In the methodology of plan synchronization, particularly within theFederal Interagency Operational Plans (FIOPs)andCPG 101, the primary dimensions used to synchronize resources and actions areTimeandSpace. Synchronization is the process of arranging actions to occur at a specific time and in a specific location to achieve the most effective results. For example, in a hurricane response, synchronization ensures that search and rescue teams (Space) arrive immediately after the storm passes (Time), followed closely by mass care and power restoration assets.

Time(Option B) is a critical synchronization factor because emergency managers must understand the sequence of events and the duration of tasks to prevent bottlenecks.Space(Option C) is equally vital, as it involves the geographic allocation of resources to ensure they are positioned where the need is greatest without causing congestion or interfering with other operations.

Resolution(Option A), while a technical term often used in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or data analysis to describe the level of detail in a map or image, contributes very little to the actual synchronization of operational actions. High resolution might help inidentifyinga hazard, but it does not dictate the coordination of when and where multiple agencies move their "boots on the ground." In the context of theCEDPcurriculum, plan synchronization is about the "harmonization of effort." It focuses on the "when" and "where" of the response.

A plan that is not synchronized in time and space leads to "freelancing" and a waste of the "Golden Hour" of life-saving. Therefore, while resolution is important for theInformation Managementphase to provide a clear picture, it is not a core dimension of the synchronization process itself. Effective synchronization ensures that the "Tail" (logistics) follows the "Teeth" (operations) in a logical, geographic, and temporal flow that maximizes the efficiency of the entireIncident Command Systemstructure.