Attachment 5_AC_1900.12C.pdf

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION I

Bk11 Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center Policy I April 16,2008

SUBJ: MMAC Emergency Operations Plan

This order establishes procedures for maintaining continuity of Agency hct ions during national or Aeronautical Center emergencies and general guidance on major natural disasters. This policy supports FAA Order 1900.1, as amended, FAA Emergency Operations Plan, providing guidance for standard operating procedures in activations and operation of the Aeronautical Center Crisis Response Steering Group, Crisis Response Working Group, activation of a Crisis Management Center, and deployment to the Emergency Operations Facility.

Each Program Director and staff office shall support the requirements outlined in this Order.

Adherence to the Agency lines of authority is the responsibility of all managers.

Director, Aeronautical Center

Distribution: A-Y-1 (and all tenants) Initiated By: AMP300

Table of Contents

Paragraph Page Chapter 1. General

1. Purpose of This Order

2. Audience

3 . Where to Find this Order

4. What this Order Cancels

5. Explanation of Policy Changes

6. Distribution

7. Background

8. References

9. Definitions for Terminology Used in this Order

8. Concept of Operations

9. Exercise and Training Policy .......................................................................................... r

Chapter 2. Responsibilities for Aeronautical Center Emergency Operations

1. Purpose

2. Mission During Emergencies

3 . Responsibilities

4. Aeronautical Center Emergency Operations Management Roles and Responsibilities

Chapter 3. Aeronautical Center Emergency Management

1. Purpose

2. Aeronautical Center Objectives

3. Aeronautical Center Crisis Response Group Standard Operating Procedures

4. Operational Line of Succession

5. Emergency Acquisition Procedures ............................................................................... 1 1

6. Increasing Aeronautical Center Readiness and Security Status

7. Situation Report (SITREP) ............................................................................................... -12

Chapter 4. Aeronautical Center Emergency Command, Control. and Communications

1. Purpose......................................................................................................................... 1 5

2. Policy

Chapter 5. Emergency Training. Exercise. and Evaluation Programs

1. Purpose......................................................................................................................... 1 7

2. Training ........................................................................................................................... 1 7

3. Emergency Readiness Exercise

4. Emergency Readiness Evaluation .....................................................................................-19

Appendix A . Glossary of Government Titles and Acronyms

List of Tables Table Page

3-1. FAA Readiness Level and Security Condition Summary... . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2

5-1. Exercises, Emergency Planning Groups, and Emergency Plan Requirements

Chapter 1. General

1. Purpose of this Order. This order supplements FAA Order 1900.1, as amended, FAA Emergency Operations Plan, by defining Aeronautical Center policies, responsibilities, procedures, and providing guidance to all Aeronautical Center organizations that must develop and maintain plans for national emergencies and major disasters.

2. Audience. This order applies to all Aeronautical Center personnel assigned to support emergency operations as outlined in this plan or as directed by competent authority.

3. Where to Find this Order. You can find this order on the Directives Management System (DMS) website: https://employees.faa.~ov/toolsresources/orders notices.

4. What this Order Cancels. AC Order 1900.1 2B, Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center Emergency Operations Plan (October 28, 1997.)

5. Explanation of Policy Changes. This order updates Aeronautical Center emergency operations plans, procedures, and responsibilities to include organizational changes.

6. Distribution. This order is distributed to all Program Directors and Staff Managers at the Aeronautical Center and to all tenant heads.

7. Background. This order is based on national security emergency preparedness (NSEP) policy that requires the United States have sufficient capabilities at all levels of government to meet essential defense and civilian needs during national security emergencies, natural and technological disasters, acts of terrorism, and acts of foreign governments hostile to the United States. Significant changes include the realignment of emergency management functions at the Headquarters level to the Assistant Administrator for Security and Hazardous Materials (ASH-I), the establishment of the Office of Emergency Operations and Communications (AEO), the inclusion of functional changes under the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), the implementation of the National Response Plan, and FAA support requirements for the National Incident Management System.

