UNCLASSIFIED
SOUTHEASTERN EUROPE
SIMULATION 2012
(SEESIM 12)
EXERCISE CONTROL PLAN
UNITED STATES JOINT STAFF J7
JOINT AND COALITION WARFIGHTING
SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA 23435
September 2012
UNCLASSIFIED
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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References
Purpose
Background
Concept
Execution
Exercise Schedule and Scenario Timeline
Coordinating Instructions
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SEESIM 12 Exercise Control (EXCON) Architecture
SEESIM 12 Exercise Manning Document
SEESIM 12 Daily EXCON Meetings
SEESIM 12 Exercise Control (EXCON) Training Plan
SEESIM 12 Information Management Plan
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SEESIM 12 Exercise Schedule (September 2012)
SEESIM 12 Exercise Schedule (October 2012)
SEESIM 12 Exercise Control (EXCON) Architecture
SEESIM 12 Exercise Structure
SEESIM 12 EXCON Meeting Slide Template
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1. References
a. Bi-SC Collective Training And Exercise Directive 75-3, 28 Oct 2010
b. SEESIM 12 Planning Conferences
c. SEESIM 12 Main Event List / Main Incident List (MEL/MIL)
2. Purpose
This plan describes the concept, organization, functions, responsibilities, and procedures for
control of the Southeastern Europe Simulation 2012 (SEESIM 12) exercise. While the exercise
will be conducted at the unclassified level, this plan should only be released to personnel with a
need to know: i.e., members of Exercise Control (EXCON).
3. Background
The Southeastern Europe Simulation 2012 (SEESIM 12) Computer Assisted Exercise (CAX) is
the sixth in a series of exercises within the framework of the Southeast Europe Defence
Ministerial (SEDM) process. The purpose of the exercise is to promote cooperation,
coordination and interoperability of civil-military operations and reinforce real world crisis
response within and among the SEDM nations and their various SEDM initiatives through
effective use of computer modeling and simulation (M&S). The specific aim is to develop the
capabilities and procedures of national and regional coordination, cooperation, and mutual
assistance among the SEDM nations in the face of devastating emergencies, such as natural
disasters or terrorist attacks.
The main objectives of SEESIM are to:
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Standardize and improve national, SEEBRIG HQ and regional processes and procedures
in emergency response situations; improve interoperability among the SEDM nations and
SEEBRIG HQ
Provide a training environment to promote SEDM and NATO objectives of transparency,
confidence-building and good neighborliness
Serve as a focal point for facilitating the integration of SEDM initiatives
Encourage development of national simulation capabilities
SEDM ministers agreed to create SEESIM as a mechanism for developing and coordinating civil
emergency scenarios and Exercises. This effort began with a 2002 Demonstration using a civil
emergency (earthquake) scenario (SEESIM 02), 14–24 October 2002. This Demonstration was
followed by an Exercise 9–19 December. Greece was the host for the Demonstration and
Exercise. Remote sites were established in Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Romania,
Slovenia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia*, Turkey and SEEBRIG HQ. The United
States was the support nation and Italy was an observer.
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Turkey recognizes the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name
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The second Exercise, SEESIM 04, was executed 2–12 November 2004. Turkey hosted the
Exercise with a scenario based on multiple terrorist attacks. Remote sites were established in
Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Romania, Slovenia, the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia*, and Turkey. SEEBRIG HQ participated as a response cell in Istanbul and in
Ankara. The United States was the support nation and Sweden provided subject matter experts.
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia were invited as guests to observe the Exercise.
SEESIM 06 execution took place 8–17 November 2006. This third Exercise was co-hosted by
Romania and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia* with a broad scenario of earthquakes
and large-scale flooding. SEESIM 06 expanded upon the previous two Exercises and further
tested response capabilities in a disaster scenario. Remote sites were established in Albania,
Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Romania, Slovenia, the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia*, Turkey and Ukraine. SEEBRIG HQ participated as a response cell from its
Headquarters in Romania. The United States and Sweden were supporting nations, providing
subject matter, operational, technical, and organizational expertise, and funding and equipment
when needed. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia were invited as guests to
observe the Exercise.
