OPERATIONS SECTION CHIEF (OSC)
The Operations Section Chief (OSC) is responsible for the management of all tactical operations directly applicable to the primary mission.
(1) Review Common Responsibilities.
(2) Assign Operational organizational roles and responsibilities.
(3) Ensure safe tactical operations.
(4) Develop Operations portion of the Incident Action Plan (IAP).
(5) Brief and assign Operations personnel in accordance with the Incident Action Plan (IAP).
(6) Identify and request resources needed to implement Operations tactics, using the appropriate ICS forms and tools.
(7) Assemble and disassemble single resources, strike teams, and task forces, as necessary.
(8) Report changes in implementation of the Incident Action Plan (IAP), special activities, and/or occurrences to the Command and General Staff.
STAGING AREA MANAGER (STAM)
The Staging Area Manager (STAM) is responsible for managing all activities within designated staging areas.
(1) Review Common Responsibilities.
(2) Implement pertinent sections of the Incident Action Plan (IAP).
(3) Establish and maintain boundaries of staging areas.
(4) Post signs for identification and control.
(5) Establish check-in function, as appropriate.
(6) Determine and request logistical support for personnel and equipment, as needed.
(7) Advise the Operations Section Chief (OSC) of all changing situation/conditions on-scene.
(8) Respond to requests for resource assignments.
(9) Respond to requests for information, as required.
(10) Demobilize or reposition staging areas, as needed.
DIVISION/GROUP SUPERVISOR (DIVS)
Division/Group Supervisors (DIVS) are responsible for managing geographic and/or functional operations associated with field activities, in compliance with the Incident Action Plan (IAP).
(1) Review Common Responsibilities.
(2) Implement the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the Division/Group.
(3) Provide available Incident Action Plan (IAP) to Strike Team/Task Force Leaders (STL/TFL).
(4) Identify geographic areas or functions assigned to Divisions and Groups.
(5) Review Division/Group assignments and incident activities with subordinates and assign tasks.
(6) Keep the Resources Unit (RESL) advised of all changes in status of resources assigned to the Division/Group.
(7) Coordinate activities with other Divisions.
(8) Determine need for assistance on assigned tasks.
(9) Submit situation and resources status information to the Operations Section Chief (OSC).
(10) Report special occurrences or events, such as accidents or sickness, to the immediate supervisor.
(11) Resolve logistical problems within the Division/Group.
(12) Participate in developing plans for the next operational period.
ICS FORMS & REPORTS
he following ICS forms and reports should be addressed/completed during the tabletop exercise (TTX):
