Which NIMS Management Characteristic is associated with personnel being requested through proper authority and established systems?

The characteristic associated with personnel being requested through proper authority and established systems is Dispatch/Deployment. This aspect of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) focuses on the systematic process for mobilizing resources, including personnel, equipment, and other support, to the incident scene.

When an incident occurs, it is crucial that personnel are deployed in an organized manner, ensuring that requests for resources are made through established channels. This helps in maintaining clarity in command structures and prevents confusion that could arise from uncoordinated or unauthorized requests. Through effective Dispatch/Deployment, resources can be allocated efficiently, facilitating a timely response to incidents and ensuring that teams are adequately supported.

In contrast, the other options pertain to different aspects of NIMS. Leadership and Performance addresses how leaders function within the system; Situation Assessment focuses on understanding the incident circumstances and impacts; and Information Management pertains to how data is gathered, processed, and shared among stakeholders. Each of these is important, but they do not specifically emphasize the process of resource mobilization and the proper establishment of authority as Dispatch/Deployment does.