SEESIM 08 execution took place 20–31 October 2008. This Exercise was hosted by Bulgaria
and was based on a broad scenario of multiple terrorist attacks throughout South Eastern Europe.
Remote sites were established in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece,
Italy, Romania, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia*, Turkey and Ukraine. SEEBRIG
HQ participated as a response cell from its Headquarters in Turkey. Slovenia was an Observer
Nation. The United States and Sweden were supporting nations. Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro
and Serbia were invited as guests to observe the Exercise.
SEESIM 08 built upon previous SEESIM Exercises and enhanced the scope of the Exercise by
utilizing the achievements of other SEDM initiatives such as the Experts’ Group on
“Defence/Military Support to WMD Counter-Proliferation, Border Security, and
Counterterrorism (CBSC).” The former Croatian CBSC Chairman and the 2008 Bulgarian
Chairman of the CBSC initiative facilitated this process.
SEESIM 10 was executed 17–26 October 2010. This Exercise was hosted by Albania and was
based on a broad scenario of multiple natural disasters and terrorist attacks throughout South
Eastern Europe. The added dimension of cyber terrorism was included to ensure current threats
in the region were addressed. Remote sites were established in Albania, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Romania, Serbia, the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia*, Turkey and Ukraine. SEEBRIG HQ participated as a response cell from its
Headquarters in Turkey. The United States and Sweden were supporting nations. Georgia,
Moldova, and Montenegro participated as observers throughout the Exercise planning process
and execution.
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4. Concept
SEESIM 12 will take place October 2012. The Exercise will be hosted by Bulgaria. The
scenario will be based on terrorist and cyber attacks and other man-made and natural disasters
throughout South Eastern Europe. The Exercise will stimulate the SEEBRIG Headquarters and
National Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) of participating nations. The EOCs will be
staffed by Civilian and Military representatives from relevant Government Organizations (GOs)
and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the participating nations. They will perform
essential tasks and responsibilities in response to emergencies. Each participating nation will
develop its own national scenario in accordance with the Broad Scenario. The consequences of
the primary events in the Broad Scenario will be severe enough to necessitate requests for
international assistance. National scenarios will not address fighting terrorists or nuclear
detonations.
The Broad Scenario for SEESIM 12 is:
“A series of coordinated cyber attacks against the governments of South Eastern Europe followed
by biological and/or chemical terrorist attacks on two or three countries with transnational
ramifications. A large natural disaster also occurs. These events result in a breakdown of
communications and widespread destruction and loss of life. This prompts a comprehensive
civilian, military, and political approach by relevant Government and NGOs in the participating
nations in performing essential tasks and exercising the responsibilities necessary to respond to
national and regional emergencies. These tasks promote: Counterterrorism; Counterproliferation
of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), their materials, technologies, know-how, and delivery
systems; Transnational and regional cooperation in South Eastern Europe; Border and energy
security; Protection of critical infrastructure; Cyber defense capabilities; Emergency response
capacities of participating nations; Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Assistance (DR&HA);
Coordinated, effective responses to transnational threats; Consequence management; Intelligence
and information sharing, collaboration and interoperability; Strategic communications; and
Realistic national training objectives.”
The Broad Scenario is designed to highlight the SEDM priority of supporting NATO’s policy of
strengthening security, stability and lasting peace in the region. It will promote:
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Strategic Communications
Information Management and subsequent Response Operations
Regional Information Sharing
Solutions to Transnational Issues
Consequence Management
Counterterrorism
Counter-proliferation
Border and Energy Security
Cyber Defense Capabilities
Protection of Critical Infrastructure
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For the purpose of this Exercise, consequence management is defined as actions taken following
terrorist attacks and other man-made and/or natural disasters (for example, measures to protect
public health and safety, restore essential government services, and provide emergency relief to
those affected).
SEESIM 12 is open to participation by International Organizations (IOs), Government and
NGOs.
