[Exercise Name]

1. [Exercise Name] Controller and Evaluator Briefing [Date]

2. Welcome & Introductions

3. Meeting Agenda • Exercise Overview • Exercise Location and Area • Exercise Schedule • Exercise Scenario • Exercise Control Concept • Exercise Controllers • Exercise Evaluators • Exercise “Administrivia” • Conclusion

4. Exercise Players • [List Participating Agencies/Organizations]

5. Exercise Design Objectives • [List Exercise Design Objectives]

6. Exercise Play • Exercise Play will be on [Date], from [Time]to[Time] • Exercise Play will take place at [Exercise Site] and area hospitals • Play will be restricted to the delineated areas surrounding the [Exercise Site] and area hospitals

7. Exercise Safety • Safety is EVERYONE’Sconcern • Safety concerns override exercise execution • Be aware that operating in this environment is inherently dangerous • Controllers and Evaluators must immediately inform the Safety Controller or Senior Controller of safety concerns • Actual emergencies will be identified by the saying: “[Code Word or Phrase]”

8. Weapons Policy • Provide a safe and secure environment at exercises for participants, observers/VIPs, control/evaluation staff, volunteers, and the general public. • Exercise planners and controllers shall plan for weapons control measures. • For the purpose of this policy, weapons include all firearms, knives, explosive devices, less than lethal weapons/tools/devices, and any other object capable of causing bodily harm. • Qualified personnel (law enforcement, security, military, etc.) with authority to carry weapons who are participating in the exercise are NOT allowed to carry a loaded weapon within the exercise play area. They may carry their weapon only after it has been properly cleared, rendered safe, and marked or identified in an obvious manner. • A clearly marked “off limits” area manned by armed personnel will be used to secure weapons in a container, vehicle, or other security area.

9. Weapons Policy • Qualified personnel with authority to carry weapons who are providing “real world” perimeter security for the exercise may continue to carry loaded weapons as part of their normal scope of duty. • All other personnel with no authority to carry weapons may not bring, introduce, or have in their possession any weapon of any type in any area associated with the exercise. • Simulated explosive devices, such as ‘flash bangs’, pyrotechnics, flares, smoke grenades, etc. will be handled and/or detonated only by qualified exercise staff or bomb technicians. • Aggressive behavior will not be tolerated during exercise conduct, except in self-defense. Examples of aggressive behavior include but are not limited to: excessive speeding; uncontrolled animals (i.e., K-9s, horses, etc.); use of defense products (i.e., mace, pepper spray, stun guns, tasers, batons, etc.); and forceful use of operational response equipment or tools (i.e., pike poles, hose lines used at full stream on victims, etc.). • Exceptions to this policy specifying special mitigating circumstances shall be directed, in writing, to the Lead Exercise Planner 30 days prior to the exercise.

10. Exercise Location and Area

11. Exercise Location and Area [Exercise Site Map]

12. Exercise Schedule

13. Exercise Schedule [Insert Exercise Schedule]

14. Exercise Scenario

15. Exercise Scenario Date: Time: Setting: Incident: Weather:

16. Scenario Elements Devices Primary Devices: • Secondary Device: • A secondary “recognition” device will be placed at the scene. Once the device is discovered, bomb squad personnel will attempt neutralization procedures on a training device at an alternate location not interfering with exercise play

17. Threat/Hazard/Agent [Insert Hazard/Agent Information]

18. Exercise Control Concept

19. Exercise Documentation • Exercise Plan (EXPLAN) • Controller/Evaluator Handbook (C/E Handbook) • Guidelines • Exercise Evaluation Guides • Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) • Timeline • Messages • Activity Log

20. MSEL Timeline [Insert Timeline]

21. MSEL [Insert Timeline]

22. Controller and Evaluator Overview

23. Control & Observation Concept • Exercise execution is the responsibility of the Exercise Director and the Senior Controller • Controllers/Evaluators organized by player location/function • Experienced controllers in key positions • Observers/Media remain in designated area

