This level of training prepares ARES participants to take on leadership positions such as EC, ADEC, DEC, ASEC, and SEC, and other designated positions in the ARES program. Participants are required to complete:

ARRL’s online EC-016, Emergency Communications for Management that includes the FEMA Professional Development Series of courses IS- 120, IS-230, IS-240, IS-241, IS-242, IS-244, and IS-288 the Role of voluntary Organizations in Emergency Management <register>

Participants also are encouraged to complete the FEMA courses IS- 300, and IS-400 should they be available locally.