1. Initial Planning Conference Initial Planning Conference [DATE]

2. Initial Planning Conference Review exercise program Discuss exercise process, structure, participation, and documentation Propose and discuss design objectives Select scenario variables and venue Discuss support requirements Initial Planning Conference Review exercise program Discuss exercise process, structure, participation, and documentation Propose and discuss design objectives Select scenario variables and venue Discuss support requirements Todays Goals

4. Full-Scale Exercise One-day field response exercise Response groups across the functional spectrum (Incident Command, Fire, Bomb Squad, Law Enforcement, HazMat, EMS, Dispatch, Hospitals, Medical Examiner, Public Affairs) Focuses on initial response – Multiple Events – Individual and Team Tasks – First Hours of Local Response No-inspection, no-fault, learning environment Based on design objectives selected by community One-day field response exercise Response groups across the functional spectrum (Incident Command, Fire, Bomb Squad, Law Enforcement, HazMat, EMS, Dispatch, Hospitals, Medical Examiner, Public Affairs) Focuses on initial response – Multiple Events – Individual and Team Tasks – First Hours of Local Response No-inspection, no-fault, learning environment Based on design objectives selected by community

5. Focus of Design Objectives Hazard Assessment / Protective Actions Incident Command / Unified Command Communication Decontamination Issues Life Safety / Law Enforcement Integration Secondary Devices Agent Identification Patient Management / Hospital Preparedness Equipment Capabilities / Requirements Hazard Assessment / Protective Actions Incident Command / Unified Command Communication Decontamination Issues Life Safety / Law Enforcement Integration Secondary Devices Agent Identification Patient Management / Hospital Preparedness Equipment Capabilities / Requirements

7. Players Law Enforcement Bomb Squad Fire / HazMat EMS / Medical / Hospitals Medical Examiner Responders Law Enforcement Bomb Squad Fire / HazMat EMS / Medical / Hospitals Medical Examiner Responders Mutual Aid Regional Response Assets Mutual-Aid Agencies Mutual Aid Regional Response Assets Mutual-Aid Agencies State / Federal Local FBI State DHS Local EPA State EMA State Police USDHS State / Federal Local FBI State DHS Local EPA State EMA State Police USDHS Mayors Office Emergency Ops. Ctr. Public Affairs Emergency Management Mayors Office Emergency Ops. Ctr. Public Affairs Emergency Management

8. Hospital Participation Allows focus on first responder-hospital integration Requires extra logistical support – Pool of victim actors – Transportation issues – Coordinators for actors (1 per 30) – Extra attention to tracking actors Special hospital orientation and debriefing Allows focus on first responder-hospital integration Requires extra logistical support – Pool of victim actors – Transportation issues – Coordinators for actors (1 per 30) – Extra attention to tracking actors Special hospital orientation and debriefing

9. Actors Number sufficient to stress system Variety of symptoms Number sufficient to stress system Variety of symptoms BIGGEST CHALLENGE

10. Observers and Media Media Invited to observe / record field play Limit access to play area & escort Media Invited to observe / record field play Limit access to play area & escort Observers Invited to observe field play No functional role Observers Invited to observe field play No functional role OBSERVER

12. Open Air Enclosed Open Air Enclosed SECONDARY DEVICE VENUE AGENT Non- Persistent Persistent Non- Persistent Persistent Yes No Yes No Sample Scenario Element Matrix During a packed performance at an outdoor amphitheater a device filled with persistent nerve agent explodes near center stage. Hundreds of people are stricken, requiring immediate medical attention. Later, a suspicious package is discovered near the Command Post.

13. SECONDARY DEVICE VENUE AGENT Scenario Element Matrix Open Air Enclosed Non- Persistent Persistent YesNo

14. Initial Response Pre-Staged versus Real Time Response

15. Exercise Staff Organization Exercise Director Exercise Controllers Exercise Evaluators Actors Exercise Support Staff Exercise Director Exercise Controllers Exercise Evaluators Actors Exercise Support Staff

16. Exercise Controller Functions Exercise Director – –Final approval of exercise activities Senior Controller – –Monitors exercise progress and coordinates any required modifications Individual Controller – –Introduces, maintains, and coordinates exercise events in accordance with the Master Scenario Events Listing – –Observes and reports exercise artificialities that interfere with realism Exercise Director – –Final approval of exercise activities Senior Controller – –Monitors exercise progress and coordinates any required modifications Individual Controller – –Introduces, maintains, and coordinates exercise events in accordance with the Master Scenario Events Listing – –Observes and reports exercise artificialities that interfere with realism

17. Controller Staff Outline

18. Evaluator Functions Know the procedures for the element being evaluated Understand the exercise concept and scenario Cover each assigned organization / exercise area Inform Controller of problems related to exercise design Observe, record, and report player actions Ensure collection of all evaluation data, evaluation forms, and materials after the exercise Know the procedures for the element being evaluated Understand the exercise concept and scenario Cover each assigned organization / exercise area Inform Controller of problems related to exercise design Observe, record, and report player actions Ensure collection of all evaluation data, evaluation forms, and materials after the exercise

