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Title: Commonwealth of Virginia


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Commonwealth of Virginias Communications
Interoperability
Virginia Statewide Common Language Protocols
Jim Junkins Director Harrisonburg-Rockingham
ECC SIEC Executive Committee Member JLJunkins_at_H
RECC.org 540-434-2006
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Agenda
  • Background
  • History
  • Introducing the Common Language Protocol
  • 2007 Activities
  • Questions and Answers

3
Background-History
  • National Incident Management System (NIMS)
    released requiring of use plain language during
    mutual aid events
  • November 2005 Governor Warner signs Executive
    Order 102 to mandate localities and state
    agencies to follow NIMS, DHS requirements, and
    the National Response Plan.
  • February 2006 NIMS Integration Center requires
    use of plain English for multi-agency,
    multi-jurisdiction and multi-discipline events.
  • October 2006 Governor Kaine issues press
    release announcing Common Language Protocols and
    encourages use statewide.

4
FY 2006 Activities
  • SIEC chartered an Initiative Action Team (IAT) to
    address Initiative 3 of the FY 2006 Strategic
    Plan
  • As defined by NIMS, identify and adopt common
    language protocols in the Commonwealth for day to
    day operations and major emergency situations.

5
Why Day to Day Mutual Aid
  • Commitment to eliminate the NIMS loophole.
  • Responders react with how they are trained.
  • Successful if we practice common language day to
    day.
  • BUT, there are a few situations where coded
    language may be necessary for responder safety.

6
Methodologies
  • Two questionnaires sent to Virginias public
    safety agencies.
  • Facilitated face-to-face meetings to determine
    recommendations.
  • On-going discussion via conference calls to
    continue to define the terms and recommendations.
  • Endorsements from Professional Organizations.
  • Sought Governor Approval and Recommendation

7
Coded Language Needs
  • Responder in Immediate Danger
  • Responder Needs Assistance/Backup
  • Responder is Taking or Recommends Taking Subject
    Into Custody
  • Responder/Dispatcher Needs to Convey Sensitive or
    Confidential Information

8
The 4 Codes
  • Removed for confidentiality

9
The Phonetic Alphabet
Character Phonetic
A Alpha
B Bravo
C Charlie
D Delta
E Echo
F Foxtrot
G Golf
H Hotel
I India
J Juliet
K Kilo
L Lima
M Mike
Character Phonetic
N November
O Oscar
P Papa
Q Quebec
R Romeo
S Sierra
T Tango
U Uniform
V Victor
W Whiskey
X XRay
Y Yankee
Z Zulu
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FY 2007 Activities
  • The SIEC will
  • Publicize the Roll-Out of the Protocol
  • Obtain Endorsements
  • Coordinate Training on Common Language

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Virginia Common Language Protocols
  • QUESTIONS?

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Thank you! Jim Junkins Director Harrisonburg-Rock
ingham ECC SIEC Executive Committee
Member JLJunkins_at_HRECC.org 540-434-2006
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