NCSWIC is comprised of Statewide Interoperability Coordinators (SWICs) and their alternate from the 56 States and territories. There are two main groups that make up the NCSWIC: 1) Executive Committee members (also referred to as Regional Interoperability Council (RIC) Chairs) and 2) general NCSWIC members. Both groups are members of their respective RIC.

NCSWIC members work with public safety responders in their respective region and State or territory to create governance structures that promote and enhance interoperable communications. This approach ensures multi-jurisdictional and cross-disciplinary coordination occurs amongst public safety responders and policymakers for the purpose of identifying and implementing solutions that enhance interoperability.

In support of this approach, NCSWIC has developed a governance structure that compliments the input provided by public safety responders and policymakers.

NCSWIC members develop or enhance State and territory governance structures to provide strategic guidance from first responders that can be shared at interstate RIC meetings and at the NCSWIC EC meetings.