FMI 3-90.

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Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and

High Yield Explosives Operational Headquarters

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Field Manual Interim HEADQUARTERS

No. 3-90.10 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Washington, DC, 24 January 2008

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear,

and High Yield Explosives Operational
Headquarters

Contents
Page
PREFACE ..............................................................................................................v
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................vii
Chapter 1 OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT...................................................................... 1-1
Understanding the Operational Environment ..................................................... 1-1
Operational Variables ......................................................................................... 1-4
The Nature of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High Yield
Explosives Operations........................................................................................ 1-8
Unified Action ................................................................................................... 1-10
Soldier and Civilian Teams............................................................................... 1-12
Chapter 2 UNIT STRUCTURE, CAPABILITIES, AND AUGMENTATION ........................ 2-1
Mission and Mission Sets................................................................................... 2-1
The Headquarters Structure............................................................................... 2-3
Command Group ................................................................................................ 2-3
Operational Command Post ............................................................................... 2-4
Main Command Post .......................................................................................... 2-7
Specialized Organic Response Assets .............................................................. 2-9
Augmentation ................................................................................................... 2-12
Chapter 3 FULL SPECTRUM OPERATIONS .................................................................... 3-1
The Spectrum of Conflict.................................................................................... 3-1
The Operational Concept ................................................................................... 3-2
The Elements of Full Spectrum Operations ....................................................... 3-7
Chapter 4 WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION ELIMINATION OPERATIONS........... 4-1
The Elimination Mission ..................................................................................... 4-1
Encountering Weapons of Mass Destruction Elimination Sites ......................... 4-8
Chapter 5 COMMAND AND CONTROL............................................................................. 5-1
General ............................................................................................................... 5-1

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The Role of the Commander...............................................................................5-2

Enabling Information Superiority.........................................................................5-3
The Operations Process .....................................................................................5-5
Chapter 6 SUSTAINMENT ..................................................................................................6-1
Sustainment Planning .........................................................................................6-1
Sustainment Support ..........................................................................................6-1
Nonstandard Requirements ................................................................................6-2
Appendix A FUNDAMENTALS OF COMBATING WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTIONA-1
Appendix B STAFF ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES....................................................... B-1
Appendix C WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION COORDINATION ELEMENTS.......... C-1
Appendix D NUCLEAR DISABLEMENT TEAMS................................................................. D-1
Appendix E CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, NUCLEAR, AND HIGH YIELD
EXPLOSIVES ANALYTICAL AND REMEDIATION ACTIVITY ....................... E-1
Appendix F JOINT ELIMINATION COORDINATION ELEMENTS.......................................F-1
Appendix G TRAINING FOR FULL SPECTRUM OPERATIONS ........................................ G-1
Appendix H MEDICAL LABORATORY SUPPORT.............................................................. H-1
SOURCE NOTES ......................................................................... Source Notes-1
GLOSSARY .......................................................................................... Glossary-1
REFERENCES.................................................................................. References-1
INDEX ......................................................................................................... Index-1

Figures
Figure 1-1. ASCOPE construct with examples ................................................................1-8
Figure 1-2. The joint spectrum of operations .................................................................1-11
Figure 2-1. Example of a CBRNE operational headquarters...........................................2-3
Figure 2-2. Example of a JOC for a JTF-E headquarters................................................2-5
Figure 2-3. Example of a MCP of the CBRNE operational headquarters .......................2-8
Figure 2-4. Example of WCEs within the CBRNE operational headquarters ................2-10
Figure 2-5. Example of NDTs within the CBRNE operational headquarters .................2-11
Figure 2-6. Example of a CARA within the CBRNE operational headquarters .............2-12
Figure 2-7. Example of a JECE and other augmentation in support of a JTF-E ...........2-13
Figure 3-1. The spectrum of conflict ................................................................................3-1
Figure 3-2. Full spectrum operations–the Army’s operational concept ...........................3-2
Figure 3-3. WMD mission areas within the spectrum of conflict......................................3-3
Figure 3-4. Example of employments – CBRNE operational headquarters ....................3-5
Figure 3-5. Example of WCE support to an Army or joint command...............................3-6
Figure 3-6. Example of OCP support to a joint command ...............................................3-6
Figure 3-7. Example of JTF-E support to a joint command .............................................3-7
Figure 4-1. Operational and tactical tasks in the WMD-E mission area ..........................4-2

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Figure 4-2. Operational task – isolation .......................................................................... 4-3

Figure 4-3. Operational task – exploitation ..................................................................... 4-5
Figure 4-4. Operational task – destruction ...................................................................... 4-7
Figure 4-5. WMD-E operational tasks – step-by-step ................................................... 4-11
Figure 4-6. Example of maneuver forces locating WMD-E targets............................... 4-12
Figure 4-7. Example of CBRN brigade exploitation force maneuvering to WMD-E
targets ........................................................................................................ 4-13
Figure 4-8. Example of consolidation to support monitoring and redirection missions. 4-14
Figure 5-1. C2 for CBRNE operations............................................................................. 5-2
Figure 5-2. CCIR ............................................................................................................. 5-4
Figure 5-3. Developing SU .............................................................................................. 5-5
Figure 5-4. Operations process....................................................................................... 5-6
Figure 5-5. The MDMP .................................................................................................... 5-7
Figure 5-6. TECHINT collection and processing............................................................. 5-9
Figure 5-7. CCIR development and review process ..................................................... 5-11
Figure 5-8. Tasking development example ................................................................... 5-16
Figure 6-1. Example of logistics support for WMD-E forces ........................................... 6-2
Figure A-1. NMS-CWMD ................................................................................................. A-1
Figure A-2. Response to proliferation continuum............................................................ A-4
Figure A-3. Strategic military framework to combat WMD .............................................. A-6
Figure A-4. CBRNE operational headquarters’ role in combating WMD ........................ A-8
Figure B-1. Staff elements of the OCP............................................................................ B-2
Figure B-2. Staff elements of the MCP............................................................................ B-7
Figure C-1. Example of a WCE .......................................................................................C-3
Figure E-1. CARA structure............................................................................................. E-2
Figure E-2. Concept of an RRT and MMAS performing continuous operations ............. E-4
Figure H-1. Levels of identification confidence ...............................................................H-6
Figure H-2. The “new” LRN designation .......................................................................H-12

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Tables
Table 3-1. Elements of full spectrum operations .............................................................3-7
Table G-1. Collective task training .................................................................................. G-4

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 Preface
Doctrine provides a military organization with unity of effort and a common philosophy, language, and
purpose. An field manual interim (FMI) is a Department of the Army (DA) publication that provides expedited
delivery of urgently needed doctrine the proponent has approved for use without placing it through the standard
development process. Unless an FMI is rescinded, information it disseminates is incorporated into a new or
revised field manual (FM). FMIs expire after two years unless superseded or rescinded. This FMI provides
doctrine for operations of the chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high yield explosives (CBRNE)
operational headquarters.
FMI 3-90.10 is intended to facilitate the operations and training requirements of the CBRNE operational
headquarters as they organize, prepare for, and conduct operations. Its interim format will evolve into an
official FM after lessons learned from training and operational experiences are incorporated into future Army
doctrine.
This manual is organized into six chapters and seven appendixes to provide additional detail on selected topics.
A brief description of the chapters and appendixes is provided below:
• Chapter 1 examines the operational environment (OE) and the nuances that apply to the CBRNE
operational headquarters.
• Chapter 2 provides a description of the CBRNE operational headquarters, its subordinate
elements, and key augmentation that will typically support the headquarters.
• Chapter 3 lays the foundations and framework combating weapons of mass destruction (WMD)
across the spectrum of conflict and in support of full spectrum operations.
• Chapter 4 discusses weapons of mass destruction elimination (WMD-E) operations that are the
focus for the CBRNE operational headquarters. A general scenario provides a framework for
examples of WMD-E operations.
• Chapter 5 provides the basic construct of command, control, and support relationships as they are
likely to impact on the CBRNE operational headquarters, its subordinate elements, and other
potential augmentation as the CBRNE headquarters and its elements conduct operational
missions.
• Chapter 6 discusses sustainment of the CBRNE operational headquarters and its subordinate
elements. This chapter describes the integrated sustainment effort required to support CBRNE
operations.
• Appendix A provides a description of the strategic framework and the fundamentals of combating
WMD. This appendix primarily supports the material in Chapter 4 by explaining the framework
that the CBRNE operational headquarters supports.
• Appendix B provides a more detailed description of the staff roles and responsibilities within the
CBRNE operational headquarters. Primary focus is on the main command post (MCP) and the
operational command post (OCP). This appendix provides additional depth for Chapter 2.
• Appendix C provides more detailed information on the weapons of mass destruction coordination
element (WCE), an organic subordinate element of the CBRNE operational headquarters.
• Appendix D provides more detailed information on the nuclear disablement team (NDT), an
organic subordinate element of the CBRNE operational headquarters.
• Appendix E provides more detailed information on the chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear,
and high yield explosive analytical remediation activity (CARA), an organic subordinate element
of the CBRNE operational headquarters.

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• Appendix F provides more detailed information on the joint elimination coordination element
(JECE). The JECE is a critical joint augmentation for the CBRNE operational headquarters and
other operational level commands.
• Appendix G provides a discussion of training for the CBRNE operational headquarters and its
subordinate elements for full spectrum operations.
• Appendix H provides a discussion of medical laboratory support and its applicability to WMD-E
operations.
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 Introduction
When the United States (U.S.) military initiated the attack into Iraq to begin Operation Iraqi Freedom
(OIF) in the spring of 2003, one of the main objectives was to find, exploit, and eliminate Iraq’s WMD
program and capabilities. For decades, U.S. military forces have developed specialized forces and trained
conventional forces to attack or seize high value targets, but the U.S. military had never trained, organized,
or prepared to seize, exploit and eliminate a nation’s WMD program.
The WMD-E mission was, and remains, an entirely new operational demand imposed on U.S. military
forces. OIF required the hasty fielding of new and largely untested WMD-E capabilities, and in a short
period of just a few months, the U.S. Department of Defense organized, trained, and deployed two ad hoc
organizations: the 75th Exploitation Task Force and the Iraq Survey Group. When integrated into other
military units in support of major headquarters, they provided a rudimentary capability for WMD-E. Based
on this experience, the Department of Defense (DOD) decided to activate a full time capability for
integration into planning for future military operations against global adversaries who may possess WMD.
In a speech at the National Defense University on 13 May 2003, the Undersecretary of Defense, Paul
Wolfowitz, announced, “Since WMD in the hands of rogue states and terrorists is the greatest security
threat we face in this decade, we will continue to have a requirement for a robust WMD-E capability…The
elimination capability that we put together…before Operation Iraqi Freedom will need to be retained,
enhanced and institutionalized…In future conflicts we should not end up playing ‘pickup games’ when we
are trying to put together forces for eliminating WMD. We must ensure that there are sufficient forces in
peacetime, adequately trained, organized and equipped for that mission.” Likewise, the national military
strategy to combat weapon of mass destruction (NMS-CWMD) confirmed this by stating, “DOD must
develop, institutionalize, and exercise a joint capability to eliminate WMD in uncertain
environments…Commanders should be prepared to conduct elimination activities from the initiation of
operation until it is determined that a transfer of authority to another agency is warranted.”
WMD-E is taking on an ever greater national security importance and is gaining a higher priority in
defense planning. National security will depend upon the ability of commanders and staffs to understand
and address the challenging and unique operational considerations for eliminating WMD programs,
weapon systems, and materials. The Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) released February 6, 2006
provides a shift in emphasis toward meeting challenges in a new strategic environment. Although the QDR
maintains the emphasis on DOD support to homeland security (HLS) and nonproliferation, it amplified the
requirement for performing WMD-E missions against potential adversaries with known WMD programs or
terrorist organizations that seek such weapons. The 2006 QDR states that, “The military departments will
organize, train, and equip joint forces for this increasingly important mission.” The 2006 QDR also details
how the DOD will continue to transform itself to better balance its capabilities across four categories of
challenges introduced and outlined in the March 2005, National Defense Strategy of the United States of
America. These are:
z Traditional challenges posed by states employing conventional forces in well-established forms
of military competition.
z Irregular challenges from state and nonstate actors employing methods such as terrorism and
insurgency.
z Catastrophic challenges involving the acquisition, possession, and use of WMD by state and
nonstate actors; and deadly pandemics and other natural disasters that produce WMD-like
effects.
z Disruptive challenges from state and nonstate actors who employ technologies and capabilities
(such as biotechnology, cyber and space operations, or directed energy weapons) in new ways to
counter U.S. military advantages.

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The military strategic goal, as outlined in the February 2006 NMS-CWMD, is to ensure that the U.S. and
its forces, allies, partners, and interests are neither coerced nor attacked by enemies with WMD. The
strategy further refines the three pillars of the 2002 national strategy to combat weapons of mass
destruction (NS-CWMD): nonproliferation (NP), counterproliferation (CP), and consequence management
(CM)—into eight military mission areas. The eight military mission areas are—
z Offensive operations.
z Elimination operations.
z Interdiction operations.
z Active defense.
z Passive defense.
z Weapons of mass destruction consequence management (WMD-CM).
z Security cooperation and partnership activities.
z Threat reduction cooperation (TRC).
The CBRNE headquarters has been created to perform a critical role in countering WMD. The role of the
CBRNE operational headquarters in the NS-CWMD is highlighted in Appendix A, Figure A-4. For further
discussion of this framework and the specifics of WMD-E, see Chapter 4 and Appendix A.
The mission of the CBRNE operational headquarters is to deploy and conduct operations in support of
combatant commanders (CCDRs) or other government agencies (OGAs) to counter CBRNE and WMD
threats, in support of national combating WMD objectives. Its core focus is on tactical, operational, and
strategic exploitation and elimination operations.
When directed by the United States Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM), the CBRNE operational
headquarters will provide the core elements, augmented with joint and interagency enablers under a joint
manning document, to form a joint task force headquarters for WMD elimination (JTF-E).

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Operational Environment

This chapter discusses the operational environment (OE) using six interrelated
variables of political, military, economic, social, information, infrastructure, and the
two added Army variables of physical environment and time (PMESII-PT). Each
variable affects how Army forces combine, sequence, and conduct military
operations. Commanders tailor forces, employ diverse capabilities, and support
different missions to accomplish military objectives. An analysis of these variables
assist commanders in defining the conditions, circumstances, and influences that
affect operational options considered to plan, coordinate, support, execute, and
sustain WMD-E operations. Also discussed are the nature of CBRNE operations in
the OE and the effect of the OE on WMD-E teams.

UNDERSTANDING THE OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

1-1. FM 3-0 provides an analysis of the OE using PMESII-PT. Joint doctrine describes the operational
environment as a composite of the conditions, circumstances, and influences that affect the employment of
military forces and bear on the decisions of the unit commander (JP 1-02). The military variables of
PMESII-PT explore the capabilities of all relevant actors in a given OE. Conceptually they provide a
holistic view of the situation, the environment’s characteristics, and they represent a multidimensional
perspective essential for anticipating how full spectrum operations will affect the OE and ultimately joint
and national objectives.
1-2. Many OEs will include areas suffering from economic collapse, resource competition, ideological
differences, and failed infrastructure. In the last twenty years, the global WMD threat has shifted focus
from state threats to one that also includes terrorists, extremists, terrorist networks, transnational threats,
nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), businesses, rogue scientists or technicians, as well as individuals
acting independently of any organization.
1-3. To address state and nonstate actor WMD threats, the U.S. military, in support of the NS-CWMD
and NMS-CWMD, can expect increased requirements to conduct NP, CP, and CM missions. Today more
than ever, the Nation depends on the joint force to defend the homeland and safeguard global U.S.
interests.
1-4. As in present day, the foreseeable future will also require a more versatile Army trained and ready to
conduct operations in complex OEs and prepared to meet an anticipated increasing range of domestic and
international WMD threats. Recent significant changes impacting the OE that affect WMD-E include:
z A threat scenario in which adversaries are not readily identifiable.
z A significant degree of joint and single service interaction for domestic missions involving state
and local governments, and international missions supporting foreign governments and NGOs,
multinational forces, and contractors.
z Increased coordination of organizations and functions to achieve appreciable gains.
z Simultaneous, geographically dispersed operations that will result in extremely long and
potentially unsecured lines of communication (LOC).
z A potentially complex noncontiguous area of operations (AO) where boundaries are not clearly
defined.
z The prevalence of joint organizations at the operational level and single service organizations
operating in a collaborative or interdependent joint environment at the tactical level.

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1-5. Threats are people, groups, conditions, or natural phenomena that have the potential to damage or
destroy life, vital resources, or institutions (FM 3-0). The U.S. will use all instruments of national power
(diplomatic, informational, military, and economic) to prepare for and manage these threats. Enemies of the
U.S. are feverishly developing or attempting to acquire WMD, both for deterrence and to threaten
opponents.
1-6. The potential for U.S. forces to face some kind of CBRNE incident in an OE remains a serious
challenge. This threat can come from nation-states and nonstate actors alike, sometimes simultaneously,
and can be presented in many forms. Persistent and nonpersistent CBRNE hazards may result from the
accidental or deliberate release of toxic industrial chemicals (TIC) or toxic industrial materials (TIM),
detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED) or chemical variant of an IED, or an adversary’s use of
a radiological dispersal device. CBRNE or hazardous materials (HAZMAT) contamination can occur
following exploitation of an unsecured WMD facility or laboratory, following infrastructure breakdown, or
result from collateral damage caused by lethal weapons, sabotage by an adversary, or simply result from a
naturally occurring or manmade accident.
1-7. Present-day conflicts in the war on terrorism reveal enemy forces that combine conventional and
asymmetric weapons in a variety of combinations to confront Army forces. U.S. enemies have learned that
conventional military operations alone against superior Army forces more often result in outright defeat.
Consequently, enemies resort to adaptive tactics and strategies that minimize U.S. strengths while
providing opportunities to inflict mass casualties on U.S. forces, prolong the conflict, and undermine U.S.
resolve. These enemies rationalize the use of WMD in situations and conditions that the U.S. may consider
immoral and unacceptable.
1-8. In terms of the threat categories described in the 2004 National Military Strategy of the United States
of America, terrorist networks may employ irregular, catastrophic, or disruptive methods to challenge U.S.
security interest. Irregular threats employ “unconventional” methods to counter the traditional advantages
of stronger opponents. Catastrophic threats involve the acquisition, possession, and use of weapons of mass
destruction (WMD) or methods producing WMD like effects. Disruptive threats may come from terrorist
organizations that develop and use breakthrough technologies to negate current U.S. advantages in key
operational domains.
1-9. Enemies may regard the use of WMD as politically or militarily acceptable in ways that are largely
incomprehensible within civilized norms. Irregular, catastrophic, and disruptive threats are often
transnational, operating worldwide without regard to political boundaries. Deterrence strategies may prove
ineffective against irrational actors. Completely eliminating an adversary’s capability to acquire, store, and
employ these weapons becomes a crucial component in the end state of any campaign.
1-10. Adversaries will continue to look at the use of WMD or other CBRNE capabilities as a way to
maintain an asymmetric advantage over U.S. forces as well as allied and coalition partners. They will use
CBRNE capabilities to shape the OE and:
z Inflict unacceptable casualties.
z Create conditions to deter or defeat entry operations.
z Erode public support, the support of allies or coalition members, and the basic will to fight.

STRATEGIC AND REGIONAL THREATS

1-11. Nonstate actors and states possessing CBRNE capabilities or the ability to develop a CBRNE
capability may threaten the U.S. These threats may be strategic threats to the homeland, threats to regional
stability, or have operational/tactical effects.

NONSTATE ACTORS
1-12. Individuals and organizations seeking to acquire, develop, or proliferate WMD pose a grave threat to
U.S. national security. CBRNE capabilities in the possession of nonstate actors could potentially kill large
numbers of people with little or no warning. The relationship between nonstate actors and CBRNE
constitutes one of DOD’s top priorities. Proactive measures must be implemented to prevent them from

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acquiring or developing CBRNE capabilities. The threat is further complicated by the operations of
multinational networks, potentially with the support of states, which proliferate WMD precursors,
technologies, and knowledge. These global proliferation activities employ a combination of secrecy,
dispersion, and fiscal resources that must be located, monitored, and ultimately targeted.
1-13. The U.S. cannot become focused on just the threat of a nonstate actor acquiring and using a
traditional military CBRNE capability. Nonstate actors can also take advantage of the numerous TIMs that
exist for day-to-day commercial activity. A nonstate actor could obtain access to commercial items such as
ammonium nitrate, lead azide, mercury fulminate and use it to create a WMD. In early 2007, U.S. forces
saw this kind of activity during OIF when insurgents stole chlorine tanks and integrated them as one of the
components of vehicle-borne IEDs.

