Actors. Actors simulate specific during exercise play, typically victims or other bystanders. [Delete bullet if not applicable] Observers. Observers visit or view selected segments of the exercise. Observers do not play in the exercise, nor do they perform any control or evaluation functions. Observers view the exercise from a designated observation area and must remain within the observation area during the exercise. Very Important Persons (VIPs) are also observers, but they frequently are grouped separately. Media Personnel. Some media personnel may be present as observers, pending approval by the sponsor organization and the Exercise Planning Team. [Delete bullet if not applicable] Support Staff. The exercise support staff includes individuals who perform administrative and logistical support tasks during the exercise (e.g., registration, catering). Exercise Assumptions and Artificialities In any exercise, assumptions and artificialities may be necessary to complete play in the time allotted and/or account for logistical limitations. Exercise participants should accept that assumptions and artificialities are inherent in any exercise, and should not allow these considerations to negatively impact their participation. Assumptions Assumptions constitute the implied factual foundation for the exercise and, as such, are assumed to be present before the exercise starts. The following assumptions apply to the exercise: [The exercise is conducted in a no-fault learning environment wherein capabilities, plans, systems, and processes will be evaluated.] [The exercise scenario is plausible, and events occur as they are presented.] [Exercise simulation contains sufficient detail to allow players to react to information and situations as they are presented as if the simulated incident were real.] [Participating agencies may need to balance exercise play with real-world emergencies. Real-world emergencies take priority.] Artificialities During this exercise, the following artificialities [Exercise communication and coordination is limited to participating exercise organizations, venues, and the SimCell.] [Only communication methods listed in the Communications Directory are available for players to use during the exercise.]
Exercise Schedule [Note: Because this information is updated throughout the exercise planning process, appendices may be developed as stand-alone documents rather than part of the ExPlan.] Day 1: Date Personnel Activity Location [Time] Controllers, evaluators, and exercise Controller and Evaluator Briefing [Location] [As needed] Controllers and exercise staff Set up control cell and walkthrough [Location] Day 2: Date Personnel Activity Location [Time] Controllers and exercise staff Check-in for final instructions and communications check [Location] [Time] Media Briefing [Location] [Time] VIPs and selected exercise staff VIP Controller Briefing [Location] [Time] Controllers and evaluators Controllers and evaluators in starting positions [Location] [Time] All Controllers provide player briefs [Location] [Time] All Exercise starts [Location] [Time] All Exercise ends [Location] [Immediately Following the Exercise] All Venue Hot Washes/turn in all Participant Feedback Forms [Location] Day 3: Date Personnel Activity Location [Time] Controllers, evaluators, and elected and appointed officials Controllers and Evaluator After-Action Review [Location]