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Command refers to those functions uecesar:y for overall control, <br /> coordination and planning. Additionally, Coo a. rid provides supply and other: <br /> support. The Command level should be staffed by the highest ranking officers. <br /> They will plan overall strategy, and provide the people and equipment needed <br /> to carry out the strategy. <br /> Operations refers to an intermediate, or control level, in the <br /> organizational structure. Generally, operations elements will assume command <br /> of several sectors. Operations functions will usually be aligned according to <br /> agencies, i.e.. fire, police, rescue, at major incidents. <br /> Sectors are the "action" level in the organizational .strueture. Sectors <br /> are commanded by supervisors who concentrate on specific tasks in specific <br /> areas of the scene. Generally several, taskgroups will he assigned to each <br /> Sector Commander. <br /> The taskgroups function is to .-.0 ieve seci.or ob c c.;.i es. Tasr.group <br /> leaders answer to the Sector Comoanuc.r. <br /> Some examples of the organization structure i.n.t ese instances :?oiild <br /> appear in this manner: <br /> U. <br /> ) . <br /> 9 <br />