Training and Selection of Drill Team

DOE-HDBK-1099-96

6. TRAINING AND SELECTION OF DRILL TEAM

Prior to conducting a drill, the drill team members should be assembled and trained in the duties,

responsibilities, and activities of their respective positions in the conduct of the drill. Drill team

training does not necessarily mean formal training. The training may be accomplished during the

pre-drill briefing. Each drill team member's duties should be individually addressed during the

pre-drill briefing.

Evaluators and safety monitors should have a level of knowledge of the facility that is sufficient

for their drill team duties. Persons providing cues and props should be trained in their application

and interpretation as they apply to specific drill scenarios. They should also be knowledgeable of

facility equipment locations, operating characteristics, other facility requirements, and

consequences of improperly interpreted cues and props.

The drill coordinator should be designated by facility management. The drill coordinator should

be qualified on the facility, system, or equipment specified in the drill scenario, and may be a

member of the operating staff or the training organization. The drill coordinator is responsible for

the briefing, conduct, and critique of the drill. The duties and responsibilities of the drill

coordinator include:

Developing and preparing the exercise package

Obtaining necessary approvals for conducting the drill prior to conduct

Ensuring completion of pre-drill notifications

Verifying the qualifications of drill team personnel and that assignments match

their qualifications

Ensuring that drill team members are properly identified (e.g., arm bands, name

tags)

Verifying facility status and initial conditions prior to conducting the drill

Supervising coordination and conduct of the drill

Terminating scenario at the completion of the drill

Terminating the drill if limits specified in the drill scenario are exceeded, or if

actions taken by facility operating personnel affect safety of personnel or cause

damage to equipment or the environment

Ensuring the post-drill restoration and removal of simulations

Ensuring that any post-drill notifications have been made

Conducting a critique (verbal and written) with all personnel involved

Completing drill documentation and filing appropriately