The National Exercise Program (NEP), a four-year cycle of exercises, is the primary national-level mechanism for validating national preparedness. As part of the National Preparedness System, the NEP is a key component in developing a culture of preparedness, empowering communities, and promoting resilience against threats and hazards Americans face.
How to Request Exercise Support
The NEP accepts requests for exercise support from state, local tribal and territorial (SLTT) jurisdictions once a year. The next opportunity for jurisdictions to request support will be in early 2025. Support is tailored to the needs of the jurisdiction and can include assistance with exercise planning, design, scenario development, conduct, and evaluation.
Requests are open to all SLTT governments, but new applicants, especially those from underserved jurisdictions, are urged to apply. There is no associated cost share for selected jurisdictions for this exercise assistance.
If you have questions, please email the program staff and include "Exercise Support Question" in your subject line.
Email the Program
The National Exercise Division (NED) accepts exercise support requests once each year. The dates for the 2025 exercise support request round will be announced winter 2024/2025.
Regional Exercise Officers
| Region | Regional Exercise Officer | States/Territories |
|---|---|---|
| Region 01 | Kerri-Ann Trepanier | Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont |
| Region 02 | Devin Kerins | New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands |
| Region 03 | Chris Nemcheck | Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, District of Columbia and West Virginia |
| Region 04 | Jimmie Bell | Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee |
| Region 05 | Marc Chmielewski | Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin |
| Region 06 | Justin Breeding | Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas |
| Region 07 | John Bissen | Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska |
| Region 08 | David Ouimet | Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming |
| Region 09 | Erik Iwanaga | Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Guam, American Samoa, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands , Republic of Marshall Islands and Federated States of Micronesia |
| Region 10 | Stephen Simerly | Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington |