Unit Log Ics 214 - Ares/races Page 2

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Unit Log (ICS Form 214 ARES/RACES)
Purpose: The Unit Log records details of unit activity, including team activity or individual activity (a unit of one). These
logs provide the basic reference from which to extract information for inclusion in any after-action report.
Preparation: The Unit Log is initiated and maintained by the unit leader or the individual (for a single person unit).
Completed logs are submitted to the supervisor who forwards them to the Documentation unit.
Distribution: The Documentation Unit maintains a file of all Unit Logs. All completed original forms MUST be forwarded
to the Documentation Unit.
Instructions for completing the form:
Field #
Field Title
Instructions
1
Incident Name / Number
Enter the name of the event or incident and the activation number
assigned to the incident
2
Operational Period
Enter the time interval for which this form applies. Record the start
and end date and time.
3
Unit Name
For individuals: Enter your tactical call (e.g. Checkpoint 3, Rover
1, County EOC, etc.) or position name
For teams: Enter the name of the organization unit or tactical call
sign or resource designator
4
Unit Leader
For individuals: Enter your name and call sign
For teams: Enter the name, call sign and ICS position of the
individual in charge of the unit.
5
Personnel Roster
For individuals: Leave blank
For teams: List the name, call sign, ICS position and home
base/city of each member assigned to the unit during the operation
period.
6
Activity Log
Time: Enter the local time 24-hour format
Activity: Briefly describe each significant activity or event (e.g.
task assignments, task completions, injuries, difficulties
encountered, etc.).
Occasional message traffic can be logged here. For more than
occasional traffic, use a 309.
7
Prepared By
Enter the name, call sign and ICS position of the person completing
the log.
8
Date & Time Prepared
Enter the date and time the form was prepared (24-hour clock)
9
Page Numbers
Enter the page number and total pages.
Submit this form to your supervisor at the end of your shift.
ICS 214 ARES/RACES

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