Intelligence/Investigations Function in ICS

Intelligence/Investigations (I/I) is an ICS function identified in NIMS.

NIMS Org Chart with Incident Commander or Unified Command at the top, Command Staff next level, Operations Section, Possible location for Intelligence/Investigations Section, Planning Section, Logistics Section, Finance/Administration Section. Text box pointing to Command Staff, Planning Section, Intelligence/Investigations Function, Operations Section. Box says Possible Locations for The Intelligence/Investigations Function.

When I/I is required for specialized types of responses, the IC/UC can place the I/I function in multiple locations within the incident command structure based on factors such as the nature of the incident, the level of I/I activity, and the relationship of I/I to other incident activities.

The I/I can be placed in the Planning Section, in the Operations Section, within the Command Staff, as a separate General Staff section, or in some combination of these locations.