"The survey, as used in OSA (On-Site Assistance Program), is an assessment ["profile"] of the actual condition of the existing local emergency operational readiness capability. A thorough understanding of the real situation is desirable before determining the course of action.The most important aspects of the survey are that it is done at the site, and requires direct local participation and involvement. The OSA team should base their recommendations on first-hand information and observations, including information gained in the give-and-take of discussion. The DCPA Standards should serve as a reference point. It should be emphasized that the objective of the survey is to determine the course of future preparedness actions and the manner in which local, State, and Federal resources can contribute most effectively to this course of action, rather than evaluate past actions or present performance. In other words, what can be done to help this civil preparedness director increase his community's emergency operating capability". (DCPA, On-Site Assistance (MP 63), 1974, p. 21)