Which task is associated with identifying incident service and support requirements?

• A. Prepare the Demobilization Plan.
• B. Identify anticipated and known incident service and support requirements.
• C. Maintain personnel time records.
• D. Direct the Logistics Section.

Answer: (B)

In incident management, figuring out what services and support are needed is a planning activity that drives how resources are acquired and deployed. The best task is identifying anticipated and known incident service and support requirements because it directly captures what facilities, services, equipment, and personnel will be needed to support ongoing operations and meet incident objectives. This upfront assessment lets the Logistics Section arrange for supplies, contracts, accommodations, transportation, and other support in a timely way, preventing gaps in operations.

Demobilization planning, by contrast, focuses on winding down and releasing resources after objectives are met. Maintaining personnel time records is an administrative task that tracks hours worked, not determining needs. Directing the Logistics Section is about leadership and coordination of logistics functions, not the specific step of identifying what services and support are required.