We all know that to get better at anything (golf, tennis, etc.) you need to do it frequently and with intensity and focus. The same is true for conducting Drills. Although the regulation requires one every three months, that level of frequency just can’t make you better. We need to conduct at least one drill each month to improve our security posture and capability. Keep the drills simple. Our Seebald and Associates Platinum Members receive a Drill every month from us. Use it!

We also recommend a simple process:

Plan – Select or design a drill and the personnel involved;
Execute – Conduct the drill as planned;
Evaluate – As the drill proceeds, take notes and then evaluate the performance of your personnel. This is not a time to teach;
Document (Lessons Learned) – Summarize the performance of personnel and identify the Best Practices and those issues that need to be addressed. Complete that paperwork and include it with your Records & Documents.