Tabletop Exercise (TTX) Toolkit

Framework

The following toolkit provides a framework for conducting tabletop exercises (TTX):

• Planning Templates
• Background
  • Flexibility Statement
  • Confidentiality
• Preparing a TTX
  • Define Objectives
  • Identifying Key Stakeholders
  • Establishing a Planning Timeline
  • Conducting Planning Meetings
  • Ensuring Effective Communication
  • Develop the Situation Manual (Sitman)
  • Design Exercise Material
  • Conduct Briefing
• Conducting a TTX
  • Introduce the Exercise
  • Setting the Stage
  • Facilitate Discussion
  • Manage Time and Pace
  • Encourage Reflection
  • Exercise Wrap-Up
• Assessing a TTX
  • Post-Exercise Debrief
  • Review Performance
  • Review Outcomes
  • Develop After Action Report
  • Continuous Improvement