Digital Crisis Simulation Exercise (SimEx)
The digital Crisis Simulation Exercise (SimEx) is the latest iteration of a multi-year training lab
designed to simulate disaster response strategies and actions within a realistic crisis setting. The
COVID-19 Pandemic highlighted the need for remote simulation experiences to enable practicing
team-based collaboration and critical thinking within a controlled, distanced environment.
The
SimEx, built in Minecraft, places users directly in the heart of a war-torn country to recreate the
stress and urgency inherent in disaster response situations. Users must effectively demonstrate
situational awareness, communication, and devise a successful plan to safely escape the conflict and
evacuate the team across an international border.