Establish Exercise Objectives Measurement is crucial for proper plan improvement. Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-oriented to ensure success. Proper objectives make exercises less expensive and more effective. Evaluations Evaluators perform this task, or participants measure themselves. Well-designed evaluations reflect the exercise objectives and aid reporting.
Scenarios establish realism to elicit responses from participants, measurable against the plan.
Develop Exercise Structure Controllers, simulators, evaluators, participants, observers and others may attend. Keep participants busy. Safety is paramount. A script controls activities. Conduct the Exercise Exercises measure a portion of plan operation.