Span of control within the unified command of homeland security refers to the number of personnel or resources that a single supervisor can effectively manage during an incident response. It ensures clear lines of authority and communication, facilitating efficient decision-making and coordination among various agencies involved. A well-defined span of control helps prevent confusion and overload, allowing for a more organized and effective response to emergencies and threats. This principle is crucial for maintaining operational effectiveness in complex and dynamic situations.
Unified Command allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority, responsibility, or accountability.
Unified Command- Multi-Agency/Multi-Jurisdiction
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In the Incident Command System, a Unified Command is an authority structure in which the role of incident commander is shared by two or more individuals, each already having authority in a different responding agency. Unified command is one way to carry out command in which responding agencies and/or jurisdictions with responsibility for the incident share incident management.
Unified Command allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority, responsibility, or accountability.
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