WING EXERCISE INFORMATION

The term participant encompasses several groups of people, not just those playing in this training event. Groups of participants involved and their respective roles and responsibilities are as follows:

PLAYER. An Airman who is directly impacted by the Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) event desired learning objective and observed by a Wing Inspection Team (WIT) controller.

WIT CONTROLLER. A WIT Controller directs the pace of the injects, offers key data to players, provides feedback/training on the respective functional area, and may prompt or initiate certain player actions to ensure the desired learning objectives are accomplished. In addition, they monitor the training event timeline and supervise the safety of all participants.

SUPPORT STAFF. The training event support staff includes individuals who perform administrative and logistical support tasks during the training, e.g., runners.

WHITE CELL. The White Cell is the notional overarching command and control to execute the MSEL during the training event. The MSEL outlines benchmarks and injects which drive training play. It also details realistic input to players, as well as information expected from simulated organizations.

TRUSTED AGENT. A participant who safeguards the trigger injects or no-notice aspect of a MSEL event.

OBSERVERS. Observers visit or view selected segments of the training event. Observers do not participate in the training and will not obstruct/disturb any MSEL event.

EXERCISE RULES. The following rules manage training play:

• Real-world emergency actions take priority over all training actions.

• Players will comply with real-world emergency procedures, unless otherwise directed by the respective WIT Controller.

• All communication (including written, radio, telephone, text messaging, and e-mail) during the exercise will begin and end with the statement “EXERCISE, EXERCISE, EXERCISE.”

PLAYER INSTRUCTIONS. Players will follow guidelines before, during, and after the training to ensure a safe and effective event.

Before the Event:

• Review appropriate organizational plans, procedures, and support documents.

During the Event:

• Respond to training events and information as if the emergency were real, unless otherwise directed by the respective WIT Controller - MOVE WITH PURPOSE!

• WIT Controllers will give players information which they are specifically directed to disseminate. Players are expected to obtain other necessary information through existing information channels.

• If a player does not understand the intent of the inject, or if the player is uncertain about their participation in a specific event, the player should ask the WIT Controller for clarification.

• Parts of the injects may seem implausible. Recognize that the exercise has objectives to satisfy and may require incorporation of unrealistic aspects. Every effort has been made by the WIT Controllers to balance realism with safety to create an effective learning environment.

• Again, all training communications will begin and end with the statement “EXERCISE, EXERCISE, EXERCISE.” This precaution is taken so that anyone who overhears or indirectly receives the communication will not mistake exercise play for a real-world emergency.

SIMULATION GUIDELINE. Due to limited resources, duration, scope of the event and weather conditions, certain injects will be simulated.

Every participant safety takes utmost priority over the training events. The following general requirements apply to this event:

• The Safety Controller is responsible for participant safety; any safety concerns will be immediately reported to the Safety Controller. The Safety Controller and Exercise Director will determine if a real-world emergency warrants a pause in training play, and when the training play can be resumed.

• For an emergency that requires assistance, use the phrase “REAL-WORLD EMERGENCY.” The following procedures will be used in case of a real emergency during the exercise:

  • Anyone who observes a participant who is seriously ill or injured will immediately notify emergency medical services to include the closest WIT Controller, and within reason and training, render Self Aid Buddy Care (SABC).

  • The WIT Controller aware of a real world emergency will initiate the “REAL-WORLD EMERGENCY” broadcast and provide the Safety Controller and Lead Exercise Controller with the location of the emergency and resources needed, if any. The Lead Exercise Controller will notify the Exercise Director immediately if a real emergency occurs. 

FIRE SAFETY. Standard fire and safety regulations relevant to the training location will be followed during the exercise. Note, aggregated response time on Joint Base Andrews is approximately 12 minutes.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. If emergency medical services are required during the exercise, CALL 301.981.9911, DSN 981.9911.

SECURITY. To prevent interruption of the training event, designated play areas are restricted to approved participants and observers. Players will notify a WIT Controller of any unauthorized persons. All players are responsible to maintain accountability and secure their respective equipment before, during, and after PAUSE-EX/ENDEX. Sensitive equipment will not be left unattended.

PLAYER COMMUNICATION. Training communication does not interfere with real-world emergency communications. All player/unit communication should follow the appropriate flow of C2 just as they would during a real-world event/scenario, e.g., event reports to/from BDOC, UCC/GCC, EOC, CAT. 

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUCEMENTS. 113 WG/PA is responsible for coordinating and disseminating public information before, during, and after the training event (dependent on the Exercise Director requirements). No social media releases are allowed without the express permission of the Exercise Director.

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