Chapter 10: Command & Control / Emergency Management ** Flashcards
Command & Control
When responding to an incident, the primary responsibility to ensure risk is managed appropriately is with who?
The incident controller.
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What does TENR stand for?
Threat
Exposure
Necessity
Response
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TENR
The response to any situation must be _____, _____, _____ and _____
Considered, timely, proportionate and appropriate.
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What’s the difference between ‘command’ and ‘control’?
Control operates horizontally across agencies.
- responsible for coordinating and directing the response to an incident. Sets priorities and objectives, and determines how best to implement them.
- includes authority to assign tasks to another agency and coordinate that agency’s actions.
- does not include responsibility or the management of another agency’s resources
Command operates vertically within an agency.
- internal ownership, admin responsibility, and detailed direction of an agency’s personnel and resources.
If you’re in control of an incident you can still only command people in your team, you need to control the commanders of other groups/agencies to be an effective controller.
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What are the three essential elements of command and control?
1) Leadership
2) Decision making
3) Control
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What does CIMS stand for?
Coordinated Incident Management System
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What are the three specific command levels?
1) Tactical
2) Operational
3) Strategic
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What’s the internationally recommended number of direct reports a controller should have under them?
2 - 7, depending on the complexity of the operation.
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Our appreciation format is AFCO. What does that stand for?
Aim
- statement of intent - what do you want to do?
Factors
- circumstances and influences
Courses of action
- possible courses of action
Outline plan
- What you are going to do
‘Appreciation’ is a process for problem solving and decision-making. It follows a set process so that factors and alternatives are considered.
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What does GSMEAC stand for?
Ground Situation Mission Execution Administration and Logistics Command and Signals
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Explain what’s meant by Ground in GSMEAC
- An overview of the terrain and make up of the area.
- Including risks and hazards (e.g. lack of cover from sight for an approach)
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Explain what’s meant by Situation in GSMEAC
- Summary of the background and reason why Police are responding.
- May also highlight assumptions made by the controller/commander.
- Outline of the group this is being policed, the threat and total Police resources.
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Explain what’s meant by Mission in GSMEAC
- A very clear and concise statement as to the Police role.
- The mission is one sentence and will always start with “To…”
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Explain what’s meant by Execution in GSMEAC
- Outlines how the mission will be achieved.
- Identify groups, O/C, 2 I/C, their location and key tasks
- Cover other relevant matter:
- boundaries
- timings
- limitations
- fire orders
- routes to scene
- briefings and debriefs
- arrests
- news media/public communications
- liaison with other agencies
- legal and evidence gathering
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Explain what’s meant by Administration and Logistics in GSMEAC
Outlines support functions such as:
- equipment
- meals / accommodation
- dress / clothing
- transport
- resources
- health and safety
- medical
- welfare
Controllers and Commanders and responsible for ensuring Health and Safety obligations are met in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.