What is the primary use of exercise briefings?

The primary use of exercise briefings is to train or inform exercise participants. During an exercise briefing, participants receive crucial information regarding the objectives, structure, and specific roles they will play throughout the exercise. This ensures that everyone involved understands the scenario being simulated and the expected actions they should take.

Briefings help establish a common understanding and context for the exercise, which is essential for achieving the intended outcomes. Participants are informed about the goals of the exercise, the procedures to follow, and any specific considerations necessary for effective engagement. This preparatory stage enhances the overall effectiveness and realism of the exercise, facilitating better teamwork and decision-making during the scenario.

Finalizing the exercise schedule and assessing participant knowledge are secondary or supporting activities that may occur around the exercise briefings but are not their primary purpose. While entertaining participants can be beneficial in certain contexts to maintain engagement, it does not align with the main objective of exercising participants in a training capacity.