Overview The Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security (OKOHS), in conjunction with the Statewide Interoperability Governing Body (SIGB), is currently in the process of expanding a Communications Unit Program for the state of Oklahoma. At this time, there are a limited number of state-certified communications unit leaders (COML) in Oklahoma, and additional communications personnel are expected to receive their certification in the near future. A few certified Oklahoma COMLs also received their COML Instructor Certification in 2011, providing them with the ability to train others in the state. In October 2011, Oklahoma's first All-Hazards Communications Technician (COMT) Course was provided to 15 participants. OKOHS plans to incorporate additional COML and COMT training courses into the OKOHS Training and Exercise Program--further expanding the Communications Unit Program for the state of Oklahoma.

COML Committee

The COML Committee was formed in 2010 as a working group under the guidance of the SIGB's Training and Exercise Committee  to make recommendations to the SIGB and to OKOHS regarding the Communications Unit Program in Oklahoma. The COML Committee is a key component of Oklahoma’s Communications Unit Program. Specific duties of the COML Committee include:

• Recommending future candidates for COML/COMT training
• Determining additional training and qualifications necessary to serve as a COML/COMT at large-scale incidents
• Recommending credentialing at the state level
• Creating a cadre of instructors capable of delivering COML/COMT training in Oklahoma
• Assisting the Oklahoma Homeland Security Regions with interoperable communications guidelines and policies
• Serving as a resource for agencies with questions regarding interoperable communications

Credentialing Subcomittee--

The COML Committee’s Credentialing Subcommittee (CCSC) was created specifically to review COML/COMT Task Books before an individual can become a certified state-level COML/COMT in Oklahoma. The CCSC is comprised of seven members from across the state to ensure that multiple regions are represented.  

Point of Contact--

John Comstock, COML Committee Chair 
Oklahoma County Emergency Management
(405) 509-1720
jcomstock@oklahomacounty.org
 

Communications Technician (COMT)

A component of Oklahoma's Communications Unit Program is the training and recognition of certified communication technicians (COMT). The inaugural course was held in October 2011 and was offered through the Office of Emergency Communications Interoperable Communications Technical Assistance Program. Future COMT Course offerings and a COMT Recognition Procedure are being developed by the COML Committee.  

Above: Students and instructors from the October 2011 COMT 
Course pose for a group picture in front of Command-2.

(NEW!) Certified State of Oklahoma COML/COMT Recognition Procedure

The COML Committee recently approved the Certified State of Oklahoma COML/COMT Recognition Procedure. This procedure describes the process for individuals who wish to become recognized at the state level. Individuals who wish to be recognized at the local level only need to complete the All-Hazards COML Course, unless otherwise specified by their home agency. 

Click here to view the Certified State of Oklahoma COML/COMT Recognition Procedure. 

Oklahoma ICS COML/COMT Resource List...(Coming Soon!)

Agencies and/or jurisdictions who are currently updating their records, plans or entering data into the Communications Assets Survey and Mapping Tool (CASM) should refer to the Oklahoma ICS COML/COMT Resource List as the appropriate source of information for COML/COMT resources. This list is currently in development. Once it is finalized, it will be posted below. 

Last Update May 2012