ICS Form 201 can be used as an initial Incident Action Plan (IAP).

The assertion that ICS Form 201 can be used as an initial Incident Action Plan (IAP) is false. ICS Form 201 serves as an initial step in the incident management process and is designed to gather and summarize information about the incident. While it provides crucial details about the situation, including objectives and priorities, it is not comprehensive enough to be classified as a full-fledged Incident Action Plan.

An IAP involves more detailed planning and documentation, including strategies for incident management, assignments for resources, and a clear framework for operational periods. The ICS Form 201 is often used to inform the IAP but does not replace it. Therefore, relying solely on ICS Form 201 as an IAP would not meet the operational needs for a structured response to an incident.

In summary, while ICS Form 201 is an important tool for situational awareness and initial response coordination, it is not sufficient on its own to function as the initial IAP in the context of NIMS and ICS.