Command and Control / Emergency Management Flashcards
Control
Operates horizontally across agencies
Command
Operates vertically within an organisation
When does coordination occur?
It occurs when command and control is communicated to all responders and their agencies, by giving appropriate taskings that are completed correctly in a timely manner.
Control sets …
… priorities and objectives and determines how best to implement them
Control includes …
… the authority to assign tasks to another agency and to coordinate that agency’s wider actions so that it integrates with the wider response
What is the scope and function of command and control?
- operates horizontally between response agencies
- Police exercise control when it is the lead agency in a multi-agency response
What are the 3 essential elements of command and control?
- Leadership
- Decision making
- Control
How do we record our decision making?
Through the use of a decision log
What are the three different operating levels?
- Tactical command - occurs within the community
- Operational - occurs where there are multiple tactical level activities or when too complex
- Strategic - when the event is significant and requires dedicated attention
List the principles of command and control/emergency management
Unity - there must be a clear chain of control or command
Span - recommended level - 2-7 direct reports
Continuity - must be sustainable
Delegation - centralization of control / decentralization of execution
Obligations - community safety/staff/reputation of Police
What is the appreciation process?
- It is the act of understanding the nature, magnitude or meaning of the situation faced
- Should be written
- Allows for clear thought and logical reasoning
- The output are options which can be briefed to the IC for guidance and approval on one course of action
- The approved course of action is developed into a plan
- The plan is developed into the operation orders which outlines how the operation will be carried out
What is the appreciation format?
AFCO =
Aim
Factors
Courses of action
Outline plan
Detail ‘Aim’ in respect of the appreciation format
- Set by a higher control or command level
- If no higher level then it is the commander of the Police response
- Will generally start, “To … “ and will outline the ‘what’ of the operation
- The aim can include the ‘how’, ‘when’, ‘why’ or ‘where’.
- Should also take into account any critical facts and assumptions.
Detail ‘Factors’ in respect of the appreciation format
- The circumstances, facts or influences which impact on the conduct of the operation
- Each factor should be considered regarding its impact on the operational plan and how it might be mitigated against.
- Factors can be listed and then discussed by asking, “So what?” to focus on the impact, and then by discussing “therefore” to address any mitigation.
“So what?” focuses on the …?
… impact
“Therefore?” addresses the …
… mitigation and contributes to the shaping of the plan.
Command and control environments
The Police Command and Control System will be utilised in a variety of environments including:
BUSINESS as usual PLANNED operations SPONTANEOUS operations. CRITICAL & MAJOR incidents Rising TIDE incidents
What are the 4 functions undertaken at the strategic command level
- Command the OVERALL police response
- Command MULTIPLE operational level activities (eg cross-district events)
- Command the COMMUNITY consultation response
- Provide a LIAISON between the Operation and the Police Executive, government, media and agencies
What is an appreciation?
An appreciation is a process for problem-solving and decision-making.
It follows a set process so that factors and alternatives are considered
An outline plan should cover what:
- Situation - the background to the operation
- Mission - generally a further development of the aim
- Execution - what is to be done, when will it be done, how is it to be done, where it is to be done, who will do it?
Operation Orders and the briefing of police personnel should be issued in what format.
GSMEAC consists of the key headings of: • Ground • Situation • Mission • Execution • Administration and Logistics • Command and Signals
For any situations broadcast over the radio, What is the sequence of information known as the 6 steps?
Answer: Summary of incident, including weapons Time delay Direction of travel Mode of travel Description of offender/vehicles Additional relevant information (hazards, weapons etc)