8. References.

a. FAA Order 1900.1, as amended, FAA Emergency Operations Plan.

b. Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (P.L. 93-288).

c. Executive Order 12656, Federal Emergency Responsibilities.

d. National Response Plan (NRP).

e. "Defense Production Act" (P.L. 8 1-774).

f. "Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1974" (P.L. 93-288) as amended by P.L. 100-707.

https://employees.faa.~ov/tools

g. "Department of Transportation Act" (P.L. 89-670).

h. DOT Order 1100.29, as amended, The Regional Emergency Transportation Program.

9. Definitions for Terminology Used in this Order. Refer to Appendix 1, Glossary of Government Titles and Acronyms, for additional terms.

a. Aeronautical Center Director refers to the Director of the Aeronautical Center (AMC-I), or other FAA official that has been granted delegated authority by the Aeronautical Center Director to act under the provisions of this order.

b. Crisis Management Center (CMC) refers to the operational command, control and communications center activated at the MMAC during times of a regional non-defense emergency situation.

c. Crisis Response Steering Group (CRSG) refers to those officials designated to exercise overall direction and control for the MMAC response to an emergency, crisis, or threat.

d. Crisis Response Working Group (CRWG) refers to those employees designated by the CRSG to manage the MMAC response to an emergency, crisis, or threat.

e. Emergency Condition includes all defense and non-defense crisis situations that impact the National Airspace System. These include but are not limited to MMAC crises, increased defense conditions, declarations of war or increased hostilities, air piracy, major aircraft accidents, major operational disruptions, and natural disasters.

f. Emergency Operations Facility (EOF) refers to the primary or alternate sites, which would be used for emergency command, control, and communications if the MMAC headquarters building were not operational.

g. Vital Records:

1) Emergency Operating Records. Records, regardless of media, essential to the continued functioning and reconstitution of an organization during and after an emergency.

Included are emergency plans and directives, orders of succession, delegations of authority, staffing assignments, and related records of a policy or procedural nature that provide Aeronautical Center staff with guidance for conducting operations during an emergency and for resuming normal operations.

2) Legal and Financial Rights Records. Records, regardless of media, essential to protect the legal and financial rights of an organization and of the individuals directly affected by its activities. Included are records having such important value that their loss would significantly impair the completion of essential regional activities to the detriment of the legal or financial rights of the organization or individuals directly affected by its activities. This would include maintenance of such accounting records to accommodate complete and accurate recording of all payment data, providing a payment history to facilitate timely and factual report preparation. Examples of this category of vital records are accounts receivable records, official personnel records, social security records, payroll records, retirement records, insurance records, and contract records.

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10. Concept of Operations. Emergency responsibilities are shared among many FAA offices and functions from the Headquarters level down through the operational field elements. During emergency or crisis situations, operational and staff support activities of the FAA work together to form a continuous, cohesive, and flexible structure for prevention, mitigation, response, and recovery. Various internal FAA regional components activate and engage as required by the severity and nature of the emergency.

a. Operations Centers. Each region maintains an Operations Center to coordinate actions and communications throughout the aviation infrastructure and with FAA field elements. RegionaVCenter Operations Centers (ROCs) maintain continuous contact with the Washington Operations Center Complex (WOCC) as part of the FAA's command and control communications structure. Operations centers form a direct line of communication through whch national FAA authorities can assess and respond to potential incidents of national significance. The Aeronautical Center also maintains its own alternate operating facility and plans for continuity of operations.

b. Emergency Event Coordinator. . m e n an event (e.g. natural or man-made disaster, major storm, and major terrorist attack) is of such potential or actual significance that it requires special attention, the Aeronautical Center Director can appoint an employee to act as the Aeronautical Center Emergency Event Coordinator (EEC) for that specific event. The EEC's main function is to monitor and report on the region-wide impact of the current crisis. The EEC is responsible for production and dissemination of accurate and timely situation reports (SITREPs). Offices that have a role in management of the crisis must provide the EEC appropriate access to perform this function.

c. Crisis Management Groups. When an incident or crisis requires additional organizational focus across multiple lines of business, staff members with emergency responsibilities within the Aeronautical Center may be tasked to form a Crisis Response Working Group (CRWG). The CRWG collects information and recommends courses of action to the Aeronautical Center Director.

