Give participants a decision to make.
A scenario should expose the interfaces that matter to the airport. Introduce a realistic change in conditions, a communication constraint or a competing operating priority. Ask participants what they would do, what information they need and who has the authority to decide.
Include the interfaces, not just the job titles.
Identify the organizations that would exchange information or coordinate action in the scenario. Airport operations, emergency responders, tenants and relevant public agencies may each see a different part of the event. Participation should reflect the scenario and the airport’s obligations.
Record what changes next.
Capture each improvement with an owner, a proposed due date and the evidence needed to close it. A finding that requires a change to a plan, a map or a communication procedure should remain visible until the responsible parties have reviewed the result.
Keep the exercise in context.
Exercise formats and schedules should be selected against the airport’s applicable requirements and operating needs. A tabletop is a useful planning method, not a substitute for other required exercises or a guarantee of operational readiness.
These planning considerations are not a compliance determination, legal opinion or substitute for a review of applicable requirements.
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