Who is defined as a player in an exercise scenario?

In the context of an exercise scenario, a player is defined as someone who has an active role in responding to the risks presented during the exercise. This involves actively engaging in the simulated situation, making decisions, and implementing responses as a part of the learning or evaluation process.

Players are integral to exercises because they bring real-world experience and decision-making to the table, allowing the exercise to reflect realistic scenarios. Their actions and responses contribute significantly to the objectives of the exercise, such as identifying gaps in plans or improving coordination among agencies.

The other roles mentioned, while important for the overall framework of an exercise, do not constitute the definition of a player. Observers do not take active roles; facilitators are there to guide and manage rather than participate; and support staff provide necessary logistical functions but do not engage in the scenario itself. Thus, only individuals who actively respond and engage with the situations presented qualify as players.