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Contractor, Amec Foster Wheeler
<br />Tabletop Exercises (TTX) are Intended to generate discussion of various
<br />Description
<br />Variables
<br />Issues regarding a hypothetical simulated emergency, They can be used
<br />to enhance general awareness, validate plans and procedures, rehearse
<br />concepts, and /or assess the types of systems needed to guide the
<br />Participants (a),
<br />prevention of, protection from, mltigatlon of, response to, and recovery
<br />Facilitation, Hours,
<br />$25,000- $50,000
<br />from a defined Incident. The effectiveness of a TTX is derived from the
<br />Materials, Location,
<br />a specific function or capability In a single agency or organization. Drills
<br />energetic Involvement of participants and their assessment of
<br />Reporting /Plans
<br />recommended revisions to current policies, procedures, and plans;
<br />Materials,
<br />Site /Mgt.
<br />therefore facilitation Is critical to keeping participants focused on
<br />procedures, or practice and maintain current skills. For every drill,
<br />exercise Objectives.
<br />clearly defined plans, procedures, and protocols need to be In place.
<br />B) Cperatlon -Based Exercises - used to validate plans, policies, agreements, and procedures; clarify roles and responsibilities; and identify resource gaps.
<br />Exercises are characterized by actual reaction to on exercise scenario, such as Initiating communications or mobilizing personnel and resources, ( *Note;
<br />Estimated casts are example costs only and depict a range that an exercise may fall within. Actual costs can vary and Is dependent an the size, scope, and
<br />variables Involved with a particular exercise)
<br />Exercise Type
<br />Description
<br />Variables
<br />Range d
<br />(Estimateaced)
<br />Preparation,
<br />Planning Meetings,
<br />A drill Is a coordinated, supervised activity usually employed to validate
<br />Participants ( #),
<br />a specific function or capability In a single agency or organization. Drills
<br />Facilitation, Hours,
<br />are commonly used to provide training on new equipment, validate
<br />Materials,
<br />Site /Mgt.
<br />Drill
<br />procedures, or practice and maintain current skills. For every drill,
<br />$30,000- $75,000
<br />clearly defined plans, procedures, and protocols need to be In place.
<br />Locations,
<br />Reporting /Plans,
<br />Personnel need to be familiar with those plans and trained In the
<br />processes and procedures to be drilled.
<br />Travel & Expenses,
<br />Moulage, Media,
<br />Volunteer
<br />Coordination
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