National Exercise Program (NEP)

  The National Exercise Program (NEP) (Link https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/national-preparedness/exercises) a national initiative to test, assess, and improve the nation's preparedness and resiliency. The NEP's biannual exercise cycle includes exercise types ranging from discussion-based tabletop exercises to drills and functional exercises from all levels of government, non-governmental and private sector organizations, and the whole community. Review the National Exercise Program 2017-2018 Overview and identify the legislative imperative. Write a six page (double-spaced) paper addressing the following: 1. Concisely present a background foundation for your paper that describes the main functions and components of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and how Emergency Management relates to Homeland Security. - Where does the NEP fit in?…