NIMS 5

Question 1

Although not as high profile as the OPERATIONS SECTION the ($$$$$) provides unique challenges to individuals who enjoy a more strategic view of incident management while still working in detail orientated areas

Answer 1

PLANNING SECTION

Question 2

The basis of an effective ($$$$$$$) is accurate and timely information acquisition from the IC/UC.

Answer 2

PLANNING SECTION

Question 3

An effective (@@@@@@@) is a combination of “ fortune tellers” intelligence analyst, and technical experts in every conceivable specialty ….

Answer 3

PLANNING SECTION

Question 4

The planning section comprises of four primary units.

Answer 4

Resources

Situation documentation demobilzation

Question 5

Officially the ($$$$) collects, evaluates, and disseminates incident situation information and intelligence to the IC UC And incident management personnel; prepares status reports, prepares situation information; maintains the status of resources assigned to the incident; develops and documents the IAP based on guidance from IC UC.

Answer 5

PLANNING SECTION

Question 6

($$$$$$$) is the utilization of two or more planners from different agencies or jurisdictions functioning in a coordinated planning environment.

Answer 6

UNIFIED PLANNING UP

Question 7

The ($$$$$$) oversees all incident related data gathering and analysis regarding incident operations and assigned resources, develops alternatives for tactical operations, and prepares the IAP for each operational period.

Answer 7

PLANNING SECTION CHEIF

Question 8

The successful ($$$$$) develops a unified IAP with the assistance of personnel from organizations represented in UC ….

Answer 8

PLANNING SECTION CHEIF

Question 9

The ($$$$$) unit ensures that all personnel and other resources have checked in at the incident.

Answer 9

RESOURCE UNIT

Question 10

($$$$$$) consist of personnel teams, facilities, supplies and major items of equipment available for assignment to or employment during the incident.

Answer 10

PHYSIACL RESOURCES

Question 11

The ($$$$$) should have a system for keeping track of the incident location and status of all assigned resources. And it should maintain a master list of all assigned resources committed to incident operations.

Answer 11

RESOURCES UNIT

Question 12

($$$$$) are personnel or teams that checked in or, in the case of equipment and facilities, are supporting incident operations.

Answer 12

ASSIGNED RESOURCES

Question 13

($$$$$$) are personnel, teams, equipment, or facilities that have been assigned to an incident and are READY for a specific detail or function..

Answer 13

AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Question 14

($$$$$$$) are personnel, teams, equipment, or facilities that have been assigned to an incident but are unable to function for mechanical, rest, or personal reasons or because their condition makes them unusable.

Answer 14

OUT OF SERVICE RESOURCES

Question 15

The ($$$$) collects, processes, and organizes ongoing situation information; prepares situation summaries; and develops projections and forecasts of future events related to the incident.

Answer 15

SITUATION UNIT

Question 16

($$$$$$$) This unit is responsible for forming the current OPERATIONAL PICTURE for the PCS.

Answer 16

SITUATION UNIT

Question 17

The ($$$$) must be capable of receiving real time information being conveyed throughout the incident management process.

Answer 17

SITUATION UNIT

Question 18

The ($$$$$$) also prepares maps and gathers and disseminates information and intelligence for use in the IAP.

Answer 18

SITUATION UNIT

Question 19

($$$$$) maintains accurate and complete incident files, including a complete record of the major steps taking to resolve the incident; provides duplication services; and file maintains and stores incident files for legal, analytical and historical purposes.

Answer 19

DOCUMENTATION UNIT

Question 20

The ($$$$$) develops an incident demobilization plan that includes specific instructions for all personnel and resources that will require demobilization.

Answer 20

DEMOBILIZATION UNIT

Question 21

This unit should begin work early in the incident, creating rosters of personnel and resources and obtaining any missing information as check in proceeds.

Answer 21

DEMOBILIZATIN UNIT

Question 22

Because the ICS is designed to function effectively for any situation that may occur, it is anticipated that ($$$$$) will be used extensively within the planning section.

Answer 22

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Question 23

The ongoing health problems experienced by personnel who responded to the World Trade Center collapse illustrate importance of quickly deploying ($$$$$$$$) to assess the threat to response personnel from environmental factors.

Answer 23

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Question 24

Generally, if the EXPERTISE is needed need only for a short period and evolves only one individual, that individual (technical specialist) should be assigned to the ($$$$$$)

Answer 24

SITUATION UNIT

Question 25

If the EXPERTISE (technical specialist) will be required on a long term basis and requires several personnel it may prove more effective to establish a separate ($$$$$$$$) in the PLANNING SECTION

Answer 25

TECHNICAL UNIT

Question 26

The incident dictates the need for technical specialist. Examples of the type of specialist who may be required include:

Answer 26

Meteorologist 
Environmental impact structural engineer
Infection disease
Attorneys legal
Epidemiologist

Question 27

The ($$$$$) prepares environmental data for the SITUATION UNIT and works in close coordination with othe units and sections within the ICS structure the (($$$$$))

Answer 27

ENVIRONMENTAL UNIT

Question 28

The ($$$$$$$) may begin with the scheduling of a planned event, the identification of a creditable threat, or within the response to an actual impending event.

Answer 28

PLANNING PROCESS

Question 29

A clear, consistent ($$$$$) is essential in guiding the initial incident management decision process and in continuing collective planning activities.

Answer 29

IAP TEMPLET

Question 30

It is imperative that the ($$$$$$) integrates the experience of the previous operational periods so that the IC UC may change strategies and tactics based upon the lesions learned in the previous operational period.

Answer 30

PLANNING SECTION CHEIF

Question 31

The ($$$$) must provide clear strategic direction and include a comprehensive listing of the tactical objectives, resources, reserves, and support required to accomplish each strategic incident objective.

Answer 31

IAP

Question 32

Components of an IAP

Answer 32

Incident objective, 202, IC.
Organization assignment list or chart, 203, resource unit
Assignment list, 204, resource unit.
Incident radio comm plan, 205, comm unit.
Medical plan, 206, medical unit

Question 33

The five phases of the planning process.

Answer 33

1. Understand the situation.
2. Establish incident objectives and strategy.
3. Develop the plan.
4. Prepare and disseminate the plan.
5. Evaluate and revise the plan.

Question 34

The first phase of the planning process includes gathering, recording, analyzing, and displaying situation and resource information …..

Answer 34

Understand the situation

Question 35

The second phase of the planning process involves formulating and prioritizing incident objectives and identifying an appropriate strategy.

Answer 35

Establishing incident objectives and strategy.

Question 36

The third phase of the planning process involves determine the tactical direction and the specific resources, reserves, and support requirements for implementing the selected strategy for one operational period.

Answer 36

Develop the plan

Question 37

The forth phase involves preparing the plan in a format that is appropriate for the level of complexity of the incident.

Answer 37

Prepare and disseminate the plan

Question 38

The fith phases of the planning process, includes the requirement to evaluate planned events and check the accuracy of information used in planning for subsequent operational periods.

Answer 38

Prepare and disseminate the plan