Training & Exercises Flashcards
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According to HSEEP, which phase of the exercise cycle comes immediately after an exercise is conducted?
Answer: Evaluation and Improvement Planning
After conducting an exercise, HSEEP requires an Evaluation and Improvement Planning phase to capture lessons learned and assign corrective actions.
What is a 'Hot Wash' in the context of HSEEP exercises?
Answer: An immediate, informal post-exercise debriefing to capture initial participant observations
A Hot Wash is an informal debriefing held immediately after an exercise concludes to capture participants' first-hand observations before details are forgotten.
Which key principle guides NIMS training requirements according to the National Preparedness framework?
Answer: Training should align with national preparedness goals and core capabilities
NIMS training is designed to align with the National Preparedness Goal and the 32 core capabilities, ensuring a consistent and measurable approach to building national preparedness.
What role do 'injects' serve in exercise design?
Answer: They are simulated messages or events introduced to drive participant decision-making
Injects are simulated events, messages, or pieces of information introduced by controllers during an exercise to prompt participants to make decisions or take actions.
Under NIMS, which training combination is most appropriate for personnel who work in or manage an Emergency Operations Center (EOC)?
Answer: IS-700, IS-800, and relevant position-specific training
EOC personnel should complete IS-700 (NIMS), IS-800 (NRF), and position-specific training relevant to their EOC role to ensure effective coordination.
What is the purpose of a 'capabilities-based' approach in NIMS exercises?
Answer: To measure and validate specific core capabilities against defined performance targets
A capabilities-based approach focuses exercise design and evaluation on specific core capabilities, allowing jurisdictions to measure performance against defined targets tied to the National Preparedness Goal.
Which of the following best describes the role of a 'Controller' in an HSEEP exercise?
Answer: The person who manages exercise play and introduces injects to keep the exercise on track
Controllers manage the pace and flow of an exercise by introducing injects and adjusting play to ensure exercise objectives are met and the scenario remains realistic.