Transcript Continuity of Operations Continuity of Government Discussion-based Exercise Vigilant Guard Exercise

Continuity of Operations
Continuity of Government
Discussion-based Exercise
Specialized venue of the
Vigilant Guard Exercise
June 22, 2009
Celebration / recognition…
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Applaud efforts
Impressive number of state agencies
involved / completed
Valuable learning opportunities
Expanded partnerships
Introductions
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Introduce yourself / agency representing
One word to describe your experience
with this planning process
Self assessment…assign a grade to your
agency’s current COOP plan
Ardent Sentry / Vigilant Guard
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National Level Exercise
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Host, State of Iowa
Region VII exercise (IA, KS, NE, MO)
Dates: June 18-24
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Multiple venues
Both discussion-based / operations-based
Opportunity for multi-state coordination and
information sharing
Overview…
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April 2008, exercise concept formed
States provided input into objectives
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Foreign Animal Disease
Joint Task Force
Continuity of Operations
Crisis City
Purpose…
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Validate state-level COOP plans
Interface between individual plans
Integral step: preparing for functional
exercise (July 2010)
Objectives…
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Examine internal and external communication
systems
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Identify functional requirements
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notifications / information sharing processes
prevention and response phases
Discuss efficient means for identifying critical
resource priorities
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12 hours
4 to 15 business days
16 to 30 business days
Objectives…
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(cont’d)
Review the authorities and procedures
for managing emergency operations
Determine priorities for managing
human capital
Participation…
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Players
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Presenters
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Agency personnel active in planning role
Individuals (SME) sharing background
information and explain how events will unfold
from their perspective (learning objectives)
Facilitators
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Plan and manage the flow of exercise play
Exercise Structure…
Discussion-based exercise:
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explore / validate current capabilities
Identify any planning gaps
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Module 1: Threat information
Module 2: News Flash: Attack on American Soil
Module 3: The Story Unfolds
Tutorials built into the discussion
Exercise Expectations…
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Participation is required, even if it is
only to listen
Respect new thoughts, ideas and
opinions
Foster solutions to problems not yet
resolved
Exercise Expectations…
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Refuse to throw up your hands on how
to solve the problem
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Everyone present has valuable expertise
Respect the learning of fellow
participants
Assumptions / Artificialities…
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Scenario information will not be as
concise and deliberate in an actual event
Discussion limited to only participating
agencies
Discussion-based exercises tend to
minimize the true challenges of actions
Assumptions / Artificialities…
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Players may not have the answers
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Participant worksheet
Difficult to separate COOP planning from
response planning
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Intend to relay critical knowledge
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how response efforts unfold
highlight expectations of information sharing and
actions
Interface between individual plans
Agenda…
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(3) modules
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Group discussions / whole discussion
Working lunch provided
Hot Wash discussion
Scenario….
Preparedness is a funny thing; there’s
only so much of it a soul can stand.
The problem with bracing for the
worse, you have to imagine it first.
-- Shawn Hubler
Scenario…
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Sensitive in nature
Overwhelming
Possible new outlooks
One venue of the overall Vigilant Guard exercise
Driven by intelligence “analysis”
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Totally unknown to public
Not based on any known threat info
Natural vs. intentional
Homeland Security…
…What are the risks?
Module One:
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Open the “green” dot
Module One:
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Thursday, June 4
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FBI offices receive intelligence on potential attack on US
agriculture industry
Group called “Reclaim the Earth” belief that genetic
manipulation of livestock & crops will lead to destruction of
environment
Friday, June 5
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TSA is holding individual suspected with planning attacks
against the U.S.
