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This diagram depicts the data flow among ICS forms.

Diagram depicting data flow among forms in the IAP

ICS 203 – Organization Assignment List

  • Purpose: Captures the organizational structure for the incident.

  • Data sourced from: Can import personnel from the ICS 201 organization chart.

ICS 205A – Communications List

  • Purpose: Documents communication methods and contact information for personnel.

  • Data sourced from:

    • ICS 203: Command and general staff positions

    • ICS 204s: Branch- and division-level and assigned resources personnel.

ICS 207 – Incident Organization Chart

  • Purpose: Provides a graphical representation of the ICS structure.

  • Data sourced from: Pulls positions by default from the ICS 203 and groups them into sections.

ICS 215 – Operational Planning Worksheet

  • Purpose: Identifies resources needed to achieve tactical objectives.

  • Data output: Creates ICS 204 branches and divisions for each record entered.

ICS 234 – Work Assignment Summary

  • Purpose: Summarizes all work assignments in a single form.

  • Data output: Creates ICS 215 records, with each record containing only the ‘work assignment’ field filled in by default.