Training & Exercises Flashcards
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What federal program provides a standardized policy and methodology for designing, developing, conducting, and evaluating emergency management exercises?
Answer: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
HSEEP is FEMA's doctrine and policy framework for the design, development, conduct, and evaluation of exercises using a capabilities-based approach.
Which of the following is classified as a discussion-based exercise under HSEEP?
Answer: Tabletop exercise (TTX)
Tabletop exercises are discussion-based, involving key personnel who discuss simulated scenarios in an informal, low-stress setting.
Which type of exercise is classified as operations-based and tests a single specific function in a real-time environment?
Answer: Drill
Drills are operations-based exercises that test a single specific operation or function, such as activating an emergency notification system.
What document produced after an exercise identifies strengths, areas for improvement, and assigns responsibility for corrective actions?
Answer: After Action Report/Improvement Plan (AAR/IP)
The AAR/IP documents overall exercise findings and includes an Improvement Plan that assigns corrective actions to responsible parties with target completion dates.
Which FEMA independent study course is specifically designed to introduce personnel to the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?
Answer: IS-700
IS-700 (An Introduction to NIMS) is the foundational FEMA course that covers the core concepts, components, and principles of the National Incident Management System.
Under NIMS, who bears responsibility for ensuring that personnel complete required NIMS training?
Answer: Jurisdictions and organizations at all levels of government
NIMS establishes that jurisdictions and organizations at all levels — local, state, tribal, territorial, and federal — share responsibility for ensuring trained personnel.
What is the primary purpose of exercises within the NIMS framework?
Answer: To test and validate plans, policies, procedures, and capabilities
Exercises are conducted to test and validate plans, policies, procedures, and training, helping jurisdictions identify capability gaps before a real incident occurs.