What term is used when the SRT leader assumes tactical control of the incident?

• A. Command Authority
• B. Compromise Authority
• C. Unified Control
• D. Tactical Command

Answer: (B)

Tactical Command is the term used when the SRT leader takes on the on-scene direction of direct, tactical actions. This level of command is specifically about implementing the actual maneuvers, entry decisions, threat neutralization, and immediate risk management that occur at the scene. It designates who is directing how the team will carry out its tasks in real time, separate from higher-level oversight or coordination with other agencies.

Command Authority, in contrast, speaks to the legal power to direct operations at a broader level and isn’t the term for the on-scene execution of tactics. Unified Command describes a structure where multiple agencies share overall command, which is about multisector coordination rather than the on-the-ground tactical lead. Compromise Authority isn’t a standard term in SRT/ICS terminology, so it isn’t used to denote on-scene tactical control.

So, the best fit for who leads the actual tactical actions on scene is Tactical Command.