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=== Optional: Tracking Numbers === | === Optional: Tracking Numbers === | ||
As an option, NETs may use the tracking number spaces provided on some forms. Tracking numbers are not used with standard ICS forms; this is a NET embellishment. | |||
Forms 2a through 5b provide a space for an arbitrarily assigned tracking number. Tracking numbers are for internal team use; therefore, a NET Team Leader can decide on whatever number convention works best (e.g. 0001, or simply “1”, etc). | |||
Tracking numbers are intended as a means of connecting forms to each other where those forms are used on a specific mission; in other words, the tracking number is the same as a “mission number”. Assigning mission numbers may make it easier for teams and emergency professionals reviewing documents to connect events. | |||
For example, let’s say that a Team Leader sends one functional team to conduct search and rescue in a house (tracking number #001) and another functional team to establish radio communication (tracking number 002). Any forms associated with those respective missions (e.g. a medical treatment log or an assignment briefing) will also include their mission tracking number. Later, when reviewing documents, a Team Leader knows that any document with the number “001” on it is associated with the house search and rescue mission. | |||
