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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 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. | |
OPSEC - Operational SecurityThe implementation of procedures and activities to protect sensitive or classified operations involving sources and methods of intelligence collection, investigative techniques, tactical actions, counter-surveillance measures, counterintelligence methods, undercover officers, cooperating witnesses, and informants. | |
OrganisationAny association or group of persons with like objectives. Examples include, but are not limited to, governmental departments and agencies, NGOs, and private sector entities | |
Organisation and Assignment of ResponsibilitiesA component of the basic plan that lists tasks staff will perform in the event of incident by position and organisation. | |
OSC - Operations Section ChiefA member of the General Staff who establishes the tactics to meet the incident objectives and directs all operational resources. | |