Patent ID: 8213977

Claim:
A mobile communication apparatus for displaying and controlling information for managing an event, comprising: a processor configured to: control display of accountability information associated with a unit deployed to the event, wherein the accountability information is indicative of accountability of the unit with respect to at least one function to be performed for the event, the accountability information associated with the unit comprises location information indicative of a location at which the unit is currently operating; control display of status information associated with the unit deployed to the event; and control display of communication information for the unit deployed to the event, wherein the communication information has an underlying calling group configured therefor, wherein the calling group is configured in a manner enabling communication between members of the unit, wherein at least a portion of the communication information is configured for enabling communication between members of the unit and one or more users using the calling group, wherein at least a portion of the communication information is configured for use in reconfiguring the calling group; and control display of communication information in a manner for facilitating reassignment of units between at least a first and second calling groups and modifying a level within an organizational structure of personnel communicating with said units based on said accountability information.