[Exercise Name][Exercise Name]

Final Planning Conference

[Date]

Final Planning Conference

[Date]

Welcome & IntroductionsWelcome & Introductions

[Date][Exercise Name]

Meeting AgendaMeeting Agenda

Review Exercise Purpose, Scope, and Objectives

Review Scenario and MSEL timeline

Review Participating Agencies

Exercise Facilitation

Exercise Evaluation

Exercise Documents

Exercise Logistics

Meeting Dates

Closing

[Date][Exercise Name]

Operational SecurityOperational 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).”

FOUO: Information that has not been given a security classification pursuant to the criteria of an Executive Order, but which may be withheld from the public because disclosure would cause a foreseeable harm to an interest protected by one or more FOIA Exemptions.

[Date][Exercise Name]

Exercise PurposeExercise Purpose

To provide participants an opportunity to evaluate current response concepts, plans, and capabilities for a response to a terrorist event in [Jurisdiction].

The focus will be on local emergency responder command and control coordination, critical decisions, notifications, and the integration of State and Federal assets.

[Date][Exercise Name]

Exercise ScopeExercise Scope

Emphasize the role of the local first responders and State agencies in response to a terrorist attack, and examine the processes and decision making involved therein.

[Date][Exercise Name]

Target CapabilitiesTarget Capabilities

Capabilities provide the foundation for development of the exercise objectives and scenario. These capabilities have been selected from the priority capabilities identified in [Jurisdiction]’s Multi-Year Training and Exercise Plan. Emergency Public Information and Warning Emergency Operations Center Management Public Safety and Security Response Urban Search & Rescue Fatality Management

[Date][Exercise Name]

Exercise ObjectivesExercise Objectives

Determine strengths and weaknesses in current plan governing on-scene command and control, the EOC, and coordination and integration of response resources.

Review plans for area perimeter control, staging, and Incident Command Post security.

Assess the adequacy of local plans for interface with and use of media resources.

Review plans to provide information to the public and preclude dissemination of conflicting data.

[Date][Exercise Name]

Exercise ScenarioExercise Scenario

Terrorist attack in [Jurisdiction] using a vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED)

The VBIED is driven into the lobby of the [Building/Center] in downtown [Jurisdiction]

The attack occurs during morning rush hour, causing mass casualties

The explosion causes a partial collapse of the building, trapping many victims

[Date][Exercise Name]

Participating AgenciesParticipating Agencies

[State] Department of Emergency Management

[State] US&R

[State] State Police

[Jurisdiction] Office of Emergency Management

[Jurisdiction] Fire Department

[Jurisdiction] Police Department

[Jurisdiction] Sheriff’s Office

[Jurisdiction] Department of Public Works

[Date][Exercise Name]

Exercise FacilitationExercise Facilitation

Lead Facilitator: [Insert Name]

Functional Area Facilitators Law Enforcement Fire / US&R Emergency Management Public Information

[Date][Exercise Name]

Exercise EvaluationExercise Evaluation

Evaluators

Scribes

Evaluation Components

Objectives

Exercise Evaluation Guides / Evaluation Criteria

Participant Feedback Form

Player Hot Wash

Controller and Evaluator Debriefing

Evaluator Reports

[Date][Exercise Name]

Exercise DocumentsExercise Documents

Situation Manual (SitMan)

Evaluation Plan (EvalPlan)

Facilitator Handbook

After Action Report (AAR)

Exercise LogisticsExercise Logistics

[Date][Exercise Name]

Exercise StaffingExercise Staffing

Select Facilitators

Select Evaluators

Select Scribes

Select Support Staff

Security

Registration Support

[Date][Exercise Name]

Exercise LogisticsExercise Logistics

Provide Food/Water

Players Exercise Staff Observers

Provide Restrooms

Create an exercise logo and name

Draft and finalize AAR

Develop Media and Public Information

[Date][Exercise Name]

Exercise LogisticsExercise Logistics

Identify and coordinate an exercise location

Location requirements Secure Audio/visual capable Tables and chairs Adequate size Parking

[Date][Exercise Name]

Meeting DatesMeeting Dates

Initial Planning Conference [Insert Date]

Final Planning Conference [Insert Date]

Exercise Conduct [Insert Date]

QuestionsQuestions

ClosingClosing