Advon Actions are described as performing what on arrival at the incident scene?

• A. Early deployment and equipment pre-positioning for hazard screening
• B. On-site decontamination of all responders
• C. Conduct mission debrief at base
• D. Negotiate with host nation

Answer: (A)

Advon actions on arrival focus on getting in early to assess hazards and set up the necessary gear so the rest of the response can proceed safely. The advance team quickly moves in, identifies immediate dangers, and pre-positions equipment and controls for hazard screening, so responders can enter the scene with a clear plan and the right tools in hand. This early deployment and pre-positioning ensures that hazard screening can begin without delay and that safety measures are established from the outset.

Decontaminating all responders on arrival isn’t the primary role of the advance team; that task is handled by specialized decon procedures and teams as part of the broader response. A mission debrief occurs after the incident or at a base, not as an on-scene action, and negotiating with a host nation isn’t part of the immediate on-scene Advon duties.