[Exercise Name] 
Full Scale Exercise
Controller & Evaluator Briefing
[Location]
[Date]
Welcome & Introductions
Meeting Agenda
•	Exercise Overview 
•	Exercise Location and Area
•	Exercise Schedule
•	Exercise Scenario
•	Exercise Simulation
•	Controller and Evaluator Overview
•	Exercise Implementation 
•	Exercise Administration
•	Conclusion
Exercise Players
•	[List participating agencies/organizations]
Exercise Design Objectives
•	Onsite Incident Management:  Assess the ability of the EDS Manager to establish and maintain Incident Command during EDS operations in accordance with the EDS Plan and NIMS
•	Emergency Public Safety and Security:  Demonstrate the ability of security personnel to establish and maintain security operations at the EDS in accordance with the EDS Plan.
•	Mass Prophylaxis:  Evaluate the ability of EDS staff to set-up, operate and demobilize an EDS during a biological terrorism incident in accordance with their EDS Plan.
Exercise Design Objectives
•	Communications:  Demonstrate the ability of EDS staff and response personnel to activate and maintain communications during a biological terrorism incident in accordance with the EDS Plan and NIMS.
•	Medical Supply Management and Distribution:  Assess the ability of EDS staff to obtain, secure and manage medical supplies and materiel at the EDS in accordance with the EDS Plan.
•	Emergency Public Information and Warning:  Assess the ability of [Your Agency] to develop, coordinate and disseminate public information during a biological terrorism incident in accordance with the EDS Plan.
Exercise Play
•	Exercise Play will be on [Date], from [Time] to [Time] 
•	Exercise Play will take place at [Exercise Site] and [other location(s)]
•	Play will be restricted to the delineated                                                                                                                    areas surrounding the [Exercise Site] and [other location(s)]

Exercise Safety
•	Safety is everyone’s concern
•	Safety concerns override exercise execution
•	Please review the Weapons Policy in the ExPlan
•	Controllers and Evaluators must immediately inform the Safety Controller or Senior Controller of safety concerns
–	Safety Controller: [Insert Name]
–	Senior Controller: [Insert Name]
•	Actual emergencies will be identified by the saying: “Real-World Emergency”

Exercise Documentation
•	Exercise Plan (EXPLAN)
•	Controller/Evaluator Handbook (C/E Handbook)
–	 Guidelines
–	 Exercise Evaluation Guides (EEG)
•	Master Scenario Events List (MSEL)
–	 Timeline
–	 Messages
•	Activity Log	
•	Participant Feedback Summary Form

Exercise Location & Area
Exercise Location & Area
Exercise Schedule
Exercise Schedule
Exercise Scenario
Exercise Scenario
•	Date:	

•	Time:
	
•	Setting:
	
•	Incident:	

•	Weather:	[if applicable]
Scenario Elements
•	A white powder incident in [Your Town/City] is confirmed by the William A. Hinton State Laboratory Institute as Anthrax.  Mass prophylaxis is needed to treat those exposed within 48 hours.  

•	[Your Town/City] has deployed resources and decided to open an Emergency Dispensing Site (EDS) at [Name of an EDS] at [EDS address].  The order has just been sent out to activate the appropriate personnel in order to staff the EDS.

Agent
•	[Insert agent information]
Exercise Simulation
Simulation Cell (Simcell)
Master Scenario Events List (MSEL)
Controller & Evaluator Overview
Control & Evaluator Concept
•	Exercise execution is the responsibility of the Exercise Director and the Senior Controller
•	Controllers/Evaluators organized by player location/function
•	Experienced controllers in key positions
•	Observers/Media remain in designated area
•	Coordinate activities with the Lead Exercise Planner, Senior Controller, and other controllers in your area
•	Notify the Lead Exercise Planner and/or Senior Controller of ANY problems related to safety or scenario play

Controller & Evaluator Assignments
Emergency Dispensing Site  
•	2 Controllers
•	6 Evaluators

Emergency Operations Center
•	2 Controllers
•	6 Evaluators

Simulation Cell
•	2 Controllers
•	4 Simulators
Exercise Control
Controller Functions
•	Inject
•	Enforce
•	Report
•	Attend responder “Hot wash” 
•	Attend final Controller/Evaluator Debrief at [Time]
•	Complete and turn in exercise documentation

Controller Responsibilities
Senior Controller
•	Monitors exercise progress and makes decisions regarding any deviations or changes
•	Coordinates any required modifications
Individual Controller 
•	Introduces, maintains, and coordinates exercise events in accordance with the MSEL
•	Observes and reports exercise artificialities that interfere with realism
•	Serve as the site safety officer

Additional information is listed 
in the C/E Handbook

Controller Guidelines
DO…
•	Deliver injects promptly as directed by the Senior Controller
•	Notify the Senior Controller of events or need for changes
DO NOT…
×	Hold personal conversations with Players
×	Provide extra or advance information to Players
×	Prompt Players (unless directed by the Senior Controller/Lead Exercise Planner)

Exercise Evaluation
Evaluator Functions
•	Observe 
•	Record key events and times as they occur
•	Report/Elaborate
•	Collect information
Evaluator Responsibilities
•	Evaluate each assigned organization/player area
•	Understand the exercise concept and scenario
•	Know the procedures for the element being	 evaluated
•	Inform the Senior Controller of problems related to exercise design
•	Observe, record, and report participant actions
•	Ensure collection of all evaluation data, EEGs, and materials after the exercise

Additional information is listed
in the C/E Handbook

Exercise Evaluation Guides (EEG)
Evaluator Guidelines
DO…
•	Observe and record player activities
•	Document strengths/problem areas
•	Write Eligibly 
DO NOT…
×	Leave your post at key times
×	Prompt players
×	Get in the way
×	Answer questions for players
Exercise Implementation
Exercise Assumptions
•	Conducted in a no-fault learning environment wherein systems and processes, not individuals, will be evaluated.
•	Exercise simulation will be realistic and plausible, containing sufficient detail from which to respond.
•	Exercise players will react to the information and situations as they are presented, in the same manner as if this had been a real event.
Exercise Artificialities
	Artificialities and constraints, such as the Assembly Area, may detract from realism.  Some other artificialities include the following:

–	Surrogates may be playing in place of some key decision makers
–	Some organizations and individuals will be simulated
–	The exercise will be played in real time.  However, there may be some time jumps or acceleration to meet certain objectives

Communications
Communications
•	All communication should begin and end with “This is an exercise”
•	No communication with outside agencies other than the SimCell, EOC, EDS
•	Concept of “Earned Information”
Exercise Communication
Controller/Evaluator Radio Network

A designated channel to:
•	Report emergencies or safety issues
•	Report major timeline events
•	Acknowledge communication checks for timeline status

Please keep non-essential radio traffic to a minimum

Exercise Administration
Exercise Badges
Exercise Badges
Exercise Badges
Exercise Hats
Exercise Administration
•	Restrooms will be available
•	Drinkable water will be located throughout the exercise site
•	You may keep your hats
•	After the Hotwash, please return:
•	Your badges and vests
•	All exercise documentation (EEGs/activity logs)
•	Any communications equipment you may have received for exercise play
Final Exercise Reminders
•	Know your role and the scenario
•	Do not prompt or get in the way of players
•	Contact the Exercise Director and/or Senior Controller with any problems or questions
•	Safety Comes First – use the phrase           “Real-World Emergency” in any actual emergency
Questions or Comments
Thank you for participating!
[Department name]
[Phone #]
[Email address]