Tabletop Exercise Scenario Templates (T.E.S.T.) Program
The Tabletop Exercise Scenario Templates (T.E.S.T.) Program focuses on simulated incidents where relevant personnel can openly discuss response actions specific to an emergency scenario in a low-stress learning environment. Tabletop exercises are an integral part of a much larger system of evaluation activities. The simulated format allows cooperative participation and communication without disrupting normal facility operations. Tabletops assist current emergency plans by highlighting what areas are strong and what areas need improvement.
Scenarios
Below is a list of the current exercise scenario templates available in the program, with each scenario being designed to test multiple functional areas. Additional scenario templates covering other incident types are being developed and may be added in the future.
School Safety
Scenario 1: Customizable Scenario
Scenario 2:
Active Aggressor
Scenario 3:
Active Aggressor at Lunchtime
Scenario 4:
Intruder/Hostage
Guidance Documents
The documents below will provide you with everything you need to complete the exercise from start to finish. The materials provided offer instructions on use and completion if necessary.
- T.E.S.T. Program User Guide
How-to guide for the exercise process. Start the exercise process by reading and understanding this User Guide. - Tabletop Planning Meeting Agenda Templates
These agenda templates are to be used for the planning meetings. The agendas include what major items to cover in each meeting and can be altered as desired.
- Initial Planning Meeting Agenda
- Final Planning Meeting Agenda
- After-Action Meeting Agenda - Tabletop Exercise Facilitator Guide
This document walks the facilitator through the exercise process, including how to lead discussion on exercise day
- Tabletop Exercise Evaluator Form
The evaluation form will assist the evaluators in documenting important information during the exercise. - Tabletop Participant Feedback Form
This form will capture feedback on how well the exercise went. It should be filled out by all those who attended the exercise to help the Exercise Planning Team gauge their success. - After-Action Report Template
This document will capture key exercise outcomes including strengths, areas for improvement, lessons learned, and improvement plan items. - Corrective Action Template
This template outlines emergency planning actions you have identified following the exercise. This template documents the resolution gaps identified during the exercise.
After completing an exercise, please use the T.E.S.T. Program User Feedback Form to give us feedback on the quality of the program and materials. Submit the feedback form to TEMA.Exercise@tn.gov. Completing this form will allow TEMA to continue to improve the program and best support communities in their emergency preparedness efforts.
