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วันอังคารที่ 17 กุมภาพันธ์ พ.ศ. 2558

การฝึกด้านมนุษยธรรมและการบรรเทาภัยพิบัติของอาเซียน ASEAN Humanitaian and Disaster Relief Exercise ตอนที่ 2

ASEAN HADR Exercise (AHEx 14) Instruction

เอกสารควบคุมการฝึกการช่วยเหลือผู้ประสบภัยพิบัติของอาเซียน ๕๗ รหัสการฝึก AHEx2013

ฉบับเผยแพร่เพื่อความรู้เพื่อการเตรียมการในเรื่อง HA/DR ของประเทศไทย

โดย นาวาเอก พิสุทธิ์ศักดิ์ ศรีชุมพล จัดทำขึ้นเพื่อใช้สำหรับควบคุมการฝึก AHEx 2013

ตอนที่ 2 ใน 2 ตอน

“ASEAN : One Team for HADR”

Toward a disaster-Resilient and safer community

This exercise instruction (EXINST) is to provide guiding principles , standard procedures and details of exercise for participating nations’ forces and humanitarian community to exercise together in this AHEx 14 Exercise in Thailand so as to enhance their interoperability ,mission effectiveness and unity of effort in multinational force operations within the South East Asia Region in the event of an actual Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operation.

This EXINST takes reference from the Standard Operating Procedure for Regional Standby Agreements and Coordination of Joint Disaster Relief and Emergency Response Operations (SASOP), under the ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response (AADMER) framework , MNF SOPs ,UN documents and the 2013 ADMM-Plus EWG Exercise SOP. It is intentionally broad and generic in nature to allow for flexibility in application. It can provide the necessary details of exercise ,framework and processes to achieve the common understanding among the military forces and humanitarian community, for the purpose of the detailed joint planning and ground execution in the conduct of this Exercise in Thailand.

This EXINST is not a binding international agreement among the participating nations and it does not create any rights or obligations on or among participating nations.

CAPTAIN Pisutsak Sreechumpol, RTN.

E-Mail:royalelephant@yahoo.com

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CHAPTER 3

Exercise Operating Concept

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Land Coordination Centre (LCC)

319. The LCC provides linkage with the MNCC on the operational deployment of all land tasking including Urban SAR and coordinate the logistic support between the international naval forces with Logistic Cell in Real Life Support.
Tasks.
1) Responsible for FIT program for land forces.
2) Responsible for Area A “Building Collapse ” and Area B “Chemical Leakage ” exercise by conduct the land exercise and control the Incident Commander.
3)Coordinate the land logistic support between the international land forces with Logistic Cell in Real Life Support.
4) LCC Briefing and produce LCC instruction for Area E exercise.

Naval Coordination Centre (NCC)

320. The NCC provides linkage with the MNCC on the operational deployment of all maritime tasking including maritime SAR and coordinate the logistic support between the international naval forces with Logistic Cell in Real Life Support.
     Tasks.
1)    Responsible for FIT program for naval forces.
2)    Responsible for CPX Area D “Maritime SAR and Maritime Evacuation” exercise by conduct the maritime exercise and control the Incident Commander.
3)    Coordinate the naval logistic support between the international naval forces with Logistic Cell in Real Life Support.
4)    NCC Briefing and produce NCC instruction for Area E exercise.

Air Coordination Centre (ACC)

321. The ACC provides linkage with the MNCC on the operational deployment of all Air tasking including ascertainment of the assets requirement and its availability. Additionally, it is also responsible for securing air passages to and from the exercise areas.
         Tasks.
1)    Responsibility of FIT program for Air forces.
2)    Coordinate the air logistic support between the international air forces with Logistic Cell in Real Life Support.
3)    Responsibility of the air port security and air traffic control for air operation during the AHEX14exercise in Thailand.
4)    ACC Briefing and produce ACC instruction

Incident Coordination Centre (ICC)

322. The ICC is the forward operational command centre established within the proximity of the affected relief areas with the role of monitoring and providing continuous direction to the On Scene Commander on further execution of task required. The ICC will be the focal point to provide situational updates on operations in Chonburi and Chacherngsao provinces for the MNCC consideration and any follow up actions.

Incident Commander Tasks.

     1) Player in position of Incident Commander has an obligation of FIT program to prepare all participants and conduct the HADR exercise in CPX and FTX to reach the MTX 14 objective and guarantee No “accident” during the exercise
       2) Coordinate the logistic support between the international participants and Logistic Cell in Real Life Support.
       3) Synchronize the CPX and FTX scenario following with HADR procedure.
       4) Operational brief and produce ICC instruction to all Participants
       5) Monitor all security, safety and health issues of respective area. In the event of emergencies, act as the On Scene Commander at respective site before reporting to ExCon and release the job to national representative.

Exercise Procedure

323. Land Operation The land operation will be conducted jointly by the assisting and affected armies in term of both personnel and equipment. The deployment in assisting with the search and rescue operations will be supported by the air and naval assets through sea and air insertion to a designated disembarkation point or Landing point.
    The Disaster Relief Operation will be involved infantry troops supported by combat support elements from the Engineer Sqn.
     Additional land assets such as engineering equipment, land transportation and boats will also be deployed to support the disaster relief operations which will be supplemented by the assisting state equipment.
    Orders and direction during the relief operations will be coordinated by the MNCC. Further assistance requirement especially in Bangkla district will be transmitted to the Incident Command Center (ICC) and all C2 arrangement will be under the responsibility of the On-scene Commander. During the deployment phase, all safety requirements are to be concentrated by ICC and AHEx14 HQs
       Considerations in planning and employment of engineer assets are as follows:
a)The effectiveness and efficiency in the utility of any military
b) engineer effort through centralized control and decentralized execution.
c) Prioritizing any engineer tasks through the advice of engineer
representative. Disseminate early warnings to concerned engineer elements at all levels in order to ensure timely material and equipment acquisition. This is due mostly to a long lead time (particularly where civil contracts are involved), significant logistic lift, and a great deal of physical space of engineer tasking

d) Determine the critical vulnerabilities of coalition engineers.
e)   Determine the funding arrangements for coalition engineer tasks.
f)   Determine the environmental considerations, with a view to eventual handover to the host nation upon extraction of the foreign forces.
g) Determine the engineer materiel management system, including the command critical engineer resources list.
h) Determine the impact of the activities of non-governmental organizations and civil military cooperation in-theatre on engineer requirements.
i)      Determine the coalition procedures for managing hazardous waste.

324. Search And Rescue Operation

The Search and Rescue operation is very complex which require trained military personnel. Movement of ground troops for SAR will involve the Naval and Air assets especially during the insertion and recovery phase. Apart from military, land SAR involves the close cooperation and assistance from the community. The Land search and rescue activities are undertaken in two ways;

a) Local Community Rescuers: With adequate safety measures, rescue immediately after any natural calamities such as typhoon, flood, earthquake and fire in a community.

b) Outside Community Resources: Circumstances when the situation is grave and the local rescuers do not have required efficiency and equipments, then specialist assistance from outside the military is required.