STATE ACTORS
1-14. Nation states with active CBRNE programs possess a wide range of employment capabilities. These
range from conventional (such as ballistic and cruise missiles) to unconventional (such as improvised
radiological devices and crop dusters). The challenge lies in assessing the intent and capabilities of the
state’s leadership.

REGIONAL THREATS
1-15. The proliferation of missile technology has enabled many states to acquire delivery systems that can
range well beyond their immediate regions. A number of states have systems that can strike targets within
the U.S. These long-range CBRNE delivery systems may enable enemies to deter U.S. action, deny access
to its territory or intermediate staging bases, or preempt a pending operation. Enemies may also strike U.S.
allies in an attempt to affect or alter U.S. policy.
1-16. The nonemployment challenges of states possessing WMD (such as presence, proliferation, and
stability disruption) may prove to be the most challenging and dangerous to U.S. interests. It can disrupt
U.S. and international efforts to foster stability and curtail proliferation activity. The perceived imbalance
in power can lead to active proliferation among neighboring states; it could deliver a severe blow to
ongoing NP and CP or other diplomatic and economic efforts.
1-17. If eliminating enemy WMD is the principal objective of a campaign; the defeat or destruction of the
enemy’s other military capability becomes a necessary step to achieve the larger goal. Creating the
conditions required to completely eliminate enemy WMD requires ground forces and often specialized
units trained to address the complex nature of asymmetrical hazards.
1-18. With the assistance of conventional ground forces, specialized teams from CBRNE operational
headquarters can do more than eliminate WMD threats. The capture and subsequent documentation of
areas an enemy has kept secret may have enormous diplomatic and informational power. As with the
destruction of enemy WMD, the capture and worldwide exposure of enemy sites may be essential to the
success of a campaign and contribute directly to liberating an oppressed and terrorized population.

THREATS TO WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION SITES

1-19. Securing and safely controlling or managing WMD sites is critical for every military operation. The
landscape in an OE may be shaped as a consequence of deliberate or accidental destruction of these sites.
Due to their importance, occupying enemies may defend or sabotage a WMD site while others may
abandon the area before confronting Army, joint and/or coalition forces. Once abandoned, specialized
teams from the CBRNE operational headquarters may also encounter civilians attempting to ransack the
area who are expressing anger against a former oppressor or radicals who are upset over philosophical or
political differences. Threats to the WMD site may include secondary effect hazards to civilians that work
or live at and around the site. Each WMD or potential WMD site has unique characteristics and tactical and
technical challenges for commanders to consider. Planners need to develop detailed and coordinated
contingency plans to address each site that includes security and safety with a worst case “what if” scenario
mindset.

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THREATS TO THE CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, NUCLEAR, AND HIGH YIELD

EXPLOSIVES OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
1-20. Threats to the CBRNE operational headquarters and its subordinate elements exist throughout the
spectrum of conflict. These threats may be coordinated or independent of each other, but their effects are
frequently cumulative. The CBRNE operational headquarters may have to operate in noncontiguous AOs
with no sustainment area. This makes every Soldier, vehicle, and facility more vulnerable to attack than in
a combat zone divided into contiguous AOs. Additionally, the Global Information Grid’s (GIG’s)
connectivity and joint and Army forces’ reliance on electronic information systems make deployed forces
vulnerable to electronic attack. Finally, the physical environment will add to the complexity of operations.
Operations may take place in failed and failing states with limited infrastructure. Commanders may decide
to operate in complex or austere areas to maneuver against enemy concentrations or avoid population
centers. Within this context and OE, the CBRNE operational headquarters must be capable of assisting
supported commanders by identifying, orchestrating, and tracking WMD-E operations.

ASYMMETRIC THREATS
1-21. Few aggressors will take on the U.S. military head-on; rather they will seek ways to negate
advantage and undermine the Nation’s will, credibility, and influence. Aggressors may be characterized by
three areas of asymmetry:
z The asymmetric nature of an opponent (such as it is difficult to identify and target, or even
negotiate with)
z The asymmetric nature of the opponent’s ideas or culture (which are at variance to one’s own
beliefs, priorities, and moral constraints)
z The asymmetrical methods that an opponent may employ to counter a qualitative and
quantitative advantage

OPERATIONAL VARIABLES
1-22. The Army uses Service and joint analytical tools and considers the military variables of PMESII-PT
to help the commander understand the OE. Operational variables provide a view of the human factors
which are extremely important to understand to accomplish strategic and operational military objectives.
Military variables are relevant to campaign planning; however, they are too broad to be applied to tactical
planning. At the tactical and operational level, the Army considers the mission, terrain and weather, troops
and support available, time available and civil considerations (METT-TC). PMESII-PT and METT-TC
provide relevant information (RI) that senior commanders use to frame operational problems; this analysis
improves situational understanding (SU) and lends directly to mission accomplishment. The variables
associated with the memory aid of PMESII-PT are discussed below.

THE POLITICAL VARIABLE

1-23. To recognize key actors and visualize an enemy’s explicit and implicit aims and capabilities to
achieve their goals, it is essential commanders understand and appreciate the political circumstances within
an OE. Sources of political mobilization may originate from political leadership; religious, ethnic or
economic communities; or in the indigenous security institutions such as the armed forces or police.
Lessons learned from OIF and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) demonstrate how these actors can
mobilize group identity, ideas, beliefs, actions, and violence to enhance their power and control over
society, territory, and resources.
1-24. Part of the political analysis of an OE examines the concept of an enemy’s “will.” An enemy’s
determination and probability to use WMD may be estimated by understanding the values, morals,
agendas, and required effort to field and leverage forces. The Army may face a determined and inferior
force willing to target dangerous resources such as industry and facilities having TIC of TIM or industrial
plants and facilities which produce nuclear materials and radiological byproducts.

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1-25. The NS-CWMD and the NMS-CWMD establish a framework for how U.S. forces handle the
challenges of CBRNE capabilities in the OE. A CBRNE incident and preparedness to respond coupled
with a U.S. response will have impacts on the political dimension. The same holds true for political
decisions in pre-conflict which may impact military actions such as what type of CBRNE capability U.S.
forces would deploy to support operations.

THE MILITARY VARIABLE

1-26. Understanding the human characteristics of key actors and rogue leaders are especially important
when predicting events in the OE. The military variable considers all relevant actors and their means to
influence events or use of conventional forces and asymmetrical weapons in a given OE. Analysis should
consider an adversary’s willingness to sabotage industrial plants or high-containment laboratories having
TIC/TIM materials or use more sophisticated and technological WMD. It is essential that adversaries
believe they will suffer severe consequences and that their objectives will be denied if they threaten or
resort to the use of WMD.

THE ECONOMIC VARIABLE

1-27. Commanders may view components of an OE’s economic system as precursors signaling an
adversary’s potential use of WMD. Understanding the WMD hazards in the OE is an essential part of this
analysis and includes tracking the import, export or production or availability of key materials and the
production, distribution, and consumption of resources. Without actionable intelligence, U.S. forces may
be unable to identify, prevent, defeat, or reverse the proliferation or use of WMD.

THE SOCIAL VARIABLE

1-28. To understand an adversary and their ability to influence in the OE, it is prudent to study the cultural,
religious, and ethnic makeup of its people. Planning WMD-E operations requires an extensive
understanding of the population which fit into four categories of intermixed people: the enemy,
adversaries, supporters, and neutrals. In the OE it is often difficult to distinguish one from another.
1-29. A comprehensive study includes an understanding not just of the people, but of groups and
institutions that exhibit shared identity, behaviors, values, and beliefs. When assigning missions, it is
important that commanders consider special skills, language, and rapport with the local population as well
as multinational partners’ national sensitivities.
1-30. History has proven that military operations, leveraged without consideration of the social dynamics
and implications, often result in the loss of popular support for U.S. objectives. It can also coerce groups
into providing aid to enemy forces or at least passively protecting them. Without public support and the
endorsement of the international community, the will of the forces involved, as well as the will of national
governments to employ those forces, may be seriously undermined. The endstate often results in prolonged
military occupation, conflicts and engagements, and sometimes civil war. If treated properly, however,
citizens may provide critical information to U.S. or coalition forces about enemy activity hiding,
transporting, selling, shipping, or preparing to use WMD materials.

THE INFORMATION VARIABLE

1-31. U.S. adversaries have long used propaganda as a nonlethal weapon to affect U.S. national will and to
destroy or fragment coalition partnerships. Adversaries often use the media to impact U.S. popular opinion
and global political decision making. Local, regional, national, and international broadcasts and internet
media can rapidly disseminate competing views of military operations. Information may flow by less
sophisticated means – couriers, graffiti, rumors, cultural symbols, air, literature, radio, or local print media.
It may be necessary to notify the local populace and their neighbors of the threat posed by accidental or
deliberate destruction of WMD. In some instances, enemies may try to incite panic by exaggerating,
distorting, or shifting the blame for the threat. To achieve operational, strategic, and tactical objectives,
commanders must engage the information environment.

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THE INFRASTRUCTURE VARIABLE

1-32. Military operations are the result of deliberate and often complex planning designed to successfully
deploy U.S. and coalition forces. To establish and sustain military operations, planners almost always seek
to take advantage of existing entry points (ports, airfields, and other suitable landing sites); however, it is
also essential to control sites in the OE having WMD weapons or sites that have a potential WMD effect.
Deliberate or accidental destruction or degradation of some sites can impact the political, military,
economic, social, and information systems in an OE and can prevent or significantly disrupt U.S. forces
from achieving tactical, operational, and even strategic U.S. objectives.

THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT VARIABLE

1-33. In the OE the physical circumstances and conditions that influence military operations on air, land,
sea, and space include terrain and weather patterns made even more deadly and maneuver-restricting when
combined with HAZMAT. The OE can be shaped by the enemy’s tactical use of less sophisticated and
often readily assessable TIC or TIM. Complex terrain includes terrain restricted by persistent hazards and
shorter duration nonpersistent CBRNE contamination in the air and on the land and sea.
1-34. Some industrial materials can be used as a component for asymmetrical weapons that are even more
hazardous when combined with water and influenced by naturally occurring weather. The topography and
hydrology of the OE provide the essential ingredients and delivery mechanism. During intelligence
preparation of the battlefield (IPB) it is essential to consider the physical environment and to conduct a
complete analysis to determine if the enemy possesses the technical skill and determination to use available
resources and the physical environment to deliver them.
1-35. Most if not all CBRNE operations will occur on the land, and therefore the greatest impact of a
CBRNE incident will be to ground forces. CBRNE operations should take into consideration the four
characteristics that distinguish land combat in the OE:
z Scope. CBRNE incidents and their impact on noncombatants, key terrain, and flagship
capabilities.
z Duration. The continuous actions associated with land combat can be negatively impacted by
the successful use of enemy CBRNE/WMD weapons.
z Terrain. Enemy CBRNE/WMD weapons can be employed against key terrain to negatively
impact land combat operations. In addition the complexity of urban terrain and close combat can
change and even enhance the use of CBRNE/WMD capabilities.
z Permanence. Enemy CBRNE/WMD weapons can be used to impact the ability of U.S. forces
to successfully control populations and productivity centers during operations. The effects of
CBRNE/WMD and HAZMAT may dramatically affect terrain for an extensive period of time.
1-36. Several attributes of the land environment affect WMD-E operations. These include—
z The requirement for proactive participation in the planning process and assessment of the need
to deploy the CBRNE operational headquarters and/or its elements.
z The requirement to deploy and employ the CBRNE operational headquarters rapidly.
z The requirement for the CBRNE operational headquarters to operate for protracted periods
(perhaps as the primary component of a JTF headquarters).
z The nature of close combat.
z Uncertainty, chance, and friction.

THE TIME VARIABLE

1-37. Military operations in the OE are influenced by time in terms of decision-cycles, operational pace,
and planning horizons. Military planners attempt to project the commander’s thoughts and designs and the
enemy’s action or reaction forward in time. Time impacts endurance and protraction of military operations;
it’s a critical planning factor when considering an adversary’s potential use of industrial and military
resources to launch CBRNE attacks and create toxic hazards. Timing is everything, and if not taken from
an adversary, time can be wisely used to develop effective delivery plans to introduce toxins or to

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preposition, sabotage, or conceal WMD. The CBRNE operational headquarters must be proactively
involved in the planning process of units that it will support.

MISSION VARIABLES
1-38. To understand the OE requires a detailed analysis and solid understanding of the operational
variables. This is the level at which the CBRNE operational headquarters typically operates. This
awareness is essential and directly relevant to campaign planning; however, they are too broad to be
applied to tactical planning. Army leaders narrow their focus to METT-TC. The OCP staff (see Chapter 2
and Appendix B) will use METT-TC to synthesize operational and tactical level information with local
knowledge relevant to the WMD-E mission and to ensure that the target folders that they build for missions
are properly focused and resourced.
1-39. Incorporating the analysis of the operational variables into METT-TC emphasizes the OE’s human
aspects, most obviously in civil considerations but in the other factors as well. This requires critical
thinking, collaboration, continuous learning, and adaptation. It also requires analyzing local and regional
perceptions. Many factors affect perceptions of the enemy, adversaries, supporters, and neutrals. These
include—
z Language.
z Culture.
z Geography.
z History.
z Education.
z Beliefs.
z Perceived objective and motivation.
z Communications media.
z Personal experience.
1-40. One of the key categories of METT-TC is that of civil considerations. The staff analysis of this
category improves SU and lends directly to mission accomplishment. Civil considerations are essential to
developing effective plans for all operations—not just those dominated by stability or civil support. Full
spectrum operations often involve stabilizing the situation, securing the peace, and transitioning authority
to civilian control. Combat operations directly affect the populace, infrastructure and the force’s ability to
transition to host nation (HN) authority. The degree of the populace’s expected support or resistance to
Army forces affects nearly all operations
1-41. Figure 1-1, page 1-8 provides a graphical depiction and an example of the use of the memory aid
ASCOPE. Commanders and staffs analyze civil considerations in terms of the categories expressed in this
memory aid (ASCOPE: areas, structures, capabilities, organizations, people, events). CBRNE operations
require the consideration of many of the items identified here as well as others that are not represented in
this example.

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Figure 1-1. ASCOPE construct with examples

THE NATURE OF CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL,

NUCLEAR, AND HIGH YIELD EXPLOSIVES OPERATIONS
1-42. A CBRNE environment may best be described as one in which there is deliberate or accidental
employment (or threat of employment) of:
z Chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapons or material
z Deliberate attack or accidental exposure to contamination with TIMs, including TICs
z Deliberate attack or accidental exposure to contamination with radiological (radioactive) or
nuclear properties
1-43. The OE may include CBRNE, HAZMAT, TIC, TIM hazards, and harmful WMD components. The
OCP staff, WCE members, and WMD-E team leaders must fully appreciate and understand hazards and
plan accordingly. In almost every case, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN)
reconnaissance and defense units are a part of tactical planning. However, many of the tactical chemical
units have standard chemical warfare agent detectors that lack the capacity to correctly identify all known
chemical and biological agents. Many tactical detection meters can yield a false positive when exposed to
some TIC and TIM, and none are designed to identify oxygen-deficient areas.
1-44. CBRNE/WMD site exploitation may include Army or joint agency, multinational, and HN personnel
to support activities inside a suspected or known facility. These teams may consist of a technical escort unit
(TEU) and other specialized personnel who can conduct sampling and packaging, and escort chemical and
biological materials back to a theater medical laboratory or to continental United States (CONUS) for
further analysis or verification. Legally sufficient chain of custody procedures must be enforced when
samples are collected, stored, transported, and analyzed.

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1-45. WMD, CBRNE, HAZMAT, TIC, and TIM hazards almost always require planning and resources for
decontamination. Normally the supported element identifies suitable decontamination sites with link-up
points and manages the logistical requirements to bring specialized teams back to fully mission capable
status. In the absence of that support, planners must realize and plan for prolonged operations in toxic or
contaminated environments which consume protective ensemble and perishable decontamination supplies,
and may require calibration and servicing of sophisticated detection and monitoring equipment and
transportation assets.

EXPEDITIONARY AND CAMPAIGN REQUIREMENTS

1-46. Campaign is defined as a series of related military operations aimed at accomplishing a strategic or
operational objective within a given time and space (JP 1-02). Expeditionary refers to armed force
organized to accomplish a specific objective in a foreign country (JP 1-02). To accomplish the NS-CWMD
at home and abroad (campaign and expeditionary), the CBRNE operational headquarters may rapidly
deploy selected elements to provide WMD-E mission support with little or no notice.
1-47. Providing joint force commanders (JFCs) with expeditionary or campaign WMD-E support requires
the CBRNE operational headquarters to be organized and equipped to be modular, versatile, capable, and
ready to deploy by air, land, or sea. Specialized elements with unique skills must be easily task organized
for each WMD-E mission. If not self sufficient, the unit, its attached elements, and its supporting
headquarters must be prepared to coordinate appropriately for its life support and sustainment
requirements. For more information about sustainment see Chapter 6.
1-48. Successful WMD-E operations are the result of detailed planning, available technical skills, and
available resources and support from varying combinations of joint and interagency capabilities. Planners
must make the most effective use of all available resources to include those able to participate through
reachback.
1-49. CCDRs should integrate WMD-E missions into campaign plan development beginning at Phase 0
(Shape) of the joint planning process (see JP 3-0) and include WMD-E operation considerations through
Phase V (Enable Civil Authorities). The process of transferring the mission to other United States
government (USG)/international organizations at the appropriate time should also be considered. If forces
are permanently assigned, this planning should include C2 and incorporate force training and exercising.

CLOSE COMBAT
1-50. In support of mission requirements, response teams from the CBRNE operational headquarters may
face situations where they are in close proximity with an enemy. Close combat is defined as warfare
carried out on land in a direct fire fight, supported by direct and indirect fires, air-delivered fires, and
nonlethal engagement means. Distances between combatants may vary from several thousand meters to
hand-to hand fighting (FM 3-0). Close combat would include all actions that place response teams in
immediate contact with the enemy where the commander uses direct fire and movement. Using the best
intelligence available, planners avoid placing specialized response teams in situations that may require
them to simultaneously conduct close combat and technical operations.

UNCERTAINTY, CHANCE, AND FRICTION

1-51. Most military operations are characterized by uncertainty, chance, and friction. Leadership is the link
that bonds Soldier and civilian teams conducting WMD-E operations just as it links the six warfighting
functions (WFF) as the elements of combat power. WMD-E teams are expected to adapt and execute a
variety of tasks in support of full spectrum operations under stress and often in complex OEs. While
leadership serves to reduce the impact of uncertainty, chance, and friction, they are still commonplace and
often obscure military operations. These include—
z Weather.
z Chaos and confusion.
z Complexity.

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z Lack of accurate information.

z Errors in understanding or planning.
z Fatigue.
z Misunderstanding among multinational partners.
z Intense enemy fire.
z Difficult terrain.
z Personality clashes.
z Civilian population.
1-52. Both enemy and friendly actions may produce unintended consequences, further complicating a
situation. Chance further complicates deployments, and military operations in the OE. Several factors that
can reduce the effects of uncertainty, chance, and friction are—
z Good leadership.
z Flexible organizations.
z Dependable technology.
z Timely, accurate, and actionable intelligence.
z Continuous coordination.
z A properly developed and executed simple plan.

UNIFIED ACTION
1-53. Close coordination is the foundation of successful unified action. Army mission accomplishment is
linked to the national strategic end state through joint campaigns and major operations. Unified action
describes synchronization of activities between U.S. forces and various local, state, and federal government
agencies to include the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), DTRA,
United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), law enforcement, sister services, and other
multinational and interagency partners, possibly even NGOs. Close coordination and cooperation is
essential to successfully conduct WMD-E operations. CCDRs play a pivotal role in unifying actions;
however, as a subordinate command or stand-alone command, the CBRNE operational headquarters and its
deployed elements must also integrate and synchronize operations directly with the activities and
operations of other military forces and nonmilitary organizations in the OE.

RANGE OF MILITARY OPERATIONS

1-54. Joint operations vary in size, purpose, and intensity within the spectrum of operations. (See Figure
1-2.) U.S. military forces are often simultaneously engaged in several types of joint operations across the
joint range of foreign and domestic military operations.

