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An incident commander determines that the current resources are 'insufficient to stabilize the incident within an acceptable timeframe' and requests additional units. This decision falls under which ICS management principle?
When resources are insufficient, it implies that the Incident Commander's 'span of control' (the number of subordinates a supervisor can effectively manage) is
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Question: An incident commander determines that the current resources are 'insufficient to stabilize the incident within an acceptable timeframe' and requests additional units. This decision falls under which ICS management principle?
Answer options:
- Unity of Command. ✅ Span of Control.
- Common Terminology.
- Incident Action Planning.
Correct answer: Span of Control.
Explanation: When resources are insufficient, it implies that the Incident Commander's 'span of control' (the number of subordinates a supervisor can effectively manage) is being exceeded or will be exceeded, thus requiring additional resources for effective management.
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