5. Execution
a. Participating nations and SEEBRIG HQ have developed National and Regional Scenarios
designed to achieve the goals specified in the SEESIM 12 Broad Scenario. These
scenarios include some of the SEDM Ministers’ top priorities, such as their commitment
to contribute to NATO’s efforts to strengthen security, stability and lasting peace in
Southeastern Europe and support international efforts in the Global War on Terrorism.
Scenarios will promote regional communications and information sharing, as well as
information management and subsequent response operations. A synchronized Main
Event List/Main Incident List (MEL/MIL) and simulation will drive the exercise.
SEESIM 12 is designed to address significant issues in the region and promote regional
cooperation in dealing with those issues.
b. Exercise Control (EXCON) constitutes the control organization that allows the training
audience to develop and practice coordination procedures and accomplish the exercise
objectives. EXCON includes controllers, liaison officers, response cells replicating
national elements, role players, after-action review (AAR) personnel, and scenario
managers. EXCON Main will be located in Charalitza, Bulgaria. EXCON’s specific
duties and responsibilities are listed in Appendix 1.
c. Execution Construct:
(1) Training Audience: The training audience is the SEEBRIG HQ staff and national
Emergency Operations Centers (EOC). These EOCs consist of personnel from
national Civil Protection and Military/Civilian agencies. These personnel are
responsible for performing essential tasks in response to national and regional
emergencies. Personnel in each national EOC will conduct planning to coordinate
assistance from national and international organizations, as well as surrounding
nations in response to a crisis situation in their country or in the region. They will
react to exercise events they receive and will coordinate with role players and other
EOCs to request and offer assistance as required.
(2) Response Cells: Response cells are composed of personnel who “role play” the
activities of agencies/organizations that may interact with the training audience. For
SEESIM 12, the national role players are in the EXCONs Forward and international
role players are in the International Response Cell. They will respond to requests for
assistance from the training audience and provide notional resources (equipment,
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personnel, supplies, etc) that the training audience will use during their planning
process.
(3) Controllers: Controllers are personnel whose primary responsibility is to create the
environment in which the exercise objectives, as well as other areas of emphasis may
be achieved. Controllers have access to all information provided to the training
audience and response cells. They communicate through established channels and
alter response cell actions to control the progress and direction of the exercise. All
changes to the progress and direction of the exercise must be approved by the
Exercise Director. Controller functions include:
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Monitoring the situation to ensure the exercise progresses in accordance with the
scenario to allow accomplishment of the exercise objectives. If problems
develop, controllers will take prompt corrective action. All modifications to the
scenario must be properly coordinated with the Scenario Managers and the
EXCON Director. The Exercise Director must approve major changes. A major
change is defined as a change that would affect other nations and/or require
changes in the central scenario run from EXCON. Major changes are coordinated
at the daily EXCON and MEL/MIL synchronization meetings.
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Playing the role of agencies and other elements that are not directly participating
in the exercise as the training audience.
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Providing the training audience with scripted information.
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Creating the environment in which the training audience and response cells react
to information flow.
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Preparing and delivering exercise control material such as MEL/MIL items.
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Collecting and recording data for exercise after-action reviews as requested by the
AAR Analysts.
(4) For SEESIM 12, the Joint Exercise Management Module (JEMM) will be used. The
JEMM system will allow EXCON members to coordinate incidents and injects
throughout the exercise. The system will provide an overview of planned, ongoing
and finalized incidents to EXCON. The training audience will not have direct access
to JEMM.
(5) The Joint Theater Level Simulation (JTLS) will also be used for SEESIM 12. One
JTLS workstation will be provided for each nation to enter unit movement directives
issued by the EOC. JTLS is used only as a control tool to maintain situational
awareness and monitor resource availability for each nation. The training audience
will not have direct access to the simulation.
