Functional Exercise (FE) 1
Functional Exercise (FE) 1 : "A functional exercise examines and/or validates the coordination, command, and control between various multi-agency coordination centers (e.g., emergency operation center, joint field office). A functional exercise does not involve any "boots on the ground" (i.e., first responders or emergency officials responding to an incident in real time)". (DHS, Federal Continuity Directive 1, Nov 2007, P-5)