TTX Package - Soft and Vulnerable Targets

SOFT & VULNERABLE TARGETS PACKAGE – TABLETOP EXERCISES

Our Soft & Vulnerable Targets Package has five tabletop scenarios designed to assist businesses, venue operators, emergency managers, and public safety agencies in evaluating plans and coordinating responses to attacks against public gathering spaces:

• Hotel Attack
• Nightclub Attack
• Pedestrian Walkway Attack
• Movie Theater Attack
• Open Air Restaurant/Cafe Attack

Purchase an individual exercise or the whole package and get the most out of your money! This concept and product was designed with an understanding of how valuable emergency managers’ and public safety professionals’ time is. TTX Vault scenarios give you a jump start on the tedious process of exercise assembly. Additional files provided include ICS forms and custom-built ICS document products.

SOFT & VULNERABLE TARGETS PACKAGE - EXERCISE DESCRIPTIONS

Hotel Attack Tabletop Exercise Description

Hotels— especially with high guest turnover and varying security protocols— are soft targets for violent attacks. This exercise prepares staff, management, and local officials to respond swiftly to potential threats, ensuring the safety of guests and minimizing chaos. In today's world, being prepared for such events is crucial for protecting both lives and reputation, especially in high-traffic hospitality environments.

Nightclub Attack Tabletop Exercise Description

Nightclubs, with crowded, dimly lit spaces and sometimes complex layouts, pose unique challenges during an attack. This course focuses on equipping security, staff and local officials with the tools to respond quickly in order to protect and maintain order. Given the high-profile nature of such venues, preparing for potential attacks is critical for protecting patrons and preventing large-scale chaos.

Pedestrian Walkway Attack Tabletop Exercise Description

Pedestrian walkways, with high foot traffic and minimal security, are prime targets for attacks. This exercise prepares public safety professionals and local authorities to respond to incidents quickly and effectively, ensuring the protection of civilians. With urban areas becoming more densely populated, preparing for attacks in these open spaces is increasingly necessary to safeguard communities.

Movie Theater Attack Tabletop Exercise Description

Unfortunately, rooms full of distracted audience members make movie theaters ideal vulnerable targets for attacks. This exercise helps staff, security teams, and local authorities to develop rapid response strategies to keep patrons safe during an emergency. By addressing evacuation procedures and communication, this course enhances preparedness in a setting where fast action is essential for minimizing harm.

Open Air Restaurant/Cafe Attack Tabletop Exercise Description

Restaurants and open-air cafés are vulnerable to sudden, unpredictable attacks due to their open and populated atmosphere. This exercise helps staff, management, and local authorities develop swift, coordinated responses to protect diners, employees and bystanders. As these public spaces become more targeted, preparing for these threats is vital to ensuring safety while maintaining an inviting environment.

Who Can Benefit From Our Soft & Vulnerable Targets Tabletop Exercises?

Hospitality & Lodging

• Hotels
• Hostels
• Resorts
• Large Motels

Entertainment Venues

• Nightclubs
• Large Bars
• Movie Theaters
• Movie Theater Employees
• Movie Theater Security

Food & Beverage Establishments

• Restaurants
• Bistros
• Cafes

Supporting Organizations

• Local First Responders