Integrated Planning System (IPS) Fundamental Concepts
Integrated Planning System (IPS) Fundamental Concepts :
"Understanding of several key fundamental concepts is important to ensure effective use and implementation of the IPS: (1) The IPS has been developed recognizing that homeland security planning is based on coordination and synchronization rather than command and control. (2) The IPS applies to Federal departments and agencies with a role in homeland security when conducting scenario-based planning.... (3) While State, local and Tribal governments are not required to adopt this system, they are strongly encouraged to do so.... (4) The IPS establishes a process for developing Federal plans.... (5) The IPS is not designed to solve every planning problem that exists at the present time..... (FEMA, (Interim) Integrated Planning System (IPS) for Homeland Security (Draft Version 2.3). July 3, 2008, pp. iii-v)
