINDOPACOM Instruction 3025.23 (Dated 22JUL16)
• DSCA EXORDs (Drafts) (Double click icons)
• DCE Smart Book

Links to Training

FEMA Training

Additional Duty Training