Rescuers to immediately form up to execute rescue activities after a cyclone, flood, earthquake and fire where people might be trapped by fallen debris and in need of immediate rescue. The community rescuers must ready for timely

response. Readiness is to be maintained thorough practice and demonstrations/mock drills during the non-disaster period.

The Team composition of Land Search and Rescue Team is as follows:

team site leader, communication specialists, searchers and rescuers, at least two
search dog teams (1 x search dog team = 1 search dog + 1 handler ) and medical specialists

Proper assessment saves time and improves performance which includes the information on the extent of; the damage, approach to the damaged area, and if any further damage is likely to occur. The assessment can be done in two methods

a) Information. Information provided by the local leaders or the group leader is important.

b) Observation. Three key principles must be done during the survey:

LOOK: See physically the incidents and make a thorough visual inspection.

LISTEN: Listen to all sources of information from the community, from the people, Government records etc. Assess the community data regarding people in danger.

FEEL: Feel convinced regarding the facts, the gravity of the dangers and your own capacity to respond.

325. Emergency Rescue

Without proper rescue equipments, there are various other methods, which could be useful for rescue. Such methods are known as, “Emergency Methods of Rescue”. The adequate methods of rescue is to be determined depending upon the nature of the casualty, the nature of the injuries and the position in which the casualty is found.

Stretcher And Casualty Transportation: Wounded casualty is to be transported with utmost safety to avoid further risk. It may happen that the trained rescuers have to rescue the causalities from a collapsed structure, confined places, or on uneven ground with obstacles. Different techniques are required for different conditions. The knowledge of First Aid Services and adequate transportation of the casualty is important for the rescuers and comfort of the casualty.

326. Flood Relief Operations

Water related disasters are one of the important challenges for the rescuer. The rescuers must be equipped with swimming and floating aids and should have adequate swimming capacity for rescuing the drowning casualty.

The flood relief scheme is divided into 4 stages:

• Stage 1 - Preliminary Planning.

• Stage 2 - Preparatory Arrangements.

• Stage 3 - Evacuation and Relief Operations.

• Stage 4 - Rehabilitation and Recovery Operations.

The military must be prepared for engagement in Stage 3 with no prior warning, planning or preparations.

Stage 1 - Preliminary Planning

a) When a unit or services headquarters’ is given the responsibility of flood relief operation, the commander and staff should commence planning as soon as possible, and the scheme must be completed well before the expected flood period.

b) Coordinated and joint meetings must be arranged and all existing joint and single service schemes and instructions should be reviewed as and when necessary and brought up-to-date.

c) Appointed personnel must go on their visit to meet their counterparts, who are the appointed civil administrators and appointed police officers in the area/district. Joint familiarization visits by the government agencies to flood prone areas are essential. Only then can a workable contingency plan can be worked out.

d) The Platoon/Company Commander assigned to the flood prone area should then assemble the local representative or appointed headmen to a meeting to form the ROC. At this meeting the following must be done:

· Joint ROC Standing Instructions and Procedures and ROB Operation Instructions must be discussed and prepared.

· Accommodation and buildings required for relief operation work such as ROB storage, evacuation centre, boat points, landing pads and

such like, must be selected and earmarked. If such facilities are non-existent, they have to be constructed as soon as possible.

· All plans and decisions made at the joint meetings must be made known to the next higher coordinating centre.

e) Policy decisions and financial assistance required for planning and preparation should first be referred to the services headquarters’ concerned who in turn will refer to the appropriate authorities.
Stage 2 – Preparatory Arrangements

The preparatory arrangements are to be executed at the outbreak of the North East Monsoon,The appointed senior military commander will carry out his preparations to finalize the following:

a) Contingency Planning. All planning during Stage I will be finalized and agreed by all concerned.

b) Pre – positioning. All bulk stores and equipment will be pre-positioned under the charge of responsible noncommissioned officers/officers of the Reserve Force in the area where possible. Such store and equipment will be maintained, accounted for, and guarded. A proper handing/taking over certificate will be necessary

c) Rehearsal and Test exercise. Where possible the scheme should be put to trial by organizing a rehearsal and Test Exercise.
Stage 3 – Evacuation and Relief OperationsThis stage is sub-decided into 3 phases:

Phase 1. Phase I will be activated on receipt of warning of likely flooding in the area, and this will serve as the commencement of Stage 3. First Warning indicating that flood is likely to happen. This warning is denoted by the issue of codeword MONSOON GREEN. It is state of preliminary alertness and preparation, but not generally. interfering with normal duties. At the Phase, Volunteer members of Reserve Force earmarked for flood relief duties will be mobilized and will report to their respective centers and bases. The civil authorities are responsible to issue the First Warning (MONSOON GREEN) and on receipt of this warning all military personnel earmarked for flood relief operation will be stood-to, a small skeleton staff and radio communication will be deployed at all levels and maintain close surveillance and report on the situation as it develops. All other arrangements should follow according to the contingency plan.

Phase 2. Second Warning – MOONSOON AMBER. This warning denotes that flood is imminent and is expected within 12 hours. On receipt of the Second Warning (MONSOON AMBER) the remainder of those tasked for the relief operation will join the liaison element and establish the Coordinating Control Centre.

Phase 3. Third Warning – MOONSOON RED. This denotes that flood has reached the general area. The action procedures for all assigned to the Flood Relief Operations are: establish and maintain all radio and telephone communication round the clock, assist in passing of information, assist civil authorities in evacuation or rescue work, assist with the distribution of essential commodities to the evacuees, assist in the provision of transport, assist in medical evacuation , assist in the provision of medical aid and immunization , make regular assessment of the situation in the area

RTARF FDRC –MNCC Crisis Action Planning

327. During the exercise, the Exercise Control and National Disaster Management Organizations (NDMO) will provide orders, directions, MSEL Injects and information to RTARF FDRC. RTARF FDRC shall further disseminate all information to participants. Planning process including Need Assessment, COA Development, COA Selection and Capability Estimation shall be carried out jointly. RTARF FDRC shall then provide supports subjected to availability. Additional supports and/or resources shall be coordinated by MNCC.

When MNCC receive the request from RTARF FDRC, it shall announce to inform all staff members working within the MNCC and record such a request. Request submitted to MNCC shall be provided according availability, priority and other factors such as LCC, ACC, NCC, and ICC as per their capability to support; using the Troops to Tasks Analysis, Operations, Logistics Contribution Planning; considering which assisting state military components who contribute to the request. The result of this step becomes the Coordinating Instruction which will be a part in the RTARF FDRC 's OPORD/FRAGO. The MNCC will continue to coordinate, monitor, and provide assistance; and to report the progress and the result of the operation to the RTARF FDRC as well.

