1. Introduction
2. Lesson Road map
3. Vulnerabilities During Presidential Transitions
4. CRS Report to Congress
5. The National Incident Management System
6. Joint Planning
7. Why do we plan?
8. Assignments

Lesson 1 Road Map

Note: The purpose of the Lesson Road Map is to give you an idea of what will be expected of you for each lesson. You will be directed to specific tasks as you proceed through the lesson.

View:

• 2008-2009 Presidential Transition: National Security Considerations and Options podcast by John Rollins, Center for Homeland Defense and Security, August 7, 2008

• NIMS - presentation

• Joint Planning (Part 1) - presentation

Read:

• Read the course syllabus in its entirety

• CRS Report to Congress, 2008-2009 Presidential Transition: National Security Considerations and Options, John Rollins
  pages 1-36

• Cooper, C & Block, R. (2006). Disaster: Hurricane Katrina and the Failure of Homeland Security, Chapter 1

Assignment:

• Complete activities in the Welcome! Start here! folder:

  • View the Course Introduction and complete the activies outlined therein

    • Document Practice
    • Class Introductions
    • Student Questionnaire Form
    • Academic Integrity Form
    • Electronic Reserves Registration.
      
      
  • View the Technical Introduction
    
    
  • View the Instructor Information
    
    
• Participate in the Weekly Discussion Forum