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ICS Readiness · Chapter 8 · Review · Readiness track

NIMS Command and Coordination Structures

Referencing the content of incident command, NIMS, and National Response Framework readiness

Command and coordination span field ICS, local EOCs, and policy-level MAC Groups.

Learning objectives (3)

Contrast ICS and EOC — ICS manages tactical field response; EOC supports coordination and resource prioritization.
Describe MAC Group — Policy officials provide strategic direction to ICs and EOCs.
Explain multiagency coordination — Processes to align objectives across jurisdictions.

Chapter outline

Engage: EOC and ICP confusion
ICS vs EOC
MAC Group role
Area command
Multiagency coordination

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Vocabulary · 16

Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
Facility where coordination and support to field occurs.
SourceFEMA IS-700.b, National Incident Management System, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b
Multiagency Coordination (MAC) Group
Policy group setting priorities among jurisdictions.
SourceFEMA IS-700.b, National Incident Management System, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b
area command
Oversees multiple incidents in a geographic area.
SourceFEMA IS-700.b, National Incident Management System, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b
unified command
Shared IC structure for multi-jurisdictional incidents.
SourceFEMA IS-700.b, National Incident Management System, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b
coordination
Synchronizing activities without direct command of another agency's resources.
SourceFEMA IS-700.b, National Incident Management System, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b
command
Directing resources within authority.
SourceFEMA IS-700.b, National Incident Management System, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b
support
Providing resources or capabilities to another agency.
SourceFEMA IS-700.b, National Incident Management System, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b
jurisdictional agency
Organization with legal authority in an area.
SourceFEMA IS-700.b, National Incident Management System, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b
assisting agency
Provides resources or support under another's authority.
SourceFEMA IS-700.b, National Incident Management System, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b
cooperating agency
Coordinates on scene with IC via liaison.
SourceFEMA IS-700.b, National Incident Management System, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b
tactical level
On-scene operations under ICS.
SourceFEMA IS-700.b, National Incident Management System, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b
coordination level
EOC or MAC processes aligning agencies.
SourceFEMA IS-700.b, National Incident Management System, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b
policy level
Officials setting incident priorities and policy.
SourceFEMA IS-700.b, National Incident Management System, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b
Incident Command System
Field-level organizational structure.
SourceFEMA IS-700.b, National Incident Management System, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b
mutual aid
Voluntary sharing of resources between jurisdictions.
SourceFEMA IS-700.b, National Incident Management System, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b
interoperability
Ability to work together using standard procedures.
SourceFEMA IS-700.b, National Incident Management System, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b

Sequences · 1

NIMS Command and Coordination Structures — Put these ICS readiness steps in a logical order.