Common use of Supplemental Detection Clause in Contracts

Supplemental Detection. Aerial supervision aircraft may be used as necessary for detection following lightning storms or for other purposes. Adjacent units should coordinate through appropriate dispatch channels as necessary. During multiple ignition events, supplemental aerial detection aircraft may be considered to enhance detection capability and reduce the dependence on aerial supervision aircraft. IV. Lead Planes/Aerial Supervision Module (ASM) Aircraft: A Lead Plane or ASM can be requested by an air tanker or aerial supervision aircraft regardless of agency. Lead Planes or ASMs will be requested through established dispatch channels. V. Helicopter Coordinator Aircraft (HLCO): One or more helicopter coordinators may be requested to maintain an appropriate span of control related to helicopter operations over an incident. Helicopter coordinator aircraft will be designated and confirmed with the controlling Interagency Communication Center when assigned this role.