ASEAN SASOP Process

CHAPTER 4

Exercise Control

The purpose of chapter 4 is to inform and prepare Exercise Control Group to understand the concept of control plans that are designed to control the CPX and FTX. This is to meet the objectives as well as the safety and the health of training persons which are focused throughout the AHEx14 exercise

Exercise Control Mission (ExCon )

401. ExCon mission is to control the exercise to ensure accomplishment of the training objectives. This can be achieved by:

a) Providing the Training Audience with realistic operational displays and information to facilitate their decision-making processes in CPX and FTX.

b) Monitoring the response of the Training Audience to stimuli provided by the scenario and information provided by the response cells.

c) Altering the course of the exercise when necessary to ensure training objectives are met.

Exercise Appointments

1) RTARF Exercise Director is Lt Gen Tarnchaiyan Srisuwan ,RTARF

2) Commander of RTARF FDRC is MG Sataporn Punkla,RTARF.

3) Chief of ExCon is MG Parinya Khunnasree, RTARF

4) ExCon Senior Control is COL Chitchanok Nuchaya, RTARF

5) ExCon Deputy Senior Control is COL Asdang Rodwattanakarn ,RTARF

6) ExCon Chief of MSEL and Scenario is CAPT Pisutsak Sreechumpol, RTARF

402. The Ex Control Group comprise the Directors from Thai and Deputy Director from Malaysia and Senior Control Group from FTX countries and inter Humanitarian organizations. ExCon will assist the EX Director in the conduct of the whole Exercise and primarily responsible for:

1) Having total visibility of the Exercise Situation.

2) Drafting and disseminating of Tasking Orders to MNCC.

3) Executing of exercise injects in EOC Training Program

4) Tracking progress of the whole exercise

5) Facilitating exercise co-ordination using a common Ops picture(COP)

6) Monitoring the overall safety and mitigating in case of any incidents.

403. The ExCon structure for AHEx14 exercise is depicted below:

MSEL and Scenario Control

404. The Ex MSEL and Scenario Control comprise a scenario, MSEL and RFI.

Their responsibilities include:

a) To inject the MSEL and shape the scenario to test CPX participants

by using the EOC and COP Training Program

b) To track the progress of CPX and FTX

c) To be in charge of the RFI process supporting the training.

ExCon Operation Control

405. ExCon Ops Control Group , Head by Chief of Staff will monitor and collate all information and progress throughout the Exercise as follows:

a) To monitor and collate all information from MNCC, ICC, LCC, ACC, NCC & Task Forces and Inter Humanitarian Organization for ExCon decision making .

b) To control and shape the training participants to reach the AHEx14 objectives

c) To draft and disseminate Tasking Orders to MNCC.

d) To facilitate the resources of the CPX exercise using a Common Ops Picture in EOC Training Program

e) To co-ordinate and execute the role play activities in FTX and TTX

f) To prepare and conduct ExCon Update in meeting

g) To Safety monitor and assist the FTX training participants and Incident Commander to succeed in the AHEx14 exercise.

Safety and Risk Assessment

408. Responsibility of AHEx2014 HQs .The AHEx14 exercise area will mainly be at public area. Restrictions must be abided by for the purpose of SAFETY and to avoid any public disturbances or damages that may occur. The host nation adheres to the following regulations and uses them as a prime reference towards Safety Management.

Responsibility. AHEx2014 HQs will be responsible for the overall safety during the conduct of the exercise as follows:
a) To supervise the overall Safety and Health of the Exercise.
b) To plan and deploy Safety Teams to cover Exercise Safety.
c) To mitigate any incidents/ damages in the Exercise.
e)Observation. To ensure a safe and healthy working environment, AHEx14 HQs will:
f) Comply with the national OHS law and other statutory provisions.
g) Always take health and safety measures as an important consideration in every decision, plan and activity.
h) Maintain an Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
i) Maintain incident prevention plans and emergency response procedures.
j) Provide safe work equipment through effective purchasing and maintenance strategies.

409. Safety Regulation Instruction (SST) for AHEx14

The SST consists of four separate elements which the hazards are assessed and the consequent controls have been integrated at the highest level into formal procedures in order to reduce the risks to be as lowest as possible. They are also reasonably practicable within the constraints imposed by the operational imperative. The four elements are safe persons, safe equipment, safe practice and safe place.

1) Safe Persons. Safe persons are persons who receive appropriate information, instruction training and supervision in order to carry out a specific task, e.g. sailors, soldiers and airmen under training. A competent person within the SST is deemed competent by virtue of his qualifications, currency, experience and maturity, e.g. instructors. It is essential that Commanders provide an appropriate level of supervision, and those conducting the training take the necessary time and pay sufficient attention to detail in order to eliminate mistakes.

2) Safe Equipment. Equipment, explosives and ammunition bringing into service are to follow a safety case. Also, they must have appropriate documentation defining the safe operation and maintenance of the equipment under Service conditions. Commanders must ensure that their subordinates have, and make use of, the correct equipment to carry out an activity. Commanders must ensure that equipment is used and maintained as laid down and ensure that only competent persons are allowed to operate and service the equipment. Complete training and maintenance records must be kept.

3) Safe Practice. Practices are conducted in accordance with drills and instructions laid down by the Service authorities. Drills and procedures are identified by the equipment safety case and by the training imperative in accordance with the systems approach to training. Safe practices include following correct procedures, the presence of adequate training and supervision, the provision of warnings, and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and special clothing. It is essential that all training be monitored to ensure that procedures are strictly adhered to.

4) Safe Place. A safe place is one in which the controls necessary to enable Authorized training to be conducted safely have been identified by a site-specific risk assessment and directed through appropriate standing orders such as range standing orders.

410. Basic Safety Regulations

1) All personnel involved MUST ensure no offensive action to be taken on any vehicles or transports which carries ammunition.
2) Illumination or flare lit into the direction of any personnel, aircraft, boats and/or vehicles is STRICTLY PROHIBITED,
3) Smoke grenades MUST NOT be use in dugouts, aircraft, boats vehicles.
4) Movement:
· All military and/or exercise vehicles MUST switch on their headlights at all time when using public road,
· All vehicles MUST adhere to the prescribed speed limit and the road regulation stipulated by Ministry of Transport of Thailand,
· Low flying over populated and built-up areas is STRICTLY PROHIBITED unless otherwise authorized by proper and recognize authority.
· All personnel must wear life jackets when in boats and all equipment must be secured.
5) The RED illumination or flare will ONLY be use for emergency purposes. All activities must stop when any RED illumination or flare is lit.
6) All personnel have a legal duty of safety care, either to themselves or to others, and are liable to criminal and civil action if there is willful or reckless disregard of Health and Safety and Environmental requirements. Commanders, at all levels, therefore must take the initiative in ensuring that all activities are undertaken in the safest possible manner consistent with the requirements of effective training.
7) Commanders at all levels have a personal responsibility for ensuring that activities are undertaken safely, reasonably and practically with regards to any risk to personnel or the environment. This responsibility cannot be delegated. The mechanisms for discharging this duty may be delegated and assistance and support obtained, but legal responsibility remains within the chain of command and respective commanders.

