Command And Control

Question 1

What does each letter in TENR stand for ?

Answer 1

Threat - is assessed
Exposure - is managed
Necessity to intervene immediately is considered
Response is timely and proportionate and based on threat exposure and necessity

Question 2

When dealing with ‘control and command’ during an incident, what does control refer to?

Answer 2

The responsibility for co-ordinating and directing the response to an incident.

Question 3

When dealing with ‘control and command’ during an incident, what does ‘command’ refer to?

Answer 3

Internal ownership and the authority a commander lawfully excercise s over assigned staff

Question 4

Command and control consists of three essential elements , what are they?

Answer 4

Leadership
Decision Making
Control

Question 5

What does CIMS stand for?

Answer 5

Coordinated incident management system

Question 6

What three specific command levels do police conduct duties within?

Answer 6

Tactical
operational
Strategic

Question 7

What is an ‘appreciation’?

Answer 7

AFCO
Aim
Factors
Courses of action
Outline of plan

Question 8

When considering ‘factors’ within an appreciation, what 14 factors should always be considered?

Answer 8

Ground
Time and space
Weather and environment
Risks
Legislation
Budget
Media
Political considerations
Police role
Log
Health and safety
Intelligence
Community impact assessment
Offenders

Question 9

When considering ‘outline plan’ within an appreciation, 3 things will the plan cover?

Answer 9

Situation - background to the op
Mission - further development of the aim
Execution - what is to be done, when, how etc

Question 10

What format are operation orders (action plans- CIMS) given in?

Answer 10

GSMEAC
Ground
Situation
Mission
Execution
Action
Admin and logistics
Command and signals

Question 11

In GSMEAC summarise each letter

Answer 11

Ground - terrain of area op will occur, risk and hazards
Situation - background regarding police response, what is happening
Mission - usually same as the ‘aim’ in appreciation - the police role
Execution - how will mission be achieved, phases, individual responsibilities
Admin and logistics - equipment, meals accomodation, clothing, arrests, health and safety
Command and signals - command and control elements, communications, contact numbers call signs etc