Situation reports may be produced and disseminated both internally and externally. An incident of greater national significance may require direct involvement by senior leadership as a Crisis Response Steering Group (CRSG). If required, the EEC may facilitate the Crisis Response Worlung Group (CRWG) and Crisis Response Steering Group (CRSG) associated with that event. Procedures for crisis management group activation are described in Chapter 3.

d. Continuity of Operations (COOP). The process to ensure the continuity of essential emergency functions of the Aeronautical Center is prescribed in Order AC 1900.13 Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan, as amended.

11. Exercise and Training Policy. FAA policy is to regularly exercise emergency plans and communications at all levels within the Agency. Additionally, Aeronautical Center employees may participate, where appropriate, in exercises sponsored by other civil and military departments and agencies, state, and local entities. Appropriate individual and organizational training will be conducted to ensure the agency-wide effectiveness of FAA emergency operations. Refer to

Chapter 5, whch contains additional information on thls subject.

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Chapter 2. Responsibilities for Aeronautical Center Emergency Operations

1. Purpose. This chapter assigns emergency operations responsibilities for the Aeronautical Center organizations and facilities.

2. Mission During Emergencies. The Aeronautical Center, in accordance with national statutes and directives, must have sufficient capabilities to meet essential defense and civilian needs during emergencies and support the following functions during periods of national, regional, state, and/or local emergencies, disasters, or disturbances:

a. National Defense Emergencies, Major Natural and Technological Disasters, and Acts of Terrorism or Civil Disturbances.

1) Maintain, for both military and civil aircraft, operating continuity of the National Airspace System (NAS) within the Aeronautical Center's jurisdiction in coordination with the Southwest Region during the pre-, trans-, and post-attack phases of a national emergency.

2) Initiate reconstitution of the NAS during the post-attack phase. The NAS, including system components shared with the military, encompasses the common network of U.S. airspace, navigation aids, air traffic control and communications facilities and equipment, airports, aeronautical and weather information, rules, regulations, and procedures and FAA human resources and material.

3) Assist national, state, and local entities by expediting or restoring the National Airspace System, aiding survival and recovery activities, and protecting FAA personnel and resources.

4) Prevent disruption of essential FAA functions and provide for the protection of FAA personnel, facilities, property, and airlground operations.

5 ) Implement Security Conditions per national directives, normally received through an FAA General Notice (GENOT).

3. Responsibilities. The Aeronautical Center's primary responsibilities during emergencies and major disasters are summarized as follows:

a. Develop comprehensive plans and checklists to provide for operational continuity of the

NAS for civil and military purposes.

b. Monitor, analyze, relay, and report to FAA Headquarters, if required, the effects of emergencies upon FAA personnel and facilities, aircraft, airports, and aviation activities in and around the Aeronautical Center.

c. Assist other agencies in survival and recovery operations pertaining to major disasters.

Initiate actions to ensure the reconstruction or restoration of designated FAA facilities and civil airports in the event of a disaster.

d. Provide for operational security of air traffic and navigational aids, as well as guidance for the protection of FAA personnel and other aviation resources in and around the Aeronautical Center during national emergencies and major disasters.

e. Participate in and evaluate the results of exercises conducted to test emergency readiness plans and agreements and to improve the Aeronautical Center's ability to respond to a crisis.

f. Provide advice and assistance to civil airport owners and operators, to aircraft owners and operators, and fixed base operators regarding damage assessment and restoration measures in the event of emergencies.

4. Aeronautical Center Emergency Operations Management Roles and Responsibilities.

a. Aeronautical Center Director.

1) Employs Aeronautical Center resources to prepare for or respond to a disaster situation.

2) Assumes operational direction of all Aeronautical Center elements under conditions where no communications exist between Headquarters and the Aeronautical Center during a national security emergency.

3) Provides guidance to private and public sector constituents as they relate to FAA emergency operations.

