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Brief Description: Communications Exercise (COMMEX)

Full Description: The COMMEX is a follow-on to the COML, COMT, INCM, INTD, RADO and AUXC training courses.  It provides an opportunity for COML, COMT, INCM, INTD, RADO and AUXC trainees to demonstrate proficiency and complete requirements in the respective Position Task Books (PTB).

Public safety professionals who have completed an COML, COMT, INCM, INTD, RADO, or AUXC course must complete a series of competency tasks in their PTB as the next step in becoming a certified COML, COMT, INCM, INTD, RADO, or AUXC for their agency. In this  exercise, tasks are designed to simulate challenges Communications Unit trainees will encounter during an incident.

Targeted Audience:
Public Safety Communications personnel and COMU Program personnel seeking to meet continuing education requirements and to test and exercise their knowledge and proficiency in a COMU position, trainees that have completed a communications course

May 19th will include the exercise overview, participant briefings, safety, equipment walk-throughs and review, and more. The exercise with take place on May 20th and 21st with multiple operational periods.  More information will be provided to participants prior to the offering.

At the end of the exercise, recognized COMLs can sign off on COML, INCM, INTD, AUXC, and RADO tasks within the PTB for trainees who have successfully demonstrated their proficiency at completing the task(s). Recognized COMTs can sign off COMT trainees. Recognized AUXCs can sign off on AUXC trainees, and so on.

This exercise will:
Provide opportunities for testing COML, COMT, INCM, INTD, RADO, and AUXC trainee proficiency
Promote state recognition and certification programs
Increase utilization of recently trained Communications Unit personnel
Integrate Communications Unit personnel into the Incident Command System (ICS)
Mobile communications equipment and resources will be integrated into the COMMEX

Cost:
There is NO FEE for this course. Lunch will be provided. Travel and all other meals are the responsibility of the course participant. Lodging will be provided for eligible public sector personnel - see details in the sign up information.

Training Dates: 05/19/2026 - 05/21/2026

Training Times: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Prerequisites: Do you have agency approval to attend training?
Student Information Form
Training Authorization Letter
Have you completed a communication(s) course offered by the NYS COMU Program?
(OIEC) If you have multiple PTB's initiated, which PTB is the priority for you to complete?
If you are currently and actively credentialed in the COMU Program are you willing to participate as an Evaluator and/or Controller during the exercise?
Do you have a position task book (PTB) initiated?
Are you actively employed with an agency that has a communications component/unit/division?
Have you participated in a response to a real-world incident in the last three years?
Have you participated in support of a planned event or incident in the last three years?

Registration Dates: 02/18/2026 - 05/05/2026

Available Seats: -25

: The maximum capacity for this class has been reached. Your request can be added to the waitlist. Additional seats may become available for future enrollment.

Hours: 32h 0m

Fee: None Specified

Training Location: State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC)
5900 Airport Road
Oriskany, NY 13424

Resources Required: Laptop/Tablet
Mobile Phone (preferred)
Pen/Pencil
To-go Kits

Reporting Instructions: Check in and registration for participants starts at 0730 on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Exercise start times, vehicle check-ins and equipment set up will be coordinated by the exercise planning team.

Documents: Student Information Form

Training Authorization Letter

Signup Details: Individuals must have completed a Communications course offered by the Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications to attend.

*Documents needed for enrollment:
Training Authorization Letter
Student Information Form

Registration:
All student registrations will be reviewed by the OIEC with approvals sent to students NO LATER THAN 2 weeks prior to the start of the class. Registration does not guarantee a seat in the class. If you are accepted into this course, you will receive a confirmation email from the Center.

Lodging:
Lodging will be provided for eligible public sector personnel.
You are eligible for lodging if your residence and official workstation are more than 50 miles from the SPTC and you are public sector personnel. Lodging is not available for federal employees or private industry participants. If you are eligible, you will be sent an email with lodging instructions prior to the start of the course. You must be enrolled in the course and have received lodging approval from the SPTC before arriving at the Center, or your lodging will not be covered, and you will not be allowed in the class.

If you have any questions, please contact the SPTC at 315-768-5689 |SPTC.INFO@dhses.ny.gov prior to arriving at the Center.

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