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Terminology Definitions

After Action Report (AAR)
Used to provide feedback on performance during an exercise. It summarizes what happened
and analyzes the performance of critical tasks. It includes recommendations for improvements
to be addressed in an improvement plan. It uses multiple sources of collected data, including
observations and information.

Actors

Volunteers or other members of the LPHA who act as patients or victims.

Briefing
A meeting to inform participants on the ground rules of conduct and their roles and respon-
sibilities. Briefings cover the exercise objectives and scope, the parameters and limits of play,
simulations, and how and when the debriefing process will occur.They are held before an
exercise begins. Actors, players, observers, and data collectors/evaluators usually attend separate
briefings.

Controllers

Monitor the flow of the drill or exercise.Their role is to ensure that the exercise is conducted
in accordance with the scenario and the timeline and within established exercise scope and
parameters. May or may not be from within the LPHA.

Data Collectors/Evaluators
Observe and record player action during TTX, drills, and exercises, evaluating effectiveness
based on defined objectives and evaluation criteria. May or may not be from within the
LPHA, depending on the size and scale of the exercise. Usually evaluate an area consistent
with their expertise.

Exercise Play

The actual conduct of the exercise from initiation to termination.

Facilitators
Lead TTX group discussions so that all scenario issues and questions are addressed.

Hot Wash

An immediate debriefing session between players and members of the exercise planning team
to discuss their preliminary observations.This information will inform the After Action Report.
Improvement Plan

Converts the lessons learned from the exercise into measurable steps that will result in
improvements in response capabilities.

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