In the Incident Command System, which function oversees obtaining and tracking resources and personnel for incidents?

• A. Operations
• B. Planning
• C. Logistics
• D. Finance/Administration

Answer: (C)

Logistics is the function that ensures all resources—people, equipment, and supplies—are obtained, deployed, and tracked to support the incident. It coordinates procurement, transportation, facilities, communications, and services, and keeps up-to-date records of who is assigned, what equipment is available, and the status of each resource. This includes systems for check-in/check-out, staging areas, and demobilization planning. While operations handles the on-scene tactical work and planning develops the incident action plan, logistics provides the essential support and resource management that makes those efforts possible.