What Does a DART Look Like?
The structure of a DART is dependent on the size, complexity, type,
and location of the disaster and the needs of the USAID/Embassy
and the affected country. The number of individuals assigned to
a DART is determined by how many people are required to perform
the necessary activities to meet the strategy and objectives. Click
here to view an organizational chart
of a DART.
A DART is composed of six functional areas:
- Management/Liaison Manages overall DART activities, including
liaison with the affected country, PVO/NGO/IOs, other assisting
countries, and U.S. military, and the development and implementation
of plans to meet strategic objectives.
- Operations Manages all operational activities carried out
by the DART such as search and rescue activities, technical
support to an affected country, medical and health response,
and aerial operations coordination. Most active during rapid
onset disasters.
- Planning Collects, evaluates, tracks, and disseminates information
about the disaster. Reviews activities and recommends future
actions. Develops the DART operational (tactical) plan.
- Logistics Supports the DART with team supplies, equipment,
and services. Orders, receives, distributes, and tracks USG
provided relief supplies.
- Administration Manages fiscal activities of the DART. Procures
goods and services required by the DART. Provides cost accounting
of DART activities.
- Contracting Manages grant and contracting activities of the
DART for victim needs.
To read more about DART operations, please read the Field Operations
Guide, which is the handbook used by DART team members.
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