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Planning Section Chief Type 3
PSC3 Qualification Requirements
Required Training
Required Experience
- Satisfactory performance as a Situation Unit Leader (SITL)
OR
- Satisfactory performance as a Resources Unit Leader (RESL)
OR
- Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
OR
- Completion and Certification of NWCG Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3) Position Task Book, PMS 311-55
Physical Fitness Level: None Required
Position does not require a physical fitness level.
These Positions Maintain Currency For PSC3
- Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB)
- Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2)
- Resources Unit Leader (RESL)
- Situation Unit Leader (SITL)
- Status/Check-In Recorder (SCKN)
PSC3 Maintains Currency For These Positions
- Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB)
- Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL)
- Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2)
- Resources Unit Leader (RESL)
- Situation Unit Leader (SITL)
- Status/Check-In Recorder (SCKN)
Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills
Note: Once qualified as SITL, RESL, or ICT3, the PSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the PSC3 PTB.
This is an inherently wildland fire position and has no endorsement. All-hazards Planning Section Chief Type 3 will need to meet the wildland fire position qualification requirements.
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Page Last Modified / Reviewed:
2022-05-24