Background: In the run up to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – a multisport event with over 5000 participants from 72 countries – the British Army’s Headquarters West Midlands wanted to ensure they were fully prepared to support the Games’ organisers in delivering a successful event.
Challenge: Test and analyse the capabilities of HQ West Midlands to manage a far-reaching and ever-escalating incident as part of a multi-agency response, mid games.
Solution: 4C training experts helped develop, run and analyse an advanced exercise using the 4C Exonaut Collective Training and Exercise Management System.
Benefits: Important lessons were identified that improved command and control duties at the Games, while key people met and worked together prior to the event – something that proved invaluable during the operation.