Chapter II - Domestic CBRN CM (3) Command Relationships: (D) Achieving Unity of Effort Without Unity of Command: (3) At the operational level, the JFO ensures unity of effort by identifying agencies that have the requisite capabilities to reach the common objectives or the ability to adapt their wide-area operations in light of the response by bringing their core competencies to the interagency forum. When all participants in the interagency process understand what needs to be done, agree upon the means to accomplish it, and identify who will accomplish specific activities through coordination, a common sense of ownership and commitment toward resolution helps achieve unity of effort. (a) To facilitate unity of effort outside the interagency, the unified coordination group may include a limited number of principal state (represented by an appropriate state official or state coordinating officer, as under a Stafford Act declaration), local, and tribal officials, as well as NGO and private-sector representatives. The unified coordination group functions as a multiagency coordination entity (as defined by the NIMS) and works to establish coordinated priorities (single or multiple incidents) and allocate resources, resolve agency policy issues, and provide strategic guidance to support federal incident management activities. Because the principles of unified command apply to the unified coordination group, the objectives are a reflection of the agencies collective approach rather than tasking from a senior commander. JFO standard operating procedures ensure consideration to departmental/agency timelines and requirements to ensure a coordinated federal response. (b) Based on the magnitude, type of incident, and anticipated level of resource involvement, the supported CCDR may utilize a JTF to command federal (Title 10, USC) military activities in support of the incident. If a JTF is established, consistent with operational requirements, its C2 element is colocated at the JFO and included within the unified coordination group to ensure coordination and unity of effort. NIMS standardized structures and tools enable a unified approach to be effective both on scene and at the emergency operations centers (EOCs)