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Incident Commander

Incident Commander

Feb 10, 20261 min read

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Incident Commander

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The central coordination role during an incident. The Incident Commander (IC) directs the response, delegates tasks, manages communication, and makes decisions. The IC does not debug — they orchestrate, ensuring parallel workstreams and clear accountability.

Key Properties

  • IC Responsibilities
  • IC Rotation
  • Delegation and Coordination

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