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From page 5...
... Exercise Plan Template P A R T I
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... FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Exercise Plan
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... FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY This Exercise Plan (ExPlan) provides participants with the information they need to participate in the exercise.
From page 9...
... FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY TERA iii FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY EXERCISE TIMELINE (ADJUST AS NECESSARY) Time Exercise Activity 0830 – 0845 Registration 0845 – 0915 Welcome, Opening Remarks, and Exercise Overview 0915 – 0945 TERA Sign-in and Familiarization 0945 – 1315 Exercise Conduct 1315 – 1355 Hotwash and Feedback 1355 – 1400 Closing Comments 1400 Adjourn
From page 10...
... FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTERA FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY iv EXERCISE OVERVIEW Exercise Name Exercise Date Scope This is an exercise planned for X hours at . The purpose of the Exercise is to evaluate and enhance preparedness of the airport's emergency operations center.
From page 11...
... FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY TERA v FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY TABLE OF CONTENTS Exercise Timeline.......................................................................................................................... iii Exercise Overview .......................................................................................................................
From page 13...
... FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY TERA 1 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSE The purpose of the exercise is to evaluate and enhance preparedness of the airport's emergency operations center. OBJECTIVES The following objectives describe the expected outcomes for the players in the exercise.
From page 14...
... FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTERA 2 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Controllers plan and manage exercise play, set up and operate the exercise site, and act in the roles of organizations or individuals that are not playing in the exercise. Controllers direct the pace of the exercise, provide key data to players, and may prompt or initiate certain player actions to ensure exercise continuity.
From page 15...
... FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY TERA 3 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Some decisions have been omitted or assumed in order to enhance exercise discussions. There are no "hidden agendas," so please don't fight the scenario.
From page 16...
... FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTERA 4 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY EXERCISE IMPLEMENTATION AND LOGISTICS EXERCISE PLAY Prior to the start of the exercise, there will be a Players' briefing provided by the Exercise Director or Facilitator. Controllers and Evaluators will follow the progress of the exercise, make sure it remains on track, and provide key data/information to Players to prompt or initiate certain Player actions.
From page 17...
... FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY TERA 5 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY actual, real-world event response capabilities may preclude the use of all communications channels or systems for exercise play. Players must adhere to all Controller instructions.
From page 18...
... FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTERA 6 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Non-emergency Interruptions to Exercise Play Only the Exercise Director or Lead Controller can announce exercise "holds" or "stops." Controllers/Evaluators should communicate with theLead Controller/ Facilitator if they believe a hold/stop is required. Medical Emergency In the event of a medical emergency, emergency medical services should be called for assistance and transport as required.
From page 19...
... FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY TERA 7 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY PLAYER INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE PLAYER INSTRUCTIONS Players should follow certain guidelines before, during, and after the exercise to ensure a safe and effective exercise. During the Exercise Respond to the exercise events and information as if the emergency were real, unless otherwise directed by an Exercise Controller.
From page 20...
... FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTERA 8 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Provide any notes or materials generated from the exercise to your Controller or Evaluator for review and inclusion in the After-Action Report (AAR)
From page 21...
... FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY TERA 9 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY EVALUATION AND POST-EXERCISE ACTIVITIES DEBRIEFINGS Post-exercise debriefings aim to collect sufficient relevant data to support effective evaluation and improvement planning. Hotwash At the conclusion of exercise play, Controllers facilitate a hotwash to allow players to discuss strengths and areas for improvement, and Evaluators to seek clarification regarding player actions and decision-making processes.
From page 22...
... FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTERA 10 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY After-Action Meeting An After-Action Meeting provides a deliberate evaluation of exercise activity and lessons learned as a review of the draft AAR and Improvement Plan. Improvement Plan An Improvement Plan identifies the responsible parties and realistic time frames to address areas for improvement identified in the AAR.

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