black start exercise
(2) The term “black start exercise” means an exercise in which delivery of energy provided from off an installation is terminated before backup generation assets on the installation are turned on. Such an exercise shall— (A) determine the ability of the backup systems to start independently, transfer the load, and carry the load until energy from off the installation is restored; (B) align organizations with critical missions to coordinate in meeting critical mission requirements; (C) validate mission operation plans, such as continuity of operations plans; (D) identify infrastructure interdependencies; and (E) verify backup electric power system performance.