This activity consists of a series of self-directed and negotiated proficiency demonstrations of the
knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired through the completion of courses in the Comprehensive
Exercise Curriculum (CEC). The proficiency demonstrations are structured in three major areas of concentration: exercise design and control, exercise evaluation, and exercise management/program management. Practicum sponsors will monitor the completion of 11 major proficiency emonstrations. In this manner, capabilities gained in classroom instruction can be applied to actual emergency management exercises as conducted by local, state, and federal agencies.
Selection Criteria: State, FEMA regional, other federal agency staff, and local/tribal emergency management/emergency services staff who have the responsibilities related to the design, development, performance, and evaluation of emergency management exercises. Applicants must declare their intention of completing the CEC offerings and earn the Master Exercise Practitioner title.
Prerequisites:
Required: The participant must have completed IS-120, An Orientation to Community Disaster Exercises and G139, Exercise Design, and must be accepted by the Practicum sponsor as a Master Exercise Practitioner candidate.