4) Establishes and supports Aeronautical Center Crisis Response Working Group

(CRWG) and Crisis Response Steering Group (CRSG).

5 ) Identifies and assigns Aeronautical Center personnel to serve in emergency-related positions in support of FAA, DOT, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and other agencies.

6 ) Appoints an Aeronautical Center Emergency Event Coordinator (EEC) responsible for coordination of emergency-related activities in and around the Aeronautical Center, with Regional Emergency Transportation Coordinator (RETCO) and the Emergency Operations Division (AEO-200), a division of the Office of Emergency Operations and Communications, (AEO- 1).

7) Determines when and if the Crisis Management Center (CMC) or Emergency

Operations Facility (EOF) is to be activated.

8) Serves as leader of the Aeronautical Center CRSG.

b. All Directorates and Staff Offices.

1) Designate an Emergency Readiness Officer to represent the directorate or staff office on matters pertaining to this order. The name of the representative will be hrnished to the Aeronautical Center Director and/or Emergency Event Coordinator.

2) Prepare emergency plans and/or checklists, consistent with this order, explicitly listing actions and options to follow for coping with and reducing the effects of major disasters and national emergencies. Each office will be responsible for updating these plans as necessary.

These plans may consist of individual Lines of Business (LOB) Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP), employee calling lists, etc. Send an electronic copy of each to the Aeronautical Center Emergency Readiness Officer (ERO), Operations and Maintenance Division (AMP-300), in the Office of Facility Management.

3) Develop or review, evaluate, update, and budget for personnel, materials, equipment, supplies, and training to accomplish assigned emergency tasks.

4) Attain and report Security Condition (SECON) and readiness levels.

c. Division Offices should provide assistance as directed by the Aeronautical Center Director in addition to other responsibilities.

Chapter 3. Aeronautical Center Emergency Management

1. Purpose. This chapter establishes emergency management policies and procedures for the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center.

2. Aeronautical Center Objectives. To achieve an organizational capability focused on quick and effective individual and collective response to any type of emergency, the following Aeronautical Center objectives are identified:

a. Establish and support a CRWG and CRSG for mitigation and response to regional or service area natural disasters, civil disorders, technological disasters, and national security emergencies.

b. Establish and equip emergency operating facilities to serve as alternate command and control facilities. Conduct an annual facility activation exercise.

c. Support or participate in regional, natural and technological disasters, national security, and communication exercises.

d. Support DOT and RETCO operations. The numbers and slulls of personnel supporting DOT and RETCO operations must be determined by the appropriate Regional Administratorlcenter Director and RETCO.

e. When needed, support federal, state, local and, tribal entities employing the methodologies of the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

f. Establish and operate the Aeronautical Center Operations Center and Emergency Operating Facilities (EOFs).

g. Assist in providing continuity for the FAA Southwest Region command, control, and communications capability.

h. Update Aeronautical Center emergency readiness plans in accordance with national policies and directives and promote the development of abbreviated checklists and handout materials for ready reference when emergencies arise.

i. Promote active contact with other federal, state, and local authorities around the Aeronautical

Center who have jurisdiction and responsibility for air and other transportation modes during emergencies.

j. Institute, monitor, and maintain a deh t ive emergency readiness training program for the

Aeronautical Center.

3. Aeronautical Center Crisis Response Group Standard Operating Procedures. When a situation warrants special vigilance or there exists the potential for a significant adverse event, the Aeronautical Center Director may activate the CRSG and CRWG to coordinate mitigation and response actions. The Aeronautical Center Director is authorized to employ all available resources to prepare for and respond to emergencies impacting the Aeronautical Center or any other event that warrants special vigilance.

a. Aeronautical Center Crisis Response Steering Group (CRSG) The Aeronautical Center CRSG shall consist of policy-level officials designated to exercise overall direction and control for the Aeronautical Center's response to an emergency, crisis, or threat. The CRSG will consist of selected members of the Center Management Team (CMT) as designated by the Aeronautical Center Director, either prior to or at the time of the emergency. They are the primary responders to report to the Emergency Operating Facility (EOF) as required. Additional members may be added for any crisis situation at the request of the Aeronautical Center Director.

