Who reports to the Team Leader within the US&R organization?

• A. The US&R Team Members
• B. The US&R NCOIC
• C. The Incident Commander
• D. Public Information Officer

Answer: (B)

In US&R, the Team Leader oversees the unit on the scene, and the NCOIC acts as the on‑scene supervisor who translates the Team Leader’s direction into action, coordinating tasks and safety. Because of this direct supervisory role, the US&R NCOIC reports to the Team Leader. The Incident Commander sits higher in the incident command structure, not reporting to the Team Leader, and the Public Information Officer operates under the Incident Commander. Team Members typically carry out tasks under the NCOIC’s direction, which is another reason the NCOIC is the one who reports to the Team Leader.