OREEP OVERVIEW H OMELAND S ECURITY E XERCISE E VALUATION P ROGRAM National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Federal Emergency Management Agency Department of Homeland Security

Visual 1.2 TFR 2010 US&R National Response System HSEEP Overview Strategic Training Plan Objective 4.2 Integrate HSEEP guidelines into National US&R Response System exercises and evaluations. Strategies Strategy Integrate HSEEP guidelines into the National US&R Response System using a phased implementation plan and timeline. Strategy Train and educate Task Force members on the HSEEP model through train-the-trainer and distance learning activities. Performance Measures Performance Measure Convene an ad hoc group of US&R members to draft a US&R HSEEP implementation plan not later 4/1/2011

Visual 1.3 TFR 2010 US&R National Response System HSEEP Overview Strategic Training Plan Performance Measure Submit a recommendation and implementation plan to the Ops Group and Program Office no later than 7/1/2011. Performance Measure Task Force training managers complete three on-line independent study courses by 4/1/2011: IS120-A (Introduction to Exercises), IS130 (Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning), and IS-139 (Exercise Design). Performance Measure Task Force training managers complete the L/E -146 HSEEP Program by 7/1/2012. Performance Measure By 1/1/2013 national US&R will have in- place an HSEEP program for OREs and exercises, consistent with State, local and task force operational partners, consistent with the NRF to execute National Planning Scenarios

Visual 1.4 TFR 2010 US&R National Response System HSEEP Overview Exercise & Evaluation Training FEMA EMI Exercise Courses IS-120.a An Introduction to Exercises IS-130 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning IS-139 Exercise Design IS -775 EOC Management and Operations

Visual 1.5 TFR 2010 US&R National Response System HSEEP Overview Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Exercise Types There are seven types of exercises defined, each of which is either discussions-based or operations- based. Discussions-based Exercises familiarize participants with current plans, policies, agreements and procedures, or may be used to develop new plans, policies, agreements, and procedures.

Visual 1.6 TFR 2010 US&R National Response System HSEEP Overview Exercise Types Types of Discussion-based Exercises include: Seminar Workshop Tabletop Exercise (TTX) Games

Visual 1.7 TFR 2010 US&R National Response System HSEEP Overview Exercise Types Types of Operations-based Exercises include: Drill Functional Exercise (FE) Full-Scale Exercises (FSE)

Visual 1.8 TFR 2010 US&R National Response System HSEEP Overview Requirements Complete exercises must satisfy four distinct performance requirements: Conducting an annual Training and Exercise Plan Workshop and developing and maintaining a Multi-year Training and Exercise Plan. Planning and conducting exercises in accordance with the program directive. Developing and submitting a properly formatted After-Action Report/Improvement Plan (AAR/IP). Tracking and implementing corrective actions identified in the AAR/IP. Complete exercises must satisfy four distinct performance requirements:

Visual 1.9 TFR 2010 US&R National Response System HSEEP Overview Reporting Operations Based Exercises Drills – Exercise Plan (ExPlan); Master Scenario Events List (MSEL)(if needed) After Action Report (AAR) [Quick-Look AAR Acceptable]; Improvement Plan (IP); Participant Sign-in Sheet Functional Exercise (FE) – Exercise Plan (ExPlan); Master Scenario Events List (MSEL)(if needed); After Action Report (AAR); Improvement Plan (IP); Participant Sign-in Sheet Full Scale Exercise (FSE) – Exercise Plan (ExPlan); After Action Report (AAR); Improvement Plan (IP); Participant Sign-in Sheet

Visual 1.10 TFR 2010 US&R National Response System HSEEP Overview Evaluation and Improvement Planning Discussion Based Exercises Seminars – Exercise Objectives and Summary Report; Participant Sign-in Sheet Workshop – Exercise Objectives and Summary Report; Participant Sign-in Sheet Table Top (TTX) – Situation Manual; After Action Report (AAR) [Quick-Look AAR Acceptable]; Improvement Plan (IP); Participant Sign-in Sheet Games – Situation Manual; After Action Report (AAR) [Quick-Look AAR Acceptable]; Improvement Plan (IP); Participant Sign-in Sheet

Visual 1.11 TFR 2010 US&R National Response System HSEEP Overview EEGs for Operations-Based Exercises  Operations -based exercises, Drills, Functional, & Full-Scales, the Planning Team should select EEGs that correspond to core capabilities under evaluation. The team may choose to exercise all objectives and tasks or a select number.

Visual 1.12 TFR 2010 US&R National Response System HSEEP Overview Conferences  Official Meetings held by a Planning Team to Develop & Coordinate an exercise.  5 Types of Planning Conferences  Concept & Objectives Meeting (C&O) (maybe rolled into the Initial Planning Conference).  Initial Planning Conference (IPC)  Mid-Term Planning Conference (MPC)  Master Scenario Events List (MSEL)Conference  Final Planning Conference (FPC)

Visual 1.13 TFR 2010 US&R National Response System HSEEP Overview Analysis Discussion-based exercises:  Debrief with the exercise planning team, facilitators, and evaluators is held immediately following the exercise  Facilitator/Evaluator debrief takes place and preliminary analysis of the exercise observations begins  The analysis is completed, outlining strengths & areas of improvement  The draft AAR/IP is developed

Visual 1.14 TFR 2010 US&R National Response System HSEEP Overview Analysis Operations-based exercises:  Hot wash held immediately following the exercise for players, facilitators, evaluators, and planning team  Controller/Evaluator debrief takes place and preliminary analysis of the exercise observations begins  Exercise event timeline is created  The analysis is completed, outlining strengths & areas of improvement  The draft AAR/IP is developed

Visual 1.15 TFR 2010 US&R National Response System HSEEP Overview Improvement Planning  An After Action Conference with planning team, evaluators, controllers, and participating entities to discuss the draft AAR/IP is held  AAR/IP finalized at the After Action Conference  CAP shall be monitored for compliance

Visual 1.16 TFR 2010 US&R National Response System HSEEP Overview Questions