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# Simulate Plan

Coordinate and initiate the simulation of an operational plan through the Plan Simulation & Validation workflow.

## Workflow Overview

<i class="fa-location-dot">:location-dot:</i> **Current Task:** Simulate Plan

<i class="fa-user">:user:</i> **Performed By:** Plan Simulator (e.g., Department Manager, Incident Manager, Business Continuity Coordinator)

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## Completing the Form

Use one of the following forms to initiate the simulation of an approved and active operational plan:

* **Simulate Business Continuity Plan**
* **Simulate Crisis Management Plan**
* **Simulate Disaster Recovery Plan**

{% hint style="info" %}
Simulations allow you to test the effectiveness of operational plans in a controlled environment without affecting live operations. This helps identify gaps, validate procedures, and assess team readiness.
{% endhint %}

In the **Business Continuity** application, simulating a plan works the same way as executing one. The starter form and the forms within the associated workflow differ only in their labeling:

* **Simulation forms** are labeled *<mark style="color:red;">Simulation</mark>* to indicate a test scenario.
* **Execution forms** are labeled *<mark style="color:red;">Real Execution</mark>* to indicate an actual event response.

To complete the **Simulate Plan** form, follow the instructions in [**Execute Plan**](/interfacing-help-files/business-continuity/executing-business-management-plans-apps/initiating-and-managing-plan-executions/execute-plan.md).&#x20;

After completing all applicable sections and initiating the required tasks, click **Submit** to begin the [**Plan Simulation & Validation**](/interfacing-help-files/business-continuity/simulating-business-management-plans-apps/running-and-managing-plan-simulations.md) workflow.

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