Controller / Evaluator Briefing
Dec 16, 2015
Today’s BriefingToday’s Briefing
•Exercise Overview •Exercise Location and
Area•Exercise Schedule•Exercise Scenario•Exercise Control Concept•Exercise Controllers•Exercise Evaluators•Exercise “Administrivia”•Conclusion
•Exercise Overview •Exercise Location and
Area•Exercise Schedule•Exercise Scenario•Exercise Control Concept•Exercise Controllers•Exercise Evaluators•Exercise “Administrivia”•Conclusion
• [#]-hour interagency exercise focused on field-level and hospital response to a terrorist incident
• No-inspection, no-fault, learning environment
• “A training tool”
• [#]-hour interagency exercise focused on field-level and hospital response to a terrorist incident
• No-inspection, no-fault, learning environment
• “A training tool”
Exercise OverviewExercise Overview
Exercise PlayersExercise Players
[List Participating Agencies/Organizations][List Participating Agencies/Organizations]
Exercise Design ObjectivesExercise Design Objectives
[List Exercise Design Objectives][List Exercise Design Objectives]
• Exercise Play will be on [Date], from [Times]
• 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
• Exercise Play will be on [Date], from [Times]
• 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
Exercise PlayExercise Play
• Safety is EVERYONE’S concern
• 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 (e.g. ‘This is a
Real Emergency’)]
• Safety is EVERYONE’S concern
• 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 (e.g. ‘This is a
Real Emergency’)]
Exercise SafetyExercise Safety
Weapons PolicyWeapons Policy It is the policy of the USDHS/ODP to ensure that every effort is made to provide a
safe and secure environment at all ODP-sponsored exercises for its participants, observers/VIPs, control/evaluation staff, volunteers, and the general public.
Federal and contractor exercise planners and controllers shall plan for and promulgate control measures with regard to weapons, whether introduced as a simulated device during exercise play or utilized by law enforcement officers in their normal scope of duties.
For the purpose of this policy, a weapon shall 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 legal authority to carry weapons who have an assigned exercise role (responder, tactical team, etc.) and have the potential for interaction with other exercise participants shall NOT carry a loaded weapon within the confines of the exercise play area. They may continue to carry their weapon only after it has been properly cleared and rendered safe (i.e., no ammunition in chamber, cylinder, breach, or magazines) and only after being marked or identified in a conspicuous manner (i.e., bright visible tape around the visible stock or holster). The use of an area clearly marked as “off limits,” and with assigned armed personnel to secure weapons in a container, vehicle, or other security area is acceptable, and should be consistent with host jurisdiction weapons security policies.
It is the policy of the USDHS/ODP to ensure that every effort is made to provide a safe and secure environment at all ODP-sponsored exercises for its participants, observers/VIPs, control/evaluation staff, volunteers, and the general public.
Federal and contractor exercise planners and controllers shall plan for and promulgate control measures with regard to weapons, whether introduced as a simulated device during exercise play or utilized by law enforcement officers in their normal scope of duties.
For the purpose of this policy, a weapon shall 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 legal authority to carry weapons who have an assigned exercise role (responder, tactical team, etc.) and have the potential for interaction with other exercise participants shall NOT carry a loaded weapon within the confines of the exercise play area. They may continue to carry their weapon only after it has been properly cleared and rendered safe (i.e., no ammunition in chamber, cylinder, breach, or magazines) and only after being marked or identified in a conspicuous manner (i.e., bright visible tape around the visible stock or holster). The use of an area clearly marked as “off limits,” and with assigned armed personnel to secure weapons in a container, vehicle, or other security area is acceptable, and should be consistent with host jurisdiction weapons security policies.
Weapons PolicyWeapons Policy Qualified personnel (law enforcement, security, military, etc.) with legal authority to
carry weapons who are utilized to provide “real world” perimeter security for the exercise and have no assigned or direct interaction with exercise participants may continue to carry loaded weapons as part of their normal scope of duty.
All other personnel with no legal authority to carry weapons shall not bring, introduce, or have in their possession any weapon of any type in any area associated with the exercise. Safety briefings will be provided to all exercise participants specifying provisions and policies regarding weapons prior to the start of 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 matters of self-defense. Examples of aggressive behavior may include but are not limited to: excessive speeding; uncontrolled animals (i.e., K-9s, horses, etc.); employment 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 ODP 30 days prior to the exercise.
Qualified personnel (law enforcement, security, military, etc.) with legal authority to carry weapons who are utilized to provide “real world” perimeter security for the exercise and have no assigned or direct interaction with exercise participants may continue to carry loaded weapons as part of their normal scope of duty.
All other personnel with no legal authority to carry weapons shall not bring, introduce, or have in their possession any weapon of any type in any area associated with the exercise. Safety briefings will be provided to all exercise participants specifying provisions and policies regarding weapons prior to the start of 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 matters of self-defense. Examples of aggressive behavior may include but are not limited to: excessive speeding; uncontrolled animals (i.e., K-9s, horses, etc.); employment 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 ODP 30 days prior to the exercise.
