5-06/050.10 - Base Camp



The location for logistics headquarters shall be determined by the Incident Commander and shall be known as "Base Camp."  The Field Command Post may be co-located at the Base Camp.

If it becomes necessary to move the Base Camp, one of the staging personnel shall temporarily remain at the site until all personnel who may be en route to the old Base Camp have been notified of the move.

The Incident Commander shall be in sole command of a search or rescue operation unless relieved by the Unit Commander.  All personnel (including Reserves) reporting for assignment shall report to the logistics officer in charge, or the Incident Commander, and place themselves under his command.