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d. EXCON Meetings: EXCON meetings are held daily to provide a forum to review the
events of the past 12 hours and preview the next 24 hours. The SEESIM 12 EXCON
meetings will be a forum for the Exercise Director to review the status of the exercise and
issue guidance for implementation. This meeting will be held at the end of each exercise
day. Appendix 3, SEESIM 12 EXCON Meetings, establishes responsibilities and
procedures for conducting the daily EXCON meetings.
e. Academic Training. Training for training audience personnel will be available in a series
of training workshops that will be conducted prior to exercise execution. Training for
EXCON personnel will be conducted in September and October 2012. The EXCON
Training Plan is located at Appendix 4, SEESIM 12 EXCON Training Plan.
f. Main Event List/Main Incident List (MEL/MIL): To help manage the exercise, the
master scenario is organized into a MEL/MIL. The MEL/MIL describes the events that
drive the anticipated course of the exercise scenario. Individual events were scripted
prior to the exercise by each participating delegation using the JEMM system and will be
injected by the appropriate MEL/MIL Tracker or role player at a pre-determined time.
Additional events are scripted during the exercise as required. During the exercise design
for SEESIM 12, exercise objectives were analyzed in relation to the core scenario. The
analysis provided the basis for a list of scenario events that facilitate attainment of the
exercise objectives. Scenario events are the vehicles that trigger the training audience’s
information flow and coordination processes. The scenario was examined to determine
how best to inject scripted events into the exercise play. The MEL/MIL injects will be
the primary tool for sending information to the training audience.
6. Exercise Schedule and Scenario Timeline
a. The SEESIM 12 exercise schedule identifies the major activities required to prepare and
execute a successful training event. These activities include the installation and testing of
equipment at all exercise sites, training for Exercise Control Group personnel, the
Opening Ceremony, EXCON Mini-Exercise (MINIEX), exercise execution,
Distinguished Visitor’s (DV) Day, and the Closing Ceremony. The EXCON MINIEX
will be conducted on 12 Oct 2012 to allow EXCON to establish internal processes and
procedures for effective operations within their cells. This is also the opportunity for all
exercise control cells to execute a communications checklist and ensure that connectivity
with other required cells is operational. Figures 1 and 2 show the SEESIM 12 exercise
schedule for September and October 2012.
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SEESIM 12 Execution Schedule (Sep 2012)
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
Sep 2
Sep 3
Sep 4
Sep 5
Sep 6
Sep 7
Sep 8
Sep 13
Sep 14
Sep 15
Equipment
Delivered
(All sites)
Travel
Sep 21
Sep 22
Comms Hot
(All sites)
Sep 9
Sep 10
Sep 16
Sep 17
Sep 11
Sep 18
Sep 12
Sep 19
Sep 20
Equipment Installation (Bulgaria)
Travel
Travel
Sep 23
Sep 24
Travel
Sep 25
Sep 26
Travel
Tech Training (Bulgaria)
Sep 27
Site Manager / AAR Training (Bulgaria)
Sep 28
Sep 29
Travel
Travel
Equipment Installation and Testing (All sites)
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Figure 1. SEESIM 12 Exercise Schedule (September 2012)
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SEESIM 12 Execution Schedule (Oct 2012)
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
Sep 30
Oct 1
Oct 2
Oct 3
Oct 4
Oct 5
Oct 6
JCW Techs
Travel to
Bulgaria
Oct 7
Oct 8
JCW Techs
Travel to
Bulgaria
Oct 9
Oct 10
JTLS Training
Oct 11
End to End Test (All sites)
EXCON
MINIEX
Final Setup and Testing
Oct 14
Oct 15
Oct 16
Oct 12
Oct 17
Oct 18
Oct 19
Oct 13
EXCON Main
Travels to
Bulgaria
Oct 20
DV Day
Opening
Ceremony
Hotwash
EXCON
Main
Training
EXCON Main
Travels Home
Execution
AAR
Closing
Ceremony
Oct 21
Oct 22
Oct 23
Pack and Ship Equipment
Oct 24
Oct 25
Oct 26
Oct 27
JCW Techs
Travel Home
Figure 2. SEESIM 12 Exercise Schedule (October 2012)
b. The SEESIM 12 scenario identifies major incidents that lead the national EOCs to
coordinate support from neighboring countries and international organizations. These
incidents were developed during workshops at SEESIM 12 planning conferences.
c. Table 1 below is the SEESIM 12 Daily Operational Schedule for EXCON. All times are
local to EXCON Main in Charalitza, Bulgaria.