Date:
Time:
Setting:
Incident:
Weather:
Date:
Time:
Setting:
Incident:
Weather:
Scenario OverviewScenario Overview
DevicesDevicesPrimary 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
Scenario ElementsScenario Elements
• Exercise Plan (EXPLAN)
• Controller/Evaluator Handbook(C/E Handbook)
• Guidelines• Exercise Evaluation Guides
• Master Scenario Events List (MSEL)
• Timeline• Messages
• Activity Log
• Exercise Plan (EXPLAN)
• Controller/Evaluator Handbook(C/E Handbook)
• Guidelines• Exercise Evaluation Guides
• Master Scenario Events List (MSEL)
• Timeline• Messages
• Activity Log
Exercise DocumentationExercise Documentation
• 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
• 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
Control andObservation Concept
Control andObservation Concept
• Coordinate activities with the Exercise Director, Senior Controller, and other controllers in your area
• Notify the Exercise Director and/or Senior Controller of ANY problems related to safety or scenario play
• Coordinate activities with the Exercise Director, Senior Controller, and other controllers in your area
• Notify the Exercise Director and/or Senior Controller of ANY problems related to safety or scenario play
Control andObservation Guidelines
Control andObservation Guidelines
• Inject• Enforce• Report• Attend responder “Hot wash” • Attend final Controller/
Evaluator Debrief at [Time]• Complete and turn in exercise
documentation
• Inject• Enforce• Report• Attend responder “Hot wash” • Attend final Controller/
Evaluator Debrief at [Time]• Complete and turn in exercise
documentation
Controller FunctionsController Functions
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
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
Controller ResponsibilitiesController Responsibilities
DO NOT:
• Hold personal conversations with Players
• Provide extra or advance information to Players
• Prompt Players (unless directed by the Senior Controller/Exercise Director)
DO NOT:
• Hold personal conversations with Players
• Provide extra or advance information to Players
• Prompt Players (unless directed by the Senior Controller/Exercise Director)
DO:
• Deliver injects promptly as directed by the Senior Controller
• Notify the Senior Controller of events or need for changes
DO:
• Deliver injects promptly as directed by the Senior Controller
• Notify the Senior Controller of events or need for changes
Controller GuidelinesController Guidelines
• Observe • Record key events
and times as they occur• Report/Elaborate• Collect information
• Observe • Record key events
and times as they occur• Report/Elaborate• Collect information
Evaluator FunctionsEvaluator Functions
• 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 exerciseAdditional information is listed
in the C/E Handbook
• 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 exerciseAdditional information is listed
in the C/E Handbook
Evaluator ResponsibilitiesEvaluator Responsibilities
DO NOT:• Leave your post at key times
• Prompt players
• Get in the way
• Answer questions for players
DO NOT:• Leave your post at key times
• Prompt players
• Get in the way
• Answer questions for players
DO:• Observe and record player activities
• Document strengths/problem areas
• WRITE LEGIBLY
DO:• Observe and record player activities
• Document strengths/problem areas
• WRITE LEGIBLY
Evaluator GuidelinesEvaluator Guidelines
Artificialities and constraints, such as the Assembly Area, may detract from realism. Some other artificialities include the following:
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
• 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
Exercise ArtificialitiesExercise Artificialities
• Emergency equipment located in and dispatched from the Assembly Area
• Will be released according to the Deployment Timetable
• 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]
• The Deployment Timetable is based on a real-time response to [Incident Site]
Responder DeploymentResponder Deployment
• Concept of “Earned Information”
• Communication
• Concept of “Earned Information”
• Communication
Problem ResolutionProblem Resolution
CONTROLLER/EVALUATOR RADIO NETWORK
A designated channel to:
CONTROLLER/EVALUATOR RADIO NETWORK
A designated channel to:
• Report emergencies or safety issues
• Report major timeline events
• Acknowledge communication checks for timeline status
• Report emergencies or safety issues
• Report major timeline events
• Acknowledge communication checks for timeline status
Please keep non-essential radio traffic to a minimumPlease keep non-essential radio traffic to a minimum
Exercise CommunicationsExercise Communications
BLUE Support Staff- Escorted
RED Support Staff-Full Access
BLUE Support Staff- Escorted
RED Support Staff-Full Access
SUPPORT STAFFSUPPORT STAFF
SUPPORT STAFFSUPPORT STAFFPLAYERPLAYER
Exercise BadgesExercise Badges
Victim TagsVictim Tags
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 walkThank you for your
participation!!!
• 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)
• 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)
Exercise “Administrivia”Exercise “Administrivia”
• 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!
• 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!
Final Exercise RemindersFinal Exercise Reminders