Operations-Based
Operations-based exercises represent the next level of the exercise cycle. They are used to validate the plans, policies, agreements, and procedures solidified in discussion-based exercises. Operations-based exercises include drills, functional exercises (FEs), and full-scale exercises (FSEs). They can clarify roles and responsibilities, identify gaps in resources needed to implement plans and procedures, and improve individual and team performance. Operations-based exercises are characterized by actual response to emergency conditions; reaction to simulated intelligence; mobilization of apparatus, resources, and/or networks; and commitment of personnel, usually over an extended period of time.
Operations-Based ExercisesInvolves deployment of resources and requires execution of plans, agreements and procedures. | |||
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Description | Supervised activity that test a specific operation or function of a single agency. | Single or multi-agency activity designed to evaluate capabilities and multiple functions. | High-stress multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional activity involving actual deployment of resources. |
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