NIMS 200
Chain of command - correct answer-help to ensure that clear reporting relationships exist
and eliminate the confusion caused by multiple, conflicting directives. Incident managers at
all levels must be able to control the actions of all personnel under their supervision.
unity of command - correct answer-means that each individual involved in incident
operations will be assigned - and will report - to only one supervisor. Allows Incident
Commanders to make joint decisions by establishing a single command structure at one
Incident Command Post
formal communication - correct answer-Receiving and giving work assignments, Requesting
support or additional resources, Reporting progress of assigned tasks.
Informal communication - correct answer-Is used to exchange incident or event information
only
Examples:
-The Communications Unit Leader may directly contact the Resources Unit Leader to
determine the number of persons requiring communications devices.
-The Cost Unit Leader may directly discuss and share information on alternative strategies
with the Planning Section Chief.
ICS organization - correct answer--Is typically structured to facilitate activities in five major
functional areas: command, operations, planning, logistics, and finance and administration.
-Is adaptable to any emergency or incident to which domestic incident management
agencies would be expected to respond.
-Has a scalable organizational structure that is based on the size and complexity of the
incident.
modular organization - correct answer-managing span of control is accomplished by
organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections when the
supervisor-to-subordinate ratio exceeds 7, or by reorganizing or demobilizing Sections,
Branches, Divisions, Groups, or Teams when the ratio falls below 3.
Use of position titles - correct answer-Provides a common standard.
Ensures qualified individuals fill positions.
Ensures that requested personnel are qualified.
Standardizes communication.
Describes the responsibilities of the position.
scope of authority - correct answer--From existing laws, agency policies, and procedures
-Through a delegation of authority from the agency administrator or elected official.
delegation of authority - correct answer-The process of granting authority to carry out
specific functions is called the delegation of authority.
Chain of command - correct answer-help to ensure that clear reporting relationships exist
and eliminate the confusion caused by multiple, conflicting directives. Incident managers at
all levels must be able to control the actions of all personnel under their supervision.
unity of command - correct answer-means that each individual involved in incident
operations will be assigned - and will report - to only one supervisor. Allows Incident
Commanders to make joint decisions by establishing a single command structure at one
Incident Command Post
formal communication - correct answer-Receiving and giving work assignments, Requesting
support or additional resources, Reporting progress of assigned tasks.
Informal communication - correct answer-Is used to exchange incident or event information
only
Examples:
-The Communications Unit Leader may directly contact the Resources Unit Leader to
determine the number of persons requiring communications devices.
-The Cost Unit Leader may directly discuss and share information on alternative strategies
with the Planning Section Chief.
ICS organization - correct answer--Is typically structured to facilitate activities in five major
functional areas: command, operations, planning, logistics, and finance and administration.
-Is adaptable to any emergency or incident to which domestic incident management
agencies would be expected to respond.
-Has a scalable organizational structure that is based on the size and complexity of the
incident.
modular organization - correct answer-managing span of control is accomplished by
organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections when the
supervisor-to-subordinate ratio exceeds 7, or by reorganizing or demobilizing Sections,
Branches, Divisions, Groups, or Teams when the ratio falls below 3.
Use of position titles - correct answer-Provides a common standard.
Ensures qualified individuals fill positions.
Ensures that requested personnel are qualified.
Standardizes communication.
Describes the responsibilities of the position.
scope of authority - correct answer--From existing laws, agency policies, and procedures
-Through a delegation of authority from the agency administrator or elected official.
delegation of authority - correct answer-The process of granting authority to carry out
specific functions is called the delegation of authority.
