Operations Commander PN 432

Question 1

Why would the IC appoint an Ops Commander?

Answer 1

To maintain the span of control at very large or complex incidents

Question 2

Can there be more than one Ops Commander?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

The IC will give the Ops Commander detailed responsibilities. where can an aide memoir for this be found?

Answer 3

On the Command Unit. It is based on the DMM.

Question 4

What is the Ops Commander function?

Answer 4

To coordinate operational sectors and to exercise the IC’s authority

Question 5

Do Ops Commanders get involved with functional sectors?

Answer 5

No, only operational sectors.

Question 6

Can the Ops Commander change the tactical mode on an incident or a sector?

Answer 6

Yes, only if they have been delegated that responsibility by the IC

Question 7

If there is only one Ops Commander at an incident, what will their call sign be?

Answer 7

‘Operations Commander’

Question 8

If there are multiple Ops Commanders, what will their call signs be?

Answer 8

Distinguish either by descriptive or alphabetical terms ie ‘Operations Commander Factory Block’

Question 9

How will the Ops Commander be identified?

Answer 9

A surcoat - Red yoke, orange / red lower body marker ‘Operations Commander’