411. Risk Assessment. The aim of Risk Assessment in training is to:

1. Establish, where not all elements of the SST are in place, whether there are any hazards not covered by the SST and consequently if there is any residual risk.
2. Analyze the residual risk to decide if it is:

a) Adequately Controlled. Where the risks are deemed to be acceptable by the commander in charge of the training activity, in which case the activity can be carried out.

b) Not Adequately Controlled. Where there are unacceptable risks, in which case further measures are to be introduced to control adequately the risks.

c) Where residual risks cannot be adequately controlled and the activity is not to proceed unless dispensation is granted. Residual Risk is the levels of risk remaining after controls have been applied to hazards.

d) Risk Assessment must be carried out and filled (Annex : template format) As a guide Risk Assessment must be carried out when:

e) Instructions for the activity proposed are not covered by, or are contrary to drills and instructions issued by the appropriate Service authority.

f) Risk Assessments for activities at a specific site are not provided, or endorsed, by the appropriate authority, together with the controls required to reduce the risk to be as low as reasonably practicable to the categories of people listed above.

g) Activities which have the potential to cause harm to people, loss or damage to assets, damage to the environment of the Organization’s reputation are evaluated through risk assessment.

h) Once a risk assessment has been undertaken for an activity. It needs to be properly typed up and filed for reference. When the activity takes place again in the future, the previous risk assessment can be re-used. However any changes to equipment, personnel, chemicals, machinery may invalidate the Risk Assessment and a new risk assessment should be carried out.

i) Prior to the activity commencing, the outcome of the Risk Assessment must be discussed with all person involved in the activity.

Risk Assessment is a 4 stage process;

1) Identify the hazards in the activity.

2) Assess the risks. From each hazard (risks = likelihood x consequence) using the Risk Assessment matrix (RAM).

3) Control the risk by putting safety measures in place and create an Emergency Back-up Plan in case an unwanted event should occur.

4) Proposed Changes to Training Exercises. It is essential that the effects of any proposed changes to training exercises are subjected to a risk assessment. It is pointed out that many military training accidents are the result of last minute changes to exercises, the consequences of which have not been fully thought through.

CHAPTER 5

Real life Support

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This chapter aims to be used for planning in the Ex Logistic Support among the EX participants and also recognize the importance of the security and the regulation in the Exercise Area.

Real-Life Support (RLS).

501. To assist in the smooth exercise planning, administrative support and coordination for the exercise, respective nations' Real-Life Support (RLS) Officer In Charges (OIC) will be the single point of contact to Host Nation's Head RLS. They will coordinate all logistical and administrative arrangements for their respective delegations with Head RLS prior to arrival in Thailand, and through the Nation Liaison Officers (NLO) assigned to them by the Host Nation upon arrival. Exercise participants will be accommodated at nations' own arrangement in hotels and designated barracks. Respective Nations' RLS OICs can coordinate RLS requirements with Host Nation Head RLS.

Arrival and Departure Management

502. All appointed Nations' RLS Officer-in-charge (OIC) is to inform the AHEx 14 Head RLS 1 month in advance of the expected nations' arrival. Most of the foreign participants will be expected to arrive via Thai International Airport. However, if arrival is via the Military Airbase and/or Naval Base, diplomatic clearance requirements apply.

All the foreign participants are expected to have a required visa and at least
a 6 month valid passport. They are expected to liaise with its local military detachment or Embassies/High Commission to assist in its custom clearance. Any additional assistance needed from the Host Nation can be requested via the AHEx 14 Secretariat office at least 2 weeks prior to arrival in Thailand.

Airport Meet and Greet

503. Prior to the arrival, all participating nations are to update AHEx 14 Head RLS 3 days before the arrival flight details and the confirmed strength. The foreign nations’ RLS OIC is to coordinate this with the Host Nation’s Head RLS.

a) All participating nations are to make their own transport arrangements for the airport transfer to the 11th Infantry Division of Royal Thai Army at Chachoengsao Province hotels and vice versa. To facilitate this requirement, an Advance Party should be sent before the main body to liaise and make arrangements with the Host Nation’s Head RLS.

b) All arriving Exercise participants will be assisted by an appointed Nation Liaison Officer (NLO) to meet and greet them at the point of entry.

c) The appointed NLO will assist in camp clearance and entry into allocated Military Bases. He will also assist in settling the assigned accommodation and issuing the AHEx 14 Exercise passes to exercise participants and Vehicle passes to the nations' RLS OIC.

d) Lamchabang Port and Donmueang International Airport and Suwannapoom International Airport, the appointed NLO will be at the point of disembarkation (POD) to receive the arrival participants. The NLO will arrange to link up the appointed nations' RLS OIC to issue the AHEx 14 Exercise passes and AHEx 14 vehicle passes prior the start of the exercise.

e) This is to allow a smooth entry into location on the first day of the exercise. Thus, all nations not staying in Military Base are to inform Head RLS 1 month in advance on the intended hotel and the nations' RLS OICs' contact details.

f) For departure arrangement, all exercise passes issued for Military Base entry are to be returned via the respective appointed NLOs. All nations are to update the Host Nation’s Head RLS of the intended departure date for monitoring purposes.

Media Group.

504. Task Media Group includes the coordination and facilitation of all media activities for both local and foreign broadcast and print media.

CIS Support.

505. The CIS Support Group is responsible for the planning and coordination of all CIS requirement for the exercise. Their tasks are as follows:

1) To plan, co-ordinate and supervise all Ex CIS requirement as follows:

a) All voice communication aspect such as Radio Communication, Landline Communication and Sat Comm.

b) All data communication and automated information system such as Network Management and Information assurance.

c) The facilitation of the deployment and EOC Training Program

2) To plan, co-ordinate and supervise all Electromagnetic Magnetic Spectrum requirement.

3) To act as Point of Contact (POC) with local authority with regard of Import Tax for communication equipment with Custom and Excise.

Security / Access Control Group.

506. The Security/ Access Control Group will be responsible for the general security throughout the exercise. Their tasks are as follows:

1) To plan and enforce security and Access control.

2) To disseminate security instructions to all Ex participants.

3) To investigate and recommend follow up actions to Director of Exercise on any security breaches.

VVIP Program

507. VIP/VVIP Management Group will be responsible for the coordination and the protocol of all VIP,VVIP visits and Relationship Program. Their Tasks are as follows:

1) To plan and co-ordinate all VIP and VVIP visit programs.

2) Host of Relationship Programs such as Sport Day and Culture Tour.

