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To organize, train, equip, maintain and operate a PN Disaster Response Task Group nationwide in order to mitigate the effects of natural calamities and disasters by conducting rescue and relief operations to affected areas and providing humanitarian assistance to disaster victims within the PN’s capabilities.

Mission

Philippine Navy Disaster Response Task Group

Philippine Navy Disaster Response Task Group

Disaster Response Protocol

1. GENERAL

The AFP is deputized by the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) through the Office of the Civil Defense in the conduct Disaster Response Operations (DRO) using its inherent capabilities.

As part of the overall AFP effort, the Philippine Navy has organized and maintained disaster response units (DRUs) ready to respond in both sea and land disasters nationwide, utilizing its available resources and inherent capabilities.


2.PURPOSE

To prescribe the policies and guidance relative to the preparedness of PN tasked units and the effective conduct of rescue operations, relief operations and limited rehabilitation operations to areas affected by disasters and calamities.


3.SCOPE

This SOP applies to all PN units tasked and involved in disaster response operations nationwide as one of the mission areas in support of the AFP’s overall task in providing human assistance to mitigate the effects of disasters and calamities.


4. DEFINITION OF TERMS Disaster – a serious disruption of a community causing widespread human, material, economic, or environmental losses which exceed the ability of the affected community to cope using its own resources. Disaster Response – pertains to activities such as rescue operations, relief operations and limited rehabilitation operations before, during and after a disaster to assist victims, alleviate hardship and provide limited foundation for subsequent recovery.


4. DEFINITION OF TERMS: Hazard – a potentially damaging physical event, phenomenon or human activity that may cause the loss of life or injury, property damage, social and economic disruption or environmental degradation.

Hazard Mapping – is the process of identifying calamity or disaster potential/prone areas usually situated near the river banks, low-lying villages, earthquake fault line and those proximate to active volcanoes.


4. DEFINITION OF TERMS: Limited Rehabilitation Operations – limited post-disaster activities that are undertaken to resume basic community services. Preparedness – pre-disaster activities/plans that are undertaken prior to the actual deployment of rescue teams.


4. DEFINITION OF TERMS: Prevention – activities to provide outright avoidance of the adverse impact of hazards and means to minimize related environmental, technological and biological disasters.

Recovery operations – decisions and actions taken after a disaster with a view of restoring or improving pre-disaster living conditions of stricken community, while encouraging and facilitating necessary adjustments to reduce disaster risk.


4. DEFINITION OF TERMS: Relief operations - the provision of assistance immediately after a disaster to meet the life preservation and basic subsistence needs of the people affected. Rescue operations - the provision of assistance during and after a disaster to meet life preservation and security of victims.


4. DEFINITION OF TERMS: Risk – the probability of harmful consequences, or expected losses (deaths, injuries, property, livelihoods, economic activity disrupted or environmental damaged) resulting from interactions between natural or human-induced hazards and vulnerable conditions.


5. POLICIES: a. Disaster Response Operations is Mission Area 3 under the Department of National Defense Planning Guidance. In this regard, it is one of the major activities of the Command. The principal responders are the PN Operational Commands (Naval Forces and Fleet-Marine Ready Force). The Type/Support Commands/Units remain as providers and enablers.


5. POLICIES: b. The HPN Battle Staff Alpha will be activated in case of disasters of national significance with the Vice Commander, PN as Senior Officer In-Attendance. c. The HPN Battle Staff Bravo will be activated in case of disasters of significance warranting continuous monitoring and update to the FOIC, PN and higher Headquarters. The Chief of Naval Staff will be the Senior Officer In-Attendance.


5. POLICIES: d. The GHQ and Unified Commands are the supported commands for DRO unless the situation warrants that PN conducts DRO unilaterally. e. Interagency coordination is required at all levels of command.