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Figure 1-2. The joint spectrum of operations

INTERAGENCY COORDINATION AND COORDINATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

1-55. Interagency coordination is inherent in unified action. Within the context of DOD involvement,
interagency coordination is the coordination that occurs between elements of DOD and engaged USG
agencies for the purpose of achieving an objective (JP 3-0). In addition, unified action involves
synchronizing joint or multinational military operations with the activities of the following types of civilian
organizations:
z Local and state government agencies (during civil support operations).
z Intergovernmental organizations.
z HN governmental organizations.
z NGOs.
z Contractors.
1-56. Nowhere is interagency coordination and coordination with other government organizations (OGOs)
more important than during HLS missions within the U.S. These important missions involve proactive and
reactive defense support to civil authorities. Interagency coordination and coordination with other
government and NGOs are both necessary and essential; equally important is unified command of these
forces.
1-57. Unified command of joint forces for HLS missions is authorized by a subsection of U.S. Code, Title
32, made public law with the passing of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2004. The
NDAA allows either state or federal leadership to command a JTF consisting of both Title 10 (active duty)
and Title 32 (National Guard) forces. Additionally, the Stafford Act allows the federal government to
employ federal military assets at the state governor’s request and allows an active duty task force
headquarters to C2 these missions. The Department of Homeland Security’s National Response Plan is an
all encompassing federal plan that describes how tribes, towns, cities, states, and the federal government
will conduct HLS missions and provides examples of when federal and state governors may employ
military forces.
1-58. In wartime, the CBRNE operational headquarters exploits the capabilities of joint forces and the
capabilities of other government and nongovernment agencies to conduct WMD-E missions. While the
CBRNE operational headquarters directs specialized units with advanced CBRNE technologies, most
elements have limited assets to defeat an opposing force and defend WMD sites; therefore, integrated
WMD-E missions include extensive collaborate planning across the WFF (movement and maneuver,
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headquarters may establish liaison with these critical partners, especially those providing the necessary
resources to address the WFF. Liaison officers (LNOs) foster SU of missions and tactics, facilitates
transfer of information, and enhances mutual trust and confidence.

CIVILIAN ORGANIZATIONS AND CONTRACTORS

1-59. Military operations today take place in a more coherent political and civil context than ever before,
and commanders are increasingly required to take account of military variables of PMESII-PT when
planning and executing operations. An increased range and number of participants may be active in the OE
making interface that much more important. Some participants may not naturally defer to the military view
of events, and in some military or civil-military operations commanders must be prepared to manage a
diverse range of civilian organizations; most more often than not having their own mission, viewpoints,
and objectives.
1-60. Civilian organizations and contractors bring resources and capabilities that contribute to successful
execution of national objectives in an OE. Civil-military cooperation provides the mechanism for Army
planners to actively engage with civilian organizations and contractors to integrate their efforts as much as
possible with Army and joint operations. Civil affairs elements typically establish liaison with most civilian
organizations; however, it is neither practicable nor necessary to have the same relationship with all
civilian organizations and contractors. The sensitivity of WMD-E missions often creates circumstances
where there are those (civilian organizations or contractors) with whom it is appropriate to conduct
coordinated planning, and those with whom it is more appropriate to engage through liaison and
information sharing.

MULTINATIONAL OPERATIONS
1-61. Multinational operations are military actions conducted by forces of two or more nations, usually
undertaken by the structure of a coalition or alliance (JP 3-16). Some nations possess CBRNE response
units or teams with technology that provides depth and sustainment capabilities for planners to exploit.
1-62. In one example, the CBRNE operational headquarters may C2 missions under the authority of a UN
resolution. Multinational operations are challenging and require detailed planning and coordination to
integrate sophisticated scientific equipment, technologies, and capabilities of several national forces, often
spread over considerable distances and across international boundaries. During multinational operations,
the CBRNE operational headquarters will establish liaison with assigned multinational forces as soon as
possible.
1-63. When integrating multinational response teams and units, the CBRNE operational headquarters
commander and the staff should assign missions that reflect the capabilities and limitations of each national
contingent, and must consider the same interrelated variables of PMESII-PT. Deployed elements of the
CBRNE operational headquarters will provide the base elements for an appropriate JTF headquarters to
provide the necessary C2 for such an operation.

SOLDIER AND CIVILIAN TEAMS

1-64. The CBRNE operational headquarters has some of the most sophisticated and highly technical
CBRNE response equipment in the world. Results from tests conducted using its hardware and software
may be used in international court and war tribunals. Mission success is however tied to more than just
technology and science. It requires a Soldier, and sometimes a civilian counterpart, to operate the
equipment and think through challenges that technology alone cannot solve. The CBRNE operational
headquarters has training and readiness oversight of its assigned Soldiers and civilians who conduct these
special missions; they represent the cornerstone for mission success.

THE LAW OF WAR AND RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

1-65. The law of war is that part of international law that regulates the conduct of armed hostilities (JP 1-
02). The law of war (LOW) includes treaties and international agreements to which the U.S. is party as

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well as applicable customary international laws. The purpose of the LOW are to protect both combatants
and noncombatants from unnecessary suffering; to safeguard certain fundamental human rights of persons
who fall into the hands of the enemy (prisoners of war), the wounded and sick, and civilians. It also
facilitates peace restoration.
1-66. Rules of engagement (ROE) guide the use of lethal and nonlethal means, not to inhibit military
action and initiative, but to channel it in ways that support the nation’s stated goals. It is more than a
morale issue; it is a critical contributor to WMD-E mission success.
1-67. The joint staff and CCDRs develop ROE, reviewed and approved by the President of the U.S. and
Secretary of Defense (SecDef). ROE always recognize an individual’s inherent right of self defense. ROE
are tailored for each operation and may change during an operation.
1-68. The use of ROEs may be more restrictive for domestic operations and may be significantly different
from those for overseas deployments. However, military personnel are always entitled to use force in self
defense or in designated circumstances to protect others from death or serious bodily harm.
1-69. For United Nations (UN) operations there is a distinction between missions authorized under
Chapter VI of the UN Charter (Pacific Settlement of Disputes) and Chapter VII (Actions with Respect to
Threats to the Peace, Breaches of the Peace, and Acts of Aggression). The fundamental difference between
these two chapters and their provisions is the authorization for the use of force. Chapter VI deals primarily
with peaceful means of settling disputes but does not preclude the deployment of military forces.
Therefore, the use of force under Chapter VI is normally confined to self defense. Chapter VII provides for
additional means (but still within the realm of peace) of achieving compliance, enforcement actions, and
the use of force up to and including deadly force to ensure a return to peace and stability.

TRAINING FOR FULL SPECTRUM OPERATIONS

1-70. The CBRNE operational headquarters is designed to conduct operations across the full spectrum of
military operations. Response teams have unique technical skills that require extensive dedicated training
on WMD-E tasks. Frequent updates of specialized technical equipment used by these personnel provide a
significant training challenge. Operational success is the result of planning and executing individual and
collective training that incorporates both tactical and technical challenges. It is essential that the CBRNE
operational headquarters focus both time and resources to accomplish this objective.
1-71. Training should take into account the various aspects of the OE that these Soldiers and civilians are
likely to face. Learning the specific nuances of the OE in which they will be operating in and adapting the
training to address those challenges is an ongoing process. Refer to Appendix G for more information on
training.

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Unit Structure, Capabilities, and Augmentation

To achieve national combating WMD objectives, a CBRNE operational headquarters

is designed, staffed, and trained to be the controlling headquarters to identify, target,
plan, and coordinate service response to WMD threats. By design, this headquarters
executes, tracks, and manages the response as well as provides C2 for Army and/or
joint specialized CBRNE forces; executes WMD-E missions; and provides technical
capabilities and CBRNE subject matter expertise to joint and Army commanders.
Elements of this headquarters are designed to deploy and provide the core elements
of a JTF headquarters in support of WMD-E or other similar missions. The inclusion
of a JECE provided by USSTRATCOM is an essential element of such a JTF-
headquarters. This chapter outlines the structure for a generic CBRNE operational
headquarters, describes the unit’s unique specialized capabilities, and discusses
various deployable configurations and augmentation that it could receive. For more
information on C2, see Chapter 5. For a more detailed discussion of staff roles and
responsibilities, see Appendix B.

MISSION AND MISSION SETS

2-1. The mission of the CBRNE operational headquarters is to deploy and conduct operations in support
of CCDRs or OGAs to counter CBRNE and WMD threats, in support of national combating WMD
objectives. Its core focus is on tactical, operational, and strategic exploitation and elimination operations.
This mission statement provides the framework for the three mission sets that focus the training of the
elements of the CBRNE operational headquarters. The CBRNE operational headquarters may be called
upon to provide assets to contribute to the spectrum of combating WMD-E operations in a role short of
establishing a JTF-E headquarters.
2-2. The three primary mission sets that the CBRNE operational headquarters is designed for and
required to be ready to execute include the WMD-E set, the JTF headquarters mission set, and the civil
support mission set. In addition, the CBRNE operational headquarters could support other commands in
any of the other mission areas under the NMS-CWMD (see Appendix A). These are discussed in greater
depth in subsequent chapters.

WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION ELIMINATION MISSION SET

2-3. USSTRATCOM is the designated command for integrating and synchronizing WMD efforts for
DOD. Included in the eight combating WMD mission areas is the mission area of conducting WMD-E
operations. This mission area is defined by the operational tasks of isolation, exploitation, destruction, and
monitoring, and redirection.
2-4. There are a number of scenarios when a WMD-E capability would be required. Potential scenarios
include—
z Nonpermissive/combat operations like OEF and OIF where the U.S. military, either in a
multinational or unilateral manner, replaces a regime that has a WMD capability.
z Nonpermissive/CP mission, possible in support of the Proliferation Support Initiative where a
nation or nonstate actor such as Al Qaeda’s WMD capability is the target of military operations.
If this mission were a short-term operation, then it would be assigned to United States Special

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Operations Command (USSOCOM). However, a WMD-E force from the CBRNE operational
headquarters could provide teams or subject matter experts (SMEs) in support of USSOCOM.
z Permissive/crisis regime leadership collapse of a WMD power. For example, if the political
leadership of another country collapses or if the leader of a nuclear power was deposed, the
immediate control of WMD capabilities would be critical to U.S. security.
z Permissive/international cooperative is an instance where a WMD capable nation decides to
change its policy. In this case a WMD-E force from the CBRNE operational headquarters could
provide experts and capabilities to assess, implement controls, and begin on-order destruction of
WMD materials.
z Permissive/uncertain stability operations in support of CP involving transfer or disablement of
potential WMD materials/infrastructure.

JOINT TASK FORCE HEADQUARTERS MISSION SET

2-5. The CBRNE operational headquarters may be called upon to provide the core elements that when
augmented with critical combat enablers and additional staff (to include the JECE) becomes a JTF-E
headquarters. In a major contingency operation, the OCP and potentially as many as three WCEs could
deploy to support a single CCDR. In this case, portions of the CBRNE operational headquarters staff and
the JECE would form the joint operations center (JOC) to serve as the functional JTF-E headquarters for a
larger JTF.
2-6. In another scenario, the CBRNE operational headquarters may be called upon to deploy the core
elements to create a stand-alone JTF. An example of this might occur when at the invitation of a new
government (under the Department of State [DOS]–threat reduction cooperation [TRC] program) the
CBRNE operational headquarters would provide the primary elements to enable C2 for the elimination of
existing stockpiles of WMD left over from a former regime within a given combatant command AOR. The
OCP may be augmented by a JECE and the remainder of the reduction force will be designed based on the
scale of the operation.
2-7. A third possibility is that the OCP does not deploy and only one or more WCE deploys in support of
a JTF. In this case a deploying WCE would most likely support the CCDR’s staff and/or be attached to one
of the CCDR’s subordinate headquarters. In this situation, the total specialized force requirement might
only be a small number of CBRNE elements from among the assets available to the CBRNE operational
headquarters (examples include an NDT, a single explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) company, or one of
the CARA elements).

CIVIL SUPPORT MISSION SET

2-8. The CBRNE operational headquarters may be called upon to provide assets to contribute to civil
support operations. Missions could include but are not limited to—
z Provide technical reachback capability in support of civil authorities.
z Collaborate and sustain relationships with joint and interagency intelligence organizations to
support domestic CBRNE operations.
z Provide laboratory, WCE, NDT, and aviation support to CBRNE operations in support of civil
authorities.
z Deploy selected elements in support of specified Joint Chiefs of Staff contingency plans.
z Remain capable of serving as a JTF-headquarters in support of homeland defense missions in a
surge capacity.
2-9. The CBRNE Operational Headquarters will maintain WCE capability to support USNORTHCOM.
The unit’s MCP serves as the home station operations center, site for technical reachback, and C2 node for
the deployment of assets from the command in support of homeland defense missions.
2-10. The CBRNE Operational Headquarters also supports CBRNE emergency response missions within
the United States. These could include chemical accident or incident response and assistance (CAIRA) for
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response to other chemical material accidents or incidents within the U.S. and its territories, recovering
chemical warfare materiel (RCWM) from an accident or discovery of military chemical munitions, or other
potential emergency responses based on CBRNE expertise and assigned forces.

THE HEADQUARTERS STRUCTURE

2-11. The CBRNE operational headquarters includes a MCP which operates in sanctuary, and deployable
units that include the OCP, six WCEs, two NDTs, and a CARA. Figure 2-1 illustrates the basic
organization. The 20th Support Command (SUPCOM) is the only standing CBRNE operational
headquarters in the DOD. This unit is comprised of approximately 70 percent military, and 30 percent
civilian.

Figure 2-1. Example of a CBRNE operational headquarters

COMMAND GROUP
2-12. The command group consists of the commander, deputy commander, and the command sergeant
major. It is 100 percent mobile. The purpose of the command group is to allow the commander to exercise
personal leadership for any number or combination of missions.

COMMANDER
2-13. A CBRNE operational headquarters is normally commanded by a brigadier general because of the
complex mission; synchronization of joint, interagency, and multinational capabilities; and the strategic OE
in which the CBRNE operational headquarters operates. This headquarters will routinely conduct
deliberate planning and support exercises with CCDRs and functional commands such as the USSOCOM.
The commander is responsible and accountable for everything the CBRNE operational headquarters does
or fails to do. This includes the authority and responsibility for effectively using all available resources for
planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling all military forces in accomplishing assigned missions.
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commander CBRNE operational headquarters will typically also be the commander of a JTF headquarters
created using elements deployed from that headquarters.

DEPUTY COMMANDER
2-14. The deputy commander for a CBRNE operational headquarters is normally a senior colonel. The
commander defines the deputy commander’s roles, duties, and relationships with the staff and subordinate
commanders. The deputy commander is normally assigned specific fields of interest and responsibilities
and is prepared to assume command of the CBRNE operational headquarters at any time. When the
commander is forward with deployed elements as part of a JTF headquarters, the deputy commander will
typically be responsible for the remainder of operations within the CBRNE operational headquarters (to
include the MCP) and ensures the JTF headquarters is receiving the necessary support to include
reachback.

COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR

2-15. The command sergeant major’s primary role is to advise the commander on all matters concerning
the enlisted Soldiers of the CBRNE operational headquarters. The command sergeant major—
z Enforces established policies and standards concerning enlisted Soldiers’ performance, conduct,
and mission preparations.
z Performs other duties the commander prescribes, including receiving and orienting newly
assigned enlisted Soldiers and helping inspect command activities.
z Monitors and recommends actions as necessary on the morale and discipline of the CBRNE
operational headquarters.

OPERATIONAL COMMAND POST

2-16. When alerted by USJFCOM to deploy as a JTF-E headquarters, the command will establish the OCP
and other deployable elements to support WMD-E operations. C2 of forces for WMD-E operations is
conducted from the OCP established in the vicinity of the supported ground force commander as dictated
by conditions. However, initial C2 functions will be controlled from the MCP until the OCP is prepared to
operate from its deployed location as a part of the JTF-E and other necessary deployed elements (to include
the JECE) are functional.
2-17. The OCP is organized to accomplish three basic functions: first, to plan, develop, control, and
coordinate the execution of current orders and operations (monitor and direct – current operations cell);
second, to fuse available information through intelligence sources and add the current operations
perspective to enable some predictive assessment to occur (assess - joint assessment center if formed); and
third, to support the administrative requirements of the C2 function inherent when performing as a JOC.
2-18. The OCP is completely deployable and 50 percent mobile except for the operation maneuver section
which is 100 percent mobile (see Figure 2-2). The OCP is the fusion center for WMD-E operations. The
OCP is prepared to receive the necessary joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational elements
to become a fully functional JTF-E headquarters in support of the JFC’s WMD-E operations. The size and
structure of JTF headquarters may vary with requirements of the mission. The general functions of the
OCP remain relatively consistent during WMD-E operations. The OCP is designed to:
z Conduct 24-hour operations.
z Maintain visibility of all CBRNE missions in theater and track, monitor, and report on all WMD
related missions.
z Rapidly deploy to a joint operational area to support a JTF headquarters.
z Serve as the core element for an Army headquarters for WMD-E.
z Serve as the core element for the creation of JTF-E.
z Provide C2 of CBRNE assets and other Army, joint, multinational, and interagency forces.
z Perform reachback to the MCP and other necessary organizations.

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Figure 2-2. Example of a JOC for a JTF-E headquarters

2-19. In the Figure 2-2 example, the OCP has matured to become part of a JOC. This JOC includes the
facilities and grounds that comprise the command group; JECE; all boards, centers, and cells; and any
other joint, multinational, or interagency staff elements at the headquarters. It also includes all external
entities or facilities in the immediate vicinity of the JOC that serve as integral components for WMD-E
operations.
2-20. The final JOC layout is determined by the layout of the space available, and may be modified to best
facilitate C2 and security considerations. Organizing the JOC will require special considerations to
include—
z Adequate space for setup.
z Equipment support for day/night operations and sustainment for 24-hour operations.
z Orientation and training of personnel.
z Integration of all staff elements and liaisons.
z Transportation support.
z Reachback capability.
z Critical consideration of security.
2-21. The OCP is comprised of a command information center (CIC), intelligence center, future operations
center, sustainment cell, signal cell, and special staff sections. These subordinate elements are described
below.

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COMMAND INFORMATION CENTER

2-22. The CIC is where current and future operations are tracked and managed and where operations
orders (OPORDs) are produced and transmitted to subordinate units and higher headquarters. From this
center, the commander of the CBRNE operational (or JTF-E) headquarters can C2 subordinate WMD-E
units and monitor the effectiveness of each mission.
2-23. The center is networked with computers systems tied to video projection devices that display various
decision support tool graphics and a common operational picture (COP) for the commander. The computer
systems are networked and include headsets with microphones that are used by the staff to plan and track
each WMD-E mission phase. Other systems are networked with plotters used to print detailed color maps.
The center maintains the latest hardware and software for constructing and publishing downwind hazard
predictions; tracking operations related to crisis response and CM; and maintaining the hazards database
which is updated/maintained through reachback.

FUTURE OPERATIONS CELL

2-24. The future operations cell is responsible for planning and assessing operations for the mid-range
horizon. This includes preparing branches. The future operations cell uses the military decision-making
process (MDMP), or the MDMP in a time-constrained environment, to develop plans and orders. All staff
sections assist as required.
2-25. The OCP future operations cell is capable of continuous operations as it develops plans and orders. It
works closely with the coordinating and special staff sections, staff judge advocate (SJA) to ensure
compliance with appropriate laws and the ROE. Operations security and CBRNE-related intelligence and
analysis support are provided, as required, to Army forces, other joint/multinational forces, national-level
intelligence activities, law enforcement agencies, and confirmatory and definitive reachback laboratories.
The cell supports joint boards, centers, and cells as required.

INTELLIGENCE CELL
2-26. The intelligence cell requests, receives, and analyzes information from all sources to produce and
distribute intelligence products. Its primary function is to satisfy intelligence requirements for the
commander and staff. A varied number of specialized intelligence analysts from national level agencies
and the joint Services may augment the cell. It also conducts continuous IPB (for Army and joint
intelligence preparation of the operational environment for joint) to support future operations planning and
target development. The center develops and tracks critical targets, performs all-source analysis, manages
collection, and produces and maintains intelligence products. This center provides CBRNE-related
intelligence support to lower echelons (such as a site exploitation team) depending on the established
intelligence architecture.
2-27. CBRNE-related intelligence support to echelons below corps is normally provided through the WCE
or the CBRN staff element at those echelons. The cell provides the commander, the staff, and assigned
units with indications and warnings, intelligence reporting, SU, detailed target analysis (target folder
information), postulated or post-event analysis of the impact of an incident on population centers. The
intelligence cell also develops priority intelligence requirements (PIR) for the commander.
2-28. The CIC is linked into the OCP computer network which facilitates rapid transmission and
dissemination of processed intelligence products. The cell has computers and phones that utilize a
Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET) and a SECRET Internet Protocol Router
Network (SIPRNET). It is also joint worldwide intelligence communications system (JWICS) capable.

