288 Mobile Field Force (V2)

Question 1

II. Hours of Operation and Callout / Notification Criteria
A. For unplanned incidents, an ____________________________ can request the MFF by contacting the ____________________________, who will determine if the incident meets the criteria for a MFF response.

Answer 1

1. on-scene watch commander or higher authority
2. Assistant Chief of Special Events

Question 2

B. For preplanned incidents or in preparation for an anticipated tactical situation, a ________________________ can request the MFF by contacting the ____________________________, who will determine if the incident meets the criteria for a MFF Force response.

Answer 2

1. zone commander
2. Assistant Chief of Special Events

Question 3

Who has authority prior to the arrival of the MFF vs. who has power after the incident is transferred MFF?

Answer 3

A. Command Responsibilities
1. Prior to the arrival of the MFF, the responsibility of command for the incident remains with the on-scene commanding officer.
2. Once the MFF has arrived on scene, the authority to direct activity related to the incident is transferred to the highest ranking member of the MFF chain-of-command.

Question 4

B. Mobile Field Force Organizational Structure
1. The MFF chain-of-command is as follows:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

Answer 4

a. Director of Patrol & Enforcement;
b. Chief of Special Events;
c. Assistant Chief of Special Events;
d. Commanding Officer of MFF Unit;
e. MFF Assistant Commander(s); and
f. MFF Executive Officer.