3) Host of VIP Demonstrations

Allied Military Accommodation Support in Thailand

508. RTARF HQs will support two accommodation sites near the exercise area for allied military that will join FTX exercise. They are at the 11th Infantry Division of Royal Thai Army, Chachoengsao Province and the 1^st Regional Office, Armed Force Development Command in Chachoengsao Province

a) The Host Nation’s Head RLS will allocate the Exercise participants into the various accommodation sites. Nations, which do not stay in Military Base, are to inform Head RLS 40 days in advance on the intended hotel. Hotel arrangements are to be made by own respective countries.

b) Bunk arrangements The Host Nation will provide bedding sets, which include mattresses and camp beds to visitors at the two accommodation sites.

c) The accommodation blocks will be segregated according to gender and nationality, to a possible extent.

d) To ensure adequate preparation is made, the foreign nations’ RLS OIC must update the Host Nation’s Head RLS on the strength return 40 days before arrival.

e) Meal Arrangements. All five accommodation sites will include dining halls or feeding stations, as well as cooking areas. Occupants are discouraged from cooking or bringing food into the barracks in order to avoid rodent infestation.

f) Fitness Facilities. The four accommodation sites mentioned above are co-located with nearby gymnasium, swimming pool and other recreational facilities.

g) Other services offered within the accommodation sites are free shuttle service and medical support

Meal Support

1) Meal Arrangements in Military Bases. Will be provided at designated Dining Halls and arranged with the Host Nation’s Head RLS. The foreign nations’ RLS OIC is to update the Host Nation’s Head RLS on the strength return 40 days before arrival.

2) Meal Arrangements in Area of Operations. This will be provided at designated feeding areas at Exercise sites and arranged with the Host Nation’s Head RLS. The foreign nations’ RLS OIC is to update the Host Nation’s Head RLS on the requirement for ‘take-away’ meals 2 days before deployment.

3) Free provisions of hot beverages and bottled water will be provided at working areas and designated pantries of the accommodation sites. Meals provided are breakfast (0630H–0900H), lunch (1200H–1400H) and dinner (1730H–2000H).

4) Food Options. Meals provided will be of the Host Nation’s Halal standard. Any additional special dietary requests such as vegetarian meal, International dish and Local dish can be catered for and arranged with the Host Nation’s Head RLS.

5) Plants, fruits and vegetables will require a special permit from the Agriculture Department before being granted entry into the country.

Land Transport Support

1)Own Nation Arrangement. In order to allow for participating nations to easily use their own military land vehicles with its registration and without tax, licenses and/or any other permits; the countries need to submit their manifest which include the vehicles’ specifications 40 days before arrival
2)    Vehicles can also be rented via local contractors at the Visiting Nation’s own cost. This can be requested through the Host Nation’s Head RLS and will be treated on a first come, first served basis.
3)    Host Nation Support. Military vehicles and buses, upon request and to a limited extent, will be provided by the Host Nation for journeys:
       a)    Between and within camps,
       b)    Point of Embarkation to camps, and to Exercise sites.
4)    Orientation Programme. A brief orientation driving programme will be conducted by Host Nation’s Head RLS in order to familiarize participating nations’ drivers with Thailand’s Road Safety Regulations.
5)    Repair. First line Repair is to be carried out by own participating nations at their respective exercise areas. The Host Nation’s Head RLS, through assistance from RBAF’s Land Engineering unit; can provide Second Line Repair upon requests from nations.
6)    Petrol, Oil and Lubricants (POL). The respective participating nations are responsible for providing POL to their own deployed land vehicles.
7)    It is advisable for vehicles to be deployed with full tanks, plus two jerry cans for vehicle below 4-ton; and four jerry cans for vehicle 4-ton and above.

Security Instructions

509. This security instruction is extracted from the Royal Thai Armed Forces Manual and the 2013 ADMM-Plus HADR and MM Exercise SOP. It covers certain aspects of physical security, personnel security, document security, equipment security, education and training security and, information communication technology security. Nevertheless; if within any other cases there are an apparent variance identified between the RTARF HQs and the National Policy, it should be appreciated that the stringent requirement should be followed, in the midst of clarification from Exercise Chief Security. This security instruction represents as a basis and as a general security guideline for the purpose of the exercise and therefore consultant should be pursued from higher authority for any uncertainty.
      AIM. The aim of this Security Instructions is to provide exercise participants with the security measures that will be put in place during the exercise.
              Exercise Classification. AHEx 14 Documents is classified Exercise Restricted
              Security is a Command Responsibility at all levels. Security is everyone’s business and responsibilities, therefore every individual involved in exercise are responsible for the security during the conduct of exercise.
       Security Organization. Any matters pertaining security issues should be directed to appointed security officer on the field whom will be forwarded to higher authority or Exercise Chief Security Officer.
           TH Exercise Chief Security Officer has a responsibility to command control TH security forces and coordinate with all participants, execute the policy and plans for AHEx Exercise

510. Common Breaches of Security.

1) A breach of security occurs when one of the following is compromised:

Unauthorized entry.
Unauthorized use of Security Passes to gain entry.
Unauthorized removal of classified documents, materials or media storage (e.g. pendrive, USB devices, CDs and etc).
Unauthorized copying or printing of classified documents, materials or media storage (e.g. pendrive, USB devices, CDs and etc)
Loss of classified documents, materials or equipment, including maps.
Unauthorized release of exercise information to 3^rd party, including media.
Unauthorized release of exercise information.
Disposal of classified documents or materials without proper accounting.
Unauthorized blogging or posting of AHEx 14 information.
Reporting of Security Breaches. Upon the discovery of security breaches, the following actions should be taken:

2) Report the breach of security to the respective appointed Security Officers. The Security Officer will report the security breach to the Ex Chief Security Officer, who will update the Director of Exercise.
3) If CPX documents, materials or equipment are missing, searches are to be conducted immediately in an effort to recover the lost item(s).
4) In the event of an unauthorized entry, the intruder(s) must be apprehended and handed over to the Ex Chief Security Officer for further actions.
5) When making a report, the Security Officers are to note the following details:

a) Date and Time of occurrence.

b) The Nature of the Security Breach (e.g. Loss of Ex Map).

c) The particulars of the personnel involved.

d) How the security breach was discovered.

511. Information Security

1) Official information. Information in any form, both oral and recorded, which is concerned with the business of RTARF activities, is deemed to be ‘official’. Disclosure of information means its communication by one person to another whether intentionally or otherwise.

2) Information Sharing. Disclosure, sharing, broadcasting, exchange and release of information through communication by one person to another whether intentionally or otherwise, using whatsoever means or media devices, is prohibited unless otherwise authorized by relevant higher authority.
3) All official information pertaining to the military exercise operational concepts/doctrines including technical information on defense products, intelligence information, and any matters that relates to any military activities and/or any interference towards the RTARF must be safeguarded in the interest of security from unauthorized disclosure. All official information is protected under the Laws of Thailand.

4) Disclosure of Information to the Press and Public

Material Intended for Publication. All exercise members are forbidden to submit for publication, without the permission of the Exercise Chief Security, any material – whether fiction or factual – on exercise matters or official business. Such material includes books, articles, scripts for broadcast, etc.

