Test, Training & Exercise

Training

The implementation of the training element of the TT&E program is the first step in building your organizations operational capabilities for continuity-related activities. Our team has developed customized materials to ensure all organizational levels have the “right fit” of information when it comes to building base-line knowledge of their roles and responsibilities. The TT&E events should be tiered into three audiences:

  •  General Workforce
  •  Mission Critical Personnel
  •  Executives and Senior Leadership

Exercise Design, Development, and Support

MSA has provided complete design, development, implementation, and evaluation support for multiple clients during the TOPOFF, TOPOFF CPX, Forward Challenge, Pinnacle, and Eagle Horizon National Level Exercises. Using the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP), Exercise and Evaluation Program Manual as a starting point, MSA’s certified analysts have mastered the development and management of every exercise activity, including: 

  •  Exercise concept
  •  Exercise and ground truth scenarios
  •  Exercise plan
  •  Controller instructions
  •  Master Scenario Event List (MSEL)
  •  Evaluation tools and methodology
  •  Recruiting and training for evaluators
    Source: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)

All exercise events and implementers are developed for the specific exercise scenario and delivery to the participants is geared toward a pre-approved exercise objective. These elements must be targeted to achieve a sense of realism that is required to solicit a reliable and real response.

Preparation of Post-Exercise Report

MSA approaches the evaluation and lessons learned processes as an independent auditor and will assemble the post-exercise report, also known as an after-action report (AAR). The AAR will be assembled to provide complete documentation of your organizations participation in the exercise, including, but not limited to, exercise objectives (internal and external), participant lists, participant feedback, and recommended corrective actions.

Our experience has found that by making the AAR a true reflection of the exercise, you will greatly enhance your organization’s capabilities to reinforce your strengths, mitigate your vulnerabilities and capture the maximum benefit of the training.

Questions about our TT&E services? Contact Justin Pierce at 202.408.0042 or email us to learn more about how we can assist you.

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