SUSTAINMENT CELL
2-29. The sustainment cell is comprised of assistant chief of staff, personnel (G-1), assistant chief of staff
logistics (G-4), and assistant chief of staff, financial management (G-8) personnel. In support of WMD-E
missions, the cell’s primary function is to prepare the service support annex and movement plans and
orders. The center is also responsible for coordinating logistic integration of supply, maintenance,

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transportation, and services. The sustainment cell provides logistics management and in-transit visibility
for the command.

SIGNAL CELL
2-30. The signal cell is responsible for designing the communication architecture and installing
communications systems in support of the OCP. This cell advises the commander and staff on all matters
concerning command, control, communication, and computer operations. It coordinates for and installs all
classified and unclassified communications and automation systems to provide primary, alternate, and
redundant means of communications and reliable data linkage with higher headquarters, subordinate units,
mobile teams, and supporting government agencies and organizations. The signal cell is typically
comprised of three sections: headquarters, reachback, and tactical communication.
2-31. Signal support augmentation will be based upon METT-TC. For more information about signal
support to theater operations, see FMI 6-02.45.

SPECIAL STAFF ELEMENTS

2-32. The staff roles and responsibilities for the OCP special staff are discussed in greater detail in
Appendix B. The special staff elements consist of the following:
z Medical.
z Inspector general (IG).
z Religious support.
z Staff judge advocate SJA.
z Public affairs.

Note. Planning considerations for the intelligence section in the OCP must include assessing the
need for a fusion element and a collection management office. The fusion element is a small
element specifically trained to manage technical intelligence (TECHINT) and information
requirements; fuse information from national intelligence and CBRNE agencies; and
synchronize efforts of the technical and intelligence augmentees supporting JTF-E. The
collection management office is responsible for integrating intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance (ISR) assets in support of the WMD-E mission.

MAIN COMMAND POST

2-33. The MCP includes the components shown in Figure 2-3, page 2-8. The MCP assists the OCP in
conducting future planning, analysis for current operations and future operations, sustainment
coordination, and other staff functions. It is capable of controlling operations of deployed forces for a
limited time until the OCP is deployed and an operational JTF-E headquarters is established.
2-34. The MCP operates under the general supervision of the Chief of Staff (CoS). It serves as the primary
planning command post and coordination command post for logistics and sustainment to include human
resources, legal, resource management, strategic communications, and IG support. It does the following:
z Conducts 24-hour operations.
z Operates at a home station facility.
z Provides C2 of all WMD-E operations until deployment of the OCP and the establishment of a
JTF-E headquarters.
z Continues to provide C2 in support of the United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM)
for possible CBRNE operations in U.S. territories.
z Provides CBRNE technical advice and subject matter expertise through technical reachback.
z Provides C2 of forces, in conjunction with DOD agency assets, to mitigate hazards resulting
from incidents involving the Nation’s chemical warfare stockpile.

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z Provides C2 for the recovery and disposal of legacy chemical and biological munitions and
materials from formerly used defense sites.
z Coordinates air transportation and provides C2 for the technical escort and ground movement of
chemical surety materials in support of the management of chemical stockpile and chemical
defense research and development.
z Can act as the Army headquarters for WMD-E (for example, threat reduction cooperation).
z Supports the OCP in the conduct of WMD-E and WMD sensitive site exploitation missions.
z Provides forces and technical expertise to combatant commands for WMD-E operations.
z Provides forces and technical expertise to combatant commands for threat reduction cooperation
missions.

Figure 2-3. Example of a MCP of the CBRNE operational headquarters

MANEUVER CELL
2-35. The maneuver cell located in the home station operations center operates 24 hours a day and
maintains C2 with the deployed OCP of the CBRNE operational headquarters, and its subordinate units. It
manages requests for information and serves as a reachback focal point to provide WMD-E technical
advice and guidance for deployed forces. It maintains the current operational picture of all deployed
elements of the CBRNE operational headquarters and its subordinate units.

PLANS CELL
2-36. The plans cell located in the home station operations center operates 24 hours a day. It oversees
planning for future operations. The cell participates in the legal review of plans and orders to ensure
compliance with the LOW, international law, and ROE. It serves as a focal point for coordination with
Army; multi-Service and joint agencies; and OGOs and OGAs providing technical advice to deployed
forces.

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INTELLIGENCE CELL
2-37. The intelligence cell located in the home station operations center operates 24 hours a day. This cell
maintains SU of the AO through continuous redundant communications. The intelligence cell manages
requests for information between the OCP and CONUS-based intelligence centers and agencies and
CBRNE laboratories.

COORDINATING AND SPECIAL STAFF SECTIONS

2-38. The coordinating and special staffs of the MCP are located in the home station operations center.
This cell in Figure 2-3 represents the following staff sections: G-1, G-4, assistant chief of staff command,
control, communications, and computer operations (G-6), G-8, public affairs, surgeon and risk
management, and SJA. These sections are described in more detail in Appendix B.

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT CELL

2-39. The knowledge management cell is capable of continuous operations. It monitors the external
information environment and recommends changes to the command information management plan to
ensure it supports the standing operating procedures (SOPs) of the MCP.

SPECIALIZED ORGANIC RESPONSE ASSETS

2-40. The CBRNE operational headquarters contains three types of specialized organic response teams:
WCE, NDT, and the CARA. These highly trained technical teams are designed to provide specialized
technical CBRNE support. Teams can perform a number of tasks based upon the situation. They can:
z Assist in the exploitation effort.
z Conduct safe movement and transfer of munitions and/or radiological materials.
z Provide guidance to maneuver forces on how to secure and maintain safety on the site.
z Conduct initial disablement, destruction, and limited security for WMD material or production
facilities to preclude adversarial use.
z Can be task organized to provide expertise on the initial site assessment.

WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION COORDINATION ELEMENT

2-41. There are six WCE teams in the CBRNE operational headquarters to support full spectrum CONUS
and outside the continental United States (OCONUS) operations, as illustrated in Figure 2-4, page 2-10.
Each is deployable and 100 percent mobile but is dependent on the support maintenance company for field
maintenance support to include The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS). They provide
constant CBRNE expertise to the supported command. For a more detailed description of the structure and
capabilities of the WCE, see Appendix C. A WCE performs the following functions:
z Provides CBRNE technical support and reachback to the supported unit. In the case of an
Army, Corps, or Division that support would be through that unit’s organic CBRNE section.
z Assists supported commanders with the integration of CBRNE aspects into their
antiterrorism/force protection plans.
z Serves as early entry command post for the OCP, as required.
z Provides liaison between supported commander and the JTF-E (or CBRNE operational
headquarters).
z Provides CBRNE planning, modeling, and hazard prediction for CBRNE events to a supported
commander or primary federal agency.
z Leads a limited CBRNE task force augmented by cells from other DOD and OGOs.
z Provides communications and technical data transfer for CBRNE forces and analytical labs.
z Requests and processes national-level imagery requirements.
z Fuses geospatial, operational, and threat intelligence data to develop CBRNE aspects of the
COP.

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Figure 2-4. Example of WCEs within the CBRNE operational headquarters

NUCLEAR DISABLEMENT TEAM

2-42. The NDT is highlighted in Figure 2-5. It is deployable and 100 percent mobile but dependent on the
support maintenance company for field maintenance support to include TAMMS. For a more detailed
description of the structure and capabilities of the NDT, see Appendix C. An NDT performs the following
functions:
z Exploits and disables nuclear WMD infrastructure in an uncertain or permissive environment.
z Identifies and monitors/minimizes radiological health risks.
z Packages/transports/safeguards nuclear and/or radiological material posing an immediate threat
to friendly forces, on order.
z Collects and transports samples of radiological material/WMD intelligence for forensic analysis
as required.
z Coordinates with higher headquarters to assist with disablement planning and execution.
z Assists in civil support operations mainly focused on nuclear search operations.

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Figure 2-5. Example of NDTs within the CBRNE operational headquarters

CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, NUCLEAR, AND HIGH YIELD EXPLOSIVES

ANALYTICAL REMEDIATION ACTIVITY
2-43. The CARA is highlighted in Figure 2-6, page 2-12. It provides tailored, modular, and deployable
teams in support of specialized taskings received by the CBRNE operational headquarters. It is deployable
and 100 percent mobile but dependent on the support maintenance company for field maintenance support
to include TAMMS. This organization consolidates civilian CBRNE operational elements under a single
organization providing a multifunctional pool of CBRNE technical expertise. Its mission essential task list
(METL) includes conducting tactical deployment and movement, providing C2, conducting analytical
laboratory and technical escort operations, and remediation and restoration operations. For a more detailed
description of the structure and capabilities of the CARA, see Appendix E. The CARA provides the
following:
z Command response teams.
z Chemical, biological, and explosives analysis.
z Biometric forensic analysis.
z Escort and transport of surety and nonsurety material.
z Aviation support for CBRNE emergency response within CONUS.
z Recovery of chemical warfare munitions.
z Near real-time air monitoring support to CBRNE operational teams.
z Limited foreign munitions exploitation.

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Figure 2-6. Example of a CARA within the CBRNE operational headquarters

AUGMENTATION
JOINT ELIMINATION COORDINATION ELEMENT
2-44. When the CBRNE operational headquarters is directed to form a JTF-E headquarters, it will fully
integrate the JECE, a USSTRATCOM asset (see Figure 2-7). The JECE is a full time, joint C2 enabling
element. It has a daily focus on the WMD-E mission and will provide USJFCOM with a trained and
equipped staff element capable of enabling and/or augmenting a JTF-E headquarters. This will provide a
JFC with the ability to bolster a standing headquarters or a JTF headquarters to conduct planning,
exercises, and the execution of WMD-E operations. A more detailed explanation of the JECE can be found
in Appendix F.

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Figure 2-7. Example of a JECE and other augmentation in support of a JTF-E

OTHER AUGMENTATION
2-45. The OE in which elements of the CBRNE operational headquarters operate will often involve joint,
interagency, and multinational considerations. When the OCP and other elements of the CBRNE
operational headquarters is organized to become a JTF-E headquarters, this headquarters may include a
combination of functional and technical experts from the DOD, be augmented by non-DOD personnel as
appropriate, and have real-time reachback capability to the MCP and national-level technical experts and
laboratories. These and other potential augmentation from a variety of possible Army and other Service
CBRNE capabilities are also demonstrated in Figure 2-7. Additional augmentation may range from security
elements to sustainment forces depending on the required task-organization or force-tailoring necessary to
support a given mission. Coordination and management of technical and intelligence augmentees will be
done by the fusion element in the assistant chief of staff, intelligence (G-2)/intelligence directorate of a
joint staff; intelligence staff section (J-2) intelligence section.
2-46. The capabilities that may be attached to or otherwise augment the CBRNE operational headquarters,
or its elements deployed as a JTF-E headquarters, will be dependent upon the factors of METT-TC and
may come from a variety of sources. These include not only the complete range of CBRNE elements but
also potentially combat, technical, intelligence, or sustainment organizations necessary to perform the
mission. Joint targeting support and other staff augmentation may come from DOD and non-DOD
organizations as required.
2-47. For additional information on the force structure and capabilities of CBRN units see FM 3-11.
Similar information on EOD units can be found in FMI 4-30.50.

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Full Spectrum Operations

This chapter describes the CBRNE operational headquarters’ role across the
continuum of operations and in support of the Army’s operational concept of full
spectrum operations. In full spectrum operations, land power is applied as part of
unified action to defeat the enemy on land and establish the conditions that define the
JFC’s endstate. WMD threats add to the complexity of the OE requiring unique
capabilities and scientific technical skills often exceeding those found in traditional
ground forces or traditional CBRN and EOD units. The CBRNE operational
headquarters may be required to execute any one or a combination of three mission
sets in support of offensive, defensive, and stability or civil support operations; these
missions sets are: JTF-E, JTF headquarters, and civil support. This chapter will
describe the CBRNE operational headquarters deployed to provide C2 of WMD-E
and potentially other elements in support of these three mission sets. For more
information on full spectrum operations across the continuum of operations, see FM
3-0.

THE SPECTRUM OF CONFLICT

3-1. The OE is complex and often riddled with numerous WMD hazards such as enemy weapons,
industrial facilities, refineries, and laboratories or research centers. The CBRNE operational headquarters is
responsible for providing C2 to CBRNE units and specialized WMD-E elements to assist the commander
in establishing conditions favorable for conducting subsequent operations and tasks.
3-2. The CBRNE operational headquarters is designed to execute its missions throughout the spectrum of
conflict (see Figure 3-1). The spectrum of conflict spans from stable peace to general war. However, the
four levels are not an exclusive set. Nonetheless, the spectrum of conflict provides a tool to understand and
visualize the level of politically motivated violence and the corresponding role of the military in resolving
conflict.

Figure 3-1. The spectrum of conflict

3-3. The CBRNE operational headquarters operates across the spectrum of conflict through ever-
changing combinations of full spectrum operations using synchronized action, joint interdependent
capabilities, and mission command.
3-4. Commanders must fully consider the inherent risks that affect the OE when conducting WMD-E
missions. The CBRNE operational headquarters will employ synchronized action sensitive to the specific
WMD-E mission after a thorough understanding of all dimensions of the OE.

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THE OPERATIONAL CONCEPT

3-5. The Army’s operational concept of full spectrum operations is the core of its doctrine. Full spectrum
operations (FM 3-0) are the purposeful, continuous, and simultaneous combinations of offense, defense,
and stability or civil support operations to dominate the military situation at operational and tactical levels.
When operations are conducted outside the U.S. and its territories, the CBRNE operational headquarters
may simultaneously support three of the elements – offense, defense, and stability. Within the U.S. and its
territories, operations support one or more of the elements offense, defense, and civil support. See Figure
3-2.

Figure 3-2. Full spectrum operations–the Army’s operational concept

3-6. Figure 3-3 relates the eight mission areas for combating WMD to their relative focus when laid
across the spectrum of conflict and full spectrum operations. These general relationships assist in focusing
these mission areas.

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Figure 3-3. WMD mission areas within the spectrum of conflict

3-7. A number of WMD-E teams and various support elements may be required to conduct simultaneous
offensive, defensive, stability, and civil support operations. The CBRNE operational headquarters staff and
staff elements from its subordinate units collectively plan, coordinate, synchronize, and execute WMD-E
and other directed operations. Chapter 5 provides a brief discussion of the planning process for missions
that a CBRNE operational headquarters may perform.
3-8. During the planning process, response teams are tailored with specialized equipment, and trained and
experienced personnel based on the type of CBRNE/WMD mission. Planners carefully consider the
training and background of technicians and the leadership requirements necessary to face the technical and
tactical complexities of each mission. They are often structured with security elements to facilitate their
missions. Planning and coordination is accomplished to ensure adequate sustainment support various OEs.
Communications support is configured based on the terrain and other aspects of the OE. Specialized teams
are configured with redundant and powerful communication systems necessary to provide reliable voice
and data transmission, C2, and reachback.

MISSION COMMAND AND FULL SPECTRUM OPERATIONS

3-9. The Army’s preferred method of exercising C2 is mission command. Mission command is the
conduct of military operations through decentralized execution based on mission orders. Successful
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aggressively and independently to accomplish the mission within the commander’s intent. Mission
command gives subordinates the greatest possible freedom of action within the commander’s intent.
Commanders focus their orders on the purpose of the operation rather than the details of how to perform
assigned tasks. They delegate most decisions to subordinates. This minimizes detailed control and
empowers subordinates’ initiative. Mission command emphasizes timely decision making, understanding
the higher commander’s intent, and clearly identifying the subordinates’ tasks necessary to achieve the
desired end state. It improves subordinates’ ability to act effectively in fluid, chaotic situations (see FM
3-0).
3-10. Mission command tends to be decentralized, informal, and flexible. Orders and plans are as brief and
simple as possible. The fundamental basis of mission command is trust and mutual understanding between
superiors and subordinates. It produces a command climate that requires subordinates to exercise initiative
and rewards them for doing so. Mission command counters the uncertainty of war by empowering
subordinates at the scene to make decisions quickly. Commanders rely on the ability of subordinates to
coordinate with one another, using the human capacity to understand with minimum verbal information
exchange.
3-11. As with other missions, those performed in support of WMD-E require mission command. What
may be more critical are the specifics that are provided as part of commander’s intent given the level of
strategic relevance that may be attached to certain missions performed by the specialized CBRNE
elements. While the communications capabilities organic to the WCE and other elements may be
outstanding, planning should always include adequate commander’s guidance to overcome potential loss of
communication.
3-12. Mission command applies to all operations across the spectrum of conflict. The OE encountered
during stability and civil support operations is often more complex than that encountered in offensive and
defensive operations. The continuous, often volatile, interaction of brigades and smaller units to include the
specialized CBRNE elements with the local populace during stability operations requires leaders willing to
exercise initiative. They must be able and willing to solve problems without constantly referring to higher
headquarters. Mission command encourages commanders to act promptly, consistently, and decisively in
all situations. Under mission command, commanders explain not only the tasks assigned and their
immediate purpose but also the higher commander’s intent. Doing this helps junior commanders and their
Soldiers understand what is expected of them and what constraints to apply. Most importantly, they
understand the mission’s purpose and context. The commander’s intent also guides subordinates working
with agencies not under military control. The sensitive and complex technical and tactical nature of WMD-
E missions requires experienced leadership attuned to the tactical and operational mission objectives, and
fully aware of the strategic and national implications.

EXAMPLE OF POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT SCENARIOS

3-13. The CBRNE operational headquarters may be called upon to support multiple simultaneous
operations overseas and in support of HLS missions. When supporting offensive, defensive, and stability
or civil support operations, the CBRNE operational headquarters may be required to execute any one or a
combination of the three mission sets described in Chapter 2. They are—
z WMD-E.
z JTF headquarters.
z Civil support.
3-14. The example illustrated in Figure 3-4 depicts a scenario with multiple missions requiring maximum
deployment of assets from the CBRNE operational headquarters in support of joint campaigns overseas
while also supporting HLS missions. This diagram depicts a major contingency in one CCDR area of
responsibility (AOR), a small-scale contingency CBRNE response, and a mission with the CBRNE
operational headquarters providing the core element for the creation of a stand-alone JTF headquarters
supporting a TRC mission. The last two missions depicted are HLS events in the USNORTHCOM AOR.

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Figure 3-4. Example of employments – CBRNE operational headquarters

3-15. Chapter 2 discussed the three mission sets of the CBRNE operational headquarters. Within each of
these three mission sets are a variety of potential employment scenarios for the subordinate C2 elements of
the CBRNE operational headquarters. Figures 3-5 through Figure 3-7 (pages 3-6 and 3-7) provide
examples of potential employment scenarios for these organic C2 components. They may be employed
across various echelons of command in support of WMD-E operations.

Coordination Element Support of Army and Joint Commands

3-16. The first example of potential employment is of a WCE employed to provide additional CBRNE
staff support, WMD-E subject matter expertise, and technical reachback capability for an Army division,
corps, or a joint staff belonging to a commander, joint forces combatant command (JFCC) or JFC. This
support will generally be provided through the Division, Corps, or JTF’s organic CBRNE element. This
WMD-E support relationship is highlighted in Figure 3-5, page 3-6.

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Figure 3-5. Example of WCE support to an Army or joint command

Operational Command Post support to a Joint Command

3-17. The second example of potential employment is of the OCP from the CBRNE operational
headquarters being deployed (without JECE augmentation) to provide WMD-E operational support to a
commander, joint forces land component (JFLCC) or JFC (see Figure 3-6). In this example the OCP may
need to receive other augmentation elements to accomplish its’ role. The type and degree or augmentation
will vary depending on the type or scale of the WMD-E operation and/or the needs of the supported
commander.

Figure 3-6. Example of OCP support to a joint command

Joint Task Force Elimination Headquarters Supporting a Joint Command

3-18. The third example of potential employment is an OCP being deployed and augmented by a JECE
(and probably other augmentation elements as well) to form the core of a JTF-E. In this case the
commander, CBRNE operational headquarters may be employed as the commander, JTF-E headquarters to
provide WMD-E operational mission support to a JFLCC or a JFC (see Figure 3-7).

