SIMULEX FAQs

What should I wear?

Students – Student casual.

Military – Business casual, uniforms are not required.

Sport coat is sufficient for briefers.

What about parking?

Directions to parking areas and Fletcher are posted under Registration.

Where can I eat?

Dinner will be served for the Control Team Friday evening.  In addition, light snacks and beverages will be provided for all participants Friday evening.

Complimentary continental breakfast and lunch will be served to all on Saturday – all participants are guests of The Fletcher School.

What do I need to do in preparation?

  • Control Team Member

– Plan on a 60 minute instructional briefing the first day                                                                                          – Thorough knowledge of background and procedures

  • Senior Mentor 

– Responsible for team’s preparation and execution
– Thorough knowledge of background, procedures and resources on web site

  • Player Team Member 

– Read and become familiar with the background, procedures and resources on web site

How do I use my laptop on the Tufts network?

  • Laptops – Most people prefer to use their own laptop, there are limited computers at The Fletcher School

In order to have your computers available online for the exercise, we will register your laptops during registration.  To speed up the registration process, please send Peter Lee the MAC address of the device you wish to register no later than October 15th.

What else should I bring?

Sweater or jacket (some classrooms might be cool).

What is the Cancellation policy?

  1. If you sign up to attend an RSVP event [e.g., Guest lectures, ISSP luncheon], you must attend or give notice of your cancellation at least 24 hours in advance.
  2. In case of no-shows without proper cancellation, students will not be permitted to sign up for the next RSVP event offered.
  3. If you must cancel within 24 hours of the event and the organizer is able to fill your spot by offering it to another student, no penalty will apply (but there is no guarantee that this will be possible).