What documentation would you expect to accompany a CSOSS face-to-face simulation or exercise?

• A. Scenario brief, CSOSS procedure cards, watch bills, and an exercise evaluation sheet.
• B. A detailed risk assessment and after-action report.
• C. An equipment inventory and maintenance log.
• D. A list of contact numbers and shift schedules.

Answer: (A)

For a CSOSS face-to-face simulation, you need documents that clearly define the scenario, the exact procedures to follow, who is responsible for each action, and how performance will be measured. The scenario brief lays out the exercise objective, the operating conditions, and the triggers that start and stop the drill, so everyone understands what is being tested and how success will be evaluated. The CSOSS procedure cards provide the specific steps and CSOSS references that must be executed, ensuring participants practice the proper sequences and stay aligned with the system’s standard operating procedures. Watch bills assign duties and responsibilities, identifying who performs each action and who they contact, which keeps coordination tight and timing accurate under pressure. An exercise evaluation sheet is used to record observations, timing, compliance, and any deviations, facilitating a focused debrief and actionable improvements after the exercise. While other documents like risk assessments, after-action reports, equipment logs, or contact lists have useful roles in readiness and safety or for broader program management, they do not constitute the core documentation needed to run a CSOSS face-to-face simulation.