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Figure 3-7. Example of JTF-E support to a joint command

THE ELEMENTS OF FULL SPECTRUM OPERATIONS

3-19. Full spectrum operations require simultaneous combinations of four elements—offense, defense, and
stability or civil support. Table 3-1 lists the elements of full spectrum operations, the tasks associated with
them, and the purposes of each (see FM 3-0). The CBRNE operational headquarters and its subordinate
elements will perform their missions and tasks within this framework. Although the different elements will
affect the considerations for WMD-E missions (see Chapter 4) the basic tasks remain constant. WMD-E
forces adapt to the requirements of the OE and conduct their support to operations within it using
synchronized action, joint interdependent capabilities, and mission command.
Table 3-1. Elements of full spectrum operations
Element Tasks Purposes
• Movement to contact • Dislocate, isolate, disrupt, and destroy enemy
• Attack forces.
• Exploitation • Seize key terrain.
• Pursuit • Deprive the enemy of resources.
Offense
• Develop intelligence.
• Deceive and divert the enemy.
• Create a secure environment for stability
operations.
• Mobile defense • Deter or defeat enemy offensive operations.
• Area defense • Gain time.
• Retrograde • Achieve economy of force.
Defense
• Retain key terrain.
• Protect the populace, critical assets, and
infrastructure.
• Civil security • Provide a secure environment.
• Civil control • Secure land areas of the joint operations area
• Essential services (JOA).
Stability
restoration • Meet the critical needs of the populace.
• Support to governance • Develop local capacity for security, economy, and
• Support to economic and rule of law.

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Table 3-1. Elements of full spectrum operations

Element Tasks Purposes
infrastructure • Gain support for HN government.
development
• Shape the environment for interagency and HN
success.
• Provide support in • Save lives.
response to disaster. • Restore essential services.
• Support civil law • Maintain or restore law and order.
Civil
enforcement.
support • Protect infrastructure and property.
• Provide other support as
required. • Maintain or restore local government.
• Shape the environment for interagency success.

OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS
3-20. Offensive operations are operations conducted to defeat and destroy enemy forces and seize terrain,
resources, and population centers. They impose the commander’s will on the enemy (FM 3-0). In combat
operations, the offense is the decisive element of full spectrum operations. Against a capable, adaptive
enemy, the offense is the most direct and sure means of seizing, retaining, and exploiting the initiative.
Executing offensive operations compels the enemy to react, creating or revealing weaknesses that attacking
forces can exploit. Successful offensive operations place tremendous pressure on defenders, creating a
cycle of deterioration that can lead to their disintegration. This was the case in early 2003 in Iraq, when
coalition operations led to the collapse of the Iraqi military and ultimately the Baathist regime of Saddam
Hussein.
3-21. While planning for all operations will require flexibility and adaptability these are typically most
critical during offensive operations due to the inherent friction. Planned targets may change and priorities
of commitment for specialized teams will be affected as events on the ground unfold. Opportunity targets
will tend to have an urgency to them that may be more time-sensitive than during most defense, stability, or
civil support operations.
3-22. Good contingency planning is absolutely essential and must include task organizing and reserving
assets to respond to targets of opportunity in a “be prepared” rather than “on order” frame of reference.
These reserved assets must be organized with some degree of security augmentation or at least plan for
security and other necessary assets to be added to the specialized teams to respond to targets of
opportunity; replacing other specialize teams that have been rendered ineffective; or handling what may
become lower priority targets than originally planned because of high value and time sensitive opportunity
targets that primary specialized teams are shifted to. WMD-E tasks conducted during offensive operations
must be able to operate within that friction.

DEFENSIVE OPERATIONS
3-23. Defensive operations are operations conducted to defeat an enemy attack, gain time, economize
forces, and develop conditions favorable for offensive or stability operations. The defense alone normally
cannot achieve a decision. However, it can create conditions for a counteroffensive that allows Army
forces to regain the initiative (FM 3-0). Defensive operations can also establish a protective barrier behind
which stability operations can progress. Defensive operations counter enemy offensive operations. They
defeat attacks, destroying as much of the attacking enemy force as possible. They also preserve control
over land, resources, and populations. Defensive operations retain terrain, guard populations, and protect
critical capabilities. They can be used to gain time and economize forces so offensive tasks can be executed
elsewhere.
3-24. The support of defensive operations will tend to have less urgent opportunity targets than during
offensive operations, but opportunity targets must still be planned for. Since friendly forces control the

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terrain that WMD–E forces are operating in it should provide somewhat better predictability at sites and
enhance the likelihood and quality of security at those sites. More time and security may be available to
conduct actions associated with exploitation, destruction, and monitoring and redirection than during the
support of offensive operations. This may allow the use of non-DOD civilian organization assets that
would typically not be viable when in support of offensive operations.

STABILITY OPERATIONS
3-25. Stability operations encompass various military missions, tasks, and activities conducted outside the
United States in coordination with other instruments of national power to maintain or reestablish a safe and
secure environment, provide essential governmental services, emergency infrastructure reconstruction, and
humanitarian relief (JP 3-0). Stability operations can be conducted in support of a host-nation or interim
government or as part of an occupation when no government exists. Stability operations involve both
coercive and constructive military actions. They are designed to establish a safe and secure environment
and facilitate reconciliation among local or regional adversaries. Stability operations can also establish
political, legal, social, and economic institutions and support the transition to legitimate local governance.
3-26. While stability operations may span a wide range of levels of violence that range from stable to
unstable, WMD-E tasks will typically be performed in a much more predictable environment. Flexibility
and adaptability is still important but time sensitivity and special security may not be significant issues.
Like defensive operations, this may allow the use of non-DOD civilian organization assets that would
typically not be viable when in support of offensive operations. DOD efforts would likely be in support of
other lead federal agencies and non-DOD assets are more likely to be used to support destruction and
monitoring and redirection tasks.

CIVIL SUPPORT OPERATIONS

3-27. Civil support is Department of Defense support to United States civil authorities for domestic
emergencies, and for designated law enforcement and other activities (JP 3-28). Civil support includes
operations that address the consequences of natural or manmade disasters, accidents, and incidents within
the United States and its territories. Army forces conduct civil support operations when the size and scope
of events exceed the capabilities of domestic civilian agencies. The Army National Guard is often the first
military force to respond on behalf of state authorities. In this capacity, it functions under Title 32, U.S.
Code, authority or while serving on state active duty. The National Guard is suited to perform these
missions; however, the scope and level of destruction may require states to request assistance from Federal
authorities.
3-28. Support to civil authorities may have additional laws and restrictions to consider that would not be
issues when conducting operations that are not within the U.S. and its territories. While there are always
security considerations most support to civil authorities will allow non-DOD assets to perform most if not
all tasks. Military support will typically be employed on Federal properties of when the magnitude or the
urgency of an incident requires military units to enable civil authorities to respond in a timely and adequate
manner. During civil support operations, the CBRNE operational headquarters may provide technical
assistance along with specific resources and personnel in support of CBRNE CM to the lead federal agency
and as directed through USNORTHCOM. The CBRNE operational headquarters may provide technical
assistance and specific resources and personnel in support of civil support operations. WMD-E forces will
still require the same types of support from the supported organization in civil support operations as it
would in any other type of operation.

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Weapons of Mass Destruction Elimination Operations

WMD-E operations are military operations to systematically locate, characterize,

secure, disable, and/or destroy a state or nonstate actor’s WMD programs and related
capabilities in hostile or uncertain environments. This chapter details the four
operational level tasks used to frame the conduct of WMD-E operations and explains
the differences between planned and opportunity encounters of potential WMD sites.
Finally, a generic scenario that displays examples of the operational tasks executed
for WMD-E missions is provided at the end of the chapter. See Appendix A for a
broader discussion of the fundamentals of combating WMD and their linkage to
national military strategy.

THE ELIMINATION MISSION

4-1. WMD-E operations are one of the eight mission areas laid out in the NMS-CWMD and is aligned
under the CP pillar for combating WMD. WMD-E operations occur at all levels of war (strategic,
operational, and tactical). The CBRNE operational headquarters is focused on operations at the operational
level and providing support and integrating guidance to the tactical level.
4-2. WMD-E operations consist of four operational level tasks: isolation, exploitation, destruction, and
monitoring and redirection. These four steps may be performed simultaneously in geographically separate
sites but each site typically transitions through each of the steps as well. Any non DOD agencies
supporting WMD-E operations will normally require a secure environment in which to conduct these
operations. See Figure 4-1, page 4-2 for the relationship of operational and tactical tasks within the mission
area of WMD-E.

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Figure 4-1. Operational and tactical tasks in the WMD-E mission area

ISOLATION
4-3. Isolation actions are the overall encirclement of the WMD program. This occurs at all three levels of
war; although the operational task is by definition focused on the actions of the operational force.
4-4. The purpose of isolation is to physically secure suspected WMD sites, material, equipment and/or
personnel. The objective is to ensure the suspected sites and materials are secure to prevent possible
proliferation, pilfering, or destruction of potential forensic evidence; detain personnel; and prevent
dispersion, contamination, or collateral effects of the release of dangerous WMD materials or agents. Such
actions also ensure the safety of U.S. and coalition forces and the surrounding civilian population. General
purpose forces must establish and maintain the conditions for elimination operations by securing sites to
enable the other elimination tasks.
4-5. The operational task of isolation consists of four subordinate tactical tasks: isolate, secure, and
confirm/deny. See Figure 4-2.

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Figure 4-2. Operational task – isolation

Locate
4-6. This task includes continuously collecting actionable intelligence about adversary programs from the
strategic to the tactical level. The new intelligence collected will expand, re-direct, and re-prioritize
intelligence collection activities. During the prosecution of military operations, maneuver and support units
will act upon that intelligence to physically locate adversaries’ WMD programs and associated networks;
or they may encounter WMD sites inadvertently. Sites that are placed on a target list based on intelligence
are planned targets and those sites inadvertently discovered become opportunity targets. The difference
between planned and opportunity elimination operations will be discussed later in this chapter.
4-7. Planning should provide a target/site list prioritization method weapons of mass destruction master
site list (WMSL) for determining which sites should be exploited. This planning should be done as part of
the normal targeting process to ensure that all members of the planning and execution staff are aware of the
plan and to utilize resources from the other elements of the targeting process to include intelligence.

Isolate
4-8. To isolate is a tactical mission task that requires a unit to seal off-both physically and
psychologically-an enemy from his sources of support, deny an enemy freedom of movement, and prevent
an enemy unit from having contact with other enemy forces (FM 3-90).
4-9. Once a known or suspected WMD site is located, actions are taken to physically isolate it. During
this action, units must consider passive defense and WMD-CM measures due to the potential for material
release. For suspect WMD sites that are inadvertently encountered by maneuver units, planners should
consider additional security forces to accomplish site isolation, because maneuver units generally have
higher priority military objectives than the isolation of WMD sites.

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Secure
4-10. The term secure has several definitions. Secure is a tactical mission task that involves preventing a
unit, facility, or geographical location from being damaged or destroyed as a result of enemy action (FM 3-
90).
4-11. WMD sites are likely to be protected with some form of defenses. Planning should address how to
detect, assess and defeat site defenses. It should also address how to establish and maintain secure control
of WMD sites until the absence of CBRNE material is confirmed; the material has been eliminated or
removed; or the mission and responsibility for security is transferred to another agency as part of TRC.
4-12. This may require coordination for additional assets based on the extent of site defenses and size and
type of WMD sites. Planning must address the impact of security requirements for a large number of sites
and future transition of the security mission to other organizations or forces.
4-13. Additionally, planning must also consider the need for robust, high bandwidth C2 at each site. The
responsibility for a site’s long term security, where there is no longer an immediate threat, may be
transferred from the JTF-E to the lead agency for the TRC mission.

Confirm/Deny
4-14. Once sites are isolated and secured, CBRNE forces will attempt to confirm or deny the presence of
WMD using organic testing equipment by performing presumptive identification or analysis to determine
the potential for WMD presence. Presumptive identification requires a single technology and may be
conducted by all CBRNE forces. Presumptive analysis requires the application of two or more
technologies, and may require the application of the appropriate CBRNE force package, depending on the
nature of the material in question. In either case, the findings will be reported according to the command’s
established reporting procedures–to include the technology(s) applied–and using established channels.
4-15. If the presence of WMD cannot be resolved using presumptive identification or presumptive analysis
then additional specialized testing will be conducted to confirm or deny the presence of WMD. To
accomplish this testing, CBRNE forces will collect samples and ensure the samples are properly escorted to
a designated laboratory activity.

EXPLOITATION
4-16. The intent of exploitation is to gain an understanding of an adversary’s WMD programs and
capabilities to attribute and connect to the adversary’s network, which may determine future targets; collect
evidence of a WMD program; and provide protection from immediate WMD threats, if required.
4-17. Exploitation requires specialized skill sets that the CBRNE operational headquarters or JTF-E
provides, with the assistance of CBRNE (CBRN and EOD), security, and support units; combat support
agencies like DTRA; and other USG agencies like the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of
State (DOS). Some of these agencies may require the establishment of a locally permissive environment to
conduct their activities.
4-18. This operational task is not exactly the same as the definition of exploitation provided in FM 1-02
although the basic focus comes closest to the second definition. Exploitation – (DOD, North Atlantic
Treaty Organization [NATO]) 1. Taking full advantage of success in military operations [Note: the NATO
definition replaces “military operations” with “battle”], following up initial gains, [Note: the NATO
definition ends here] and making permanent the temporary effects already achieved. See FM 3-0. 2. Taking
full advantage of any information that has come to hand for tactical, operational, or strategic purposes. See
FM 3-13. 3. An offensive operation that usually follows a successful attack and is designed to disorganize
the enemy in depth. See FM 3-0.
4-19. The operational task of exploitation consist of four subordinate tactical tasks: preserve, characterize,
exploit, and disable or neutralize (see Figure 4-3).

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Preserve
4-20. In addition to tactical security, a primary challenge is to safeguard suspected materials until
specialized forces can characterize the material and exploit the site. Long term security requirements for
elimination operations are potentially overwhelming. Additional security forces should be planned for and
assigned to the elimination mission based on the number and size of suspected WMD sites.
4-21. In the case of WMD materials located aboard vessels, identification of suitable airfields or ports and
capable facilities may be required to accomplish follow on characterization and exploitation operations.

Figure 4-3. Operational task – exploitation

Characterize
4-22. Once a site is secure, dedicated task-organized exploitation assets are deployed. These assets have
the necessary expertise and specialized equipment to characterize WMD weapons, materials, agents and
delivery means; provide a presumptive analysis; and package and transport WMD material for shipment
back to a pre-identified facility for confirmatory and/or definitive analysis.
4-23. Characterization includes detailed assessments that may take some time to accomplish, USG
designated laboratories with internationally accepted confirmatory capabilities, as well as other assets with
other required capabilities, may not be organic to theater.

Exploit
4-24. The exploitation assets conduct initial intelligence exploitation of program experts, documents, and
other media as well as secure weapons material, agents, delivery means, and related processes and facilities
found in and around the site. Characterization and exploitation may require additional assets not typically
found within the JTF-E or organic to CBRNE forces. These include technical linguists for document

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exploitation and interviews, technical and CBRNE intelligence analysts, engineer assets, and material
handling and packaging capabilities.
4-25. This WMD-E tactical task is similar to but not exactly the same as the definition of exploit provided
in FM 1-02. In information operations, to exploit is to gain access to adversary command and control
systems to collect information or to plant false or misleading information (FM 3-13).
4-26. Detailed reports and imagery are sent to the appropriate agencies for further analysis. This analysis
can lead to a re-prioritization of WMD sites or identify additional sites or experts to add to the WMSL.
4-27. Exploitation activities are essential for arresting further WMD proliferation, preventing WMD
program regeneration and include taking full advantage of any information obtained for tactical,
operational, or strategic purposes.

Disable/Neutralize
4-28. Exploitation assets will render harmless or destroy weapons, materials, agents, and delivery systems
that pose an immediate threat to U.S forces, coalition partners, and the civilian population. The intent of
disable/neutralize is to provide protection from WMD rather than to conduct the destruction of the WMD
program.
4-29. To disable or neutralize in the context of WMD-E operations is similar to the term disable found in
FM 1-02. As it applies to military operations, to neutralize is to [1] to render ineffective or unusable (FM
1-02); [2] to render enemy personnel or material incapable of interfering with a particular operation (see
FM 3-90); [3] to render safe mines, bombs, missiles, and booby traps (see FM 3-34.214); or [4] to make
harmless anything contaminated with a chemical agent (see FM 3-90).

DESTRUCTION
4-30. Once the site has been exploited, and it has been determined that it is not a component of a dual-use
industry that will be designated for redirection, the operational task of destruction may begin. The purpose
of this task is to destroy, dismantle, remove, transfer, or otherwise verifiably dispose of the adversary’s
WMD material, weapons equipment, and infrastructure.
4-31. While the ideal case is to conduct the operational task of destruction operations in a permissive
environment, planning must include conducting this task in all environments and under all conditions until
conditions permit transfer of responsibility to another agency.
4-32. Planning should include transfer of responsibility as soon as possible during operations to the agency
or organizations responsible for conducting monitoring and redirection. A rapid battle handover (transfer
of authority) of the destruction mission to a monitoring and redirection operation (MRO) is essential to
returning the limited CBRNE assets for other WMD-E missions.
4-33. In some cases, the DOD (specifically the JTF-E) may have to retain responsibility for the destruction
mission. Planners need to take this into consideration and be prepared to make recommendations as to what
additional assets, if any, will be required to continue with the destruction mission while simultaneously
supporting the other elimination tasks.
4-34. When planning a destruction mission consideration must also be given to the number and their
respective sizes, types of material to be destroyed, exposure criteria, assets available; and the security
environment in which the destruction mission will be accomplished. These factors may lead to the
materials being shipped out of country for destruction or a consolidation within the HN to one or more sites
for more efficient destruction operations.
4-35. The operational task of destruction consists of five subordinate tactical tasks: destroy, dismantle,
remove, transfer, and dispose. Execution of all of these tactical tasks is not necessary for the successful
execution of the operational task of destruction task. Any combination of tactical tasks may be executed for
successful accomplishment of the operational task of destruction. Available resources, along with
intelligence requirements and other higher level guidance will determine which tactical tasks are employed
and against what portions of the WMD network (see Figure 4-4).

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Figure 4-4. Operational task – destruction

Destroy
4-36. The WMD-E tactical task of destroy is similar to the definition of destroy. Destroy – 1. A tactical
mission task that physically renders an enemy force combat-ineffective until it is reconstituted. 2. To
damage a combat system so badly that it cannot perform any function or be restored to a usable condition
without being entirely rebuilt (FM 3-90).
4-37. The tactical tasks of destroy is to damage a system or component of a WMD program so badly that it
cannot perform any function or be restored to a usable condition without being entirely rebuilt. An example
of this tactical task would be the destruction of CBRNE rounds by an Technical Escort unit.

Dismantle
4-38. The tactical task of dismantle is to take a system or component of a WMD network apart to the point
where it would not be economically feasible, or cannot be rapidly restored to an operational state. This
tactical task may also be used to break a large component into smaller components that then can be
destroyed, removed, or transferred.

Remove
4-39. The tactical task of remove is taking a system or components of a system and moving them to
another location for the purpose of preserving for forensic reasons or intelligence exploitation. This tactical
task can be used to separate a flagship component from the remainder of a WMD network to hinder
reestablishment of the program. The consolidation task begins as part of the remove task if the intent is to
preserve evidence for technical exploitation.

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Transfer
4-40. The tactical task of transfer is to take a system or components of a WMD network and transfer them
to a peaceful purpose. This tactical task is most likely used when dealing with dual use type components of
a WMD network. The consolidation task begins as a part of the transfer task if the intent is to neutralize the
material and could potentially end here for military forces as a result of the transfer of authority to
nonmilitary control.

Dispose
4-41. The tactical task of dispose is the moving or assigning components of a WMD network to the next
phase of the elimination process that ensures the inability to reconstitute the WMD network. The
consolidation task could continue here if military forces remain responsible for the dispose task.

MONITORING AND REDIRECTION

4-42. As with the operational task of destruction, this operational task is highly dependent on interagency
and international organization support for execution. Typically this operational task is performed as part of
a TRC mission and is passed on to non DOD agencies for execution.
4-43. Monitoring in the context of WMD-E missions is the continuous observation and examination of
former WMD programs and sites to ensure that eliminated programs are not reconstituted. Redirection
involves the transfer of material, equipment, and personnel to peaceful purposes. This portion of the
operational task is normally performed as part of the TRC mission area and involves such agencies as the
DOE, DOS, and other interagency and international partners.
4-44. The combatant command and its subordinate JTF headquarters should begin planning for this
operational task as soon as dual use facilities are identified. Some planning considerations include—
z Agencies and organizations that should be involved in the TRC process.
z Continued security to include potential transfer of authority of the security mission.
z Resources required to be left behind (equipment, personnel, and so forth).
z Logistics support for the new operation.
z HN requirements in support of the TRC mission.

