INSARAG GUIDELINES VOLUME II, MANUAL C – IEC-R

The INSARAG Steering Group unanimously endorsed the new INSARAG Guidelines 2020, and the new Guidelines are into effect on 1^st January 2021.

Please be informed that the 2020 Guidelines consist of three volumes:

VOLUME 1: POLICY

VOLUME II : PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE

VOLUME III: OPERATIONAL FIELD GUIDE

The goal of INSARAG Guidelines Volume II, Manual C (Link) is to define the operational minimum standard for international USAR. In an effort to achieve this objective, the INSARAG network has developed two voluntary, independent, peer review-processes: the INSARAG External Classification (IEC) and INSARAG External Reclassification (IER). The purpose of this manual is to ensure a USAR Team preparing to undergo an IEC/R has a deep understanding of the expected planning, preparation and delivery requirements. It furthermore provides guidance for peer reviewers on how to conduct an IEC/IER.

By following these principles, a USAR Team will be prepared to offer professional services, operate in a collaborative manner, and provide timely life-saving assistance to an affected population.

IEC/Rs taking place after 1^st January 2021 will be based on the IEC/R Checklist 2020 (Link) found in Volume II, Manual C – IEC/R Process.

Please also find guidance on how to conduct an IEC within the EU MODEX Field Exercise platform here: EU MODEX Platform Link.

For any further information, please contact INSARAG Secretariat at insarag@un.org.