Auxiliary Communications Operations

Auxiliary Communications Field Operation Guide

Introduction

The Auxiliary Communications Field Operations Guide ("AUXFOG") is a collection of technical reference and training information to aid trained volunteer Auxiliary Communications ("AuxComm") personnel, and the agencies they serve, to supplement local emergency communications when AuxComm support is requested. AuxComm is an all-inclusive term used to describe the many organizations and personnel that provide various types of communications support to emergency management, public safety, and other government agencies. Auxiliary Communicators have been assisting the public safety community for over 100 years. These uniquely qualified communicators give their time and resources freely, without hesitation, providing auxiliary communications to NIMS/ICS personnel and public safety partners. Additionally, Auxiliary Communicators frequently provide communications support during planned events, community functions, and training exercises. The contents of this guide are for training and reference, and should support the goals of your local, county, region or state government officials. It should not be used in any way to circumvent or override those established goals. Direction for the use of auxiliary communications, under NIMS/ICS, will come from either a Communications Leader (COML) or a member of the public safety agency being supported.