THREAT REDUCTION COOPERATION

4-45. Although it is not considered one of the four WMD-E operational tasks, TRC may be conducted
sequentially as part of the transition from the operational task of monitoring and redirection. An example
of this might occur when at the invitation of a new or friendly government (under the DOS–TRC program)
the CBRNE operational headquarters would provide the primary elements to enable C2 for the elimination
of existing stockpiles of WMD left over from a former regime within a given combatant command AOR.
The final task is the transition to the TRC mission. TRC activities include long term destruction, redirection
and monitoring, and are normally conducted in a permissive environment.
4-46. Depending on the OE it is possible that the JTF-E may be required to initiate the TRC mission area.
The JTF-E needs to begin planning as soon as it anticipates it may have to conduct or support TRC so it
can identify additional resources that may be required to augment the JTF-E.

ENCOUNTERING WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION

ELIMINATION SITES
4-47. U.S. forces may encounter elimination sites under two circumstances: planned and opportunity.
Planned targets are those that were known about in advance of the operation and are typically approached
as a deliberate operation. An opportunity target is an unexpected or unconfirmed target that is identified
after the operation has begun. The source of these opportunity targets may be from tactical maneuver
elements that simply discover a WMD site during their movement and maneuver and report this

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information. Response to these as well as planned targets will ideally be performed in a deliberate fashion,
but the reality is that many may need to be treated as a hasty operation. See FM 3-90 for a discussion of
hasty and deliberate planning and operations.

PLANNED ENCOUNTERS
4-48. A planned WMD-E operation is one that is developed as part of the JFC campaign plan. A planned
elimination site is one in which the site and its general nature, extent, and purpose are known. The fact that
some planned sites may only be suspect in nature due to limited intelligence information requires that
planning provide flexibility for response to planned elimination sites. The JTF-E will develop a WMSL in
conjunction with the JFC staff. Using intelligence from strategic and operational assets to identify potential
WMD-E sites, the JTF-E will prioritize and nominate these targets for elimination in support of the overall
campaign plan.

OPPORTUNITY ENCOUNTERS
4-49. Opportunity WMD-E operations will most likely occur in any conflict. An opportunity WMD-E
operation is one in which the site is inadvertently discovered and no previous information or intelligence
existed on the site. Opportunity encounters are not necessarily found by CBRNE elements but typically
maneuver elements submitting reports and information through normal channels and should be submitted
concurrently using the joint warning and reporting network.

Differences: Planned and Opportunity Elimination Sites

4-50. The JFC through the JTF-E has both general purpose CBRNE forces (such as CBRN reconnaissance
elements, CBRN dual purpose elements, EOD elements) and specialized CBRNE forces (such as TEU,
NDT, CARA) to conduct WMD-E operations on a target.
4-51. Based on the scope of the planned or opportunity site, forces will be assigned against the target to set
the conditions for successful WMD-E operations. This assignment process follows the normal targeting
process with nominations of targets and then assignment of available forces to respond to the targets. As
information is gathered and refined into intelligence the JTF-E may find it necessary to re-prioritize targets
on the target list.
4-52. Factors to consider when determining what unit or element will respond to a target include—
z Complexity of the elimination site (to include the level of CBRNE technical expertise required).
z Size of the elimination site.
z Environment.
z Exposure criteria and considerations.
z Unit/element capabilities and equipment (general purpose versus technical).
z Sample management considerations.
4-53. The key difference between planned and opportunity elimination sites are in the targeting. This
typically affects the actions during the operational task of isolation. An opportunity elimination site has not
been targeted by the JTF-E and targeting must be accomplished in a hasty fashion. Opportunity targets are
typically discovered by maneuver units conducting tactical missions or conducting mission directed based
on tactical intelligence in their AO. The first CBRNE unit to respond to an opportunity target will typically
be the organic or supporting CBRNE element of the maneuver unit.
4-54. The unit making the opportunity encounter may conduct the first three tactical tasks (locate, isolate,
secure) of the operational task of isolation depicted in Figure 4-2 depending on the nature of the target.
Organic or supporting CBRNE equipment provides the tactical unit with the capability to conduct the
tactical task of confirm/deny (to include presumptive identification and presumptive analysis) and report
the findings according to appropriate reporting procedures.

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4-55. Based on reports from an opportunity site, the JTF-E will begin to develop targeting information and
begin planning the necessary coordination to transfer WMD-E responsibility for the target. Planners will
consider the tactical situation and ensure adequate security elements are available.
4-56. The JTF-E also needs to be prepared to provide specialized CBRNE assets to support the operational
task of isolation as well as other follow-on operational tasks associated with the target.

EXAMPLES OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION ELIMINATION MISSIONS

4-57. In this generic scenario, the CBRNE operational headquarters has been directed to create a JTF-E
headquarters to support a CCDR in a joint operation occurring overseas in Pacifica (see Figures 4-6
through 4-8 on pages 4-11 through 4-13). The OCP has provided the core Army element to create the JTF-
E headquarters and is augmented by a JECE to form a JOC for that JTF. The OCP may also receive LNOs
from units with unique capabilities or missions. The JTF-E headquarters may deploy with additional
specialized units (that is, traditional technical escort, EOD, and CBRNE chemical units) and other critical
combat enablers to accomplish it specified WMD-E missions.
4-58. WMD-E missions are complex and may be conducted in permissive and nonpermissive
environments and occur during combat and post-conflict phases. The JOC will develop and publish plans
and orders. Plans and orders should describe how subordinate headquarters will C2, support, and receive
the necessary resources to conduct and sustain WMD-E operations. Tactical C2 of WMD-E teams will
most likely be conducted by a CBRNE task force headquarters EOD group/battalion or a CBRN
brigade/battalion.
4-59. WMD-E teams may be assigned significantly different missions and subordinate headquarters must
ensure plans and orders include detailed execution paragraphs that clearly communicate the commander’s
desired endstate. They must also describe what actions should or should not be executed to deny, degrade,
disable, or damage WMD material, weapons equipment, and infrastructure (to include dual-use asset’s
infrastructure and capabilities) while minimizing collateral effects or unintended agent or material release.
4-60. Planners must include other considerations when task organizing specialized teams to respond to
WME-E missions. In some cases, due to their importance, enemy forces may defend WMD-E targets
tenaciously. On the other hand, defenders may abandon a WMD site before confronting U.S. forces. This
scenario portrays a particularly dangerous situation where friendly tactical forces are not available to
provide additional security at the site. When friendly forces are not yet available, noncombatants may enter
the site for any number of reasons. In doing so, noncombatants may not only expose themselves to great
risk, but also endanger the nearby population. Ongoing military operations may also be interrupted or
delayed. An historic example of this was the looting (by local civilians) of barrels containing radioactive
materials at the Iraqi nuclear processing plant near Tuwaitha during OIF.
4-61. For each planned and opportunity target, the four operational level tasks discussed earlier in this
chapter for WMD-E operations, are systematically preformed by WMD-E forces. Figure 4-5 provides a
graphical depiction of each in a step by step fashion.

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Figure 4-5. WMD-E operational tasks – step-by-step

4-62. In Figure 4-6, two different corps (each task organized with general purpose ISR, EOD, and CBRNE
units) are maneuvering to locate planned WMD targets. As a target is located, teams execute the
operational and tactical tasks (described earlier in this chapter) “step-by-step” to secure the WMD site and
report to higher command. Figure 4-6, page 4-12 also depicts suspect planned targets which are believed to
exist within each corps AO.

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Figure 4-6. Example of maneuver forces locating WMD-E targets

4-63. Once security forces have created favorable conditions for specialized CBRNE teams, the next step
in the elimination process is to advance elimination forces to exploit WMD targets. Figure 4-7, page 4-12
illustrates a CBRN brigade subordinate to a JTF-E headquarters directing WMD-E forces to maneuver
forward to begin site exploitation. The CBRN brigade has a task organization that includes EOD and TEUs
to allow it to perform this mission.
4-64. When a WMD target is exploited teams execute the subordinate tactical WMD-E tasks in a “step-by-
step” fashion and report findings as required to higher command. These tactical tasks are typically time and
resource intensive. The tasks include procedures to locate, characterize, and secure WMD materiel,
weapons, equipment, personnel, and infrastructure, and the development of appropriate forensic evidence.
4-65. WMD-E exploitation forces provide specialized equipment and capabilities. WMD-E teams are
modular and task organized for the specific OE of the site(s) they are assigned. WMD-E forces are capable
of providing near real-time reachback (digital, voice, imagery), collecting technical information and
intelligence; handling evidence; characterizing CBRNE materials; and conducting sample identification,
collection, and mapping. As required they bring scientific technologies for presumptive field testing for
suspect agents found at the site. If samples cannot be identified at the site, they are packaged and
transported to laboratories for further analysis and certification. WMD-E forces conduct a complete
assessment of the WMD site and develop a detailed report of the results. Figure 4-7 also illustrates the

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movement of suspect samples to a lab or analytical facility. For additional information on laboratories, see
Appendix H.

Figure 4-7. Example of CBRN brigade exploitation force maneuvering to WMD-E targets

4-66. Monitoring and redirection operations is defined as converting WMD programs, personnel, sites and
facilities to prevent transfer, reconstitution, and misuse of residual dual-use capabilities (JP 3-40). MRO is
a task-organized team of technical experts who can go to a CBRNE site and exploit the material, personnel,
facility, munitions, or equipment. MROs may consist of a headquarters element; security, transportation,
EOD, TEU, CARA elements, linguists, and potentially other technical representatives. MROs make
recommendations regarding WMD dismantlement, disablement, or destruction requirements to the JTF-E
headquarters. The supported combatant command (or subordinate element) maintains security of the WMD
site until MRO actions are complete or until other combat forces are identified to assume the security
mission.
4-67. Usually company-sized units support exploitation of a small WMD-E site. Examples include a group
of warehouses, a medium-sized cave, or a walled compound. This support normally includes external
security, tactical reserves, and one or more support teams working inside the site. In instances involving
larger complexes, such as a factory or production and test facility, a battalion-sized force may be necessary
to execute the mission, task-organizing companies to conduct a myriad of supporting tasks. In the case of a
very small site, such as a single building, a platoon-sized force may be all that is required to support the
exploitation. In each instance, the commander considers the size of the site and the threat, the contents of
the site, the duration of the exploitation, and the nature of support required by the site exploitation team. In
some instances, it may be necessary to continue to secure a site while a series of specialized exploitation
teams assess and exploit the site, or to secure large sites while detailed site exploitation or weapons

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disablement takes place. Army forces continue to secure WMD sites until relieved by other security forces
or the site exploitation team has neutralized or destroyed the site.
4-68. Figure 4-8 depicts transportation of consolidated WMD material to a central destruction facility
where a MRO assumes responsibility. In this example, a CBRN battalion has been given the mission of
providing C2 for the continuous operations required to accomplish the consolidation mission. This graphic
also illustrates the movement of suspect sample(s) by technical escort elements to a lab or analytical facility
for continued analysis.

Figure 4-8. Example of consolidation to support monitoring and redirection missions

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Command and Control

The fundamentals of C2 are identified in FM 6-0. The CBRNE operational

headquarters may be required to execute any one or a combination of three primary
mission sets (WMD-E, JTF headquarters, civil support) in support of offensive,
defensive, and stability or civil support operations. The headquarters and its
subordinate elements require a robust C2 structure to perform these mission sets in
support of WMD-E operations. Successful execution of WMD-E missions requires
centralized, responsive, and unambiguous C2 that is responsive to the needs of the
headquarters it supports—providing flexibility and agility in the performance of
WMD-E operations and meeting the time-sensitive nature associated with many of
them. Effective C2 is critical to the performance of the CBRNE operational
headquarters, subordinate commanders, and supported headquarters. This chapter
will discuss some of the specific (and, in some cases, unique) C2 considerations that
affect the specialized organic WMD-E teams, subordinate CBRNE units, and
augmenting CBRNE and WMD-E support that may come from or to the CBRNE
operational headquarters. (When published, FM 3-11.6 will contain multi-Service
doctrine for the aspects of CBRN C2.)

GENERAL
5-1. Command and control is the exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander
over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of a mission (see FM 6-0). The exercise of C2 for
WMD-E (planning, preparation, execution, and continuous assessment) is based on the fundamentals of
full spectrum operations and mission command. Commanders visualize, describe, direct, and lead
operations in terms of the six WFF.
5-2. The commander, CBRNE operational headquarters directly influences operations by his personal
presence and through skillful use of his C2 systems. The capabilities provided via satellite communication
(SATCOM) and digital information systems enable the commander to rapidly share RI with his subordinate
commanders, staff, and higher headquarters. The commander can then employ his leadership to apply the
appropriate technology, resources, and specialized teams required for WMD-E mission accomplishment.
5-3. The integration of CBRNE operational headquarters subordinate and specialized elements with
conventional forces creates unique capabilities for WMD-E that might otherwise be unattainable. Flexible
C2, specific mission generation processes, clear mission approval levels, and tactical interdependence can
improve WMD-E team and conventional forces integration. To facilitate effective integration, several key
areas should be addressed early in the planning process: ISR; integrated operations planning and target
management; characteristics and capabilities/limitations of the supported unit; integration of subordinate
elements; C2; security; and liaison with supported commands.
5-4. The C2 WFF encompasses the related tasks and systems that support commanders in exercising
authority and direction. It includes those tasks associated with acquiring friendly information, managing all
RI, and directing and leading subordinates. C2 is composed of all those actions taken by commanders and
staffs that allow for the accomplishment of the mission (see Figure 5-1, page 5-2). C2 functions are
performed through an arrangement of personnel, equipment, communications, facilities, and procedures
employed by commanders in planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling forces.

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Figure 5-1. C2 for CBRNE operations

THE ROLE OF THE COMMANDER

5-5. The commander’s role is to establish a command climate for the command, prepare the unit for
operations, direct it during operations, and continually assess subordinates. Commanders visualize the
nature and design of operations through estimates and input from subordinates. They describe support
operations in terms of time, space, resources, purpose, and action; and employ intent, commander’s critical
information requirement (CCIR), and mission orders to direct planning, preparation, and mission
execution.
5-6. Of all the activities required of the commander, CBRNE operational headquarters visualizing an
operation from start to finish, and describing that visualization to his staff and subordinate commanders,
are absolutely critical.
5-7. The commander’s intent is a clear, concise statement of what WMD-E elements must do, and the
conditions the specialized teams must meet to succeed. These conditions represent the WMD-E operation’s
desired endstate.
5-8. Subordinate commanders design and execute WMD-E operations around the CBRNE operational
headquarters commander’s intent. The commander, CBRNE operational headquarters develops the intent
and concept of the operation within the framework of the supported commander’s intent. During planning,
the commander’s intent drives the MDMP. Subordinates use the commander’s intent to decide what to do
or when to reachback for additional guidance when faced with unforeseen complications while conducting
WMD-E missions, and in situations where the concept of operations and tactics, techniques, and

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procedures (TTP) or SOP no longer apply. Staffs work within the commander’s intent to direct subordinate
units and specialized teams and control resources supporting WMD-E operations.
5-9. The commander’s intent focuses the operations process. This process (plan, prepare, and execute
with continuous assessment) is described in detail in FMI 5-0.1 and FM 5-0. Although planning, preparing,
executing, and assessing occur continuously in operations, they need not occur sequentially. The CBRNE
operational headquarters must prepare to perform all four actions simultaneously, and the commander’s
intent is at the center of the process.
5-10. The operations, intelligence, and targeting process are most prominent in driving the MDMP, WMD-
E task organization, mission assignment and execution, and WMD-E mission assessment activities. This
synchronized process generates planned WMD-E missions and transforms opportunity targets into
executable and supportable WMD-E missions.

ENABLING INFORMATION SUPERIORITY

5-11. Commanders can neither make decisions nor act to implement them without information. The
amount of information that is available today and will be in the future makes managing information and
turning it into effective decisions and actions critical to success. Since effective C2 depends on getting RI
to the right person at the right time, information management (IM) is crucial to C2. IM narrows the gap
between RI commanders require and the RI they have. C2 systems manage information for one overriding
purpose—to enable commanders to make timely decisions in spite of the fog and friction of operations. All
information given to commanders must be RI; that is, commanders should only receive information they
need to exercise C2. Staffs ensure this RI is accurate, timely, usable, complete, precise, and reliable.
5-12. Reconnaissance performed by CBRN and other elements provides information. In the general sense,
information is the meaning humans assign to data, while in the context of the cognitive hierarchy; it is data
that have been processed to provide further meaning (FM 6-0). Information gives structure and shape to
military operations and the OE (see FM 6-0). Commanders and staffs can then give meaning to and gain
understanding of the events and conditions in which they make decisions and conduct operations.
5-13. Relevant information encompasses all information of importance to the commander and staff in the
exercise of C2 (FM 3-0). [Intelligence is a subset of RI.] An operational picture is a single display of RI
within a commander’s area of interest (FM 3-0), and a common operational picture is an operational
picture tailored to the user’s requirements, based on common data and information shared by more than
one command (FM 3-0). Data and information from all echelons of command are shared among all users to
create the COP. Although ideally the COP is a single display, it may include more than one display and
information in other forms. By applying judgment to the COP, commanders achieve SU, upon which they
base decisions. However, maintaining an accurate COP is complex and difficult. IM contributes to the
information superiority necessary for an accurate COP.
5-14. IM is a component of all C2 systems. Information management is the provision of RI to the right
person at the right time in a usable form to facilitate SU and decision making. It uses procedures and
information systems to collect, process, store, display, and disseminate information (FM 3-0). IM provides
structure through which to process and communicate information and to put decisions into action.
Therefore, it is a contributor to information superiority.
5-15. Information becomes RI if it supports exercising C2 for a mission and is accurate, timely, usable,
complete, precise, and reliable. RI provides the basis for creating and maintaining the COP and the
substance of execution information. It is the basis for achieving SU. Commanders state the RI they need by
establishing the CCIR. The commander alone decides what information is critical based on his experience
and the estimate of the situation, the mission, input from his staff, and the higher commander’s intent.
CCIR consist of two primary components (see Figure 5-2, page 5-4):
z Priority intelligence requirements. Priority intelligence requirements are those intelligence
requirements for which the commander has an anticipated and stated priority in planning and
decision making (JP 2-01.1).

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z Friendly force information requirements (FFIR). Friendly force information requirements

are information the commander and staff need about the forces available for the operation (FM
6-0). This could include unit strength, disposition, capability, and readiness.
z Essential elements of friendly information (EEFI). EEFI are not CCIR but become priorities
on a level with CCIR when a commander designates them. They also generate CCIR (usually
PIR to determine if the enemy is collecting against or has detected EEFI). Essential elements of
friendly information are the critical aspects of a friendly operation that, if known by the enemy,
would subsequently compromise, lead to failure, or limit success of the operation and, therefore,
must be protected from enemy detection (see FM 3-0).

Figure 5-2. CCIR

5-16. IM, including priorities commanders set by establishing and continuously updating their CCIR,
support commanders’ achieving and maintaining SU. SU and commander’s visualization are based on RI
provided by functional experts in the C2 system who process data into information. As commanders
achieve SU, they use commander’s visualization to determine the end state and the ways of getting from
the present state to the endstate. Figure 5-3 graphically depicts the commander’s development of SU.
5-17. At the start of the MDMP, the commander expects to have gaps in information needed to plan and
execute WMD-E missions. Nevertheless, they make some initial decisions. The commander must decide
and articulate to the JOC/OCP staff which information, including intelligence, is needed to fill those gaps
and attain a comprehensive SU before task organizing for WMD-E missions. Commanders use CCIR to
focus information collection on RI they need to support the commander’s visualization and make critical
decisions. Staffs translate CCIR into execution information by tasking assets to collect the information
required to answer them. For example, the MCP may provide the JOC/OCP critical technical reachback
support for planning and executing WMD-E missions.
5-18. ISR is an integral part of the WMD-E mission. The ISR plan is not an military intelligence-specific
product and is often the most important parts of providing information and intelligence that contributes to
answering CBRNE and WMD-E-specific CCIR. The JOC/OCP may combine the efforts of traditional
CBRNE forces and specialized WMD-E elements to conduct networked CBRNE/WMD-E reconnaissance.
See FM 3-11.19 for more discussion on CBRN reconnaissance.

