IS-0120.c: An Introduction to Exercises

Question 1

Exercise

Answer 1

(n) Something performed or practiced in order to develop, improve, or display a specific power or skill.
(v) To practice in order to train, strengthen, or develop

Question 2

Exercises improve readiness by

Answer 2

Involving the whole community.
Providing a way to evaluate operations and validate plans and capabilities.
Reinforcing teamwork.
Identify both capability gaps and areas for improvement.
Demonstrating a community’s resolve to prepare for disastrous and catastrophic events.

Question 3

HSEEP Fundamental principles

Answer 3

Guided by Elected and Appointed officials
Capability-based, Objective Driven
Progressive Planning Approach
Whole Community Synthesis
Informed by Risk
Common Methodology

Question 4

THIRA

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Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Question 5

HSEEP

Answer 5

Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program

Question 6

components of the National Preparedness Goal

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identify and assess risk
estimate capability requirements
build and sustain capabilities
plan to deliver capabilities
validate capabilities
review and update risks, tools, and resources

Question 7

National Preparedness Goal

Answer 7

A secure and resilient Nation with the capabilities required across the whole community to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk.

Question 8

Prevention

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The capabilities necessary to avoid, prevent, or stop a threatened or actual act of terrorism.

Question 9

Protection

Answer 9

The capabilities necessary to secure the homeland against acts of terrorism and manmade or natural disasters.

Question 10

Mitigation

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The capabilities necessary to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters.

Question 11

Response

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The capabilities necessary to save lives, protect property and the environment, and meet basic human needs after an incident has occurred.

Question 12

Recovery

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The capabilities necessary to assist communities affected by an incident to recover effectively.

Question 13

Prevention Core Capabilities

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planning
public information and warning
operational coordination
intelligence and information sharing
interdiction and disruption
screening, search, and detection
forensics and attribution

Question 14

Protection Core Capabilities

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planning
public information and warning
operational coordination
intelligence and information sharing
interdiction and disruption
screening, search, and detection
access control and identity verification
cybersecurity
physical protective measures
risk management for protection programs and activities
supply chain integrity and security

Question 15

Mitigation Core Capabilities

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planning
public information and warning
operational coordination
community resilience
long-term vulnerability reduction
risk and disaster resilience assessment
threats and hazards identification

Question 16

Response Core Capabilities

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planning
public information and warning
operational coordination
infrastructure systems
critical transportation
environmental response/health and safety
fatality management services
fire management and suppression
logistics and supply chain management
mass care services
mass search and rescue operations
on-scene security, protection, and law enforcement
operational communications
public health, healthcare, and emergency medical services
situational assessment

Question 17

Recovery Core Capabilities

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planning
public information and warning
operational coordination
infrastructure systems
economic recovery
health and social services
housing
natural and cultural resources

Question 18

Planning

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Conduct a systematic process engaging the whole community as appropriate in the development of executable strategic, operational, and/or tactical-level approaches to meet defined objectives.

Question 19

Public Information and Warning

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Deliver coordinated, prompt, reliable, and actionable information to the whole community through the use of clear, consistent, accessible, and culturally and linguistically appropriate methods to effectively relay information regarding any threat or hazard, as well as the actions being taken and the assistance being made available, as appropriate.

Question 20

Operational Coordination

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Establish and maintain a unified and coordinated operational structure and process that appropriately integrates all critical stakeholders and supports the execution of core capabilities.

Question 21

Effective exercise program management promotes a multi-year approach to:

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Engaging elected and appointed officials.
Establishing multi-year exercise program priorities
Developing a multi-year TEP.
Maintaining a rolling summary of exercise outcomes.
Managing exercise program resources.

Question 22

TEP

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training and exercise plan

Question 23

TEPW

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training and exercise planning workshop

Question 24

planning meeting types

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Concept and Objectives Meeting (C&O)
Initial Planning Meeting (IPM)
Midterm Planning Meeting (MPM)
Master Scenario Events List Meeting (MSEL)
Final Planning Meeting (FPM)

Question 25

Exercise Design includes

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Establish exercise scope Set exercise objectives Create exercise scenario Develop exercise documentation Determine media and public relations guidance

Question 26

key elements of Scope

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Type of exercise Participation level Duration Location Parameters

Question 27

Exercise Objectives

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Driven by Exercise Program priorities Establish the cornerstone of scenario design, development, exercise conduct, and evaluation Follow SMART guidelines for development

Question 28

components of the ExPlan

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Exercise scope, objectives, and core capabilities; participant roles and responsibilities; rules of conduct; safety and security policies; logistics; communication methods; maps and directions; and duration, date, and time of exercise and schedule of events

Question 29

components of an Inject

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Designated scenario time and actual execution time Who delivers the inject (and by what means) and who is designated to receive the inject Event description (what will happen) Inject content (quoted text as it is to be delivered) plus any specific direction needed Expected action (Based on the objective being tested, identify specific tasks, conditions, and standards to accomplish the objective. Note section for controllers/simulators to record pertinent information

Question 30

Exercise development planning for conduct includes

Answer 30

Logistics Control Structure Communications Safety and Security

Question 31

observation rating scale

Answer 31

Performed without Challenge (P) Performed with Some Challenges (S) Performed with Major Challenges (M) Unable to be performed (U)