What is the ICS title for the person in charge of a branch?

• A. Branch manager
• B. Branch supervisor
• C. Branch chief
• D. Branch director

Answer: (D)

In the Incident Command System, a Branch is a management level under the Operations Section used to oversee multiple units across a geographic area or functional area. The person in charge of that Branch holds the title Branch Director. This role coordinates all Branch activities, ensuring consistent tactics, priorities, and safety within the Branch, and reports to the Operations Section Chief. The title Branch Director is the standard ICS term for this leadership position, reflecting the scope of responsibility across several divisions or groups within the Branch.

In practice, you might see a large incident divided into branches such as North Branch and South Branch, each led by a Branch Director who synchronizes actions, resources, and information for everything operating within that Branch. Other terms like branch manager, branch supervisor, or branch chief aren’t the ICS designations for this role, which is why Branch Director is the best answer.