What element is typically included in the MSEL for clarity in operations during an exercise?

Including expected participant responses in the Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) is essential for clarity in operations during an exercise. The MSEL serves as a detailed guide that outlines the events and injects that will occur during the exercise, and predicting how participants should respond allows for a structured and realistic simulation of an emergency scenario. This element ensures that all participants understand their roles and responsibilities and can engage effectively with the exercise scenario, fostering a collaborative environment to improve overall emergency response capabilities.

The other elements listed may play significant roles in the overall planning and execution of an exercise. For example, resource allocation and logistics support plans are critical for ensuring that the necessary materials and personnel are available, but they do not directly provide clarity on how participants should engage with the scenario. Contact information for all participants, while vital for communication purposes, does not enhance understanding of operational responses during the exercise itself. Therefore, expected participant responses are key to achieving the primary objectives of the exercise by fostering appropriate engagement and decision-making from the participants.