IC IN THE PLANNING PROCESS
One importance of Planning Process
To be focused on moving forward
To provide timely routines
To provide Input
To document decisions and actions
Give at least 3 common documentation tools.
ICS 214 Unit Log
Pen and Paper
Notebook
Computer
Smartphones
etc.
Who will brief the incoming IC or IMT?
Responsible Official
Give the 3 different status of resources.
Available
Assigned
Out of Service
Provides logistical needs for staging areas
STAM (STAGING AREA MANAGER)
Ensures adherence to the Planning Process
Ensures facilitating role of the PSC
Supervises IMT members' engagement
Ensures completeness of other plans
Directs for plan adjustments if needed
True or False: As an IC, you must let special situations be treated as separate operations.
FALSE. DO NOT LET SPECIAL SITUATIONS BECOME SEPARATE OPERATIONS.
What briefing is conducted when an RO's Briefing is not required or possible.
IC to IC Briefing
DMOB Plan Preparation starts with the arrival of the first resources.
Give 2 GENERAL responsibilities of the OSC
Supervises tactical operations
Directs the execution of the IAP
Implements the safety plan
Makes expedient changes to IAP, as needed
Existence of threats
Logistical challenges
Other activities in the area
Special Situations
External influences
Restrictions of local and national policies
IC logs the three "D"s which are:
Decisions
Discussions
Disputes
Give at least 2 documents for transfer
ICS Form 201
ICS Form 209 (if available)
Previous IAPs
All resource documents
EOC Situation Report
DEMOBILIZATION PLAN is also known as FORM ____.
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Differentiate the 2:
TASK FORCE
STRIKE TEAM
TASK FORCE- combination of single resources assembled for a particular tactical need with common communications and a leader.
STRIKE TEAM- specified combination of the same kind and type of resources with common communications and a leader.
Give the 4 key attendees during a Tactical Meeting
OSC
SOFR
LSC
RESL
Information and Intelligence
Issues
Ideas
It is an element of Transfer of Command wherein the Incoming IMT is to join activities of outgoing IMT.
OVERLAP or SHADOW
Give 3 purposes of Close-out
To discuss successes and issues, including recommendations
To focus on process improvements
To give commendations, if warranted
To establish follow-up on recommendations
Differentiate a Division and Group Supervisor.
Division Supervisor- Geographical areas of operation
Group Supervisor- Functional areas of operation
What is the plan that the IC needs to present during the TACTICAL MEETING?
NONE. The IC need NOT be present during the tactical meeting.
What are Special Situations?
Situations or events that are not planned for or expected during the operations.
Transition Plan
RO Briefing
Initial Strategy Meeting
Overlap/Shadow
Demonstration
Official Transfer
Give 3 IC roles in Demobilization.
Ensure between IMT members, DMOB and RO through the EOC
Ensure participation of all IMT members in preparation of DMOB Plan
Approve the DMOB Plan
Ensure that all agency requirements are met
Make sure all responders are briefed
Ensure that DMOB is cost effective
What ICS Form is being used by the Air Operations Branch Director (AOBD)?
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