That’s correct. The answer is D: No, the Public Information Officer (PIO) aligns with the actions and the SMART Objectives approved by the Incident Commander. 

The Incident Command System (ICS) is a management system designed to enable effective and efficient domestic incident management by integrating a combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications operating within a common organizational structure. ICS is normally structured to facilitate activities in five major functional areas: command, operations, planning, logistics, Intelligence & Investigations, finance and administration. It is a fundamental form of management, with the purpose of enabling incident managers to identify the key concerns associated with the incident—often under urgent conditions—without sacrificing attention to any component of the command system.

Reference Basic Guidance for Public Information Officers (PIOs) here.

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