5. POLICIES: f. The FOIC, PN has oversight control of all PN Disaster Response Task Units but delegated to the following:

1) Commander, Fleet-Marine Ready Force – NCR &Manila Bay AOR 2) Commander, Naval Forces Northern Luzon – Northern Luzon AOR 3) Commander, Naval Forces Southern Luzon – Southern Luzon AOR 4) Commander, Naval Forces West – Palawan and KIG AOR 5) Commander, Naval Forces Central – Visayas AOR 6) Commander, Naval Forces Western Mindanao – WesMin AOR 7) Commander, Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao – EasMin AOR


5. POLICIES: g. Disaster response plans shall be implemented in four phases namely; 1) Crisis Action Planning Phase – this phase begins with recognizing the problem and developing the solution, and progress to preparing and executing the operation order. It is a rapid and effective exchange of information about the situation, its analysis, and alternative military responses, including the timely preparation of military courses of action with the appropriate task organization for consideration by the Commander and timely relay of the decisions to the task unit commander to permit effective execution.


5. POLICIES: g. Disaster response plans shall be implemented in four phases namely; 2) Deployment Phase – this phase begins with the deployment of the tasked unit and actual conduct of disaster response operations in a designated area of operations. Included also in this phase is the conduct of pre-deployment of naval assets to designated points of interest as decided in the crisis action planning phase.


5. POLICIES: g. Disaster response plans shall be implemented in four phases namely; 3) Redeployment Phase – this phase starts when the given task is completed and requires the deployment of the tasked unit to another area of operations or given a new set of task i.e. another rescue operations, relief operations, limited rehabilitation or recovery operations.


5. POLICIES: g. Disaster response plans shall be implemented in four phases namely;

4) Post-Deployment/Termination Phase – this phase beings when all tasks have been completed and tasked unit to return to station to reorganize and render After Activity Report.


5. POLICIES: h. All PN Unit Commanders shall identify and assess the risk of potential calamity and hazard in their respective areas and shall coordinate with the regional and local disaster coordinating council for disaster preparedness and response. i. All PN Units shall be organized and prepared to respond to any specific type of disaster utilizing its available resources.


5. POLICIES: j. Tasked PN Units shall organize, train, equip and maintain their respective disaster response teams in accordance with their inherent capabilities to conduct rescue, relief and limited rehabilitation/recovery operations. They shall be ready for deployment upon signal from higher Headquarters. k. Composition and size of units and teams to be deployed shall be dependent on the type and degree/magnitude of disaster.


5. POLICIES: m. During disaster response operations, the Naval Forces will support their respective Unified Commands and/or may act independently subject to the parameters set forth in this SOP.

n. All tasked PN Units shall program training activities relative to the conduct of DRO and shall train their respective disaster response teams.


5. POLICIES: o. All major disaster response equipment including amphibian vehicles, watercraft, rubber boats and SCUBA equipment shall be in the care of individual DRUs while minor supplemental equipage and communication equipment shall be centrally managed, stored, controlled and issued to the concerned PN unit prior deployment.


5. POLICIES: p. Concerned PN Units are responsible for the maintenance and repair of their DRO mobility and equipment. They shall conduct routine tests and check-up of their DRO vehicles and equipment to ensure operational readiness at all times.

q. Deployed PNARTs shall be self-sustaining and shall rotate personnel every 24 to 72 hours subject to the requirement of the On-Scene Commander. Follow-on sustainment/rotation of personnel will be made when deployment exceeds 24 hours.


5. POLICIES: r. Concerned PN units shall monitor weather forecasts from PAGASA, Tsunami alerts and earthquake status from PHILVOCS, and provide meteorological information to concerned DRUs. s. Public affair activities regarding PN Disaster Response Operations shall be done before, during and after DRO to ease public apprehension and gain public support.


6. RESPONSIBILITIES: Naval Forces Commanders

•shall conduct DRO utilizing their DRUs to respond to any type of disaster within their AOR

•shall exercise command and control to PN units within their AOR during deployment phase as directed by their respective Unified Commanders

•shall coordinate with NGOs /LGUs and other agencies which may be involved in DRO in their respective AOR/AOI

•to formulate contingency plans to address disasters peculiar in their AOR


6. RESPONSIBILITIES: Commander, Fleet-Marine Ready Force

•shall assume the operational control of DRUs in the NCR area which covers the whole of Metro Manila and Manila Bay

•prepare to reinforce NFNL and NFSL in the provinces of Bulacan, Pampanga, Cavite, Batangas, Rizal and Laguna


