Earlier this month, members of Applied Training Solutions, LLC assisted with the Region VII Missouri Homeland Response Force External Evaluation.

In support of the Risk Mitigation Modeling and Simulation contract, ATS provides exercise support to various FEMA regions to conduct emergency management exercises, such as this HRF EXEVAL.

This exercise consisted of multiple scenarios revolving around multiple hazards, including radiation and blister agents. The HRF was required to respond to the simulation of varying contaminants with detection, decontamination, as well as casualty and fatality assistance.

Overall, the MO HRF, their CBRN Task Force, Casualty Assistance Support Element, Headquarters Joint Task Force Iowa, as well as 14 additional CBRN units were involved or simulated in the events.

ATS members played a key role during this exercise planning and coordinating the simulated exercise injects, as well as assisting with the training of the staff level officers and non-commissioned officers. ATS assisted all levels of staff during the exercise in varying capacities, providing subject matter expertise while creating a successful training exercise event.

Overall, the exercise was considered a success, and the Missouri HRF demonstrated their proficiency during their evaluation.

As a leader in emergency preparedness training and readiness, ATS continues to actively work to deliver innovative, experience-based disaster-preparedness exercise solutions for local, state, and federal agencies to protect communities. Preparation for disasters helps reduce panic and possible loss of life. Utilizing simulation helps these units prepare for managing multiple units during a real-life event.