operations section
In the NIMS Incident Command System the tactics for the incident are developed by the Operations Section Chief.
Command
***For the Introduction portion***Incident PrioritiesIncident ObjectivesOncident StrategiesIncident Tactics***For the Command & Control portion***Incident ObjectiveIncident PrioritiesIncident TacticsIncident Strategies
Establishes the overall incident objectives, strategies, and tactics
establishes the overall incident objectives strategies and tactics
The Operations Section Chief is responsible for establishing tactics for the assigned operational period. The Incident Commander (IC) and any Planning Chief will determine the overall objectives and priorities and will coordinate the Incident Action Plan with the Operations Chief, among others.ADDED: In terms of law enforcement activity - the ranking on-scene commander.
That responsibility falls on the Incident Commander (IC).
incident commander
No, under Unified Command (UC) there is only one "incident command" element, called "the UC", and it is comprised of a committee of representatives from the important agencies or jurisdictions participating in the incident or event. There is a single Incident Action Plan, approved by the UC, designed to achieve the joint objectives. A single Operations Section Chief manages the tactical execution of the IAP. The Operations Chief would typically be selected from the agency having the greatest involvement in the tactics, as agreed by the UC.
No, under Unified Command (UC) there is only one "incident command" element, called "the UC", and it is comprised of a committee of representatives from the important agencies or jurisdictions participating in the incident or event. There is a single Incident Action Plan, approved by the UC, designed to achieve the joint objectives. A single Operations Section Chief manages the tactical execution of the IAP. The Operations Chief would typically be selected from the agency having the greatest involvement in the tactics, as agreed by the UC.
yes
The Operations Section Chief is responsible for establishing tactics for the assigned operational period. The Incident Commander (IC) and any Planning Chief will determine the overall objectives and priorities and will coordinate the Incident Action Plan with the Operations Chief, among others.ADDED: In terms of law enforcement activity - the ranking on-scene commander.