6. RESPONSIBILITIES: Commander, Philippine Fleet

•responsible for the completeness of search and rescue equipment on board surface and air assets that will respond to any disaster nationwide

•shall prepare NAVSOU teams to be attached to DRUs, when directed


6. RESPONSIBILITIES: Commandant, Philippine Marine Corps

•shall ensure preparedness of amphibian vehicles and personnel to respond to any disaster nationwide

•shall direct all Brigades and Battalions to assist the DRUs in calamity areas in their respective AOR with the cognizance of the Naval Force Commander


6. RESPONSIBILITIES: Commander, Naval Construction Brigade

•shall organize and prepare DRUs with heavy engineering equipment for landslide, earthquake and volcanic eruption and conduct limited rehabilitation to augment Naval Forces requirements


6. RESPONSIBILITIES: Commander, Naval Reserve Command

•shall mobilize PN Reservists and Reserve Units to augment regular force for DRO upon signal from higher Headquarters

•shall ensure regular DRO training for Reservists


6. RESPONSIBILITIES: AC of NS for Operations, N3

•shall coordinate with the Office of the Civil Defense and the AFP Command Center for the national calamity hazard map and shall provide the updated hazard information to concerned PN units. Respective NF3s are to coordinate with their RDCCs for copy of the regional/provincial calamity hazard maps

AC of NS for Logistics, N4

•shall ensure the availability of POL and sustainment requirements for DRUs


6. RESPONSIBILITIES: AC of NS for WCEIS, N6

•shall ensure availability of appropriate communications linkage during DRO for effective command and control

AC of NS for Civil Military Operations, N7

•shall be in charge of the coordination with concerned national government agencies on matters related to disaster response operations •shall issue public affairs guidance to guide Naval Forces Commanders, PAOs, DRU Commanders and elements on what to say to media before, during and after the conduct of DRO


6. RESPONSIBILITIES: AC of NS for Education and Training, N8

•shall ensure the formulation of a standard POI for DRO training

Director, Naval Operations Center

•shall monitor the DRUs when dispatched for deployment

Director, Naval Public Affairs Office

•shall ensure tri-media coverage of DRO with national impact, to inform the wide public of PN DRU efforts. Respective Unit Public Affairs Officers shall likewise communicate DRO activities to local media


6. RESPONSIBILITIES: •All other major PN units shall prepare their respective DRUs to be placed under the OPCON of the Naval Forces when directed. •OIC/POIC, PNART shall ensure preparedness and completeness of personnel and equipment, render report to immediate Operational Commander, and coordinate with other DRUs, RDCC and Local Government Agencies involved in the operations.


7. PROCEDURES: a. Upon recognition of an impending danger of natural

disaster from information received from concerned government agencies such as PAGASA and PHILVOCS or observation of certain parameters, PNARTs shall automatically be placed on Disaster Alert Status. NFOCs will review and update their respective contingency plans to anticipate additional operational requirements.

b. Members of the disaster response team or PNART shall conduct muster and vehicle/equipment readiness inspection and render report to the unit Operations Center/Officer.


7. PROCEDURES: c. Naval Forces Commanders may pre-deploy their PNARTs to

reduce response time, as deemed necessary.

d. Upon confirmation of disaster and/or directive from higher Headquarters, NFOC will immediately deploy their PNARTs to the identified disaster area. Prior proceeding to the disaster site, PNARTs shall initially coordinate with local disaster coordinating units up to the municipal/barangay level through fastest available means and provide the details of contact person and offices to the Operations Center. Emphasis must be given to the local disaster coordinating units of the capabilities of the PNART.


7. PROCEDURES: e. The DRU and/or PNART shall establish and maintain

contact with AFP forces within the area and other government agencies like PNP, DSWD, DPWH and other LGUs/NGOs involved in the operations.

f. Upon arrival at the area, OIC, PNART shall immediately proceed to the local disaster coordinator or any other appropriate authority to receive disaster situation briefing on the following:

1) Specific areas/barangay/village affected2) Resources available at the disaster site3) Initial response made by the local government4) Type/s of assistance required from PN DRU


7. PROCEDURES: g. In case of conflict in the prioritization of DRO, the local

disaster coordinator shall determine the order of priority.

h. Upon arrival in the area, in the absence of any LGU presence/control, On-scene Commander shall prepare to assume as Overall Tactical Commander. Likewise, relinquish said responsibility upon arrival of competent authorities.

i. After the completion of the mission, OIC/POIC, PNART shall make the necessary reports and conduct debriefing to local disaster coordinator and other agencies involved in the operation to determine and evaluate the problems encountered, lessons learned and recommendations.

