Form ICS 207-CG at a glance
What it is: The U.S. Coast Guard Incident Organization Chart (ICS 207-CG) provides a visual wall chart depicting the ICS organization position assignments for the incident.
Where and when to file: All completed original forms MUST be given to the Documentation Unit. A chart is completed for each operational period, and updated when organizational changes occur.
A filled-in Form ICS 207-CG example: a Resources Unit Leader charts a small incident
How to fill out Form ICS 207-CG, box by box
Incident name and location
Enter the name assigned to the incident.
Enter the location of the incident: City and State or Country if applicable.
Operational period
Enter date initiated (MM/DD/YYYY) and time initiated (using 24-hour clock).
A chart is completed for each operational period, and updated when organizational changes occur.
Incident Organization Chart
Complete the incident organization chart.
Complete only the blocks where positions have been activated, and add additional blocks as needed, especially for Agency Representatives and all Operations Section organizational elements.
For all individuals, use at least the first initial and last name.
List agency where it is appropriate, such as for Unified Commanders.
If there is a shift change during the specified operational period, list both names, separated by a slash.
For detailed information about positions, consult the NIMS ICS Field Operations Guide.
Prepared By
Enter the name, ICS position/title, and signature of the person preparing the form.
The ICS 207-CG is prepared by the Resources Unit Leader and reviewed by the Incident Commander.
Enter date (month/day/year) and time prepared (24-hour clock).
More rules for Form ICS 207-CG
The ICS 207-CG is intended to be wall mounted (printed on a plotter). Document size can be modified based on individual needs.
Providing this information is voluntary.
To assist with maintaining confidentiality, respondents are advised not to disclose any additional personally identifiable information (PII) in their free-form responses.
Common questions about Form ICS 207-CG
What is ICS form 207?
The U.S. Coast Guard Incident Organization Chart (ICS 207-CG) provides a visual wall chart depicting the ICS organization position assignments for the incident. The ICS 207-CG is used to indicate what ICS organizational elements are currently activated and the names of personnel staffing each element.
Sources
[1] U.S. Coast Guard Incident Organization Chart (ICS 207-CG) (09/25), U.S. Coast Guard (the Official source link on this page).
