ACG and APS Response Exercise - Player Signup

This registration link is for players/participants for Carlin Springs AVI Response Exercise.


Arlington County Government and Arlington Public Schools (APS) invite you to participate in the Active Violence Incident (AVI) Response and Reunification Full-Scale Exercise (FSE) on Friday, January 30, 2026. This exercise will allow APS staff and County personnel to test and evaluate emergency response, communication, and coordination procedures during an AVI scenario in a school environment. .

Additional exercise information, including participant roles, instructions, and logistical details, will be shared as planning is finalized.

Date: Friday, January 30, 2026

Location: Carlin Springs Elementary School

Parking: North parking lot of Carlin Springs and Kenmore Middle School Parking Lot. See map below.

Registration: 7:00 am

StartEx begins at 8:00 am. We will be running two iterations of the scenario. Iteration 2 will begin at 10:30 am.

• If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Natalie Graver with The Olson Group, Ltd. at ngraver@olsongroupltd.com or John Paras with DPSCEM at jparas@arlingtonva.us
• If you are a volunteer/role player, observer or support staff (controller/evaluator) please do not register here. Reach out to Natalie for the appropriate registration link.
• Additionally, if you are a player but for Wakefield Reunification Operations Exercise, please reach out to Natalie for the appropriate registration link.