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Figure 5-3. Developing SU

5-19. The MDMP application requires specific information to make decisions, develop courses of action
(COAs), and issue orders. ISR information is critical and relative to time. This information may contribute
to the staff’s and the commander’s improved understanding of information that may impact ongoing and
future WMD-E operations. The JOC/OCP will analyze the information collected and incorporate it into the
planning process.

THE OPERATIONS PROCESS

5-20. Full spectrum operations follow a cycle of planning, preparation, execution, and continuous
assessment (see Figure 5-4, page 5-6). These cyclic activities may be sequential or simultaneous. They are
usually not discrete; they overlap and recur as circumstances demand. As a whole, they make up the
operations process. The operations process consists of the major C2 activities performed during operations:
planning, preparation, execution, and continuous assessment. Battle command drives the operations
process. Throughout the operations process, commanders synchronize forces and WFFs to accomplish
missions. They use the operations process model to help them decide when and where to make decisions,
issue guidance, and provide command presence. Commanders and staffs develop and use control measures
for this coordination.

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Figure 5-4. Operations process

5-21. During planning, the commander’s intent drives the MDMP. The commander and staff use the
MDMP to develop plans and orders (see FM 5-0). The MDMP is not a stand-alone process; it is
synchronized with several other processes. These other processes do not occur at distinct points within the
MDMP. They may occur before, during, or after the MDMP.

THE MILITARY DECISION-MAKING PROCESS

5-22. Planning is a form of decision making. Decision making is selecting a course of action as the one
most favorable to accomplish the mission (FM 6-0). Not all decisions require the same level of planning.
Commanders make hundreds of decisions during operations in an environment of great uncertainty,
unpredictability, and constant change. The commander makes some decisions very quickly. Other
decisions are deliberate, using the MDMP and a complete staff to create a fully developed and written
order. The MDMP is defined in detail in FM 5-0 (see Figure 5-5). JP 5-0 provides the planning construct in
a joint environment in much the same manner.

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Figure 5-5. The MDMP

RUNNING ESTIMATE
5-23. The staff running estimate is used as a logical thought process and extension of the MDMP. It is
conducted by all staff sections, concurrently with the planning process of the supported force commander,
and is continually refined. This estimate allows for early integration and synchronization of CBRNE
considerations into combined arms planning processes. In their staff running estimates, staff sections
continuously consider the effect of new information and update the following: assumptions, friendly force
status, effects of enemy activity, civil considerations, and conclusions and recommendations. A section’s
staff running estimate assesses the following:
z Friendly force capabilities with respect to ongoing and planned operations.
z Enemy capabilities as they affect the section’s area of expertise for both current operations and
future plans.
z Civil considerations as they affect the section’s area of expertise for both current operations and
future plans.

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z Environment’s effect on current and future operations from the section’s perspective.
5-24. The development and continuous maintenance of the staff running estimate drives the coordination
between the CBRNE staff, supporting CBRNE or other elements, the supported commander, and other
staff officers in the development of plans, orders, and the supporting annexes. Additionally, the allocation
of CBRNE assets and resources assists in determining command and support relationships that will be
used.

MISSION ANALYSIS
5-25. Mission analysis is the most important step of the planning process. Mission analysis allows the
commander and staff to visualize the OE—to see the troops, the enemy, and the terrain/environment. The
goal of mission analysis is to develop SU relative to the mission. Along with conducting a running
estimate, the CBRNE staff begins developing the CBRNE vulnerability assessment, the mission-oriented
protective posture analysis, the CBRNE threat status, CBRNE vulnerability reduction and protection
measures, employment status, and task organization of subordinate CBRNE units and organic specialized
teams.
5-26. To help the commander analyze and restate the mission quickly, the CBRNE staff begins analysis as
soon as the order is received. The CBRNE staff identifies constraints, restrictions, and specified and
implied tasks contained in their portion of the order.
5-27. The commander or CBRNE staff identifies the essential tasks (which define mission success) and
includes them in the restated mission. The restated mission contains the elements of what, when, where,
and why the unit will execute. Mission analysis consists of multiple tasks, which are not necessarily
sequential. This gives the CBRNE staff a frame of reference to assess the commander’s work and develop
their own visualization.

ROLE OF INTELLIGENCE
5-28. The role of CBRNE intelligence is focused to ensure that leaders understand the full technological
capabilities of the threat. With this understanding, leaders can adopt appropriate countermeasures,
operations, and tactics. The strength of the U.S. military lies, in part, to the diversity and extent of its
technology base. While the U.S. aspires to be the leader in integrating technology, the threat can achieve
temporary technological advantage in certain areas by acquiring modern systems, advanced technological
knowledge, or specific capabilities. The world arms market is willing to provide these advanced systems
and materiel to countries or individuals with the resources to pay for them. In many other cases,
commercial off-the-shelf technologies can be modified to perform the same function as technologies
generally used for military applications. A concerted TECHINT program focused on CBRNE capability is
vital to providing precise direction and purpose within the U.S. research and development process to
ensure quick and efficient neutralization of this advantage.

INTELLIGENCE GOALS
5-29. CBRNE intelligence has three primary goals:
z To ensure U.S. armed forces maintain technological advantage against any adversary.
z To ensure U.S. armed forces maintain proper protection levels.
z To provide tailored, timely, and accurate CBRNE intelligence to the planners and leaders
throughout the spectrum of operations.

INTELLIGENCE COLLECTION AND PROCESSING

5-30. In this example, the commander, JTF-E receives mission-oriented intelligence on enemy forces
within the JOA from the higher headquarters J-2. The J-2 depends upon the ISR effort to collect and
provide information on the enemy and the OE. Figure 5-6 depicts a cyclical process of receiving
intelligence from multiple means into the technical response fusion cell. Intelligence is analyzed and if
necessary, reachback to technical level WMD experts is accomplished via requests for information (RFIs).

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Intelligence fusion enables the JOC current operations and future operations planners to synchronize
operations.

Figure 5-6. TECHINT collection and processing

INTELLIGENCE PROCESSING
5-31. WMD-E intelligence collection includes locating, capturing, exploiting, reporting, and evacuating or
destroying captured enemy materiel. WMD-E intelligence collection usually begins when an organization
or individual reports the identification of a site used to produce or store WMD materiel or the acquisition
of an unusual, new, or newly employed threat materiel. However, there are often indications that the enemy
may have acquired materiel not yet associated with the threat among the myriad of intelligence products
available. Conversely, it may be known that the threat is using a particular item, the capabilities of which
are unknown to U.S. forces.

CAPTURING SUSPECT MATERIEL

5-32. Military units will normally safeguard captured enemy materiel and report it through intelligence
channels in their reporting chain. The location of WMD-E/CBRNE intelligence elements will be positioned
according to the METT-TC factors; however, there may be WMD-E/CBRNE representation at the corps
G-2 or the CCDR J-2 as well as division level organizations. The WMD-E/CBRNE representative or
element will contribute to verifying if the type of WMD materiel is of intelligence value and determine its
further disposition in conjunction with the unit’s staff.

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EXPLOITING PLANNED AND OPPORTUNITY TARGETS

5-33. At each successive echelon of exploitation, WMD-E intelligence analysts add to the overall body of
information on an item by either adding to previous reports or by preparing new reports. The designated J-
2 exploitation cell or other national level scientific and TECHINT activities prepare more advanced
technical reports and analysis.

REPORTING INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION

5-34. WMD-E intelligence is of critical importance to the JTF-E, including answers to the PIR.
Intelligence is disseminated via the most expeditious means possible. Routine WMD intelligence reports
and products are usually transmitted through the unit’s existing intelligence communications architecture
or intelligence reachback technologies. WMD-E intelligence products are reported or disseminated in a
variety of forms. The requestor must ensure that the WMD intelligence product can be transmitted over the
available or selected communications systems. This includes verifying the appropriate security level of the
communications systems.

ANALYSIS OF INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION

5-35. WMD-E TECHINT analysts use checklists established by scientific and TECHINT agencies,
laboratories, and the JTF-E designated J-2 intelligence cell to analyze each type of the adversary’s WMD
materiel for which intelligence requirements exist. Analysis always begins with what is and what is not
known about the WMD materiel. WMD-E units maintain procedures and plans for sampling, analyzing,
and handling materiel.
5-36. WMD-E intelligence processing starts (simultaneously with collection) with the identification of a
suspected WMD site or the capture of WMDE materiel of intelligence value. According to METT-TC
factors, a WMD-E team may move to the location of the materiel at the capture site or wait until the WMD
materiel is evacuated before verification. After verification, the WMD-E team decides if further
exploitation is required. If the materiel is verified as WMD materiel of intelligence interest, the information
is sent to the J-2.

COMMANDER’S CRITICAL INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS

5-37. The establishment of CCIRs are important to the planning process and the conduct of operations. A
commander’s critical information requirement is an information requirement identified by the commander
as being critical to facilitating timely decision-making. The two key elements are friendly force information
requirements and priority intelligence requirements (JP 3-0).
5-38. The commander, JTF-E has specific information requirements, directly affecting decisions and
successful execution of WMD-E operations. CCIR are prioritized information requirements that are
identified and approved by the commander. Once answered, CCIRs enable the commander to better
understand the flow of the operation, identify risks, and make timely decisions to fulfill his intent and
retain the initiative.

Commander’s Critical Information Requirements Development and Management

5-39. When a CCIR is met or indications that one is about to be met, it is announced to all members of the
staff and appropriate subordinate operations centers. As CCIRs are obtained, the JOC staff will validate
reports using at least two sources when appropriate–and when time and/or mission allows.
5-40. The JOC staff will develop a collection plan for each CCIR and assign them to the appropriate staff
section. As part of the validation process, each CCIR is analyzed for implications on current and future
WMD-E operations.
5-41. CCIRs are briefed to the commander, JTF-E and include recommendations or modifications to
current CCIRs, and may recommend additional CCIRs. CCIRs are continually assessed for relevancy

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(against the agreed upon measures of effectiveness) even while WMD-E operations are underway. Figure
5-7 is an example of the CCIR development and review process as it specifically applies to a JTF-E.

Figure 5-7. CCIR development and review process

Commander’s Critical Information Requirements for Intelligence

5-42. Intelligence focused CCIRs for WMD-E operations fall into two categories: pre-discovery of WMD
materiel, or; and post-discovery of threat WMD capabilities. Pre-discovery could be described as a
situation when capabilities are known to exist to manufacture, produce, and/or store WMD in various
delivery platforms. Post-discovery could be described as a situation where U.S. forces have reliable
information that the enemy has used WMD or there is an incident involving WMD. Both are considered by
intelligence analysts along with pre-discovery intelligence CCIRs, but are separately categorized because
of the immediacy of a no notice event and crisis action planning. Both CCIR types help to validate
assumptions about the OE and the threat.
5-43. CCIR help the staff focus on the information the commander requires and feels is critical. This
enhances the staff’s ability to integrate (filter) information and remain focused on the information of the
highest value. CCIR may change as events unfold and they require continuous assessment for relevance to
current and future situations. Listed below are examples of some pre- and post-discovery CCIRs:
z Pre-discovery Commander’s critical information requirements.
„ Is there credible evidence that a WMD capability exists?
„ Has a suspected state, nation, or terrorist group been identified?
„ Is it a domestic or foreign terrorist group?
„ Is the group capable of successfully employing a CBRNE weapon?
„ Has a specific locations been identified as the target?

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„ Has a specific target(s) been identified?

„ Is the target civilian or military?
„ What is the significance/importance of the target(s)?
„ Has the target(s) been designated as critical infrastructure?
„ What resources/infrastructure does the target have to mitigate CBRNE effects or assist in
mitigating CBRNE effects?
„ What kind of CBRNE weapon will the terrorists likely employ?
„ How will the weapon be deployed (for example air, land, or sea)?
„ What is the size/yield of the weapon and/or quantity of material to be used?
„ Will weather aggravate or mitigate the effects of the weapon?
„ Will weather facilitate or impair WMD-E support operations?
„ Will terrain aggravate or mitigate the effects of the weapon?
„ Will terrain facilitate or impair WMD-E operations?
z Post-discovery Commander’s critical information requirements.
„ What kind of CBRNE weapon was used?
„ What were the immediate effects (personnel, equipment, and infrastructure) of the CBRNE
weapon?
„ What are the long term effects of the CBRNE weapon on personnel, equipment, and
infrastructure?
„ Did the environment (terrain or weather, for example) mitigate or aggravate the CBRNE
effects?

INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND RECONNAISSANCE

5-44. ISR is also critical to the planning process and the conduct of operations. Intelligence, surveillance,
and reconnaissance is an activity that synchronizes and integrates the planning and operation of sensors,
assets, and processing, exploitation, and dissemination systems in direct support of current and future
operations. This is an integrated intelligence and operations function. (JP 2-01.1).
5-45. Tracking of adversary activity enables commanders to maintain comprehensive intelligence on
adversaries’ capabilities and possibly gain information on their intentions. Monitoring WMD programs is
often complicated by the dual-use nature of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear materials.
Pharmaceutical and petrochemical factories can mask chemical and biological weapons production
programs. Radiological materials are commonly used in support of the medical community, and all nuclear
reactors, whether designed specifically for peaceful electric-power production or for production of
weapons-grade material, produce plutonium of various grades that can be used to make nuclear weapons.
Distinguishing between peaceful civilian industrial use and hostile use requires robust intelligence and
surveillance capabilities.
5-46. ISR is an integral part of the warfighting mission. Because the MDMP application requires specific
information to make decisions, develop COAs, and issue orders, ISR information is critical, relative to
time, during mission analysis. The commander and staff deploy reconnaissance assets early in the planning
process to facilitate early collection. The commander and staff analyze the information collected and
incorporate it into the planning process. As stated previously, the ISR plan is not a military intelligence-
specific product and is often the most important part of providing information and intelligence that
contributes to answering CBRNE-specific CCIR.
5-47. Commanders integrate CBRNE reconnaissance missions and surveillance means to form an
integrated ISR plan that capitalizes on their different capabilities. CBRNE reconnaissance is often the most
important part of this activity, providing data that contribute to answering the CCIRs. As such,
commanders conduct it with the same care as any other operation. CBRNE reconnaissance operations are
normally executed before completing the plan. In fact, information on which the final plan is based is often
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phase. Timely and accurate intelligence of the WMD/CBRNE threat and hazards encourages audacity and
facilitates actions that may negate enemy superiority in personnel and materiel.
5-48. Commanders direct CBRNE reconnaissance using the ISR annex to the order. (See FM 5-0.) They
should consider requesting assistance from sources outside of their control, including long-range
surveillance teams and joint assets. Commanders ensure the synchronization of CBRNE reconnaissance
missions with the other ISR components to continuously update and improve their SU.
5-49. CBRNE reconnaissance is not a static, one-time effort that achieves a goal and stops. As
reconnaissance forces gather information, the staff modifies the collection plan to account for new
information and to redirect ISR efforts. Commanders and staffs continuously review intelligence products
and synchronize their reconnaissance efforts within the ISR plan. They focus on the most important
remaining gaps, emphasizing the established or revised CCIRs. Because most CBRNE reconnaissance
elements can only accomplish presumptive identification for WMD, specialized CBRNE assets will be
required to complete reconnaissance beyond that point. Commanders balance several factors against their
need for RI. This includes—
z The ability of CBRNE reconnaissance units to gather the information.
z The risk to CBRNE reconnaissance assets during collection of information and samples.
z The ability to sustain the CBRNE reconnaissance effort over time.
z The requirement to have CBRNE reconnaissance assets available at critical times and places.
5-50. The result is a continuous feed of RI that facilitates the commander’s SU and ultimately allows him
to make better decisions.

INTELLIGENCE LIAISON (TO SUPPORTED HEADQUARTERS)

5-51. J-2 intelligence support to echelons below corps is normally provided by a WCE or other elements
subordinate to the CBRNE operational headquarters/JTF-E headquarters, such as a CBRN brigade or EOD
group intelligence officer (S-2), or an EOD or CBRN battalion S-2.
5-52. WCE’s ensure WMD-E intelligence information is fused with other intelligence disciplines. They
assist the supported unit in synchronizing WMD-E intelligence collection requirements with the higher
headquarters and supported headquarters collection plan. WCE members will assist the supported
headquarters intelligence staff with WMD-E specific TECHINT. In that capacity, the WCE’s primary goal
is to determine whether the results of the WMD-E intelligence production meet the unit’s PIR or
intelligence requirements.
5-53. The WCE assigned to a supported command will contribute to assessing WMD related intelligence
products for accuracy and relevance. WCE personnel will conduct an analysis to determine if the received
intelligence information answers the commander’s PIR or intelligence requirements. WCE’s will provide
feedback to WMD-E intelligence analysts to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the WMD-E
intelligence process. The WCE will also assist the supported unit in developing and evaluating the success
of ISR efforts and with dissemination of assessments to the JTF-E headquarters, its staff, and pertinent
units or personnel.

INTELLIGENCE REACHBACK
5-54. WMD-E missions are complex and by nature present highly technical life-threatening hazards to
specialized WMD-E teams. The JOC/OCP staff works in unison with supported headquarters to achieve
SU for each WMD-E mission or target. The JOC/OCP will immediately establish an ongoing dialogue with
subordinate units G/S-2 personnel to establish and synchronize intelligence collection and RFI
requirements.
5-55. WMD-E teams often rely on reachback to provide information for further analysis to more
thoroughly understand how to best solve technical issues. TECHINT requirements may require reachback
to national level intelligence sources. RFI may originate from WMD-E teams providing support to a unit or
from independent specialized teams assigned a more specific mission by the JOC/OCP or subordinate
headquarters. The JOC/OCP staff will validate intelligence information and forward and track RFIs. RFIs

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that cannot be answered by resident SMEs are typically sent to USJFCOM using the community on-line
intelligence system for end users and managers.
5-56. RFIs from specialized WMD-E teams are often not raw intelligence but more technical information
in nature. The MCP reachback cell located in “sanctuary” is the focal point and fusion center to assist
forward deployed WMD-E elements in investigating technical and scientific issues. Some WMD-E
intelligence RFI may be submitted to The Department of Justice Intelligence Operations Center at the DIA.

JOINT TARGET DEVELOPMENT

5-57. The CBRNE Operational Headquarters will be closely involved in the targeting process. Missions
will come to the Operational Headquarters through the targeting process. Targets fall into two general
categories: planned and immediate. Planned target have gone through the entire targeting process and the
deliberate planning process before they are serviced. Immediate targets would be targets found during the
execution of another mission and the planning for these targets would be simultaneous to servicing and
follow and abbreviated planning process.
5-58. Although targets can be a geographical area, complex, or installation planned for capture or
destruction by military forces, targets also include the wide array of mobile and stationary forces,
equipment, capabilities, and functions that an enemy commander can use to conduct operations. Target
development, also called targeting, is the process of selecting targets and matching the appropriate
response to them on the basis of operational requirements, capabilities, and limitations (JP 3-0).
5-59. A joint targeting coordination board is a group formed by the joint force commander to accomplish
broad targeting oversight functions that may include but are not limited to coordinating targeting
information, providing targeting guidance and priorities, and refining the joint integrated prioritized target
list. The board is normally comprised of representatives from the joint force staff, all components, and if
required, component subordinate units (JP 3-60).
5-60. The JOC/OCP receives targeting intelligence from the supported commander and other intelligence
sources. WMD-E target nomination and tracking is normally developed at the joint level. A joint targeting
coordination board (JTCB) provides a forum in which all components can articulate strategies and
priorities for future operations to ensure that they are synchronized and integrated. The JTCB normally
facilitates and coordinates joint force targeting activities with the components’ scheme of maneuver to
ensure the JTF commander’s priorities are met.
5-61. Targeting is an integral part of WMD-E planning and the decision-making processes. The
commander, JTF-E/CBRNE operational headquarters relies on tactical level commanders to effectively
synchronize the targeting process. The commander, JTF-E/CBRNE operational headquarters best
influences the outcome of future WMD-E missions by setting the conditions for WMD-E missions and
planning the resources (such as security, linguist, and logistical supplies) to provide reliable WMD-E
mission support. The targeting process is accomplished by the components applying service-developed
TTP within a joint framework established by the commander.
5-62. Successful targeting for the commander, JTF-E/CBRNE operational headquarters means identifying
and prioritizing WMD-E targets and approaching mission planning and task organization after reviewing
and considering essential target information.

Targeting Cycle
5-63. The joint targeting cycle is a continuous six-phased process and is shown below.
z Phase 1. Commander’s objectives, guidance, and intent.
z Phase 2. Target development, validation, nomination, and prioritization.
z Phase 3. Capabilities analysis and force assignment.
z Phase 4. Commander’s decision and force assignment.
z Phase 5. Mission planning and force execution.
z Phase 6. Combat assessment.

