Kansas National Guard Capabilities

LESTER T. GELLHAUS LTC, FADeputy J3/ DOMS JFHQ-KS

Handheld Capabilities 800MHz/UHF/VHF/

Provides base communications support with secure/non-secure voice connectivity within the state of KS in support of Emergency Management objectives.

JISCC Joint Incident Site Communications Capability

Voice Interoperability: Interconnects disparate voice communications networks/devices used by multiple response agencies at the incident site into a single, wireless interoperable environment.

Reach-back: Provides reach-back support to relevant state and federal NG-related networks and to organizations with incident management responsibilities.

Command Post Integration: Provides on-scene command post services; extends garrison command post functionality to the incident site.

Incident Site Communications: Provides responder to responder communications directly via ultra high frequency (UHF) handheld radios or by relay through a UHF repeater and mast-mounted antenna

IRV Incident Response Vehicle

To provide incident site command and control communications, real-time situational awareness and reachback capabilities in support of an incident commander.

UH-60 “Black Hawk” Transportation of troops and cargo,

aeromedical evacuation, command and control as well as firefighting

capabilities during domestic operations.

16 on hand

Generator Capability

Provide Electrical power generation capability. To support C2 Cells, KS Emergency Management, and electrical power to civilian agencies in affected areas.

343 Generators ranging From 2KW-100KW

Heavy Transportation

HET

Heavy Equipment Transporter System (HETS)

Hauling Capacity: 60 Tons

Limitations: Requires special road and route clearances

Transport cargo in support of MSCA operations

Bed Height- 43”

55 on hand

48” Fording capability

915 Family of Vehicles

Medium Transportation

915

PLS

Fuel HEMTT

HEMTT

HEMTT Wrecker

Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT)

Hauling Capacity: 11 Tons

Transport cargo / Troops in support of MSCA operations

Limitations: Radio range of 20 mi, No organic recovery capability, No organic material handling equipment.

Bed Height-65”

91 on hand

48” Fording capability

Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV)

Transport cargo / Troops in support of MSCA operations

Bed height-59”

Limitations: Radio range of 20 mi, No organic recovery capability, No organic material handling equipment.

124 on hand

48” Fording capability

Palletized Loading System (PLS)

Hauling Capacity: 16 Tons

Limitations: Radio range of 20 mi, No organic recovery capability, No organic material handling equipment.

Transport cargo in support of MSCA operations

Bed height- 67”

35 on hand

48” Fording capability

LIGHT TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORT TROOPS AND CARGO UP TO 5 TONS

LMTV

MTV HMMWV

High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV)

Troop and Cargo Transport in support of MSCA Operations

Bed Height-33”

Limitations: Radio range of 20 mi, No organic recovery capability, No organic MHE.

450 on hand

Engineer Equipment

5 ton dump trucks . 24 on hand

20 ton dump trucks. 27 on hand

Bulldozers- up to 14 ft blade. 14 on hand

HY-EX30k lift capability3 on hand

Forklift Trucks

4/6/10K Forklift capability

Heat Carts/Light Kits

Capability to provide heat and light for extended periods during power outages

EMEDSExpeditionary Medical Support System

Capability to deploy and provide basic medical care as well as space and medical equipment in support of domestic emergencies.

Limitations: No MD No Trauma or advanced lifesaving

equipment No Security

3 total

73rd WMD CST (Weapons of Mass Destruction) Civil Support Team

Support local and state authorities at domestic WMD/NBC incident sites by identifying agents and substances, assessing current and projected consequences, advising on response measures, and assisting with requests for additional military support.

Limitations: Only 1 personnel available for most specialized functions Equipment specialized/limited in quantity Limited DECON Equipment

NOTE: Not a HAZMAT Team

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