When anticipating resource needs, which NIMS-ICS section will usually require the most resources?

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When resources must be kept coordinated across the entire operation, the person in charge of directing and prioritizing the response will typically need the most support. The command function sets incident objectives, maintains overall situational awareness, and ensures that all actions align with safety and policy considerations. To do this effectively, they rely on extensive support from every other section—planning to forecast needs, logistics to supply those resources, finance to track costs, and liaison to coordinate with partner agencies. As the incident grows in size and complexity, the command structure must scale its staff, communications, meeting and briefing support, and information management, which drives a high demand for resources. This broad, overarching responsibility means the command element often requires more resources than any single staff function, even though planning and logistics are also resource-intensive in their own right.