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The ICS 205 form establishes the communications plan for responding to the Rizal Earthquake from September 16, 20XX 0600H to 1800H. It identifies 6 VHF radio channels that will be used for command, tactical operations, support, and staging. Channel 1 will be used for overall command. Channels 2-4 will support tactical operations for search and rescue, lifelines, and medical teams. Channel 5 will be used for debris clearing. Channel 6 will support staging area communications. Responders are instructed to bring extra batteries to avoid communication delays during the response.

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ICS Form 205

The ICS 205 form establishes the communications plan for responding to the Rizal Earthquake from September 16, 20XX 0600H to 1800H. It identifies 6 VHF radio channels that will be used for command, tactical operations, support, and staging. Channel 1 will be used for overall command. Channels 2-4 will support tactical operations for search and rescue, lifelines, and medical teams. Channel 5 will be used for debris clearing. Channel 6 will support staging area communications. Responders are instructed to bring extra batteries to avoid communication delays during the response.

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January 26, 2020

COMMUNICATIONS PLAN
ICS 205

1. INCIDENT/EVENT NAME 2. OPERATIONAL PERIOD


From (Date and Time): SEPTEMBER 16, 20XX, 0600H
RIZAL EARTHQUAKE To (Date and Time): SEPTEMBER 16, 20XX, 1800H

3. BASIC RADIO CHANNEL UTILIZATION


Radio Others (mobile phone,
System Channel Function Tone/ Offset Frequency Assignment Remarks
Type satellite phone, etc.)
VHF
RIZAL 1 COMMAND SIMPLEX 188.100 Mhz 09176548927 ICP

VHF RIZAL 2 TACTICAL 1 SIMPLEX 188.200 Mhz 097745816478 TF SAR

VHF RIZAL 3 TACTICAL 2 SIMPLEX 188.300 Mhz 09772145566 TF LIFELINES

VHF RIZAL 4 TACTICAL 3 SIMPLEX 188.400 Mhz 09772145587 TF MEDICS

VHF RIZAL 5 TACTICAL 4 SIMPLEX 188.500 Mhz 09751585214 TF CLEARING


VHF RIZAL 6 SUPPORT SIMPLEX 188.600 Mhz 09754892254 STAGING AREA

4. COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS

- Ensure to bring extra batteries to avoid communication delay during operations

5. Prepared by COML Name and Signature: Date Prepared: Time Prepared:

Rodel A. Calazara September 15, 20XX 1400H


January 26, 2020

ICS 205: COMMUNICATIONS PLAN

PURPOSE: The ICS 205 records methods of communication for all ICS personnel. It is used to provide information on all radio frequencies and
other means of communication.

PREPARATION: The ICS 205 is completed, updated and maintained by the Communications Unit Leader (COML). It may also be filled-up by
the LSC.

DISTRIBUTION: The ICS 205 is duplicated and attached to the ICS 202 and given to all recipients as part of the Incident Action Plan (IAP). All
completed original forms must be given to the Documentation Unit.

HOW TO FILL-UP THE FORM:

BLOCK NO. BLOCK TITLE INSTRUCTIONS


1 Incident/Event Name Enter the name assigned to the incident/event
2 Operational Period Enter the start date (month-dd-yyyy) and time (24 hour format) and end date and time for the operational
period to which the form applies.
3 Basic Radio Channel Enter the details of the radio communication methods assigned and used for the assigned ICS position.
Utilization  Radio Type – enter the type of communication device used (e.g. VHF, UHF, HF etc.)
 System – enter the specific location (e.g. city/municipality) covered by the communication
 Channel – can be named by number or alphabet (e.g. 1, 2, 3 or A, B, C)
 Function – enter the specific function or talk group of the channel (e.g. Command, Tactical, Support, etc.)
 Tone/Offset – blank field indicates that the transmission is SIMPLEX. If filled, the transmission is
DUPLEX. Indicate the tone/offset (e.g. +0.06 or -0.06) for DUPLEX transmissions.
 Frequency – enter the VHF, UHF, and HF frequency (e.g. VHF – 145.500MHz)
 Others – enter details for other forms of communication such as mobile phones and satellite phones.
 Assignment – indicate where the communication is assigned, i.e. IMT member, branch, division, group or
other units.
 Remarks – enter the status of the communications (e.g. functional/ operational or non-functional / non-
operational). You may enter other miscellaneous information concerning repeater locations, information
concerning patched channels or talk groups using links or gateways, etc.
4 Coordinating Add other special instructions or reminders for communications.
Instructions
5 Prepared by COML Enter complete name of the COML, signature, date (month-dd-yyyy), and time (24 hour format) the form was
prepared and completed. In the absence of COML, it shall be prepared by the LSC.

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