512. Expression of Views in Public.

All members are forbidden from expressing views publicly on political, military, or controversial subjects or disclosing information acquired during the conduct of exercise as following:

1) Public lectures and speeches, interviews with and communications to the Press, films, radio and television appearances, and statements to non-Government bodies.

2) The writing of letters to the Press.

3) Giving talks or lectures to civilian groups or committees with political affiliations.
4) Participation in study conferences, seminars and discussions in non-Government bodies.

5) Using the internet.

513. Control of Image Capturing/Audio Recording Devices

        1) Cameras.   Cameras are not to be used for reprographic purpose in areas where classified information is used, unless otherwise authorized by the Exercise Chief Security or relevant higher authority. The use of cameras in these circumstances is to be strictly controlled and supervised. When not in use, cameras are to be locked away and safeguarded. Any use of personal image capturing/recording device (cameras, mobile phone, camcorders etc) is strictly prohibited in area/office/room that hold/process/discuss classified information/material. Photography of a Protected Place is an offence under the Official Secrets Act. The photographs could be prejudicial to the interests and safety of the State.
        2) Use of Voice Recording Device. No authority for the usage of such devices is given for recording information classified CONFIDENTIAL and above. Otherwise, permission should be requested.

514. Document Security

1) Document. Any form of recorded information constitutes a document. All documents containing official information must be protected from unauthorized disclosure.

2) Accounting and Storage of Exercise Documents
3) Maintenance of Exercise Documents. A designated individual or appointment holder is to be responsible for the compilation and maintenance of exercise official documents or materials.
4) Control of Exercise Documents. Exercise documents are only to be stored in secure areas that have been given prior clearance as being suitable for their storage. This area is to be under the sole control of a person designated by the participating unit. Advice may be sought from Exercise Chief Security. 5) Documents classified official (CONFIDENTIAL and above) are to be kept in appropriate security containers or secure rooms at all times when not in use. RESTRICTED documents or material is to be kept under lock and key and are not to be displayed in offices where non-government employees such as contract cleaners/repair workers have access.

515 Loss of Documents

     When a classified document is believed to have been lost, an immediate search must be initiated and the Exercise Chief Security should be informed. If loss is confirmed, the originator of the document will be informed so that he/she can assess the risk to security and take whatever immediate action that is possible. An inquiry into the circumstances in which the document was lost will be made immediately by the nominated individual, who will submit a report containing his conclusion and recommendation to the Exercise Chief Security.

Reporting Action for Documents Loss. When a classified document cannot be physically produced or its disposal incorrectly accounted for, an immediate search/action is to be carried out. The LOSS REPORT is to be produced containing the following information:
       · Detail of Document: Originator of Document, Category, Date of initial letter, Copy number, Topic (only for restricted below).
       ·  Last inspection of Document Security: Type of inspection and Personnel responsible for inspection.
·   Date, where possible, last of lost document seen and person responsible.
      ·   Detail of area where lost document seen, or any possibilities it could have been destroyed.
       · Detail on procedure on how to counter in any case of document that has been compromised.
       · Procedures on how to avoid from loss incident to happen again.

Find Report. Immediately a missing document is discovered, a FIND REPORT is to be sent by priority signal entitled ‘LOST DOCUMENT FINDREP’ to the addressees of the missing report. The FIND REPORT is to contain the following information:

· Date and time of find.

· Location of find.

· Name of person finding document.

· Level of security clearance of finder.

· Assessment of compromise possibility.

· Disposal of document.

515. Computer Security

The objective is to establish the security measures that are necessary to ensure that the RTARF ICT systems, EOC Web and assets are adequately protected against the following threats: Unauthorized Access or Disclosure of Classified Information, Tampering of Information or Software, Sabotage and Theft.

1) Designated Computer For Internet Access. Only designated standalone computer provided by RTARF; processing unclassified work can be connected to the Internet. The use of the Internet for transmission of material protectively marked RESTRICTED and above is prohibited.

2) Browser Access Users’ responsibilities:-

a) Users may browse the Internet using World Wide Web for the sole purpose of their research or job function.

b) No sites known to contain offensive material may be visited.

c) Any uses suspected of misuse may have all transactions and material logged for further action.

d) Staffs are advised that Internet use is monitored.

e) Internet users are prohibited from visiting, transmitting or downloading material that is obscene, pornographic, threatening, gambling, hacking tools or racially or sexually harassing.

516. All exercise participants/personnel are prohibited to engage in any personnel broadcasting by whatsoever means (Audio, visual, verbal, written or web, which includes FACEBOOK, FELIX, FRIENDS, BLOGS, WINDOWS LIVE SPACES, YOUTUBE, MYSPACE, TWITTER and BRUDIRECT) matters that relates to any military activities and/or any interference towards the RTARF includes infrastructure, establishments, camps, equipment, uniform and capabilities.

517. Physical Security

Physical security concerned is more towards the access point/control to the areas which deemed to be restricted by the RTARF. The strict procedures are to be applied to both civilian and military participants related to the movement within the RTARF buildings, barracks, bases, camps and garrison. The procedure of using Exercise Passes when entering camps, bases and garrison is correspondingly to be adhered at all time when required. These include the:

1) Exercise Passes. The production of Exercise passes is the responsibility of Exercise Coordinator. Exercise participating units are to inform Exercise Chief Security should they require Exercise passes.

2) Display of Exercises Passes. Exercise passes are to be worn at all time when staying in any military buildings, barracks, bases, camps and garrison. The passes are not to be used beyond the stated places or places of work permitted as shown on the passes.

3) Controlled Areas. Certain areas within the RBAF camps/garrisons and installations are designated Secure Areas. Exercise passes are limited to certain areas and the authorization to gain access must be sought if required.

4) Losses and Replacement of Exercise Pass. All losses of Exercise passes are to be reported to Exercise Chief Security through exercise participating unit’s HQ within 24 hours of the loss. A complete written statement or report must be produced.

518. Movement within Military Base.

Un-cleared personnel are always to be escorted. Cleared personnel do not require escorts and exercise participants should be alerted to any restricted areas.

1) Security Instructions for Personnel Staying in Camp

a) Registration. All military and civilian personnel participating in the exercise are to be registered and should be acknowledged by the Exercise Coordinator. This will followed by the issuing of Exercise Passes with the designated entry points/places.

b) Vehicles Registration. All vehicles used during the exercise must be registered for the purposed of the exercise including non-military vehicles. Only MOD and registered vehicles are allowed to transport weapons and ammunitions for exercise purposes when required.

c) Waiver for IT/Image-Capturing Devices. All IT/Image capturing devices must be declared to Exercise Chief Security. Usage of such devices is strictly prohibited without authorization.