19. Evaluator Staff Outline

20. Security and Badging * Players may either wear badge or be in uniform - Victim VICTIM - Controller CONTROLLER - Evaluator EVALUATOR - Support Staff SUPPORT STAFF MEDIA - Media - Observer OBSERVER - Player* PLAYER

21. Weapons Policy Personnel serving as exercise participants shall NOT carry a loaded weapon within the confines of the exercise play area. They may continue to carry their weapon only after it has been properly cleared and rendered safe (i.e., no ammunition in chamber, cylinder, breach, or magazines) and only after being marked or identified in a conspicuous manner (i.e., bright visible tape around the visible stock or holster) Personnel providing exercise site security may carry loaded weapons Personnel serving as exercise participants shall NOT carry a loaded weapon within the confines of the exercise play area. They may continue to carry their weapon only after it has been properly cleared and rendered safe (i.e., no ammunition in chamber, cylinder, breach, or magazines) and only after being marked or identified in a conspicuous manner (i.e., bright visible tape around the visible stock or holster) Personnel providing exercise site security may carry loaded weapons

22. Documentation EXPLAN Provides administrative details of exercise Does not give operational details or scenario information Reviewed at the Mid-Term Planning Conference (MPC) Distributed prior to exercise EXPLAN Provides administrative details of exercise Does not give operational details or scenario information Reviewed at the Mid-Term Planning Conference (MPC) Distributed prior to exercise

23. Documentation C / E HANDBOOK Contains all information critical to exercise Limited distribution Contains evaluation materials Reviewed at the Final Planning Conference (FPC) Distributed at pre-exercise briefing C / E HANDBOOK Contains all information critical to exercise Limited distribution Contains evaluation materials Reviewed at the Final Planning Conference (FPC) Distributed at pre-exercise briefing

25. Notification and Response Establishment/Identification of Hazard Zones Personal Safety and Protection Initiation of Decontamination Procedures Agent Detection and Identification Notification and Response Establishment/Identification of Hazard Zones Personal Safety and Protection Initiation of Decontamination Procedures Agent Detection and Identification Target Areas Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Sample Evaluation Format Evaluation Aspects Properly Outfitted for Entry Proper Identification Equipment and Utilization Entry Team Rotation Utilization of Mutual Aid Resources Properly Outfitted for Entry Proper Identification Equipment and Utilization Entry Team Rotation Utilization of Mutual Aid Resources Sample Questions – Did the initial responding unit(s) recognize a HazMat situation and request proper assistance? Explain the timing of their recognition and request. Observations: … Recommendations: … Sample Questions – Did the initial responding unit(s) recognize a HazMat situation and request proper assistance? Explain the timing of their recognition and request. Observations: … Recommendations: …

26. Debriefings Responder Hotwash Responder Hotwash Controller / Evaluator Debrief

28. Exercise Support Requirements Briefing Rooms / Moulage Room Communications Networks and Hardware Human Needs – – Water – – Restrooms Real Emergency Requirements Briefing Rooms / Moulage Room Communications Networks and Hardware Human Needs – – Water – – Restrooms Real Emergency Requirements

29. Site Maps and Aerial Recon Site Map Aerial Photo

30. After Action Report/Improvement Plan Objectives Recommendations Observations Innovations Distribution Local community Federal partners Distribution Local community Federal partners Purpose Document Evaluator / Controller observations Provide feedback Pass on lessons learned Purpose Document Evaluator / Controller observations Provide feedback Pass on lessons learned

32. Initial Planning Conference Propose and discuss design objectives Select scenario variables and venue Discuss support requirements Initial Planning Conference Propose and discuss design objectives Select scenario variables and venue Discuss support requirements Todays Goals

33. Action Items Maps of Site Identify tasks / responsibilities for the Mid-Term Planning Conference (MPC) Maps of Site Identify tasks / responsibilities for the Mid-Term Planning Conference (MPC)

34. Mid-Term Planning Conference (MPC) [DATE] Continue Planning Process – Scenario Development – Exercise Support Requirements – Site Visit Review Exercise Plan (EXPLAN) Mid-Term Planning Conference (MPC) [DATE] Continue Planning Process – Scenario Development – Exercise Support Requirements – Site Visit Review Exercise Plan (EXPLAN) Future Conferences

35. Final Planning Conference (FPC) [DATE] Finalize Exercise Plans – – Scenario Timeline – – Support Needs / Logistics Review Controller / Evaluator Handbook Final Planning Conference (FPC) [DATE] Finalize Exercise Plans – – Scenario Timeline – – Support Needs / Logistics Review Controller / Evaluator Handbook Future Conferences

36. Questions?