Which body is typically responsible for overseeing incident operations during an incident on the installation?

• A. First responders (FR)
• B. Crisis action team (CAT)
• C. Incident commander (IC)
• D. Emergency operations center (EOC)

Answer: (B)

In installation emergencies, oversight of incident operations is handled by the Crisis Action Team, the senior leadership group responsible for coordinating the overall response. This team sets priorities, approves objectives, and allocates resources across units to ensure the response aligns with mission safety and effectiveness. The on-scene, tactical actions are led by the Incident Commander, who directs responders and immediate actions at the site. First responders carry out those frontline actions, while the Emergency Operations Center provides a coordination hub for information and support. So the Crisis Action Team is the layer that oversees the operation from a higher, installation-wide perspective.