Time
0730-0815
0800-0845
0900
1000-1100
1300-1400
1400
1500-1600
1630-1730
1700
1730-1815
Event
Transportation to Charalitza
Transportation to Charalitza
Begin Exercise Play
MEL/MIL Synchronization Meeting (VTC)
Experiment Sync Meeting (VTC)
EXCON Meeting Slides Due
AAR Daily Meeting (VTC)
Daily EXCON Meeting (VTC)
End Exercise Play
Transportation to Hotel
POC
Techs Only
All
All
MEL/MIL
Exp Team
EXCON
AAR
EXCON
All
All
Table 1. SEESIM 12 Daily Operational Schedule
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7. Exercise Schedule and Scenario Timeline
a. This plan is effective for planning upon receipt and for execution as directed.
b. The Joint and Coalition Warfighting (JCW) POCs for the Southeastern Europe
Simulation 2012 (SEESIM 12) Exercise Control Plan are:
Mr. Boyd Gaines
United States Joint Staff J7
Joint and Coalition Warfighting (JCW)
(757) 203-7715
boyd.d.gaines.civ@mail.mil
Mr. John Harris
United States Joint Staff J7
Joint and Coalition Warfighting (JCW)
(757) 203-7923
john.e.harris5.ctr@mail.mil
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Appendix 1, SEESIM 12 Exercise Control (EXCON) Architecture
SEESIM 12 EXERCISE CONTROL (EXCON) ARCHITECTURE
1. General. This tab establishes the SEESIM 12 Exercise Control (EXCON) structure and
outlines control responsibilities. The EXCON mission is to:
a. Provide a centralized control environment to present a synchronized and realistic exercise
portrayal to the Training Audience
b. Ensure the simulation and scripted scenario events remain technically and operationally
synchronized
c. Provide or replicate initial and follow-on intelligence and information
d. Replicate the functions, actions, responses, and decisions of agencies external to the
Training Audience
e. Monitor and control the exercise to ensure accomplishment of the exercise objectives
2. The EXCON architecture and how it fits into SEESIM 12 is illustrated in Figures A-1 and A2. Subsequent paragraphs outline functions and responsibilities of each element of the
EXCON.
EXCON Organizational Chart
Exercise Director
Deputy Exercise Director
Personnel located in Bulgaria
Personnel located in Bulgaria
and remote sites
Visitor Observers Bureau (VOB)
Public Information Center (PIC)
EXCON Director
EXCON Admin
Operations Group
Technical Group
Operations Officer
Technical Coordinator
Information Manager
Systems Technicians
Scenario Manager
Comm Technicians
VTC Bridge Operator
MEL/MIL Trackers
VTC Operators
Liaison Officers
JTLS Tech Controller
After Action Review Mgr
Database Manager
AAR Analysts
International Organizations
Sr Model Controller
Site Mgrs / Role Players
JTLS Operators
Figure A-1. SEESIM 12 Exercise Control (EXCON) Architecture
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Appendix 1, SEESIM 12 Exercise Control (EXCON) Architecture
SEESIM 12 Exercise Structure
EXCON Main (Bulgaria)
Exercise Director
EXCON Director
Operations Control
Scenario Manager
AAR Manager
Information Manager
Experimentation Manager
Liaison Officers
Remote Sites
EXCON Forward
Site Manager
AAR Analyst
National Role Players
JTLS Operator
MEL/MIL Tracker
MEL / MIL Injects
TRAINING
AUDIENCE
International Response Cell
(Role Players)
EOC
Other
EOCs
Figure A-2. SEESIM 12 Exercise Structure
3. Exercise Director:
a. Senior officer responsible for the overall direction and control of the exercise in support
of the approved aim and objectives.
b. Responsible for ensuring the exercise is conducted in accordance with the guidance from
the SEDM Ministers.
