Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident
objectives. - correct answer-Logistics
As phasedown of shelter operations has begun, the American Red Cross Disaster
Operations Supervisor has directed you to begin re-assigning shelter staff personnel and
release those that are no longer required.
As a supervisor, you direct released staff to checkout. - correct answer-Accountability
Chain of Command and Unity of Command
As the response is underway, my section tracks all personnel participating in the response. -
correct answer-Planning
Because incident details are often unknown at the start, command should not be established
until after the Incident Action Plan has been developed. - correct answer-False
Chain of command restricts personnel from communicating or sharing information outside
their organizational units. - correct answer-False
Collect, analyze, and disseminate information - correct answer-Incident Coordination
Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and directs all
operational resources. - correct answer-Operations
Due to the complexity of the incident, the Incident Commander has expanded the Operations
Section to include an Evacuation Group. - correct answer-Modular Organization
Ensures that all intelligence/investigations operations and activities are properly managed,
coordinated, and directed. - correct answer-Intelligence/Investigations
Establish objectives, make assignments, and order resources - correct answer-Incident
Command
Establishing priorities among incidents - correct answer-Coordination
Evaluating staffing and supervisory needs in the Incident Command Post.
Identifying resource shortfalls.
Updating planning documents. - correct answer-Management by Objectives
Incident Action Planning
Manageable Span of Control
I am the primary contact for anyone who wants details about the incident and our response
to it. I serve an external audience through the media and an internal audience including
incident staff and agency personnel. - correct answer-Public Information Officer
I provide briefings to supporting Agency Representatives and work with them to address
their questions and concerns about the operation. I remain visible on the incident scene to all
incoming cooperating and assisting agencies. - correct answer-Liaison Officer
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