In ICS, which section is primarily responsible for planning and documenting tactics?

• A. Command
• B. Operations
• C. Planning
• D. Logistics

Answer: (C)

In ICS, planning and documenting tactics are handled primarily by the Planning Section. This section develops the Incident Action Plan, keeps situation status current, coordinates planning meetings, and produces planning products such as incident maps, task assignments, and documentation that communicates how the incident will be managed each operational period. The Planning Section translates priorities and objectives into a concrete, written plan that guides actions across the entire organization. While Command sets overall direction, Operations carries out the tactics, Logistics provides the needed support, and Finance tracks costs, the Planning Section is where the plan is created, refined, and recorded for everyone to follow.