4. EXCON Director:
a. Responsible for leading the day-to-day activities of EXCON during exercise execution,
ensuring the exercise is conducted in accordance with the guidance from the SEDM
Ministers and the Exercise Director.
b. Implements control measures to ensure execution meets exercise and training objectives.
c. Provides feedback to the Exercise Director on execution of the exercise.
d. Supervises activities of the Operational and Technical Working Group leaders within
EXCON.
e. Seeks approval from the Exercise Director for major scenario changes.
f. Chairs the daily EXCON Meeting.
g. Reports directly to the Exercise Director.
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5. Operations Officer:
a. Manages and directs all operational aspects of the exercise (Scenario, MEL/MIL,
Information Management, Liaison, After Action Review (AAR), and Role Players
replicating national and international organizations) in accordance with guidance from the
EXCON Director.
b. Prepares briefing slides, coordinates and attends the daily EXCON Meeting.
c. Reports directly to the EXCON Director.
6. Information Manager:
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Develops and Implements the Information Management Plan.
Develops and manages the exercise execution web site.
Designs and implements the file management system for the exercise.
Establishes and supervises the Request for Information (RFI) process.
Provides direction for flow of information within the EXCON and between the EXCON
and the Training Audience.
f. Assists EXCON personnel with the use of information management tools.
g. Attends the daily EXCON Meeting.
h. Reports directly to the Operations Officer.
7. Scenario Manager:
a. Develops, coordinates, and synchronizes all events in the exercise Main Event List/Main
Incident List (MEL/MIL).
b. Works with NATO technicians to ensure the JEMM system is available for all exercise
control personnel.
c. Maintains the baseline of scenario injects for the exercise.
d. Directs activities of the MEL/MIL Trackers and Role Players to ensure that all MEL/MIL
injects are sent to the Training Audience as required.
e. Adds unprogrammed injects throughout execution as required with approval from
Operations Officer and EXCON Director.
f. Chairs the daily MEL/MIL Synchronization Meeting with all remote sites to coordinate
events for the day.
g. Attends the daily EXCON Meeting.
h. Reports directly to the Operations Officer.
8. MEL/MIL Manager:
a. Maintains the tools, mechanisms and support processes surrounding MEL/MIL delivery.
b. Develops, manages and coordinates the MEL/MIL process with the Scenario Manager.
c. Responsible for the Inject coordination and validation process. Makes sure that the
Injects are validated in a timely manner.
d. Responsible for all technical aspects of JEMM.
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e. Responsible for JEMM backups.
f. Attends daily EXCON Meetings.
g. Reports directly to the Scenario Manager.
9. MEL/MIL Tracker:
a. As a military or civilian member from each participating nation and SEEBRIG, assists the
Scenario Manager in the execution of the MEL/MIL.
b. Uses the JEMM system to send appropriate MEL/MIL injects to the assigned Training
Audience as directed by the Scenario Manager and to manage the status of the MEL/MIL
(running, finished, cancelled).
c. Assists AAR Analyst with tracking Training Audience responses to events.
d. Assists in the creating and scripting of unprogrammed events.
e. Keeps assigned Liaison Officers informed of the status of MEL/MILs.
f. Attends the daily MEL/MIL Synchronization Meeting via VTC and provides the Scenario
Manager with a daily status of the national MEL/MIL.
g. Reports directly to the Scenario Manager.
10. Exercise Synchronization Manager:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Responsible for JTLS Model Synchronization with the MEL/MIL.
Is the liaison between the JTLS Exercise simulation and the MEL/MIL Manager.
Is the liaison between Exercise Control and Experiment Synchronization Manager.
Attends daily EXCON Meetings.
Reports directly to the Technical Coordinator.
11. Liaison Officer (LNO):
a. Coordinates exercise activity between EXCON Main and EXCON activities at the remote
site.
b. Monitors implementation of MEL/MIL events and assists the MEL/MIL Tracker as
required.
c. Monitors exercise events in other nations and provides information to the Training
Audience as a media role player.
d. Provides information to EXCON personnel at the remote site regarding EXCON Main
activities.
e. Keeps the Operations Officer informed regarding EXCON activities at the remote site.
f. Attends the daily EXCON Meeting.
g. Reports directly to the Operations Officer.