24. Control & Observation Guidelines • Coordinate activities with the Lead Exercise Planner, Senior Controller, and other controllers in your area • Notify the Lead Exercise Planner and/or Senior Controller of ANY problems related to safety or scenario play

25. Exercise Control

26. Controller Functions • Inject • Enforce • Report • Attend responder “Hot wash” • Attend final Controller/ Evaluator Debrief at [Time] • Complete and turn in exercise documentation

27. Controller Responsibilities Senior Controller • Monitors exercise progress and makes decisions regarding any deviations or changes • Coordinates any required modifications Individual Controller • Introduces, maintains, and coordinates exercise events in accordance with the MSEL • Observes and reports exercise artificialities that interfere with realism Additional information is listed in the C/E Handbook

28. Controller Guidelines • DO: • Deliver injects promptly as directed by the Senior Controller • Notify the Senior Controller of events or need for changes • DO NOT: • Hold personal conversations with Players • Provide extra or advance information to Players • Prompt Players (unless directed by the Senior Controller/Lead Exercise Planner)

29. Exercise Evaluation

30. Evaluator Functions • Observe • Record key events and times as they occur • Report/Elaborate • Collect information

31. Evaluator Responsibilities • Evaluate each assigned organization/player area • Understand the exercise concept and scenario • Know the procedures for the element being evaluated • Inform the Senior Controller of problems related to exercise design • Observe, record, and report participant actions • Ensure collection of all evaluation data, EEGs, and materials after the exercise • Additional information is listed in the C/E Handbook

32. Exercise Evaluation Guides [Insert EEGs]

33. Evaluator Guidelines • DO: • Observe and record player activities • Document strengths/problem areas • WRITE LEGIBLY • DO NOT: • Leave your post at key times • Prompt players • Get in the way • Answer questions for players

34. Exercise Implementation

35. Exercise Artificialities Artificialities and constraints, such as the Assembly Area, may detract from realism. Some other artificialities include the following: • Surrogates may be playing in place of some key decision makers • Real distances may be reduced to fit play location constraints • The exercise will be played in real time. However, there may be some time jumps or acceleration to meet certain objectives

36. Responder Deployment • Emergency equipment located in and dispatched from the Assembly Area • Will be released according to the Deployment Timetable • The Deployment Timetable is based on a real-time response to [Incident Site]

37. Communications

38. Problem Resolution • Concept of “Earned Information” • Communication

39. Exercise Communications CONTROLLER/EVALUATOR RADIO NETWORK A designated channel to: • Report emergencies or safety issues • Report major timeline events • Acknowledge communication checks for timeline status Please keep non-essential radio traffic to a minimum

40. Exercise “Administrivia”

41. CONTROLLER EVALUATOR Exercise Badges

42. OBSERVER MEDIA Exercise Badges

43. SUPPORTSTAFF PLAYER SUPPORT STAFF Exercise Badges BLUE Support Staff- Escorted RED Support Staff-Full Access

44. Exercise Hats

45. On ground, not moving Large shrapnel piece protruding from abdomen Swollen Eyes Resp: 10 and shallow audible crackling Pulse: 90 BP: 90/60 Unresponsive Unable to follow commands Moaning only Unable to walk Thank you for your participation!!! Victim Tags

46. Exercise “Administrivia” • Restrooms will be available • A canteen vehicle will be located on site • Drinkable water will be located throughout the exercise site • You may keep your hats • AFTER THE “HOTWASH”, PLEASE RETURN: • YOUR BADGES • ALL EXERCISE DOCUMENTATION (EEGs/activity logs)

47. Final Exercise Reminders • Know your role and the scenario • Do not prompt or get in the way of players • Contact the Exercise Director and/or Senior Controller with any problems or questions • SAFETY COMES FIRST – use the phrase “[Code Phrase/Word]” in any actual emergency!

48. Conclusion

49. Questions?