The Design of Emergency Management Command Center Alternative Exercise Models

v, 210 pages. Figures. Tables. Appendix: Command Center Exercise Manual. Works Cited. Number stamped on fep. Embossed stamp and signatures of the University Vice President and Dean of Faculty on the title page. This study examined whether alternative types of exercises could be developed to supplement then current Federal Emergency Management Agency exercises used for the training of emergency management personnel who work in command centers. Five exercise types (Discussion seminars, tactical decision games, in-basket exercises, floortop exercise, and postal exercises) were tested using both experienced and inexperienced subjects. Based on subject feedback a users' manual was developed to provide instructions on the use of the successful exercise designs. These designed provided greater flexibility and increased opportunities for training, evaluation, and research for local and state agency and jurisdiction staffs. When used they should significantly increased the ability of personnel to respond effectively to disasters. Dr. Walter Green III worked for many years at the University of Richmond, in the School of Professional and Continuing Studies, where he was the chair of the masters program in emergency management. He was noted for this course, Introduction to Land Search and Rescue course in Fremont, CO. He published a substantial number of articles in emergency management related professional journals. Pacific Western University (Hawaii), Inc., also called American PacWest International University and registered under the business title Pacific West University (Hawaii) was incorporated in Hawaii in 1988 and operated within the State of Hawaii until May 2006. The university was by far the largest of the three Pacific Western University schools offering degree programs in a wide range of disciplines. Moreover, Pacific Western University (Hawaii) offered degree programs through partnerships with various countries, including Japan, Korea, Mexico, Argentina and Taiwan. In December 2001, Pacific Western University (Hawaii) received official recognition and a commendation from the 21st Hawaii State Senate and another recognition and commendation from the 21st Hawaii State House of Representatives. Both legislative bodies honored the university for its innovative, cost effective and quality distance education programs. Presumed one of only a very small number of copies.…