12. After Action Review (AAR) Manager:
a. Manages all exercise AAR activities.
b. Drafts and implements the AAR Collection Management Plan.
c. Provides training to other AAR analysts and observers.
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e.
f.
g.
h.
Identifies focus areas and collects observations on exercise activities.
Provides feedback to the EXCON Operations Officer on Training Audience actions.
Conducts the After-Action Review (AAR) meeting at the end of the exercise.
Develops the Final Exercise Report (FER).
Attends the daily EXCON Meeting and provides feedback to the EXCON Director on the
status of meeting the Exercise Objectives.
i. Reports directly to the Operations Officer.
13. Site Manager:
a. Manages all exercise activities at the remote site (operational and technical).
b. Maintains close communication with the EXCON Director and Operations Officer to
coordinate remote site activity.
c. Monitors all EOC communications and notifies assigned JTLS Operator of required
model actions.
d. Monitors the EOC to ensure all Training Audience information is being received and
accurate information is passed.
e. Provides feedback to the appropriate Liaison Officer on Training Audience actions for
each event.
f. Uses the JEMM system to maintain visibility on events that are sent to the Training
Audience.
g. Attends the daily EXCON Meeting via VTC and provides the EXCON Director with a
daily status of site activities.
h. Reports on remote site activity and status at each meeting.
i. Reports directly to the Operations Officer on all remote site activity.
14. AAR Analyst:
a. Monitors the EOC to ensure all Training Audience information is being received and
accurate information is passed.
b. Provides feedback to the Site Manager and appropriate Liaison Officer on Training
Audience actions for each event.
c. Performs AAR activities to include monitoring of all exercise events sent to the Training
Audience and providing feedback to the Site Manager and AAR Manager.
d. Uses the JEMM system to record observations regarding MEL/MIL injects sent to the
Training Audience.
e. Provides input to the After-Action Review (AAR) Meeting and the Final Exercise Report.
f. Attends the daily EXCON Meeting via VTC.
g. Reports directly to the AAR Manager on all remote site AAR actions.
15. Technical Coordinator:
a. Manages and directs all technical aspects of the exercise (systems, networks,
communications, video teleconferencing, and Modeling and Simulation (M&S)).
b. Coordinates with the Operations Officer to ensure all technical requirements are satisfied.
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c. Coordinates with Site Managers at each remote site to resolve technical issues affecting
exercise execution.
d. Provides status of technical systems during the daily EXCON Meeting.
e. Reports directly to the EXCON Director.
16. Lead JTLS Technical Controller:
a. Coordinates and integrates the Joint Theater Level Simulation (JTLS) model activities in
support of the exercise.
b. Ensures that M&S capabilities support accomplishment of the exercise and training
objectives.
c. Coordinates the activities of all supporting JTLS Technical Controllers, the JTLS
Database Manager, and all JTLS Operators.
d. Resolves any technical and operational simulation issues involving model operation or
failure.
e. Reports directly to the Technical Coordinator.
17. JTLS Database Manager:
a. Identifies model database requirements, assembles the database from participant inputs,
and ensures its integration into the JTLS model.
b. Works with personnel from participating nations and SEEBRIG prior to execution to
identify model requirements that support the exercise training objectives.
c. Builds the JTLS model database and assists with model and database testing throughout
the exercise planning process.
d. Monitors JTLS model activity during execution and makes any required changes.
e. Works closely with the JTLS Senior Model Controller.
f. Reports directly to the Lead JTLS Technical Controller.
18. JTLS Senior Model Controller:
a. Responsible for JTLS model operations and synchronization of MEL/MIL events that are
replicated in the model.
b. Coordinates resolution of JTLS technical issues with the Lead JTLS Technical Controller.
c. Coordinates resolution of JTLS database issues with the JTLS Database Manager.
d. Reports directly to the Lead JTLS Technical Controller.
