COMDTINST 3010.13D — Emergency Management Manual Volume Iii – Exercises

COMDTINST 3010.13D governs the U.S. Coast Guard exercise program and the planning, conduct, and evaluation of exercises.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 3010.13D
  • Title: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MANUAL VOLUME III – EXERCISES
  • Date: 5/2/2022
  • Proponent: CG-5RI

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The publication addresses preparedness cycles, exercise resources, training, familiarization, planning meetings, and after-action improvement. It requires Coast Guard commanders and headquarters staff chiefs to comply with its provisions and establishes procedures for managing exercise resources and corrective actions.

Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements must comply with the provisions of this Instruction.

Topics covered

  • Preparedness cycles
  • Exercise planning
  • Exercise resources
  • Training and familiarization
  • Concept and Objectives Meetings
  • After-action reporting
  • Corrective action management
  • Oil and hazardous substance response exercises

Questions and answers

What does the CPS application manage?

CPS provides an efficient means of entering, integrating, managing, and monitoring Contingency Plans, Concepts of Exercise (COE), spend plans, and AARs, from real-world and planned events, incidents, and exercises. (paragraph 6)

What is RAMP used for in the exercise program?

RAMP functions include identifying, analyzing, validating, assigning responsibility for, and monitoring the remediation of issues and problems resulting from operations, exercises, or training events. (paragraph 4)

How long can a Concept and Objectives Meeting last?

Depending on the scope of the exercise, the C&O Meeting can range from two to eight hours. (paragraph 1)

How must units make exercise resource requests?

Units should make resource requests in the COE, document them in the IPP, and clearly tie them to specific exercise objectives. (paragraph 1)

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