Who oversees the mission operation of the installation?

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

Answer: (B)

During a crisis, the Crisis Action Team functions as the decision-making group that directs the installation’s mission operations. This team sets priorities for critical tasks, allocates resources, and coordinates actions across departments to ensure essential functions continue and the crisis response stays aligned with overarching objectives. First responders focus on immediate on-scene actions and safety, not the overall mission operation. The incident commander runs on-scene command and tactical actions at the location of the incident, while the Emergency Operations Center coordinates broader support and cross-agency efforts. The Crisis Action Team sits above these roles in terms of guiding and overseeing the installation’s mission-focused response.