In: Accounting
Which item is included in the NIMS Management Characteristic of Accountability?
A. Check-in/Check-Out of incident personnel
B. Maintain an accurate inventory of resources
C. Establish specific, measurable objectives
D. Conduct briefings as part of transfer of command
The three guiding principles of NIMS are Unity of Effort, Flexibility, and standardization. Standardized Management Approach further uses check-in/check-out method, unity of command, resource tracking, a span of control, personal responsibility, and incident action planning.
NIMS Management characteristics of Accountability states that it is essential to have accountability for all resources during an incident.
The correct answer is option a: Check-In/Check-Out of incident personnel.