Shift briefing, operating period briefing, and operational briefing are all essential terms in operations studies. However, from a theoretical perspective, Operational Period Briefing is a rather broad phrase. In essence, the operational briefing is a phase that starts each operating period. To all the resource managers, it essentially serves as an Incident Action Plan (IAP).
In essence, the shift briefing that occurs prior to the commencement of each operations period is also referred to as the operations period briefing. Presenting the IAP to tactical resource overseers is the main goal here. However, this briefing gives the tactical resource managers the information they need to develop a workable strategy for dealing with any problem.
Operational period briefings are obviously only applicable in the event that there is a problem with the operations activities or phases. This briefing’s main goal is to support the supervisors in managing unforeseen difficulties and maintaining steady operations during incident operations.
The Planning Section Chief leads the Operational Period Briefing, which has a predetermined agenda. The following is a typical briefing:
- The briefing is facilitated by the Planning Section Chief, who also evaluates the agenda.
- The incident commander or the head of the planning section presents or reiterates the incident’s objectives.
- Information on the current state of affairs is provided by the Planning Section (Situation Unit Leader).
- Current evaluation and achievements are provided by the Operations Section Chief.
- The incoming Operations Section Chief is in charge of assigning tasks to Divisions and Groups and staffing them for the ensuing operational period.
- The head of the logistics section offers information on supplies, communications, and transportation.
- Any financial updates are given by the head of the finance/administration section.
- Information on public information concerns is provided by the public information officer.
- Any interagency information is summarized by the liaison officer.
