Which phase establishes incident objectives and strategies?

• A. 1st Phase of IAP Development
• B. 2nd Phase of IAP Development
• C. 3rd Phase of IAP Development
• D. 4th Phase of IAP Development

Answer: (B)

In the planning process for an Incident Action Plan, turning what you know about the incident into clear aims and the broad methods to achieve them happens in the second phase. After you’ve gathered initial information and set priorities, this phase establishes incident objectives and the strategies to meet those objectives, providing the directional framework for all subsequent planning. Once those objectives and strategies are defined, you can develop specific tactics, assign resources, and outline how the plan will be executed and communicated, ensuring all parts of the operation stay aligned. The first phase centers on information gathering and establishing initial priorities, while later phases detail and disseminate the plan; hence, the objective and strategy development belongs to the second phase.