ObjectiveSpecific and identifiable actions carried out during an operation. |
OCHAUnited Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs |
oEGovernment of Ethiopia |
OfficerThe ICS title for a person responsible for one of the Command Staff positions of Safety, Liaison, and Public Information. |
Operational PeriodThe time scheduled for executing a given set of
operation actions, as specified in the IAP. Operational periods can be of
various lengths, but are typically 12 to 24 hours. |
Operational Period BriefingThis a key part of the ICS and is conducted at the start of each new operational period during an incident or disaster response. It serves as a structured opportunity to communicate critical information to all responding personnel, ensuring everyone is aligned with the objectives, tasks, and priorities for the upcoming operational period. |
Operational Period Planning Cycle (“Planning P”)Often visualised as the “Planning P”, is a systematic process used in incident management to guide planning and decision-making during each operational period. It is a key concept in the ICS, widely used by emergency management organisations. |
Operational PrioritiesThe desired end-state for the operations. |
Operations SectionThe ICS Section responsible for all tactical incident operations and implementation of the Incident Action Plan. |
Operations-Based ExercisesOperations-based exercises are characterised by actual response, mobilisation of apparatus and resources, and commitment of personnel, usually held over an extended period of time. Operations-based exercises can be used to validate plans, policies, agreements, and procedures and include drills, functional exercises, and full-scale exercises. They can clarify roles and responsibilities, identify gaps in resources needed to implement plans and procedures, and improve individual and team performance. |