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Chapter 7
Response Timeline Maps
7.1 What It Is
Response timeline maps are graphical timeline representations that attempt
to analyze and answer the question, “If some initiating event X happens,
how long does it take to mount an effective response?” Response timeline
maps depict both the evolution of an event and the required response to
that event. They identify required response elements, associated response
element times, and potential response detection points.
7.2 When to Use
Response timeline mapping is particularly useful in analyzing, model-
ing, and pre- planning a time- critical, emergency type of response to an
unplanned and une ...