Which ICS level is associated with the role 'Strike Team Leader'?

• A. Level I
• B. Level II
• C. Level III
• D. Level IV

Answer: (D)

In ICS, a Strike Team Leader is the supervisor of a Strike Team, which is a group of the same kind of resources organized to work together under one supervisor. The level designation tied to this role reflects the scope and authority required: Level IV is the most advanced, reserved for positions that coordinate across multiple units and often across agencies to manage a complex incident. A Strike Team Leader must align objectives, oversee multiple resources, make timely decisions, and maintain safety and communication across the incident—all tasks that fit Level IV. Lower levels cover smaller-scale tasks or single-resource supervision, which don’t match the broad coordination and leadership needed for a Strike Team Leader.