What is the purpose of an "Organization Assignment List" (ICS-207/204)?

• A. To log daily weather updates.
• B. To identify who is assigned to each position and what resources are allocated where, providing accountability.
• C. To record after-action notes.
• D. To outline the public information plan.

Answer: (B)

The purpose is to document who is assigned to each incident position and what resources are allocated to those positions, providing accountability. In the ICS structure, every function—through operations, planning, logistics, finance, and command—needs clear staffing and asset assignments. The Organization Assignment List (ICS-207) captures that mapping in one up-to-date sheet, so supervisors know who is responsible for each role, who has authority, and what teams or equipment are serving in each area. This clarity supports effective staffing, smooth shift changes, and accurate demobilization because the exact personnel and resources in use are recorded. It’s not used for weather logs, after-action notes, or public information plans, which are handled by other forms and processes; the Organization Assignment List is specifically about linking people to positions and the resources under their control.