Organization

PNARUS/RESERVISTS

CNFNL(Naval DRU)

CNFC(Naval DRU)

CNFW(Naval DRU)

CNFSL(Naval DRU)

CNFWM(Naval DRU)

CNFEM(Naval DRU)

FOIC, PN

COMNOLCOM COMCENTCOM COMWESCOM COMSOLCOMCOM

WESMINCOMCOMNCRCOM

> PNARTs of:NS Poro

NS San MiguelNRCNL

Seaborne and AirComponent

> PNARTs of:MNOB

NRCCEN> Seaborne and Air

Component

> PNARTs of:NS Puerto Princesa

NRCWESTSeaborne, Land and Air Component

> PNARTs of:NS Legaspi

NRCSLSeaborne and Air Component

> PNARTs of:NS, Zambo

NS Batu-batuNRCWM

Seaborne, Land And Air Component

> PNARTs of:NS DavaoNRCEM

Seaborne and AirComponent

COMEASTMINCOM

VCSAFP

CFMRF(Naval DRU)

> PNARTs of:PF PMC NRC

NSSC NSC NCBde NLC HPN & HSG NSF-NCR

CNH MNH > Seaborne, Land and Air Component

CNS **

VCOM, PN *

FOIC, PN

N1 N2 N3 N4 N6 N7 N8

NOC

N9

PAO

CDRTU-NCR(CFMRF)

CDRTU-NL (CNFNL)

CDRTU-CEN

(CNFC)

CDRTU-WEST(CNFW)

CDRTU-WM

(CNFWM)

CDRTU-SL (CNFSL)

CDRTU-EM

(CNFEM)

* HPN Battle Staff Alpha – under VCOM supervision** HPN Battle Staff Bravo – under CNS supervision

Organization

CFMRF(CPNDRTU-

NCR)

CNFNL(CPNDRTU-

NL)

CNFSL(CPNDRTU-

SL)

CNFC(CPNDRTU-CENTRAL)

CNFW(CPNDRTU-

WEST)

CNFWM-(CPNDRTU-

WM)

CNFEM(CPNDRTU-

EM)

