The principal functions and responsibilities of MAC entities typically include the following: • Ensuring that each agency involved in incident management activities is providing appropriate situational awareness and resource status information; • Establishing priorities between incidents and/or
Area Commands in concert with
Incident Commanders or a
Unified Command; • Acquiring and allocating resources required by incident management personnel in concert with the priorities established by Incident or Unified Command; • Anticipating and identifying future resource requirements; • Coordinating and resolving policy issues arising from the incident(s); and • Providing strategic coordination as required. ==See also==