19. JTLS Operator:
a. Enters orders into the JTLS simulation model.
b. Implements actions in the model to replicate national responses identified by the Training
Audience.
c. A JTLS Operator will be assigned to each participating nation and to SEEBRIG.
d. Reports directly to the JTLS Senior Model Controller.
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20. Public Information Officer:
a. Coordinates the distribution of exercise information to real world local media in each
nation.
b. May be involved in planning and conducting Distinguished Visitor Day.
c. Reports directly to the Exercise Director.
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SEESIM 12 EXCON MEETING
1. General. This appendix establishes responsibilities and procedures for conducting the daily
EXCON meeting. EXCON meetings are the primary vehicle for keeping all EXCON
elements informed, reviewing the progress of the exercise, and for disseminating exercise
control information and guidance to synchronize activities of the entire EXCON. EXCON
meetings will take place in accordance with the published Daily Operational Schedule.
2. Purpose. The EXCON meeting is held at the end of each exercise day to review the progress
of the exercise and disseminate control guidance. Remote sites will participate in this
meeting via Video Teleconferencing. The meeting is also used to inform the Exercise
Director and EXCON Director about the status of the MEL/MIL effort, make
recommendations on accomplishment of exercise objectives, and highlight actions to assist
with accomplishment of specific exercise objectives. The EXCON Director discusses any
other issues affecting the exercise. The Exercise Director informs the control staff of
significant future operations or control actions required to meet exercise objectives and issues
short-term direction (until the next EXCON meeting) as well as guidance for the next 48
hours. Each EXCON functional cell must be represented at the daily EXCON meeting and
will present an overview of activities in its cell for the day, anticipated activities for the
following day, and any issues that need to be addressed.
3. Organization. The EXCON meeting is organized and prepared by the EXCON Operations
Chief under the guidance of the EXCON Director. The Operations Chief will collect the
slides from each of the functional cells and create a single PowerPoint presentation for the
meeting. The EXCON Director facilitates the meeting for the Exercise Director. The agenda
for each meeting is described below.
4. Agenda
Agenda Item
a. Roll Call
OPR
Operations Chief
b. Scenario Update
Significant events since last brief and planned significant
events for the next 24 hours
Scenario Manager
c. Situational Forces (SITFOR) Update
Significant items since last brief and next 24 hrs
SITFOR Rep
d. Media Update
Significant events since last brief and next 24 hrs
Media Cell Chief
e. Response Cell Updates
Significant events since last brief and next 24 hrs
Response Cell Chiefs
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f. Technical Status
Significant events since last brief and next 24 hrs. Include
status of communications, computer systems, JTLS model, etc
Technical Coordinator
g. AAR Update
Feedback regarding training audience progress and
accomplishment of exercise objectives
Chief AAR Analyst
h. EXCON Director Comments
EXCON Director
Guidance to EXCON functional cells as required. Identification
of issues and concerns.
i. Around the Room for Comments / Issues
All
j. Exercise Director Guidance
Exercise Director
5. Attendees. The following individuals will attend the daily EXCON meeting:
a. Exercise Director (if available)
b. EXCON Director
c. Scenario Manager
d. SITFOR Representative
e. Media Cell Chief
f. Technical Coordinator
g. Chief AAR Analyst
h. Information Manager
i. Site Managers
j. International Response Cell Coordinator
k. Other personnel as requested by the Exercise Director or EXCON Director
6. EXCON Meeting Slide Format. Each EXCON functional cell will submit slides to the
EXCON Operations Chief for the daily EXCON meeting. The EXCON Operations Chief
will consolidate the slides into a single presentation and ensure it is completed and available
before the scheduled start of the meeting. In order to have sufficient time to build the
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presentation, meeting slides must be submitted no later than one hour prior to the scheduled
meeting start time. The EXCON Meeting slide template is included in Figure A-3.
Functional Area Name
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– x
• Tomorrow’s Events
– x
– x
• Issues / Observations
– x
– x
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