The Aeronautical Center Director shall chair the group.

b. Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Representation. The AT0 is a part of the CRSG in all Regions and at the Aeronautical Center. The Director of Aviation Systems Standard (AJW-3) will appoint an AT0 representative(s) to serve as a member(s) of the Aeronautical Center CRSG and CRWG to provide AT0 coordination on activities that support crisis management efforts.

They will also advise on the status of the NAS, reconstitution, the status of the AT0 workforce, and Air Traffic Services.

c. CRSG Responsibilities. The CRSG is responsible for the following:

1) Provide a forum for periodic situation briefings and for a senior-level consideration and resolution of problems related to the coordination and implementation of emergency actions.

2) Identify urgent problems and recommendations as appropriate.

3) Oversee the provision of resource support for emergency purposes.

4) Leading the Aeronautical Center efforts in response to an emergency or crisis situation.

5) Guiding the work of the designated CRWG. Providing a forum for periodic situation briefings, which facilitate senior-level consideration and resolution of problems related to the coordination and implementation of emergency actions.

6) Identifying urgent problems and developing responses, as appropriate. Overseeing implementation of response and recovery actions required to address the crisis.

7) If required, coordinating with senior DOT officials in accordance with DOT Order 1900.7, DOT Crisis Action Plan, as amended, and overseeing the provision of resource support for emergency purposes.

8) Review readiness levels and implement appropriate action.

d. Aeronautical Center Crisis Response Working Group (CRWG). The working group shall be comprised of Aeronautical Center management officials, military liaisons, or other employees who are involved in response actions. Members shall be determined by their line of business (LOB) based on the nature of the situation. The Deputy Director of the Aeronautical Center shall chair the CRWG.

e. CRWG Responsibilities. The CRWG is responsible for the following:

1) Receive, evaluate, and distribute pertinent communications, intelligence, and information related to the emergency situation.

2) Ensure continual coordination with involved Aeronautical Center and Headquarters elements concerning development of recommended response actions.

3) Coordinate execution of those actions not requiring further policy decisions.

4) Develop optional solutions and recommended actions, which require policy guidance and/or decision.

5) Coordinate the provision of resource support for emergency purposes.

6) Execute other taskings from the CRSG as assigned.

f. Security Clearances. Steering and working group members shall have a security clearance commensurate with the clearance level appropriate for the emergency or crisis being addressed.

4. Operational Line of Succession (OLS).

a. General. The Aeronautical Center has an OLS during emergency situations.

b. Operational Line of Succession. In the event the Aeronautical Center Director is unable to exercise the duties of that position, the next available member of the OLS will assume the duties. The official functioning as the Acting Aeronautical Center Director shall retain that duty until relieved by a higher authority, including members above this position on the OLS. The Operational Line of Succession is provided in Order AC 1900.13, Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center Continuity of Operations Plan, as amended.

c. Aeronautical Center Isolation. In the event of an attack upon the United States or other such occurrence, which results in an isolation of Aeronautical Center communications, the Aeronautical Center Director shall act independently within the geographic jurisdiction until such time as communications are restored.

5. Emergency Acquisition Procedures - Major national defense emergencies (i.e., threat of loss of life or property, national security, or restoration of critical NAS facilities) may require extraordinary contracting actions, including, for example, limited competition or single source procurements. As required by applicable law and policy, only persons delegated with sufficient purchasing authority, in the form of a contracting warrant, may bind the government to contracts, including those necessary to respond to emergencies. Logistics Service Area Contracting Officers and the Aeronautical Center Contracting Officers must follow their Emergency Acquisition Procedures in order to accomplish emergency requirements. Warranted Logistics Management Specialist/Logistics Program Coordinators in the AT0 Field organizations, will http:1900.13 also adhere to the Logistics Service Area's emergency procedures. Contracting for relatively small requirements can be accomplished by those individuals who have been delegated small purchase authority utilizing the government purchase card.

6. Increasing Aeronautical Center Readiness and Security Status.

Table 3-1. FAA Readiness Level and Security Condition Summary

RESPONSE

SYSTEM

MEASUREMENT

(Lowest to Highest)

AUTHORITY

OFFICE OF

PRIMARY

RESPONSIBILITY

Readiness Level Alphabetic Code FAA Order 1900.1 Issued by FAA Describes Alpha Appendix D affected entity (HQ, preparedness for Bravo Region, Center) approaching threats Charlie to infrastructure. Delta Primarily used for severe weather.

SECON Color Code FAA Order 1600.69 Issued by FAA (Security Headquarters Office of Condition) Green FAA Order 1900.1, Security and Establishes readiness Blue Appendix E Hazardous Materials levels for security Yellow (ASH) via General threats to FAA Orange Notice (GENOT) facilities. Red Implements the Homeland Security Alert System for

FAA.

Refer to FAA Order 1900.1 G, FAA Emergency Operations Plan, for specific descriptions and instructions on readiness levels and security conditions.

7. Situation Report (SITREP)

a. Description. The Situation Report (SITREP) is a comprehensive report on the condition of Aeronautical Center personnel and facilities including operational capability. In addition, it provides essential data on the status of aviation infrastructure to senior FAA leadership, DOT officials, and other elements responding to a disaster situation.

b. Responsibilities. Aeronautical Center offices responding to an emergency, crisis, or threat must furnish information to the EEC, if one is designated, or to the Aeronautical Center Operations Center. The information to be h i s h e d must include the following, at a minimum:

1) Background

2) Operational Status

3) Civil Airport Status

4) Employee and Dependent Status

5 ) Supplemental Information

c. Frequency. Information must be submitted daily or more frequently, if needed.

Chapter 4. Aeronautical Center Emergency Command, Control, and Communications

1. Purpose. This chapter addresses communications means, systems, and programs employed to provide alternate paths for exchange of information between Aeronautical Center Management and FAA Headquarters in response to local and regional emergencies, natural disasters, and under conditions when the security of the United States may be threatened.

2. Policy. It is the Aeronautical Center policy to utilize the types of communications listed in FAA Order 1900.1, as amended.

Chapter 5. Emergency Training, Exercise and Evaluation Programs

1. Purpose. This chapter identifies emergency training responsibilities, the conduct of emergency readiness exercises, and evaluation of the Aeronautical Center Emergency Operations Program.

2. Training. Training is an integral requirement of emergency preparedness planning. Heads of each Aeronautical Center organization are responsible for ensuring that their annual programming includes provisions for emergency readiness training in accordance with FAA. Order 1900.1, as amended.

3. Emergency Readiness Exercise. Exercises provide practice in performing those functions necessary to minimize the effects of a given emergency situation and to evaluate the adequacy of the actions taken, the staffing assigned, and the planning documents used. Performance of required exercises will be initiated by FAA Headquarters or the Aeronautical Center Director, and should occur, at a minimum, on an annual basis.

Table 5-1. Exercises, Emergency Planning Groups, and Emergency Plan Requirements

Activity Title Type Requiring Authority Frequency

Bomb Threat Tabletop Exercise FAA Order 1600.69, as amended

Annual

Building Evacuation

Building Security Committee Group FAA Order 1600.69, as amended

Meet semi-annually

Code Adam Act of 2003 Plan Public Law 108-21 COOP PldExercise FAA Order 1900.1, as amended Crisis Response Steering Group Group FAA Order 1900.1, as amended Crisis Group

Response Working Group FAA Order 1900.1, as amended

Emergency Operations Plan FAA Order 1600.69, as amended

Facility Security Plan FAA Order 1600.69, as amended

Annual

Occupant Emergency Plan FAA Order 1600.69, as amended

Annual

a. Types of Emergency Readiness Exercises

1) Full-Scale Exercise.

a) Adds a field component that interacts with a functional exercise through simulated messages.

b) Tests the deployment of a seldom-used resource.

c) Will involve policy, coordination, field operations, and personnel.

2) Functional Exercise.

a) Simulation of an emergency that includes a description of the situation, a timed sequence of messages, and communication between players and simulators.

b) Crisis management team practices a coordinated effective response in a time-pressured, realistic emergency simulation.

c) Individual and system performance is evaluated.

d) Will involve policy and coordination personnel.

3) Tabletop Exercise.

a) Actions taken and discussion based on a described emergency situation plus a series of messages to players.

b) Practice problem-solving for emergency situations.

c) Ongoing discussion and critique of appropriateness of actions taken and decisions made.

d) Participants practice a coordinated, effective response.

e) Permits breaks before new messages delivered to discuss proper response.

f) Will involve policy andlor coordination personnel.

4) Drill.

a) Tests single emergency response function.

b) Involves actual field response.

c) Effectiveness lies in focus on a single or relatively limited portion of the overall response system in order to evaluate and improve it.

5 ) Orientation Seminar.

a) Used to introduce or refresh participants to plans and procedures.

b) Lecture, panel discussion, media presentations, or talk-through events.

c) Can involve all levels of employees.

d) Review of past cases for lessons learned.

b. Military Exercises. To facilitate the conduct of military exercises and to minimize the possibility of confusing an exercise directive with an actual operational directive, the terms listed in FAA Order 1900.1, as amended, are used. Any military exercise is automatically cancelled upon declaration of Air Defense Emergency, Defense Emergency, or increased Defense Condition (DEFCON).

c. FAA National Exercises. There will be no exercise terms for FAA readiness levels Alfa, Bravo, Charlie, and Delta. During exercises, the notification will include verbiage stating it is an "EXERCISE ALERT." In an actual emergency, the notification will include verbiage stating that it is an "ACTUAL ALERT."

d. Simulation. Those actions during an exercise which would have an adverse effect on normal mission activities or which would cause undue public concern may be simulated.

e. Reports. Upon completion of an FAA exercise, a report shall be made to the Emergency Communications Division (AEO-400), in accordance with FAA Order 1900.1, as amended.

4. Emergency Readiness Evaluation. It is a policy of the Aeronautical Center to maintain a viable emergency operations evaluation program. The evaluations shall identify deficiencies and propose corrective actions and are conducted on a no-fault basis.

a. Responsibilities. Evaluations of the emergency operations programs shall be accomplished by the Aeronautical Center Emergency Readiness Officer (ERO) (AMP-300) and shall be conducted following every exercise or actual emergency situation.

b. Evaluation Criteria. Evaluations shall assess the effectiveness and suitability of plans and procedures to meet the provisions of this order.

c. Evaluation Procedures. Evaluations shall be conducted according to procedures specified in FAA Order 1900.1, as amended.

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Appendix A: Glossary of Government Titles and Acronyms

Title of Organization, Group, Team, Etc.

Assistant Administrator for Financial Services

Air Traffic Organization

Center Management Team

Crisis Management Center

Continuity of Government

Continuity of Operations Crisis Response Steering Group

Crisis Response Working Group Defense Condition

Department of Transportation Directive Management System

Emergency Event Coordinator Emergency Operations Coordinator Emergency Operating Facility

Emergency Readiness Officer Federal Aviation Adrmnistration

Federal Emergency Management Agency

General Notice

Line of Business National Airspace System National Incident Management System National Response Plan

National Security Emergency Preparedness Office of Emergency Operations and Communications

Office of Security and Hazardous Materials Operational Line of Succession

Regional Emergency Transportation Coordinator Regional Emergency Transportation Representative RegionaVCenter Operations Center

Security Condition

Situation Report

Standard Operating Procedure

Washington Operating Center Complex

Acronvm

ABA

AT0

CMT

CMC

COG

COOP

CRSG

CRWG

DEFCOIV

DOT

DMS

EEC

EOC

EOF

ERO

FAA

F E U

GNOT

LOB

NAS

NIMS

NRP

NSEP

AEO

ASH

OLS

RETCO

RETREP

ROC

SECON

SITREP

SOP

WOC