SGAUS Legal Academy
Legal Counseling Skillset
The SGAUS Legal Academy curriculum is designed to align with FEMA Skillset 1019 (Legal Counseling). Completion of these requirements ensures State Guard legal officers are prepared to provide critical legal advice regarding emergency declarations, procurement, mutual aid, and EOC operations.
View Official FEMA Skillset 1019 Requirements →Training Requirements Checklist
Complete the following tasks and recommended courses to qualify.
| Task | Legal Counseling Task Description | Recommended Course(s) | Provider | Type | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge of laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies across all levels of government | IS-100.C, IS-700.B, IS-2900 | FEMA EMI | Online (Independent Study) | Course 100.C Course 700.B Course 2900 |
| 2 | Knowledge of declaration authorities and changes | IS-800.D, Legal Aspects of Emergency Management | FEMA EMI / State EMAs | Online / In-person | Course 800.D |
| 3 | Knowledge of procurement laws and procedures | Roadmap to Procurement Compliance, G-270.4 | FEMA / State EMA | In-person / Online | Compliance PDF G-270.4 Reference |
| 4 | Familiarity with mutual aid agreements, MOUs, and MOAs | IS-706 | FEMA EMI | Online (Independent Study) | Course 706 |
| 5 | Briefing EOC personnel on legal guidance | TBD... | FEMA / Local EMAs | In-person / Exercise | |
| 6 | Providing legal advice related to EOC activities | E/L/K-146, Emergency Law CLE | FEMA / State Bar / ABA | In-person / Online | HSEEP / CLE Info |
| 7 | Legal risk identification, working with external counsel, resolving legal issues | IS-200.C, IS-703.B, Legal Ethics in EM | FEMA / ABA / State Bar | Online / In-person | Course 200.C Course 703.B |
| 8 | Coordination with attorneys in EM roles | EMAC Legal Workshops | FEMA / NEMA | Online / Live Workshop | EMAC Training eLearning Courses Course E0431 PDF |
| 9 | Drafting emergency declarations and legal documents | Legal Writing for EM, Advanced EMAC Legal Training | State Bar / NEMA | In-person / Online | Emergency Decs Drafting Guidance |
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