In any other cases where the requirement of arms and ammunition are prerequisite, all exercise personnel/participants are to adhere to the current RTARF standing instructions.
1) Arms and Ammunition Issued To Individuals. Arms and ammunition issued to individual are not to be kept in unauthorised areas.
2) Range Practice and Exercises. When arms and ammunition are taken out of barracks on range practices and exercises, the following precautions must therefore be taken:
a) Range Practices. Standing order must be issued to cover the procedure to be followed before leaving base, during the outward and return journeys, and setting out the safeguards to be taken and checks to be made on arrival at the ranges, during firing practices, and before departure from the range. Before troops leave field training areas and ranges, all arms are to be checked and a search to be made should a loss be discovered. A complete check of all arms and ammunition must be made on return to barracks.
b) Exercise, Including Field Firing. Responsibilities must be clearly defined in standing orders for the safeguarding and carriage of arms, ammunition and explosives throughout the exercise. The following points should be included:
· Losses of arms and ammunition normally occur during and as a result of field training. It is extremely important that the records relating to the usage of ammunition are correct in every detail, and surpluses as well as faults are reported to the Exercise Chief Security in order that accounting procedures can be regularized.
· Ammunition and explosives not expended on training are to be mustered before troops leave training areas and ranges.
In tented camps, where no secure armoury or ammunition store provided, arms and ammunition are always to be taken care by an arms/ammunition storeman, designated person or the individual to whom they have been issued.
When movement takes place during the exercise, a thorough ‘sweep’ of the area is to be conducted before the area is vacated.
· A daily check is to be made of all personal weapons, ammunition and explosive held by individuals.
3) Accounting for Ammunition and Explosives. Live ammunition used is to be accounted for directly on completion of the training period. All personnel are to be warned and declared before leaving the exercise areas.
4) Return of Ammunition and Explosives. Units returning from training are to ensure that ammunition and explosives are returned at once to an approved secure storage.

520. AHEx 14 Security Passes

Exercise Security has a responsibility of AHEx 14 Security Passes. All participant must register and use it during AHEx 14 Exercise.

521. Security and Incident Management

The Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTARF) will be organizing the AHEx 14 Ex in Thailand during 24 April to 2 May respectively. The TH Head of RLS will provide the concept of exercise security to exercise players in order for the exercise players to conduct their security operations within the exercise area and at assigned public areas supported by the Royal Thai Police Force (RTPF).
Concept of Security Operations. The Security RLS Office, head by TH Exercise Chief Security Officer will jointly implement this security plan under the direction and guidance of the Exercise Director. All possible access by land, sea and air to and from the exercise area will be controlled by the Security RLS Office. Only exercise participants and external agencies personnel will be issued with body passes for access control in the exercise area. Only authorized personnel and transports are allowed within the vicinity of the exercise area. Regular patrol will be conducted to maintain security of properties and equipments of all exercise participants in and around the exercise area of operations by the exercise site security teams.
1) Security Management Phasing. It will be executed in 4 phases as follows:
Phase 1 – Pre Exercise on 24 April 2014 )
Activity: Security Brief at MNCC Main Exercise Brief and AHEx 14 Security Meeting for Contingency Plans and ROE.
Phase 2 – AHEx 14 Ex during 28 April to 1 May 2014
Activity: (1). Full deployment at venue. (2) Secure location (3) Conduct assigned tasks. (4) Security Management
Phase 3 – Post Exercise during 3 May to 20 May 2014
Activity: (1) Recovery
2) Key Term

a) Minor Incident. Incident which can be handled or resolved by the security and site commander on the ground.

b) Major Incident. Incident which have potential impact on public safety and security, severe impact on the exercise or partial suspension of the exercise or even a show stopper. Usually it warrants mass or localizes evacuation.

3) Contingency Plans. Contingency plans for dealing with specific incidents and emergency situations will be presented by respective exercise site security officer separately. These include the immediate reaction drills, command and control arrangements, allocation of resources media arrangements and actions for getting up to emergency assembly areas. During these situations RTARF will reposition the personnel on the ground and facilitate an orderly and controlled evacuation along designated exercise route to the Assembly point (AP) until the proper authorities arrive.

4) AHEX 14 Security Command Post. It will be established and assume command of all the security elements at the RLS/ AHEx 14 Head Office

5) Location of Security elements. All security elements will be stationed at respective Exercise Areas.

6) Daily Coordination Meeting. Daily coordination meeting will be held from at the RLS. All site Commanders, Medical Officers, Military Police, Fire Officer, Thai Local Police Reps are to attend.

7) Security areas of operation are as follow:

a) Military Forward Disaster Relief Center (MFDRC), Multi National Coordination Center (MNCC), Civil-Military Operation Center (CMOC) and in the 1st Regional Office, RTARF Development Command, Chachoengsao Province

b) Bangkhla District , Chachoengsao Province

c) Ex Accommodation at the 11th Infantry Division of Royal Thai Army, Chachoengsao Province.

8) Role of Special Equipment in Exercise.

Loud Hailer. Loud Hailers are to be available at all respective sites and will be used only during the mass evacuation.

Security Equipment. Security Screening points are to be equipped with appropriate equipments as required.

Whistle. Use only the Real Emergency

Weapons and Ammunitions. No Weapons or Ammunition are to be used throughout the exercise without prior approval of the Exercise Director.

After Action Review (AAR)

522. Responsibility of AHEx2014 HQs.The aim of the AAR is to identify lessons at the Multi National Coordination Centre (MNCC) and to conduct exercise planning level to improve future exercise. It is not intended to assess or audit components, cells, team or individuals and their performance or level of competency. The AAR Group is primarily responsibility for:

1) Collating all ARR points throughout the Ex and host for the AAR meeting

2) Designing and seeking approval for AAR concept and methodology

3) Facilitating AAR session for all exercise groups after the end of the Ex

4) Establishing a dynamic After Action Review (AAR) process that identifies, records, analyses and reports Lessons Identified (LI) / observations that encompass all phases of the exercise planning and execution in order to gain the maximum benefit from the AHEx 14 Exercise

Safety and Risk Assessment

523. Responsibility of AHEx2014 HQs.The AHEx 14 exercise area will mainly be at public area. Restrictions must be abided by for the purpose of SAFETY and to avoid any public disturbances or damages that may occur. The host nation adheres to the following regulations and uses them as a prime reference towards Safety Management.

Responsibility. AHEx2014 HQs will be responsible for the overall safety during the conduct of the exercise as follows:

a) To supervise the overall Safety and Health of the Exercise.

b) To plan and deploy Safety Teams to cover Exercise Safety.

c)To mitigate any incidents/ damages in the Exercise.

Observation. To ensure a safe and healthy working environment, AHEx 14 HQs will:

a) Comply with the national OHS law and other statutory provisions.

b) Always take health and safety measures as an important consideration in every decision, plan and activity.

c) Maintain an Occupational Health and Safety Management System.

d) Maintain incident prevention plans and emergency response procedures.

e) Provide safe work equipment through effective purchasing and maintenance strategies.

