Confirm the exercise site and modes of communication with other sites/locations if needed. Finalization of date, time, and location of the MSEL Planning Meeting and/or Final Planning Meeting (FPM) Exercise Documentation (work products), may include evaluation criteria Final Planning Meeting (FPM) A FPM should be conducted for all exercises to ensure that all elements of the exercise are ready for implementation. Prior to the FPM, the exercise planning team receives final drafts of all exercise materials. No major changes to the exercise’s design, scope, or supporting documentation should take place at or following the FPM. The FPM ensures that all logistical requirements have been met, outstanding issues have been identified and resolved, and exercise products are ready for printing. Discussion Points The following items are addressed during the FPM: Conduct a comprehensive, final review and approve all remaining draft exercise documents (e.g., SitMan, MSEL, C/E Handbook, EEGs) and presentation materials Resolve any open exercise planning issues and identify last-minute concerns Review all exercise logistical activities (e.g., schedule, registration, attire, special Once planning members and Exercise Director have given final approval to all exercise documentation at the FPM, THERE WILL BE NO ADDITIONAL CHANGES TO ANY WORK PRODUCTS ON EXERCISE DAY Recommended Best Practices for estimating time commitment for exercise development Timeframes depend on the type of exercise being conducted (e.g. a TTX requires much less time than a full scale exercise). Documentation: Plan to spend at least 5-15 days on documentation but expect to take more time to complete. Selection (paid vs. unpaid) Unpaid-minimal time involved (just securing location reservation). Notify site location coordinator in timely fashion for unpaid so that you are able to book the site, free venues tend to get booked quickly.
Confirm the exercise site and modes of communication with other sites/locations if needed. Finalization of date, time, and location of the MSEL Planning Meeting and/or Final Planning Meeting (FPM) Exercise Documentation (work products), may include evaluation criteria Final Planning Meeting (FPM) A FPM should be conducted for all exercises to ensure that all elements of the exercise are ready for implementation. Prior to the FPM, the exercise planning team receives final drafts of all exercise materials. No major changes to the exercise’s design, scope, or supporting documentation should take place at or following the FPM. The FPM ensures that all logistical requirements have been met, outstanding issues have been identified and resolved, and exercise products are ready for printing. Discussion Points The following items are addressed during the FPM: Conduct a comprehensive, final review and approve all remaining draft exercise documents (e.g., SitMan, MSEL, C/E Handbook, EEGs) and presentation materials Resolve any open exercise planning issues and identify last-minute concerns Review all exercise logistical activities (e.g., schedule, registration, attire, special Once planning members and Exercise Director have given final approval to all exercise documentation at the FPM, THERE WILL BE NO ADDITIONAL CHANGES TO ANY WORK PRODUCTS ON EXERCISE DAY Recommended Best Practices for estimating time commitment for exercise development Timeframes depend on the type of exercise being conducted (e.g. a TTX requires much less time than a full scale exercise). Documentation: Plan to spend at least 5-15 days on documentation but expect to take more time to complete. Selection (paid vs. unpaid) Unpaid-minimal time involved (just securing location reservation). Notify site location coordinator in timely fashion for unpaid so that you are able to book the site, free venues tend to get booked quickly.
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