Tests, training, and exercises are critical to ensuring that:

• Vital systems work.
• Personnel have the skills and knowledge they need to implement the COOP, if necessary.
• The plan works as intended.

This lesson will cover the reasons to test, train, and exercise. The lesson will also cover the types of tests, training, and exercises that are commonly used in COOP planning.

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