E X E R C I S E N A M ED A T E

Federal Emergency Management AgencyDepartment of Homeland Security Initial Planning Conference

(IPC)

N AT I O N A L U R B A N S E A R C H & R E S C U E R E S P O N S E S Y S T E M

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Welcome and Introductions

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Meeting Agenda• Review proposed scope, purpose, and objectives• Review proposed exercise scenario• Review proposed participating agencies• Exercise facilitation• Exercise evaluation • Exercise documents• Exercise logistics• Meeting dates• Closing

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Operational Security• This briefing contains exercise and operational

material that must be safeguarded.• The materials in this briefing are categorized

as: For Official Use Only - FOUO.

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Exercise Scope• [Insert scope statement.]

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Exercise Purpose• [Insert purpose statement.]

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Target Capabilities• [Insert the exercise’s target capabilities.]

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Exercise Objectives Mobilize Transport personnel and cache Set up a Base of Operations (BoO) Conduct operations Demobilize/Redeploy/AAR-IP

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Exercise Scenario[Insert brief description/characteristics of the scenario.]

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Participating Agencies• Organization(s)

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Exercise Organization• Exercise Lead• Functional area evaluators• Exercise training requirements• Facilitation vs. evaluation

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Exercise Evaluation• Evaluators• Evaluator training requirements• Scribes• Results in After Action Report (AAR)/

Improvement Plan (IP)

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Evaluation Components

• Objectives • Evaluation criteria• Participant Feedback Form• Hot Wash• Evaluator notes

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Exercise Documents• Controller/Evaluator Handbook• Exercise Plan• Exercise and Evaluation Guide (EEG)• Master Scenario Events List (MSEL)• AAR/IP

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Exercise Staffing

• Select Exercise Control Staff• Select evaluators• Select support staff

Security

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Exercise Logistics• Provide food and water • Provide restrooms• Fund exercise

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Location LogisticsIdentify and coordinate an exercise locationLocation requirements Secure Audiovisual capable Tables and chairs Adequate size Parking Shelter

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Meeting Dates• Midterm Planning Conference (MPC): • Final Planning Conference (FPC): • Exercise Conduct: • After Action Conference: TBD by Task Force

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Action Items• Review ExPlan, and provide comments to Exercise

Planning Team.• Confirm exercise location.• Confirm exercise objectives.• Identify local evaluators.• Confirm participant list. • Determine logistical requirements for exercise.• Develop IPC minutes for review.• Develop draft ExPlan for review.• Develop Exercise Evaluation Guides (EEGs).

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Questions