Which ICS function section is responsible for developing the Incident Action Plan (IAP) and tracking incident resources?

Which ICS function section is responsible for developing the Incident Action Plan (IAP) and tracking incident resources?

• A. Operations Section
• B. Planning Section
• C. Logistics Section
• D. Finance/Administration Section

Answer: (B)

The Planning Section is responsible for both developing the Incident Action Plan and tracking incident resources. The IAP is created through planning discussions that translate incident objectives into actionable strategies and tasks, then coordinated across the command structure. Planning also maintains the status of resources, documents, and situation reports so everyone knows what is available, what is needed, and how the plan is progressing. The Operations Section carries out the plan, Logistics provides the necessary support and resources to execute it, and Finance/Administration handles costs and contracts, so they don’t drive the IAP.

The Planning Section is responsible for both developing the Incident Action Plan and tracking incident resources. The IAP is created through planning discussions that translate incident objectives into actionable strategies and tasks, then coordinated across the command structure. Planning also maintains the status of resources, documents, and situation reports so everyone knows what is available, what is needed, and how the plan is progressing. The Operations Section carries out the plan, Logistics provides the necessary support and resources to execute it, and Finance/Administration handles costs and contracts, so they don’t drive the IAP.