Common tasks are those tasks that cut across the mission areas. They must be performed to achieve more than one or all of the missions. For example, the common tasks include broad planning, coordination, training, and communication tasks. The common tasks have been grouped into the following functions: (1) Preparedness (2) Resource Management (3) Communications and Information Management (4) Supporting technology (DHS, UTL 2.1, 2005, p. 7)