The incident Command System (ICS)provides field-level personnel with a set of integrated polices and procedures to improve emergency response operations. ICS structure relies on four primary officers: the Incident Commander (IC), the Public InformationOfficer (PIO), the Safety Officer (SO), and the Liaison Officer (LO). Supporting thefield-level officers are four organizational sections: Planning, Operations, Logistics, and Finance / Administration. These sections fulfill important pre-planning and post-event functions. The ICS has its strengths and weakness. What strengths would you list to advocate for use ofthe ICS system? What weaknesses would you list to advocateagainst it? Would you argue for oragainstadoptingthe ICS for your local community?

David A. McEntire,Introduction to Homeland Security: Understanding Terrorism Prevention and Emergency Management,2nd Edition, Chapter 12.