Exercise Planning Team 1
Exercise Planning Team 1 : "The exercise planning team is responsible for all aspects of an exercise, including exercise planning, conduct, and evaluation. The planning team determines exercise capabilities, tasks and objectives; tailors the scenario to jurisdictional needs; and develops documents used in exercise simulation, control, and evaluation. The exercise planning team should be comprised of representatives from each major participating jurisdiction and agency, but be kept to a manageable size. While jurisdictions may find it advantageous to include team members with previous exercise planning experience, membership can be modified to fit the type or scope of an exercise. Planning team members are ideal selections for controller and evaluator positions during the exercise because advanced scenario knowledge renders them ineligible to participate as players. A lead exercise planner manages the exercise planning team, which can be structured using the principles of the Incident Command System (ICS), with the following sections: (1) The Command Staff is responsible for coordinating all exercise planning activities. Within this group is the lead exercise planner, who assigns exercise activities and responsibilities, provides guidance, establishes timelines, and monitors the development process. The safety controller and the liaison coordinator report directly to the lead exercise planner. (2) The Planning Section is responsible for compiling and developing all exercise documentation. To accomplish this effectively, the Planning Section also collects and reviews policies, plans, and procedures that will be tested in the exercise. During the exercise, the Planning Section may be responsible for developing simulated actions by agencies not participating in the exercise and setting up a SimCell for exercises that necessitate one (such as FEs). (3) The Logistics Section provides the supplies, materials, facilities, and services that enable the exercise to function smoothly without outside interference or disruption. This group consists of two subsections: service and support. The service section provides transportation, barricading, signage, food and drinks, real-life medical capability, and exercise-site perimeter security. The support section provides communications, purchasing, general supplies, very important personnel (VIP) / observer processing, and recruitment/management of actors. (4) The Administration/Finance Section provides grant management and administrative support throughout exercise development. This group is also responsible for the registration process and coordinates schedules for the exercise planning team, the lead exercise planner, participating agencies, and the host community or communities. (5) The Operations Section provides most of the technical or functional expertise for the participating agencies or jurisdictions. This group develops scenarios, selects evaluation tools, and has personnel with the expertise necessary to serve as evaluators". (FEMA, HSEEP Glossary, 2008)
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