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INCIDENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS PLAN (ICS FORM 205)
Special Note. This form, ICS 205, is used to provide, in one location, information on all radio frequency assignments down
to the Division/Group level for each operational period; whereas, the Communications List, ICS 205a-OS is used to list
methods of contact for personnel assigned to the incident (radio frequencies, phone numbers, pager numbers, etc.),
Purpose. The Incident Radio Communications Plan is a summary of information obtained from the Radio Requirements
Worksheet (ICS form 216) and the Radio Frequency Assignment Worksheet (ICS form 217). Information from the Radio
Communications Plan on frequency assignments is normally noted on the appropriate Assignment List (ICS form 204-OS).
Preparation. The Incident Radio Communications Plan is prepared by the Communications Unit Leader and given to the
Planning Section Chief. Detailed instructions on the preparation of this form may be found in ICS Publication 223-5,
Communications Unit Position Manual.
Distribution. The Incident Radio Communications Plan is duplicated and given to all recipients of the Incident Objectives
form, including the Incident Communications Center. Information from the plan is placed on Assignment Lists. All
completed original forms MUST be given to the Documentation Unit.
Item #
Item Title
Instructions
1.
Incident Name
Enter the name assigned to the incident.
2.
Operational Period
Enter the time interval for which the form applies. Record the start and end
date and time.
3.
Basic Radio Channel
Enter the following information about radio channel use:
Use
System
Radio cache system(s) assigned and used on the incident.
Channel
Radio channel numbers assigned.
Function
Function each channel is assigned (e.g., command, support, division
tactical, and ground-to-air).
Frequency
Radio frequency tone number assigned to each specified function (e.g.,
153.400)
Assignment
ICS organization assigned to each of the designated frequencies (e.g.,
Branch I, Division A).
Remarks
This section should include narrative information regarding special
situations.
4.
Prepared By
Enter the name of the Communications Unit Leader preparing the form.
Date/Time
Enter date (month, day, year) and time prepared (24-hour clock). Date/Time

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