Which of the following is a typical responsibility of the Instructor In Charge regarding crew configuration?

• A. Do not assign instructors
• B. Micro-manage all crews
• C. Have an instructor for each functional crew
• D. Assignment not required

Answer: (C)

Direct supervision and clear responsibility for each functional crew is the expected approach for live-fire evolutions. Having an instructor assigned to every functional crew ensures that every critical role—such as nozzle, search, accountability, safety, and rapid intervention—has a qualified supervisor who can monitor actions, provide immediate guidance, and intervene if conditions change. This setup creates a clear chain of command, enhances crew safety, and supports accurate accountability and coordination under the IIC’s overall oversight.

Choosing not to assign instructors undermines safety and the supervision structure required for these evolutions. Micro-managing all crews is not the intended practice; the IIC coordinates and oversees, while trained instructors supervise their respective crews. And saying that assignment is not required directly contradicts the standard’s emphasis on supervised, supervised-per-crew operations.