Question

When command is transferred, then all personnel with a need to know should be told:

a. The effective time and date of the transfer
B. The Incident Commander's cell phone number
C. The limits of the Incident Commander's scope of authority
D. The qualifications of the incoming Incident Commander

Answer 1

Generally speaking, when command is transferred, then all personnel with a need to know should be told "The limits of the Incident Commander's scope of authority," since this helps ensure that the incoming commander will not overstep his or her bounds.