Ics 309-Scco Ares/races Communications Log Template (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

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Communications Log (ICS Form 309-SCCo ARES/RACES)

Purpose: The Comm Log records the details of message traffic and is used by either an individual or a Net Control

Operator (NCO). These logs provide the basic reference from which to extract communications traffic history.

Preparation: The Comm Log is initiated and maintained by the Net Control Operator (NCO) or the individual operator

(e.g. a field communicator). Completed logs are submitted to the supervisor who forwards them to the Documentation

Unit.

Distribution: The Documentation Unit maintains a file of all Comm Logs. All completed original forms MUST be

forwarded to the Documentation Unit.

Instructions for completing the form:

Field #

Field Title

Instructions

Incident Name / Number

Enter the name and activation number assigned to the incident

Operational Period

Enter the time interval for which the form applies. Record the start and

end date and time

Net / Position Name

For NCOs: Enter the name of the radio net

For Others: Enter the name of the position or tactical call

Radio Operator

Enter the name and call sign of the radio operator

Communications Log

Time: Enter the local time in 24-hour format

From: Enter the From call sign or ID and the message number

To: Enter the To call sign or ID and the message number

Message: Enter the message

Prepared By

Enter the name and call sign of the person completing the log

Date & Time Prepared

Enter the date and time the form was prepared (24-hour clock)

Page numbers

Enter the page number and number of pages

Submit this form to your supervisor at the end of your shift.

ICS 309-SCCo ARES/RACES (rev. 2009-Sep-25)

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