THREE LEVELS OF QUALIFICATION
Cadet Emergency
Responder.
Emergency management. Medical response. Search and rescue.
“So others may live.” Trained. Ready. Prepared to respond.
Common core · Basic · Advanced · Senior
REQUIRED AT EVERY LEVEL
Build the Common Core.
- Be a qualified Cadet in good standing.
- Pass the Cadet Physical Fitness Test (CPFT).
- Complete Combat Water Survival Training (CWST).
- Complete wall rappelling training.
- Maintain current CPR and first aid certification.
Training areas include emergency management and ICS, search and rescue operations, medical response and triage, communications, wilderness survival, leadership and teamwork. The framework draws on FEMA emergency-management education, the Incident Command System (ICS), National Incident Management System (NIMS) and National Response Framework (NRF).
This is an XMC Cadet qualification. External courses, examinations, certificates and licenses retain their own provider requirements; Cadre review your records and authorize the XMC award and its wear.
LEVEL 1
Basic Emergency Responder.
- Complete the common core requirements.
- Complete the Basic FEMA course list below.
- Complete one of these courses: Cadet Medic School, Cadet Military Police Academy and Cadet Search and Rescue Academy.
- Complete an Emergency Response Practicum with the assigned minimum of 4–6 hours of participation.
Basic FEMA course requirements
| Course | Subject |
|---|---|
| IS-42 | Social Media in Emergency Management |
| IS-100 | Introduction to the Incident Command System |
| IS-200 | ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents |
| IS-700 | National Incident Management System |
| IS-800 | National Response Framework |
| IS-75 | Military Resources |
| IS-2200 | Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions |
LEVEL 2
Advanced Emergency Responder.
- Complete the common core requirements.
- Complete two of these courses: Cadet Medic School, Cadet Military Police Academy and Cadet Search and Rescue Academy.
- Complete the Cadet Tactical Skills Training Course.
- Hold a certificate in Tactical Combat Casualty Care.
- Pass a three-person review board.
- Complete cliff rappelling training.
- Maintain Wilderness First Aid certification.
- Act in a leadership role during an Emergency Response Practicum, with the assigned minimum of 4–6 hours of participation.
- Achieve NASAR SARTECH III certification, or an equivalent approved by the Camp Commander.
- Complete the Advanced course list below.
Advanced course requirements
| Course | Subject |
|---|---|
| IS-317 | Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) |
| ICS-400 | Advanced Incident Command System |
| IS-915 | Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Insider Threats |
| IS-230 | Principles of Emergency Management |
| IS-240 | Leadership and Influence |
ICS-400 is the instructor-led Advanced Incident Command System course. It is not a FEMA Independent Study course; confirm prerequisites and accepted delivery with Cadre before booking.
LEVEL 3
Senior Emergency Responder.
- Complete the common core requirements.
- Complete all three courses: Cadet Medic School, Cadet Military Police Academy and Cadet Search and Rescue Academy.
- Pass a three-person review board.
- Assist in planning and executing an Emergency Response Practicum, with the assigned minimum of 4–6 hours of participation.
- Hold either an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or an FCC Amateur Radio Technician license.
- Complete the Senior FEMA course list below.
Senior additional FEMA courses
| Course | Subject |
|---|---|
| IS-120 | Exercise Design |
| IS-235 | Emergency Planning |
| IS-241 | Decision Making and Problem Solving |
| IS-242 | Effective Communication |
| IS-244 | Developing and Managing Volunteers |
The FAA Remote Pilot Certificate requires applicants to be at least 16; the radio-license option is the alternative stated in the XMC qualification pathway.
DOCUMENT. DEMONSTRATE. EARN.
Prepare Your Qualification Record.
Keep course completion records, current certifications and practicum documentation for Cadre review. Confirm accepted course editions, equivalencies, board arrangements and the assigned practicum hours before completing a qualification plan.
FEMA Independent Study course catalog ↗ · FEMA ICS-400 course and prerequisites ↗ · FAA Remote Pilot Certificate requirements ↗
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