MODULE 4:

Testing the CP

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 Module Objectives
Upon completion of this module, the
participants will be able to:
1. Test and evaluate the initial CP;
2. Detect gaps and inconsistencies in the
contents CP; and
3. Identify possible solutions to the gaps
and inconsistencies found in the plan.

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Testing the Contingency Plan

CPs are tested

through the conduct
of exercises.

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 Why Exercise?
• To promote preparedness
• For system improvement
• For individual training
• To evaluate existing policies, plans, and
procedures

Note: Responders will act as they are

trained.
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 Exercise Types
DISCUSSION-BASED: OPERATIONS-BASED:
Talk and Visualize Perform, Simulate, and
Practice

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 Exercise Types
Discussion-based: Operations-based:
• Seminars • Drills

• Workshops • Functional Exercises

• Tabletop Exercise • Full-Scale Exercises

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Discussion-Based: Seminars
Led by a presenter who teaches or orients
participants about concepts, plans, policies,
or procedures.

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 Discussion-Based:
Workshops
Led by a presenter or facilitator who guides
participants to develop or produce plan,
procedure or document.

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 Discussion-Based:
Tabletop Exercises (TTX)
Centered on a hypothetical scenario
involving senior staff, elected or appointed
officials, or other key personnel.

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 Operation-Based: Drills
Used to test specific operations or functions
within a department or functional area

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 Operation-Based:
Functional Exercises
• Single or multi-area
• Based out of an EOC
or ICP
• Designed to evaluate
capabilities & multiple
functions using a
simulated response

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 Operation-Based:
Full Scale Exercises
• High-stress, multi-
agency & multi-
jurisdictional
• Involves actual
deployment of resources
in a coordinated
response, as if a real
incident had occurred

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 Building Block Approach
Full-Scale
Functional Exercises
Exercises

CAPABILITIES
Drills
Tabletops

Workshops
Seminars

PREPARATIONS

Discussion- Operations-Based
Based

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 Contingency Plan
Tabletop Exercise (TTX)

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 Overview
This TTX has been organized to test the
coherence of the Contingency Plan in
response to _________.

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 Objective
The objective of the TTX is to test the
response arrangements of the CP to
address the requirements for the given
scenario.

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 Exercise Management Team
Facilitator : ________________

Documenter : ________________

Support Staff : ________________

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 Exercise Players

• ______ • ______
• ______ • ______
• ______ • ______
• ______ • ______
• ______ • ______
• ______ • ______

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 Materials
• Laptop

• Multi-media equipment

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 Parts
The TTX will consist of the following modules:
Module 1: Alert and Warning
Module 2: Activation
Module 3: Emergency Phase
Module 4: Termination

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 Mechanics
1. Each module will begin with a scenario that
summarizes key events occurring within the
time period.
2. After the scenario update, series of questions
will be administered.
3. Designated players will assume the roles and
respond to the questions through a facilitated
discussion.

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 Assumptions
• The scenario is plausible, and events occur as
they are presented. DO NOT FIGHT THE
SCENARIO AND INJECTS

• There are no hidden agenda and no trick

questions.

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 Parameters
• Varying view points are expected.
• Discussions may not reflect your organization’s
final position.
• This TTX is an opportunity to explore multiple
options and possible solutions.
• While issue identification is important, the TTX
puts premium on the recommended solutions to
improve response and recovery efforts.

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 Safety
• All situation updates, materials and other
information are “FOR EXERCISE ONLY.”
• Notify any member of the Exercise
Management Team for any eventuality
(accident, medical condition, etc.)
• In case of actual emergency situation, the
TTX may be stopped. Priority will be given
to responding to the said emergency.
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 Evaluation
• In between the scenarios and injects, the
exercise will be paused for plenary
processing and evaluation.

• The evaluation will focus on the coherence

of the participants’ responses in
accordance with the contingency plan.

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Questions?

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