OPCON PNARTS from the ff: units

OPCON PNARTS from

the ff: units

OPCON PNARTS from

the ff: units

OPCON PNARTS from

the ff: units

OPCON PNARTS from the ff: units

OPCON PNARTS from

the ff: units

OPCON PNARTS from

the ff: units

PMC NS Leovigildo Gantioqui

NS Julhasan A Arasain

Naval Base Rafael Ramos

NS Apolinario Jalandoon

NS Romulo M Espaldon

NS Felix Apolinario

PF NS Ernesto Ogbinar

NRCSL NRCWV NS Carlito Cunanan

NS Juan Magluyan

NRCEM

NRC/NRC-NCR NRCNL NRCW NRCWM

NSSC

NSC

NCBde

HPN & HSG

NSF-NCR

NLC

MNH

CNH

Organization

List of PN Disaster Response Units

Unit Nr of Teams Nr of Officers Nr of EP

Philippine Fleet 4 4 28

Philippine Marine Corps 4 4 30

Naval Reserve Command 2 2 14

Naval Sea Systems Command 2 2 14

Naval Support Command 3 3 21

Naval Support Facility-NCR 1 1 7

HPN & HSG 1 1 8

Naval Logistics Center 1 1 7

Cavite Naval Hospital 1 Med Tm 1 MC/1 NC 3

Manila Naval Hospital 1 Med Tm 1 MC/1 NC 3

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

Organization


Naval Support Command 3 3 21

Manila Naval Hospital 1 Med Tm 1 MC/1 NC 3

Cavite Naval Hospital 1 Med Tm 1 MC/1 NC 3


Medical

Earthquake / Volcanic Eruption

Unit Nr of Teams

Naval Construction Brigade 1 Company 1 Equipment Maintenance Team

Organization



Sea Disaster / Tsunami


Philippine Fleet 4 4 28

Naval Sea System Command 1 1 7

Naval Base Cavite 1 1 7

Naval Logistic Center 1 1 7

Cavite Naval Hospital 1 Med Tm 1 MC/ 1 NC 3

Organization


NORTHERN LUZON


Naval Station Ernesto Ogbinar 2 2 14

Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui

2 2 14

NRCNL 1 1 7

SOUTHERN LUZON


Naval Station Julhasan A Arasain 2 4 28

NRCSL (Legaspi City) 1 1 14

Organization


CENTRAL


Naval Station Rafael Ramos 3 3 32

NRCWV 1 1 14

WEST


Naval Station Apolinario Jalandoon

2 2 28

Naval Station Carlito Cunanan 1 1 7

NRCW 1 1 14

Organization


WESTERN MINDANAO


Naval Station Romulo M Espaldon 2 2 28

Naval Station Juan Magluyan 1 1 7

NRCWM 2 2 28

EASTERN MINDANAO


Naval Station Felix Apolinario 2 2 28

NRCEM 2 2 28

Notes:•Seaborne, land and air components of the Naval Forces can also be added to the DRU as required.•Additional DRUs can be organized as directed by higher Headquarters.

Organization


Basic PNART Composition

Duty Position Rating

Sea Disaster

OICPOICRadiomanDriverCorpsmanBoat EngineerSwimmer / DiverCoxswainFirefighterPhotographer / RecorderCook

BM/EN/QMRMCDHMEN

BMPHCS

Earthquake/Fire/Volcanic Eruption

OICPOICRadiomanDriverCorpsmanHeavy Equipment OperatorElectricianFirefighterPhotographer/Recorder

BU/EO/CMRMCDHMEO/BUEMDCPH

Basic PNART Composition

Duty Position Rating

Flood/Lahar/Tsunami

OICPOIC/NCOICRadiomanDriverCorpsmanBoat EngineerElectricianCoxswainDiver/SwimmerPhotographer / RecorderCook

BN/EM/QMRMCDHMENEMBM

PHCS

List of Equipage

Type of Disaster

Responding Team

Individual Equipment

Team/UnitEquipment

FloodSecurity/PAO Team

Life Vest, Rain Coat Small Arms, Ammo, Flash Light, Carabiner, Safety Shoes

Camera, Vehicle, Radio Map/Directory, Three Days Provision

Earthquake SAR Team Hard Hat, Goggles, Safety Mask, Gloves, Harness, Head Lamp, Shovel/ Mallet, Poncho, Whistle, Safety Shoes

Megaphone, Bolt Cutter, Chain Saw, Ladder, Barrier Tape, Searchlight, Jack Hammer, Available Engineering Heavy Equipment, M-35 Truck, Blower, Oxyacetylene, Welding Machine, Gas Detector, Chain Block & Saw, Jack, Disaster, Disaster Map, Radio

List of Equipage

Type of Disaster

Responding Team


Team/UnitEquipment

FloodSAR Team Life Vest, Rain Coat

Harness, Safety Gloves, Safety Shoes, Whistles, Flash Light, Carabiner, Safety Rope, Knife, Hard Hat, Firearms for Security, Extra Clothing

Rescue Boat with Ring, M-35 Truck, Rescue Rope, Radio, Search Light Megaphone, Camera, Stretcher, Life Jacket, Disaster Map/Directory, Three Days Provision

Evacuation Team

Life Vest, Rain Coat, Flashlight, Hard hat, Extra Clothing, Safety Shoes

M-35 Truck, Bus, Tent with Generator, LARC/Aqua Truck, Amphibian Truck, Megaphone, Bolo, Shovel Stretcher, Axe, Ladder, Radio, Disaster Map/Directory, Camera, Three Days Provision, Communications Van

List of Equipage

Type of Disaster

Responding Team


Team/UnitEquipment

Earthquake

Evacuation Team

Life Vest, Rain Coat, Safety Shoes

M-35 Truck, Camera, Cadaver Bag, Tent with Generator, Communications Van, Disaster Map, Radio

