You're implementing tactical activities to achieve the incident objectives. What is the correct title for ICS organizational element that you are assigned to?

• A. Incident Commander
• B. Planning Section
• C. Operations Section
• D. Logistics Section

Answer: (B)

In ICS, the part of the organization that actually carries out the work on the ground to meet incident objectives is the Operations Section. This team directs and implements tactical activities, coordinates resources, and makes real-time decisions to accomplish the objectives. The Planning Section, by contrast, is focused on gathering information and developing the Incident Action Plan to guide what will be done, not executing the actions themselves. Incident Command oversees overall management, Logistics provides support and supplies, and Finance/Administration handles costs and contracts. So when you’re implementing tactical activities to achieve the incident objectives, the correct title is the Operations Section.