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2. Conducting an Operation-based Exercise

These types of exercises allow actual demonstration of response capabilities and actions.The
range and level of complexity depend on the objectives and scenario chosen to exercise.

The exercise begins with the briefings for the different participants who are either actors,
players, or data collectors/observers. Briefing manuals are reviewed at this time. Participants Conducting the Exercise
are given their assignment locations. Emphasis is on safety, including:

• where and when to report to the location • whom to report to, and how to communi-
• how the exercise will be ended or cate with that person.
terminated, if necessary

Materials and/or equipment are distributed as necessary including instructions on how and
where to return them.

Instructions are given for when and where to report for the hot wash (debriefing), held
immediately at the end of the exercise.

Participants report to their assigned location. Exercise play is begun and terminated according
to the exercise plan.

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