524. Safety Regulation Instruction (SST) for AHEx 14

525. Basic Safety Regulations

1) All personnel involved MUST ensure no offensive action to be taken on any vehicles or
transports which carries ammunition.
2) Illumination or flare lit into the direction of any personnel, aircraft, boats and/or vehicles is STRICTLY PROHIBITED,
3) Smoke grenades MUST NOT be used in dugouts, aircraft, boats vehicles.
4) Movement:
· All military and/or exercise vehicles MUST switch on their headlights at all time when using public road,
· All vehicles MUST adhere to the prescribed speed limit and the road regulation stipulated by Ministry of Transport of Thailand,
· Low flying over populated and built-up areas is STRICTLY PROHIBITED unless otherwise authorized by proper and recognize authority.
· All personnel must wear life jackets when in boats and all equipment must be secured.
5) The RED illumination or flare will ONLY be use for emergency purposes. All activities must stop when any RED illumination or flare is lit.
6) All personnel have a legal duty of safetycare, either to themselves or to others, and are liable to criminal and civil action if there is willful or reckless disregard of Health and Safety and Environmental requirements. Commanders, at all levels, therefore must take the initiative in ensuring that all activities are undertaken in the safest possible manner consistent with the requirements of effective training.

7) Commanders at all levels have a personal responsibility for ensuring that activities are undertaken safely, reasonably and practically with regards to any risk to personnel or the environment. This responsibility cannot be delegated. The mechanisms for discharging this duty may be delegated and assistance and support obtained, but legal responsibility remains within the chain of command and respective commanders.

526. Exercise Rules for Safety

The controller will be indicated by using “Green Arm Strip” and Safety Officer by using “Red Arm strip”. The following are the general rules that govern exercise play:

· Real-world emergency actions take priority over exercise actions.

· Exercise participants will comply with real-world response procedures, unless otherwise directed by control staff.

· All communications (written, radio, telephone, etc.) made during the exercise will begin and end with the phrase, “This is an exercise.”

Exercise participants placing telephone calls or initiating radio communication with the Excon must identify the organization, agency, office, and/or individual with whom they wish to speak.

527. Safety Requirements

Exrcise participant safety takes priority over exercise events. Although the organizations involved in the AHEx14 come from various response agencies, they share the basic responsibility for ensuring a safe environment for all personnel involved in the exercise. In addition, aspects of an emergency response are dangerous. Professional health and safety ethics should guide all participants to operate in their assigned roles in the safest manner possible. The following general requirements apply to the exercise:

· An exercise Safety Controller will be identified and be responsible for participant safety.

· All exercise controllers, evaluators, and staff will serve as safety observers while the exercise activities are underway. Any safety concerns must be immediately reported to the Safety Controller.

· Participants will be responsible for their own and each other’s safety during the exercise. It is the responsibility of all persons associated with the exercise to stop play if, in their opinion, a real safety problem exists. Once the problem is corrected, exercise play can be restarted.

· All organizations will comply with their respective environmental, health, and safety plans and procedures, as well as the appropriate Federal, State, and local environmental health and safety regulations.

· Electrical and Generating Device Hazards All electrical and generating devices will be clearly marked to prevent inadvertent contact. All generating devices will be located in areas where exhaust gases will not pose any potential for exposure to exercise participants (i.e., located away from buildings to prevent the buildup of carbon monoxide inside).

528. Fire Safety

The local fire department will be notified and should provide support in case of fire. The following are fire safety requirements for the AHEx14:

· Firefighting equipment will be readily available and in close proximity.

· Particular care will be given to ensure no AHEx14 operations cause unintentional fires.

· Resupply fuels (e.g., gasoline, kerosene, and diesel fuel) will be stored in approved containers, clearly labeled for content, and stored away from combustible materials. These fuels will not be stored within 50 feet of an ignition source (e.g., open flames, electrical or gas-operated equipment). “No Smoking” signs will be posted near the storage area. Fire extinguishers and other safety equipment will be stored close to the storage area, but not with the containers. Fuels will be handled using safe handling methods.

529. Emergency Medical Services

A dedicated, non-participating Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance and crew will be on-site throughout the exercise to provide any needed real-world medical support. For major injury, the patient will transport to hospital by an ambulance or by helicopter depend on how fatal of that case.

530. Accident Reporting and Real Emergencies

For an emergency that requires assistance, the phrase will be “Real-World Emergency.” The following procedures should be used in case of a real emergency during the exercise:

· Anyone observing a participant who is seriously ill or injured will first advise the nearest controller, then if possible, render aid, provided the aid does not exceed his or her training.

· The controller who is made aware of a real emergency will initiate the broadcast “Real-World Emergency” on the controller radio network, providing the following information to the Senior Controller and Exercise Director:

· Venue/function

· Location within the venue/function

· Condition

· Requirements

· The Excon will be notified as soon as possible if a real emergency occurs.

· If the nature of the emergency requires a suspension of the exercise at the venue/function, all exercise activities at that facility will immediately cease. Exercise play may resume at that venue/function once the “Real-World Emergency” situation has been addressed.

· Exercise play at other venue/functions should not cease if one venue/function has declared a “Real-World Emergency” unless they are reliant on the affected venue.

· If a real emergency occurs that affects the entire exercise, the exercise may be suspended or terminated at the discretion of the Exercise Director and Senior Controller. The notification will be made from the Excon.

531 Player Instructions

Before the Exercise

· Review the appropriate emergency plans, procedures, and exercise support documents.

· Be at the appropriate site at least 30 minutes before the start of the exercise. Wear appropriate uniform/identification badge.

· If you gain knowledge of the scenario before the exercise, notify a controller so that appropriate actions can be taken to ensure a valid evaluation.

· Read your Player Information Handout, which includes information on exercise safety.

· Please sign in.

During the Exercise

· Respond to the exercise events and information as if the emergency were real, unless otherwise directed by an exercise controller.

· Controllers will only give you information they are specifically directed to disseminate. You are expected to obtain other necessary information through existing emergency information channels.

· Do not engage in personal conversations with controllers, evaluators, observers, or media personnel while the exercise is in progress. If you are asked an exercise-related question, give a short, concise answer. If you are busy and cannot immediately respond, indicate so, but report back with an answer at the earliest time possible.

· If you do not understand the scope of the exercise or if you are uncertain about an organization’s or agency’s participation in an exercise, ask a controller.

· Parts of the scenario may seem implausible. Recognize that the exercise has objectives to satisfy and may require the incorporation of unrealistic aspects. Note that every effort has been made by the trusted agents to balance realism with safety and the creation of an effective learning and evaluation environment.

· All exercise communication will begin and end with the phrase “This is an exercise.” This is a precaution taken so anyone overhearing the conversation will not mistake the exercise play for a real-world emergency.

· When communicating with the Excon, identify the organization, agency, office, and/or individual with which you want to speak.

· Verbalize out loud when taking an action. This will ensure that evaluators are made aware of critical actions as they occur.

The aim of Risk Assessment in training is to:

1. Establish, where not all elements of the SST are in place, whether there are any hazards not covered by the SST and consequently if there is any residual risk.

2. Analyze the residual risk to decide if it is: