Training & Products

Developing Exercise Objectives and Scenarios

These two web-based tutorials prepare emergency management planners to develop exercise objectives and scenario materials for operations-based exercises.

Basic Exercise Controller and Evaluator Tutorial

The goal of this tutorial is to train federal and contractor employees assigned as Controllers, Evaluators, and/or Controller/Evaluator in the standard basic techniques of exercise control and evaluation as outlined in the DOE Guide
151.1-3, Programmatic Elements Emergency Management Guide, Chapter 3, Exercises.

Exercise Builder

This PC-based program is an easy-to-use tool for persons developing Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration emergency exercises and drill packages. Request a copy on CD-ROM.

Exercise Builder Version 8 (EBv8)

EBv8 is the next generation of the Exercise Builder software. It has been redesigned and developed using Microsoft's most current application development technology and allows for easy implementation of future improvements. You must be an EMI SIG member to receive a copy of EBv8. Request a copy.

Resource Library of Emergency Management Topics

This library is a collection of Emergency Management Program topics developed by the EMI SIG Training Subcommittee for use in preparing emergency management briefings, orientations, and training materials.

Emergency Response Organization Proficiency Documentation Templates

In 2009 and 2010, the EMI SIG Training Subcommittee prepared three templates that may be used to document position proficiency for individual Emergency Response Organization (ERO) members. 

Incorporating Lessons Learned/Best Practices into Emergency Management Training

Updated in May 2012, this report documents the process used to gather information from the Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) complex and others and provides examples on how to use Lessons Learned with a variety of training approaches.

DMCC Meteorological Monitoring Program Appraisal Tool (pdf)

This appraisal tool presents five attributes of an effective meteorological program, as determined by the DMCC leadership. It is intended to be used as a tool for the self-appraisal process.

Submit new product proposal (When you click this link, you will be directed to the EMI SIG Membership login page. After you log in to your membership, the Product Proposal Form page will open.)

New Product Proposal Workflow Document

For questions about submitting a new product proposal or to inquire or add details to a submitted proposal, send an email to ProductProposal@orau.org.