Which functions are included in the ICS General Staff?

• A. Public Information Officer.
• B. Safety Officer.
• C. Liaison.
• D. Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administration.

Answer: (D)

In ICS, management is split into Command Staff and General Staff. The General Staff are the four sections that handle the main functional work of the incident: Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administration. Each section focuses on a core area: Operations directs tactical work to achieve objectives; Planning collects and analyzes information and develops the Incident Action Plan; Logistics provides the resources and support services needed; Finance/Administration tracks costs, contracts, and financial matters. The roles listed—Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, and Liaison—belong to the Command Staff, which supports the Incident Commander with external communications, safety oversight, and coordination with partners. So the functions that make up the General Staff are Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administration.