Federal continuity of operations (COOP) exercise, June 20-24, 2005, designed to test and improve our ability to perform essential governmental functions during threats and emergencies. (DHS, DHS Announces Pinnacle Exercise to Test COOP, June 2005) Generally, Pinnacle Exercises, as the name might imply, are high level exercise involving the White House Military Office. (DHS, DNDO Exercises, 2007)