Command Centers for Incident Response
in the Mobile Environment

Mobile Command Centers, as Clegg Industries designs and builds them, are organized
to facilitate the command and control functions of exercising authority over assigned
and attached organizations supporting a particular response to a variety of incidents.
Our vehicles are structured such that all personnel, resources, intelligence, equipment,
and communications are simultaneously being utilized in an aligned and synchronized
headquarters.

The physical layout of the command centers we have built allow for simultaneous
command/control/communications management of current operations and the planning
of future operations that focus on the next 24 - 48 hours and beyond. Our briefing
centers, augmented with monitors, network connections, computers, communications
equipment, and administrative support equipment, provide the facilities for conducting
updates to higher headquarters, other first responder leadership and, as required, the
media. Even the inclusion of a restroom and break area is significant in that it allows for
dedicated 24/7 operations with few inconveniences to the normal physiological needs of
staff personnel.

In order to provide the maximum flexibility in mission accomplishment we utilized the
principle of scalability when designing and building vehicles for a current client; the
Victoria County Sheriff’s Office. By having multiple vehicles, leadership can deploy the
vehicles simultaneously or separately…depending on the nature and level of response
required.

This equipment provides the ability to rapidly emplace a command, control,
communications capability when and where needed either via road or via airlift. This is
especially important in remote locations that are not normally supported or tied into first
responder networks. This command center becomes the “on-site” knowledge
management center. It gives them the ability to align and synchronize the priorities of
effort for all the assigned and attached organizations supporting the operation.

These command centers provide the capability to put a first responder information
gathering and dissemination activity in the area where the information is being
generated. In a crisis-management scenario, first responders need the benefit of timely
and accurate data that is being collected, analyzed, and refined into “intelligence” as
close to the site as possible. This gives the first responders a “common operating
picture” from which to plan and implement their response.

Some Functional Applications of Mobile Command Centers

I. Incident Command & Control (C2) – On scene operations for Police activities, Military
activities, other government agency activities; assure situational awareness

Back-up for fixed site operations for police activities, military
activities, other government agency activities

Hazmat operations for local and regional incidents

Force deployment, monitoring and reporting functions

Examples: Natural disaster response management; earthquake, wild fire, tornado, typhoon,
flood, et al

Man-made disaster response management; explosion, power failure, major
construction accidents, major rail or port accidents, et al

Humanitarian and disaster relief support

Civil population management; support for regional populations displaced by natural
disasters, athletic functions (Olympics, etc.), political gatherings, et al

Military responses; routine operations, special operations, joint service operations,
anti-terrorist operations

II. Communications Coordination Center – On scene operations for Police activities, Military
activities, other government agency activities

Back up for fixed site operations for police activities,
military activities, other government agency activities

High data rate tactical communications

Robust, secure & seamless mission communications

Examples: Command liaison network for any of the above functions; national to/from regional
to/from local; SatCom communications network
Redundant communications network for critical police, military or civil missions
Evacuation planning and implementation for civilian populations

Interoperability of Joint Police, Military & Multi-national systems

Examples: Mobile emergency police/military/civil operations centers,
Integrated real-time support to decision-makers on and off site,
Search and rescue operations,
Smuggling and drug interdiction,
Economic exclusion zone protection,
Vehicle and vessel traffic management,
Disaster alert and response operations,
Back-up transportation operations management,
Any combination from I and II above.

Typical Clegg Industries, Inc. Command Support Projects

Victoria County, Texas Sheriff’s Office Mobile Command Response Vehicle.

Public Safety Mobile Command Center; Dorchester County, SC

City of Ennis, Texas Fire Command Center

City of Victoria, Texas Multi-Agency Support Command Center

Mobile Satellite Tracking Command Center

Victoria County Sheriff Command Center Trailer

This trailer was converted from a damaged used trailer. Clegg Industries repaired the damages and added framing, insulation and wiring for the various interior rooms and work areas. An HVAC system with duct work and a dropped ceiling was installed. Clegg removed the existing rear double doors and added a single high grade rear door as well as a side entry personnel door. Openings were cut into the structure for windows and a new 14' slide-out that Clegg Industries installed to provide extra work space. The original floor was refinished and insulated dividing walls built. Custom belly boxes were designed, fabricated and installed by Clegg Industries’ highly skilled shop technicians. A glass partition wall was built to divide the work area from the main conference room. A restroom with an electric waste disposal system and a galley separate the main conference room and the rear meeting room. This was included to meet the physiological needs of staff personnel potentially on duty 24/7. Quiet carpet and fiber reinforced plastic cover the walls throughout the trailer. All cabinetry, benches, desks and conference tables were custom fabricated by Clegg. Youtube Video

Public Safety Mobile Command Center / Post
Dorchester County, SC

A 31' L x 102" W bumper-pull trailer with 3@7000# axles; GVWR = 23,500 #. The trailer is configured with a Command Center Communications Room, Command/Conference area, Galley, Lavatory, Electronics Center and Observation Deck. Command Post is wired for Cat V voice/data systems. Features:   28 ft long (2) doors Windows 15 K.W. Diesel Gen Set Roof top A.C. / Heat (3) propane furnances Custom cabinets (3) 7K axles with brakes Roof platform Flood lights Awnings on both sides Emergency lights 12 volt and 110 volt electrical system Restroom Galley White boards Outside 110 volt receptables Outside 12 volt receptables CAT 5 data cable Data ports throughout Cable trays Rear storage box File cabinets Spare tire and rack P.A. system

Ennis, Texas Fire Department
Command Center

18 foot Supreme Big EZ Aluminum Body on a Sterling chassis; Mercedes Benz engine & transmission. Features:   2 Communication Stations; VHF & UHF radios Conference Area, Galley & Restroom Wired For Cat V data, phone & 12V power Genset and shore power Auto eject plug & auto transfer switch 220V, 110V & 12V power distribution systems Rooftop HVAC 16 foot Hydraulic-raise laydown radio antenna Two 10 foot Kwik-Raze telescoping mast Dual antenna rails Rear step bumper with stow away stairs Map storage

Conceptual Layouts for Clegg Industries, Inc. Command Support Projects
Note: Conceptual Layouts Can Be Applied to Most Types of Vehicles

Medium Size Command/Communication Center

Medium Size Command Center

Large Size Command Center

Small Size Command Center

Small Size Command Center

Mobile Command Centers - Suggested Equipment & Systems

Mobile Command/Communications Center
(Items and quantities are mission specific)