Who receives the Incident Action Plan during the Operational Period Briefing?

The Incident Action Plan (IAP) is a critical document in emergency management that outlines the response objectives, strategies, and resource assignments for a specific operational period. During the Operational Period Briefing, the IAP is primarily provided to supervisory personnel because they are responsible for overseeing individual teams and ensuring that the strategies outlined in the plan are effectively executed.

Supervisory personnel play a key role in directing and coordinating the actions of their teams, so it is essential that they receive the IAP to understand the overall objectives and how their specific operations align with the incident’s goals. This allows for clear communication and adherence to the established strategies during the operational period.

While it is crucial for all incident personnel to ultimately be informed and aligned with the IAP, the direct communication typically occurs through supervisory personnel who can convey the necessary information to their respective teams. Thus, providing the IAP to supervisory personnel ensures that the information is properly disseminated and managed within the command structure.