First Aid Team


First Aid, Blanket, Stretcher, Disaster Map, Radio

Volcanic Eruption / Lahar Flow

SAR Team Hard Hat, Goggles, Mask, Safety Gloves, Safety Shoes, Flashlight, Light Stick, Life Vest, Rain Coat, Harness, Whistle

Engineering Equipment, Rescue Rope, 2-Way Radio, Searchlight, Megaphone, Aqua Truck, LARC, GPS, Generator, Chain Block &Saw, jack, Disaster Map

List of Equipage

Type of Disaster

Responding Team


Team/UnitEquipment

Volcanic Eruption / Lahar Flow

Evacuation Team

Hard Hat, Goggles, Safety Mask, Safety Gloves, Safety Shoes, Flashlight, LightStick, Life Vest, Rain Coat

M-35 Truck, Radio, Dump Truck, Tent with Generator, Disaster Map, Communications Van, Cadaver bags

First Aid Team

Hard Hat, Goggles, Safety Mask, Safety Gloves, Safety Shoes, Flashlight, LightStick, Life Vest, Rain Coat

First Aid Kit, Stretcher, Disaster Map, Radio

Security / PAO Team

Small Arms, Ammo, Flash Light, Life Vest, Rain Coat, Safety Shoes

Radio, Camera, Vehicle, Disaster Map

List of Equipage

Type of Disaster

Responding Team


Team/UnitEquipment

Sea Disaster

SAR Team Hard Hat, Harness, Gloves, Safety Shoes, Flashlight, Life Vest, HH Radio, LightStick, Portable GPS

Rescue Ship/Boat, Helicopter with Hook with swivel, Rescue Rope, Flare, Megaphone, Available Shipboard Equipment, Diving Gears, Oil Spill Boom, Skimmer, Camera, Radio

First Aid Team

Hard Hat, Harness, Gloves, Safety Shoes, Flash Light, Life Vest, HH Radio, Light Stick, Portable GPS

First Aid Kit, Stretcher, Cadaver Bags, Radio

List of Equipage

Type of Disaster

Responding Team


Team/UnitEquipment

Tsunami

SAR Team Life Vest, Rain Coat, Harness, Safety Gloves, Safety Shoes, Whistle, Flashlight, Carabiner, Light Stick

Engineering Equipment, M-35 Truck, Tow Truck, Rescue Rope, 2-Way HH Radio, Search Light, Mega Phone, Camera, Rescue Ship/Boat, Disaster Map

Evacuation Team

Life Vest, Rain Coat, Harness, Safety Gloves, Safety Shoes, Whistle, Flashlight, Carabiner, Light Stick

M-35 Truck, Available Vehicle, Tent with Generator, Cadaver bags, Communications Van, Disaster Map, Radio

First Aid Team

Life Vest, Rain Coat, Harness, Safety Gloves, Safety Shoes, Whistle, Flashlight, Carabiner, Light Stick

First Aid Kit, Blanket, Stretcher, Disaster Map, Radio

List of Equipage

Type of Disaster

Responding Team


Team/UnitEquipment

Tsunami

Security / PAO Team


M-35 Truck, Camera, Cadaver Bag, Tent with Generator, Communications Van, Disaster Map, Radio

Landslide SAR Team Hard Hat, Goggles, Safety Mask, Gloves, Harness, Safety Shoes, head Lamp, Shovel/Mallet, Poncho, Whistle

Engineering Equipment, M-35 Trucks, Tow Trucks, Rescue Rope, Barrier Tape, Oxyacetylene, Welding Machine, PortPumps, Crane, Disaster Map, Radio

Evacuation Team


First Aid Kit, Blanket, Stretcher, Disaster Map, Radio

List of Equipage

Type of Disaster

Responding Team


Team/UnitEquipment

Landslide First Aid Team


First Aid Kit, Blanket, Stretcher, Disaster Map

Security / PAO Team

Life Vest, Rain Coat, Small Arms, Ammo, Safety Shoes

Camera, Vehicle, Radio, Disaster Map

Hazard Maps

Historical Earthquake of the Philippines

Tsunami-Prone Areas of the Philippines

Active Faults and Trenches in the Philippines

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