Who makes the decision to alter the plan upon a failed breach?

• A. Team Leader
• B. Operations Manager
• C. Team Member in charge of breach
• D. Safety Officer

Answer: (A)

When a breach fails, the person on the ground with command of the operation makes the call to adjust the plan. That role is the Team Leader. They have the full situational picture, authority, and accountability to modify tactics, reallocate teams, or switch approaches in real time while prioritizing safety and mission success. The Team Leader communicates the updated plan and ensures everyone understands the new actions.

The Operations Manager sits higher in the chain of supervision and focuses on overall mission support and resource coordination, not the on-scene tactical pivot. The Team Member in charge of the breach executes tasks as directed and can provide situational feedback, but does not independently authorize plan changes. The Safety Officer concentrates on hazard mitigation and can pause or halt activities if safety is at risk, but final tactical adjustment decisions rest with the Team Leader.