1. Regular exercises and testing are important for developing leadership and organizational capabilities for managing emergencies and disasters. They help improve awareness, confidence, and identify gaps in plans. 2. Exercises should be tailored to the specific objectives and involve the appropriate participants. A variety of methods from discussions to full-scale simulations can be used depending on needs. 3. Exercises benefit organizations by assessing strategies, resources, and ensuring plans can be effectively implemented during emergencies. They provide assurance to stakeholders and help meet regulatory requirements.

1. Exercise and Testing IDRC 2010

6. The Exercise Pyramid Test: Test Capability Testing Training Exercising Based on Draft ISO/WD 22398-1.0, Societal Security – Guidelines for exercises and testing Train: Develop Capability Educate Exercise: Gain New Knowledge Educate

10. The Approach

12. Exercise Assistance Checklist Identify the monitoring and review method for the implementation of the exercise report recommendations Confirm the format of the exercise report Identify the time and location for the debrief Conduct the exercise Brief participants and exercise support resources prior to the exercise beginning Confirm the appropriateness of the developed exercise material by the sponsor of the exercise Identify support required to develop and conduct the exercise Identify the exercise date, location and timings Identify the communications strategy for the exercise Identify exercise participants and exercise support resources Identify issues that could affect the exercise – operating environment, adequacy of current plans and procedures, location, participants, etc Identify regulatory / legislative / governance / contractual basis for exercise Identify aim and objectives for the exercise Identify the sponsor for the exercise Conduct initial meeting to determine context and scope of exercise  Activity