Which component is included in an SEACATS incident number?

• A. The FPF number
• B. The incident date
• C. FPF CODE
• D. Case ID

Answer: (A)

SEACATS incident numbers are built around the Field Processing File (FPF) reference. The FPF number serves as the anchor that uniquely identifies and links all records related to a specific investigation or event, so the incident number includes this FPF component to ensure quick retrieval and consistent cross-reference across the system. The incident date, FPF CODE, or Case ID are separate identifiers used in other parts of the record but are not what forms the incident number itself. So the FPF number is the component included in the SEACATS incident number.