Task Book Training for Wildland Operations – Engine (TWO-E) Practice Exam

In incident map reading, different locations on the map use distinct symbols to show their role in the response. A box whose interior is half shaded at a 45-degree angle marks the Incident Command Post. This is the spot on the map where the Incident Commander coordinates the overall operation, directing tactics, resources, and communications. The diagonal half-fill is a specific cue that identifies a command location distinct from other facilities or roles. So that particular symbol corresponds to the Incident Command Post, not a Command Post, Base, or an individual like the Incident Commander.