Command Function #2: Assume, Confirm and Position Command

Question 1

what is command function #2?

Answer 1

assume, confirm, and position command

Question 2

what is the goal of command function #2?

Answer 2

establish and confirm a single IC and place that IC in the most effective command position

Question 3

What are the 3 command positions a company officer can utilize?

Answer 3

1. Investigating (mobile)- nothing showing
2. Fast attacking (mobile)
3. Stationary - outside of hot zone or inside CP

Question 4

For most incidents, the initial responsibility of managing all 3 organizational levels falls on who?

Answer 4

Initial incident command when they are a company officer

Question 5

When front end control efforts don’t stabilize the situation, the fast attacking IIC is in the ____ position to continue command

Answer 5

worst

Question 6

T or F command should not be passed to a unit that is not on scene

Answer 6

True