The Advance Response Concepts RAPTOR system uses a combination of web applications and interfaces with locally run applications we refer to as “Thick Clients” throughout the software suite. First it is important to understand that the RAPTOR suite is designed to run in both connected and disconnected environments. Applications that are completely web based require that an internet connection is present for them to work. Because Advance Response Concepts and it clients work in environments that are resultant of natural disasters and deliberately caused events such as a weapons of mass destruction attack we cannot depend on the presence of an internet connection. Keeping this in mind please remember that Advance Response Concepts does leverage a wide array of communications technologies designed to keep you connected in all but the worst case scenarios including WiFi, Cellular, and Satellite and Ad hoc network environments. With this strong combination of web based and locally run programs Advance Response provides an identification, accountability, and NIMS compliant resource allocation program which will work effectively in any emergency situation solving or alleviating issues raised in both the 9/11 responses and the national response to hurricane Katrina.