Instructions: Read the statement and select the ICS organizational element that is responsible for these activities.
During the Incident Action Planning process, develops the tactics and resource assignments to achieve the objectives established by the Incident Command/Unified Command.
Who has the primary responsibility for overseeing these activities?
Operations Section Chief
Planning Section Chief
Logistics Section Chief
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Correct Answer: Operations Section Chief
The Operations Section is responsible for all tactical activities focused on reducing the immediate hazard, saving lives and property, establishing situational control, and restoring normal operations. The Operations Section Chief:
Is responsible to Incident Command for the direct management of all incident-related tactical activities.
Establishes tactics for the assigned operational period. An Operations Section Chief should be designated for each operational period, and responsibilities include direct involvement in development of the Incident Action Plan.
Complete the activity to continue. IS-700.A National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
Operations Section Chief
The Operations Section Chief:
Is responsible to the Incident Commander for the direct management of all incident-related operational activities
Establishes tactical objectives for each operational period
Has direct involvement in the preparation of the Incident Action Plan
The Operations Section Chief may have one or more Deputies assigned. The assignment of Deputies from other agencies may be advantageous in the case of multijurisdictional incidents.
