Command and control Flashcards
Define command
Vertically within organnisation
Internal ownership, admin, responsibility or staff and resources
Command over staff by virtue of rank
Responsible for morale, welfare of staff
Define control
Operates horizontally across organisations
Responsible for coordinating / directing response to incident
Sets objectives / priorities
Can task other agencies
What is C.I.M.S
Critical incident Management System
Its a framework to coordinate an emergency response when more than one agency is involved
Why do we use CIMS
command and control model
consistent for interagency response
used by other agencies (common structure)
works with SOPs
operating norm for police
What are the three levels of Command
Tactical
Operational
Strategic
What level of command does most policing operate
Tactical
Command inner cordon
Command immeadiate situation
Command resources
Can there be more than one Command and Control model at any one time
No. The controller/commander is responsible for the successful outcome of the operation and has authority to control all police and other agency resources
They can delegate and task replacements
What is the span of direct reports for command and control
2 - 7 people of direct reports
Appreciations - define
AIM = intent starts to “to” (WWWHW)
FACTORS = influences (so what)
COURSES = best plan identified
PLAN = GSMEAC
In the CIMS model, ops orders are called action plans
What is the NCCC (24/7)
National Command and Control Centre
What is the MOC
Major Operation Centre
Where are the MOC and NCCC located.
PNHQ
What does RIOD stand for
Real-time intel operational deployment
It is a single source of truth to enhance situational awareness and assist planning.
What is EMS
Emergency Management system
It is a single source of truth to enhance situational awareness and assist planning.
What is the definition of emergency for CIMS
Immeadiate risk to life, health, property, environment
requiring a coordinated response.
