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Command Options <br /> An initial arrlvi.ng officer mast. decide on an appr'upri.rate co araitmeni for <br /> himself and the people with him. This will usually fall into one of three . <br /> • general modes as listed below. <br /> 1. Nothing Showing Mode: These situations generally require <br /> investigation by the first arriving personnel while holding staged • <br /> (backup) units at a distance. Normally the officer can check out a • <br /> situation while using his portable radio to continue Command. <br /> 2, Fast Attack. Node: Situations which require immediate action to <br /> stabilize the situation (fights, domestic calls, road accidents with <br /> injuries, small fires and other small or localized incidents) require <br /> that the officer quickly ctecidc how to commit: hi.m 5eif_ Where fast • <br /> p action is critical, he can take advantage of his portable radio to <br /> B*• t <br /> permit the necessary action without neglecting Command <br /> responsibilities. This mode should not last mots than a few moments <br /> and will end with one of the followine: • <br /> A —Situation is stabilized <br /> B •-Command is transferred . <br /> C --Situation is not .stabilized. and the officer r-Asi sack out to a • <br /> normal Command position - <br /> 3. Command Mode: Situations that require principally cc;nman.d._.°such <br /> situations because they are large, complex, or expanding, require <br /> strong, direct, overall command fr.e.: the outset. In 7,uch eases the <br /> officer will initially assume a Coar:n nd position and maintain that • <br /> position until relieved. . <br /> i r• <br /> 5 <br />