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| − | {{definition| | + | {{definition| Exercise is the simulation of [[Emergency Management|emergency management]] [[event|events]], through discussion or actual deployment of personnel, in order (1) to train personnel; (2) to review/test the planning process or other procedures; (3) to identify needs and/or weaknesses; (4) to demonstrate capabilities; and (5) to practice people in working together. <ref name="MAIMAus">[https://www.em.gov.au/Documents/Manual03-AEMGlossary.PDF Australian Emergency Management Glossary, Emergency Management Australia (1998)]</ref>}}<br /> |
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| + | {{definition| Exercise encompasses the simulation of responses to emergencies and crises and the process of checking that emergency and crisis response processes are working when there is no real emergency. <ref name="UPKRITIS">[https://www.bmi.bund.de/cae/servlet/contentblob/560098/publicationFile/27811/kritis_3_eng.pdf IT Emergency and Crisis Exercises in Critical Infrastructures, BMI - Federal Ministry of the Interior (2007)]</ref>}}<br /> | ||
==== United States (DHS) ==== | ==== United States (DHS) ==== | ||
Revision as of 22:46, 24 May 2015
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National Definitions
Australia
Exercise is the simulation of emergency management events, through discussion or actual deployment of personnel, in order (1) to train personnel; (2) to review/test the planning process or other procedures; (3) to identify needs and/or weaknesses; (4) to demonstrate capabilities; and (5) to practice people in working together. [1]
Germany
Exercise encompasses the simulation of responses to emergencies and crises and the process of checking that emergency and crisis response processes are working when there is no real emergency. [2]
United States (DHS)
An instrument to train for, assess, practice, and improve performance in capabilities in a risk-free environment. Exercises can be used for: testing and validating policies, plans, procedures, training, equipment, and inter-agency agreements; clarifying and training personnel in roles and responsibilities; improving inter-agency coordination and communications; identifying gaps in resources; improving individual performance; and identifying opportunities for improvement. [3]
Other Definitions
Ontario (Canada)
Exercise: a simulated emergency in which players carry out actions, functions, and responsibilities that would be expected of them in a real emergency. [4]
Exercises can be used to validate plans and procedures, and to practice prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities.
Exercice: simulation d’une situation d’urgence dans laquelle les participants agissent, remplissent les fonctions et assument les responsabilités dans la capacité qui serait attendue d’eux dans une situation d’urgence réelle.[5]
Les exercices peuvent être utilisés pour évaluer l’efficacité des plans et procédures et pour mettre à l’épreuve les capacités de prévention, d’atténuation, de préparation, d’intervention et de rétablissement.
See also
Notes
- ↑ Australian Emergency Management Glossary, Emergency Management Australia (1998)
- ↑ IT Emergency and Crisis Exercises in Critical Infrastructures, BMI - Federal Ministry of the Interior (2007)
- ↑ Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience Toolkit (Glossary), US Department of Homeland Security
- ↑ Province of Ontario’s Emergency Management Glossary of Terms
- ↑ Province of Ontario’s Emergency Management Glossary of Terms
