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What does unity of command mean in ICS?

Each person reports to only one supervisor.

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  1. Everyone reports to everyone
  2. No one reports to anyone
  3. Each person reports to only one supervisor ✔

Why: Unity of command means each participant reports to only one supervisor, preventing conflicting orders.

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Answer: Each person reports to only one supervisor. Unity of command means each participant reports to only one supervisor, preventing conflicting orders.

  1. Incident Command System en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incident_Command_System
    Each individual participating in the operation reports to only one supervisor.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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