This course builds on the principles and concepts taught in E132 Exercise Design and Evaluation and the E-133 Exercise Program Management and Control Simulation courses. Participants will be challenged to acquire in-depth knowledge and skills related to the exercise development process, including exercise management, control, simulation, and evaluation. An emphasis is placed on the construction of sound exercise planning documents and a team approach to major accomplishments in the exercise process, including exercise development, conduct, and evaluation. Participants are challenged to acquire and apply complex exercise control/simulation and evaluation methods and techniques. Participants functioning in a team environment will develop, conduct, and evaluate complex functional exercises during the conduct of the course.

Selection Criteria

This is the 3rd and final required course for Resident MEPP Candidates.   Participation in the Master Exercise Practitioner Program (MEPP) is open to State, FEMA regional, other federal agency staff, State, Trust Territories, local, and tribal emergency management/emergency services staff emergency management/ emergency services personnel whose responsibilities include emergency management exercises. This includes exercise training officers, emergency managers, emergency services personnel from fire, emergency medical, public/environmental health, hospitals and health care providers, law enforcement, public works/utilities, community service/volunteer agencies, and private entities who participate in emergency services/emergency management exercise development, control/simulation, and evaluation and/or manage exercise programs.

Prerequisites

Required: The participant must have completed E132 Exercise Design and Evaluation and E133 Exercise Program Management and Control Simulation (EMI Resident offerings) as an MEPP Candidate.

Recommended: The participant should have substantial knowledge of emergency management exercises.

Course Length

4 1/2 days

CEU’s

2.5

If you need more information on the CEC or the MEP Program, contact Lowell Ezersky, CEC/MEP Manager, email lowell.ezersky@dhs.gov, phone 1-800-238-3358, extension 1355 or (301) 447-1355. The Emergency Management Institute is an element of the United State Fire Administrations' Training Division.