From Lincoln NE, found suspicious and potentially destructive
possessions
Outstanding warrant for acts of arson
Extensive travel history
Module One:
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Monday, June 8
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(cont’d)
FBI offices have detected increase in terrorist
communications over past 48 hours
Wire taps on associates of the “Reclaim the Earth”
suggest group is in latter planning stages of operation
Wednesday, June 10
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YouTube videos draw attention to threatening the
destruction of U.S. agriculture unless policies change
Highlight vulnerabilities of the system
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“strike at the heart of U.S. agriculture”
Module One:
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Monday, June 15
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(cont’d)
Hard economic times trouble various throughout country
Businesses search for ways to cut costs; announcing layoffs and
elimination of jobs
Local law enforcement reporting increased levels of violence and
vandalism
Wednesday, June 17
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FBI receiving unusual increase on reports of suspicious activities
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University campuses / capitol complex buildings in Midwest
Investigating possible theft of munitions storage facility on a
military base
Intercepted messages have heightened concerns of potential
threat on state government facilities in Midwest
Presentation…
Intelligence Fusion and Analysis
LTC Matt Oleen
KS Fusion Center
Module Two:
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Open the “yellow” dot
Module Two:
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Friday, June 19, 3:30 a.m.
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Initial reports of a loud explosion in Des Moines, Iowa
Huge glow of fires seen from far distances
Citizen reports of some type of train crash
Friday, June 19, 4:15 a.m.
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Incident Command established; several resource requests being
dispatched to scene
Victims / responders complaining of difficulty breathing and
burning eyes
Incident objectives: evacuation of area, emergency care to
victims, contain fires, transport injured
Immediate public reaction = Panic
Nationwide coverage is continuous / media speculations
challenge response efforts
Module Two:
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Friday, June 19, 6:00 a.m.
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Local EOC is activated
Mass casualty event, quickly exceeding county
resources
Request for state assistance
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(cont’d)
WMD specialty teams / National Guard’s Civil Support Team
Friday, June 19, 7:30 a.m.
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Derailed train was carrying multiple toxic industrial
chemicals (chlorine, ammonium ntrate, phosgene,
coal, and other harmful elements)
Toxic plum passes over the Iowa Capitol area and
later through Des Moines business district
Module Two:
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Friday, June 19, 12:00 p.m.
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Investigators attempt to identify source of derailment
Initial search suggests use of train derailing device
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(cont’d)
No scheduled track maintenance
Powerful explosive charge placed against side of rail and
initiated by timer or remote detonator
Evidence is demonstrating the event was intentional
and points to key individuals on the FBI watch list
Friday, June 19, 3:00 p.m.
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Breaking news coverage of intentional aspects of train
derailment
Public fear grows and rumors of future attacks are
paralyzing nation
Module Two:
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Saturday, June 20, 10:00 a.m.
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(cont’d)
FBI receive details of (3) simultaneous SWAT raids
conducted in Des Moines; residences of those
possibly tied to rail sabotage.
Evidence holds strong links to further attacks on state
government entities in Midwest
Monday, June 22, 9:00 a.m.
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KS authorities receive report of suspicious activity at
local motel in Topeka
Individuals checked out at apx 5:30 a.m. with no
evidence of where they were travelling
Sweep of the rooms brought fingerprint match to
person of interest related to Des Moines incident
Module Two:
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(cont’d)
Monday, June 22, 11:30 a.m.
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Based on sighting of Des Moines rail saboteur
suspects in Topeka and continued threats to
government agencies in the state
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Governor Parkinson directs key civilian and military
offices to evaluate COOP plans / procedures
Briefing requested no later than close of business
today on current readiness levels for COOP
Module Three:
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Open the “red” dot
Module Three:
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Monday, June 22, 12:30 p.m.
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Unmarked delivery truck parks in middle of street in
front of Landon State Office Building
State employee witnesses individual exit delivery
truck and gets in a gray sedan
Employee reports suspicious activity to authorities
Local response agencies arrive; matches license to a
reported stolen vehicle near a military base.
Before approach actions are taken, response officials
direct a precautionary evacuation of the facilities in
the area
Module Three:
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Monday, June 22, 1:30 p.m.
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An explosion from the delivery truck occurs,
vibrating throughout the downtown area
Damages are extensive but exact details
currently unknown
Response in Action…
Lt Scott Martin
Capitol Police
Jonathan York
KS Emergency Management
Hotwash
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Improvement actions to be completed
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Questions / issues to be studied
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One thing you plan to share with staff
at your agency
Thank you….
… for all your hard work and your
participation in today’s discussion-based
exercise.
Keep up the Good Work!!!