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5-64. The commander, JTF-E provides advice to the JFC to help set priorities, provide clear targeting
guidance, and determine the weight of effort to be provided for WMD-E operations. To accomplish this,
the commander, JTF-E identifies high-value and high-payoff targets for WMD-E to meet the CCDR or the
land component commander guidance to achieve assigned missions and objectives.
5-65. The primary focus of the JTCB is to ensure the target priorities, guidance, and associated effects are
linked to the commander JTF’s objectives. Briefings at the JTCB should focus on ensuring that targeting
efforts are coordinated and synchronized with intelligence and operations (by all components and
applicable staff elements). The JTCB reviews targeting information developed by senior officers.

Targeting Products
5-66. Products normally produced at a JTCB are—
z The joint target list.
z Restricted target list.
z No-strike list.
z Targeting assessment.
z Joint integrated prioritized target list.

Target Intelligence
5-67. Target intelligence performs the following functions:
z Provides target development support at the operational/tactical level.
z Collates and reports battle damage assessments.
z Performs target analysis.
z Supports requirements for target intelligence from the CCDR or designated coalition
headquarters and the JTCB.

Joint Mission Coordination Board Elimination

5-68. The joint mission coordination board elimination (JMCB-E) is an organization option that the
commander, JTF-E may employ to coordinate and de-conflict WMD-E operations. The JMCB-E is
analogous in function to the JTCB—although the JMCB-E is likely to be a smaller organization. The
purpose of the JMCB-E is to coordinate selected site missions with the command staff in the JTCB for
each day’s mission cycle; and de-conflict any daily JTCB targets with ongoing or potential WMD-E
missions to ensure that appropriate specialized teams and support assets and priorities are assigned.

Targeting Board Process

5-69. Figure 5-8, page 5-16 depicts the organizational role and processes of a JMCB-E. The top half of the
figure depicts the relationship at the combatant commander level. Particularly important are the intelligence
processes that are managed by the combatant command J-2 and the coordination between the operations
directorate of a joint staff; operations staff section (J-3), the plans directorate of a joint staff; plans staff
section (J-5), and the JTCB. The JMCB for elimination fulfills a key role in prioritization, coordination,
and de-confliction of WMD-E requirements.
5-70. The two arrows in Figure 5-8, page 5-16 illustrate the close coordination between the JMCB-E and
the JTCB. This ensures the WMD-E targets are properly integrated into overall targeting lists, with
appropriate levels of priority. In this regard, the following are four key functions of the JMCB-E:
z Target development.
z Tasking considerations.
z WMD-E mission variable considerations.
z Prioritization and follow-on activities.

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Tasking Development
5-71. The JMCB-E develops taskings for tactical execution of specific WMD-E requirements, which are
executed by the JTF-E, or other organization(s) established by the CCDR to execute WMD-E
responsibilities at the tactical level. Throughout the mission planning process, the JMCB-E coordinates
closely with the JTF-E J-3, as depicted by the two-way arrow between the board and the JTF-E J-3. This
may include membership by JTF-E J-3 personnel on the board, technical information to prioritize and de-
conflict missions, and other advice in support of mission coordination. Finally, the JMCB-E is a critical
consumer of intelligence information. The relationship between the board, the combatant command, and
JTF-E J-2 organizations is depicted by the dotted arrows on the left side of Figure 5-8.

Figure 5-8. Tasking development example

Tasking Considerations
5-72. The daily tasking process of the JMCB-E is intended to incorporate a logical method for the
planning, coordination, de-confliction, allocation and assignment of WMD-E missions. The JMCB-E will
support this process through the development of a prioritization list for WMD-E planning. This
prioritization list contains the prioritized requirements for WMD-E at each identified or suspected site in
the combatant command’s JOA.

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Target Folders
5-73. A target folder is a folder, hardcopy or electronic, containing target intelligence and related materials
prepared for planning and executing action against a specific target (JP 2-01.1). Joint units conduct
deliberate target assessments as part of the intelligence preparation of the operational environment and
prepare target folders for each site assessed. They use these folders to war game how they would respond if
a CBRNE-related incident occurred at these sites and to prepare tentative CBRNE vulnerability reduction
measures and response plans for each. Pertinent information collected by the units for each target is
maintained in the target folder for use in a future response. Information could include floor plans, site
maps, routes in and out, potential staging areas, and a determination of prevailing winds to produce
downwind hazard predictions. While there is no standard format for these assessment target folders.
Suggested content would include the material that is identified below.
z Target number
z Threat overview security
z Site overview
z Site history
z CBRN agent presence or other hazards
z Simulation analysis
z Agent data
z Personnel (noncombatants)
z Background information
z Graphics
z Drawings
z Maps
z Photos
z Building plans
z Site description
z Site significance
z Environmental hazards as a result of accidental release
z Terrain
z Collection strategies
z Additional site exploitation
z Command guidance
z Contamination avoidance and desired endstate
z Communications/technical reachback procedures
z Special sample collection, storage, and management procedures
z Operational exposure guidance and turn-back dose rate
z Transportation
z Roads
z Analyst comments
z Projects and agents

Prioritization and Follow-on Activities for Targeting

5-74. Additions and deletions to the targeting list and the requirement to adjust or build new target folders
should be expected as a result of reports from field operations, damage assessment from special operations
at WMD sites, and/or international or coalition force reports. National intelligence means and aerial
surveillance should be used extensively to support the continued identification, location, and use of WMD
sites on the list. Aerial surveillance of all WMD sites is an important part of establishing the prioritization
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in certain types of operations and in certain conditions). During these review sessions the following
activities may be accomplished by the JCMB-E:
z At the beginning of WMD-E operations, developing the initial prioritization list of all known
WMD sites within the JOA. This list should contain detailed information regarding the
identification, location, and characterization of each site (both confirmed and suspected). It is
likely that the responsibility for the initial list will reside with the J-2 at the combatant
command. Information may be made available through all national means, international
agencies, and/or coalition forces.
z Incorporating new WMD sites (for both confirmed or suspected) into the prioritization list
during ongoing operations involves the analysis of requirements and the assignment of priorities
for any new WMD sites. The J-5 of the combatant staff should support the initial prioritization
of all WMD sites once the initial list has been developed by the J-2. It should also provide
prioritization of all new targets once they are added to the list.
z Providing feedback and review regarding WMD missions that are underway and those that are
completed. This may include summaries of WMD-E progress made at specific WMD sites by
the JTF-E (or other organization(s) responsible for execution of WMD-E tasks).
z Identification and selection of upcoming WMD sites for elimination, identifying the following
three groups:
z Those to be exploited.
z Those to be disposed of.
z Those to be monitored.
z With the JTCB’s air tasking order, de-conflicting WMD sites to ensure that appropriate assets
are assigned to each site or that the JTCB targets lists are modified to account for WMD-E
considerations (such as targets are withheld from air attack and assigned to the JTF-E).
z Revisions of mission sets are assigned to the JTF-E (or other organization(s) assigned
responsibility for WMD-E operations) along with suspense times for execution to be completed.
z Support of the JTF-E (or other organization(s) assigned responsibility for WMD-E operations)
in analyzing the mission set and, if shortfalls in resources exist, coordinating to obtain additional
resources or assesses other options to address the mission tasking until organic assets become
available.
z JCMB-E planning and management materials are updated, as appropriate.

ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAY SUPPORT TARGETING

5-75. Joint targeting support comes from DOD and non-DOD organizations as required. Listed below are
some of those agencies that may assist the CBRNE operational headquarters and its subordinate elements
in the targeting process.
z USJFCOM Quick Reaction Team. The Quick Reaction Team is a nonpermanent, rapidly
deployable team (with 24-hours at the request of a CCDR) of targeteers and collections
managers designed to provide immediate crisis support to CCDRs. The team is integrated into
existing theater intelligence organizations and deploy with no organic automated data processing
or communications support.
z Defense Intelligence Agency. The DIA provides all-source intelligence resources on a broad
array of targeting problems across the spectrum of operations. DIA provides a human
intelligence (HUMINT) and measurement and signature intelligence (MASINT) capability.
z National Security Agency. The National Security Agency provides critical intelligence support
to operational targeting. This may include analysis of communications networks or other aspects
of the information architecture, as well as operational signals intelligence (SIGINT).
z National Geospatial Intelligence Agency. The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
provides support to targeting including imagery exploitation and the production of digital and
physical maps and charts.

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z Joint Information Operations Center. The Joint Information Operations Center is a

subordinate functional component of USSTRATCOM, provides federated support, including
intelligence in support of several information operations capabilities.
z Joint Warfare Analysis Center. The Joint Warfare Analysis Center is an element of
USJFCOM, provides analysis of engineering, scientific, and intelligence data and the integration
of these disciplines with requirements for target system analysis. The JWAC has specialized
expertise in the analysis of civilian infrastructure including electric power, telecommunications,
petroleum, oils, and lubricants, LOC, commodities, critical industries, military logistics, and
strategic assessments and impacts.
z Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The DTRA maintains special tools and expertise for
analyzing potential WMD targets and providing plume hazard projections based on destruction
of targets storing HAZMAT including biological, chemical, and radiological agents. DTRA
provides target characterization and high fidelity weapons effects modeling to support physical
and functional defeat of hardened and deeply buried targets. DTRA also verifies existing foreign
controls of stockpiles of nuclear-related equipment and materials.
z Service-Supporting Organizations. Service support organizations include the Army’s National
Ground Intelligence Center, the Office of Naval Intelligence, Marine Corps Intelligence
Activity, and the National Air Intelligence Center.
z Department of State. The DOS is a key contributor of valuable information dealing with
potential no-strike/restricted targets and nongovernmental issues.
z Department of Energy. Through its national laboratories, DOE provides significant CBRN
process analysis data related to CP facilities and installations.
z Other National Organizations. Included are the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI),
Department of Commerce, Department of Transportation, Department of the Treasury, and
potentially other organizations that may provide valuable support for specific targeting although
they may not normally provide such support.

PLANS AND ORDERS

5-76. The staff prepares the plan or order by turning the selected COA into a clear, concise concept of
operations for WMD-E missions and mission specific required supporting information. The concept of
operations for the approved COA becomes the concept of operations for the plan. The COA sketch
becomes the basis for the operations overlay. Plans and orders provide all primary information that
subordinates need for mission execution. Mission orders avoid unnecessary constraints that inhibit
subordinate initiative. The staff assists subordinate unit staffs with their planning and coordination. See FM
3-0 for more information on plans and orders).

Planning Weapons of Mass Destruction Elimination Missions

5-77. The planning process begins with receiving or anticipating a new mission (see Figure 5-5). This
mission can come from an order issued by higher headquarters or be derived from an ongoing WMD-E
operation. For example, the commander may determine—based on a change in enemy dispositions,
friendly-force dispositions, or other OE factors—that there is an opportunity to accomplish the higher
commander’s intent by a means different from the original contingency operations.
5-78. WMD-E operations require detailed planning to be successful. The planner must consider the
hazards that may result from conducting a WMD-E mission and the impact of WMD-E operations on
military operations, the general population, and operational and strategic plans. Assessments include
mission analysis, COA development, and the analysis and comparison of enemy and friendly COAs.
WMD-E planning is dynamic and continuous and requires a synchronized staff to work together to ensure
that WMD-E planning is fully integrated into higher headquarters and subordinate unit plans and orders.
5-79. Planned WMD-E missions primarily originate at the CCDR level where JTCB members assign target
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cases, these planned targets are moved to a specialized WMSL. After further analysis, WMSL targets are
included into a more comprehensive joint integrated prioritized target list (JIPTL).

Weapons of Mass Destruction Elimination Mission Variables to Consider

5-80. Specific WMD-E, disposition, and monitoring and redirection activities required at each site, as well
as the priority assigned to them, are functions of a number of variables. The JMCB-E should analyze each
of these variables when evaluating and deciding upon WMD-E priorities. These may include—
z Size of WMD facility (or facilities).
z Type of WMD facilities (or facilities).
z Nature and scope of exploitation, disposition, and/or monitoring and redirection requirements.
z Environment or level of uncertainty (hostile, uncertain, permissive).
z Time available.
z Availability of technical experts and advisors.
z Availability of transportation assets.

Command and Support Relationships

5-81. Traditional CBRNE defense units augmenting the CBRNE operational headquarters or JTF-E
headquarters are typically task organized in either a command or support relationship. WMD-E elements
organic to the CBRNE operational headquarters may be further task organized to a chemical brigade, EOD
Group, tactical maneuver units, or to specialized forces. The command and support relationships of
specialized elements supporting civil support operations will be designated in the tasking directive.
Command relationships prescribe the supporting WMD-E element’s chain of command and the degree of
authority that a commander exercises over the WMD-E element. See FM 3-0 and FM 5-0 for further
discussion of command and support relationships.

Command Relationships
5-82. WMD-E elements are task organized in a variety of ways, depending on the mission, and current and
future requirements. This task-organization drives the command or support relationship decision-making
process. Command authority over specialized WMD-E teams is given to the maneuver commander in
support of planned (known or suspected) WMD targets. Command relationships can be designated as
attached or operational control (OPCON).
5-83. An attached relationship is a more restrictive command and support relationship for a specialized
WMD-E team. This is appropriate when a subordinate maneuver commander needs task organization or
direct command authority over WMD-E teams or personnel for a prolonged period of time. The
commander of the supported organization exercises the same degree of C2 over task-organized WMD-E
assets as organic units. When attached, WMD-E elements are temporarily placed in the unit it supports. In
this relationship, the WMD-E element receives all of its missions and support from the supported unit and
not from the CBRNE operational headquarters/JTF-E headquarters or subordinate chemical brigade or
battalion. Additionally, the supported unit commander may task organize specialized WMD-E teams or
personnel as appropriate. Time, distance, and communications all play a part in the decision to choose an
attached relationship. A key factor inherent in an attachment decision is ensuring that the attachment
occurs as early as possible to ensure full integration into the maneuver force.
5-84. In an OPCON relationship, the WMD-E element receives all of its taskings and missions from the
supported unit. The supported-unit commander retains the same authority over the WMD-E element as
over organic units and may task organize the specialized WMD-E element as appropriate. Logistical
support is coordinated by the CBRNE operational headquarters/JTF-E headquarters unless the CBRNE
operational/JTF-E headquarters has coordinated with a subordinate chemical brigade or battalion to
manage the logistical network for certain classes of supply. The OPCON relationship is appropriate when a
maneuver unit needs task organization or direct-command authority over WMD-E elements; however,
there is a need for the parent organization to remain responsible for providing logistical support. The
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may receive Class I, III, V, and IX support to the maximum extent possible from the supported unit.
Specific support to WMD-E elements in an OPCON status must be coordinated between the parent unit
and the supported unit before the OPCON directive becomes effective. The OPCON relationship is also a
method of giving the maneuver commander authority over a WMD-E element when the duration of the
support is short and it is likely that the supporting WMD-E element can be supported by its parent unit
without impacting the established sustainment infrastructure.

Support Relationship
5-85. All command, administrative, and logistical responsibilities remain with the parent unit in a support
relationship. The CBRNE commander organizes the unit and sub-allocates tasks in a manner that most
effectively meets the needs of the maneuver commander. In a direct support (DS) relationship, a CBRNE
unit answers directly to the supported unit’s requests for support. Logistical support is provided by the
parent CBRNE unit, and the CBRNE unit is commanded by its parent CBRNE unit commander. In a
general support (GS) relationship, a CBRNE unit receives missions and all support from its parent CBRNE
unit.
5-86. In a DS relationship, the CBRNE element answers directly to the maneuver commander’s request for
support. This is usually appropriate when the maneuver commander needs a high degree of responsiveness
from CBRNE elements but does not need task organization authority or the burdens that go with it. All
logistical support to a unit in DS is provided by the parent organization unless specific exceptions have
been coordinated with the supported unit. A DS relationship is typically used when it is anticipated that a
change to the CBRNE element task organization may require frequent shifting of a CBRNE element to
multiple locations. The logistics system can best support this in a DS role where the parent unit remains
responsible for logistics and other types of support to the unit.
5-87. In a GS relationship, the CBRNE element supports the maneuver element as a whole, not as any
particular part or subdivision. This is appropriate when central control and flexibility in employing limited
CBRNE forces is required.

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Sustainment

This chapter discusses the role of logistics in support of WMD-E missions. For the
most part, the CBRNE operational headquarters is dependent on the supported unit
for most classes of supply and services. Specialized teams will require “push
package” logistics and maintenance support coordinated and synchronized by the
G/logistics directorate of joint staff; logistics staff section (J-4), especially for COTS
technologies and perishable supplies and equipment that are not in the normal supply
system and cannot typically be accomplished by supported units. G/J-4 logistics
plans will be integrated with the other staff OPORD annexes, and coordinated with
the appropriate higher echelon logistics staffs. G/J-4 personnel must be involved
early in the staff planning and undertake an analysis of the logistics support
capabilities of each of the COAs considered. G/J-4 planners must identify those
issues unique to the operation by integrating logistical operations with the concept of
operations. Examples include the location and accessibility of key supply points;
critical items; bottlenecks (through-put problems); movements (airfield, seaport and
main supply route capacity); civilian and HN augmentation; and possibly contractual
support. See FM 4-0 for a discussion of the sustainment WFF.

SUSTAINMENT PLANNING
6-1. The CBRNE operational headquarters is designed with minimal internal sustainment capabilities.
This requires that all elements from the CBRNE operational headquarters receive some level of support
from the supported unit. It is crucial that this is taken into consideration during the planning process by
both the CBRNE operational headquarters and the supported unit. This required support includes basic
requirements in the class I, III B/P, V, VI, and some IX supply. CBRNE elements may also need
administrative support like postal operations support.

SUSTAINMENT SUPPORT
6-2. The CBRNE operational headquarters typically receives its support from a sustainment brigade
within the AO. The sustainment brigade is a multifunctional logistics organization providing support for
multiple brigade sized units. It is tailored, task organized, and uses modular subunits (battalions,
companies, platoons) to perform specific functions. The sustainment brigade is primarily concerned with
the continuous management and flow of stocks, and allocation of reinforcing maintenance support in the
AO to provide operational reach to maneuver commanders and other supported units.
6-3. Replenishment operations are deliberate and time sensitive logistics operations conducted by ground
or air by a corps sustainment support battalion (CSSB). Nonstandard replenishment operations are also
deliberate and time sensitive operations but may be conducted by any logistics unit, based on proximity
and assets available. Sustainment brigades use their CSSBs to provide replenishment to echelons above
brigade, brigade support battalions (BSBs), and forward support companies (FSCs) along with field
services and other services as required.
6-4. A CSSB is typically tasked to provide standard replenishment operations to echelons above brigade.
A CSSB may provide support directly to a FSC; however, a CSSB typically provides standard
replenishment operations to a BSB, and then the BSB provides standard replenishment operations to a
FSC. There are circumstances when given the proximity of the CSSB to a FSC they will provide

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nonstandard replenishment/logistical support directly to the FSC. Specialized teams in the CBRNE
operational headquarters conducting WMD-E missions may receive nonstandard replenishment/logistical
support from a FSC simply due to the WMD-E team’s proximity in the area (See Objective #1 in Figure 6-
1).

Figure 6-1. Example of logistics support for WMD-E forces

NONSTANDARD REQUIREMENTS
6-5. An additional consideration in the sustainment planning process is the unique equipment that the
CBRNE operational headquarters and its subordinate elements will possess. The CBRNE operational
headquarters is equipped with unit specific and COTS equipment. This may require contracted logistics
support to ensure sustainability of these systems. In addition to the requirements previously listed, some
other unique requirements necessary to support WMD-E operations include material handling equipment;
engineer assets; ground and air transportation for equipment, personnel, and samples; and logistical support
for the WMD-E team when there is a requirement to remain on site for 24 hours or more. These are some
of the requirements necessary for the successful execution of the WMD-E mission. The JTF-E staff must
ensure that as part of the deliberate planning process their mission analysis specifically includes these and
other like requirements and that these considerations are included early in the planning process for proper
support and execution of WMD-E missions.
6-6. All deployed elements of the CBRNE operational headquarters need to plan for and be prepared to
support the various joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational augmentation that they may
receive to assist with the WMD-E mission.
6-7. Specific support capabilities are not organic to the CBRNE operational headquarters and its
subordinate elements. Some of the specific requirements associated with those elements are found in the
following paragraphs.

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MAIN COMMAND POST

6-8. The MCP requires installation support for—
z Predeployment.
z Staging.
z Soldier readiness functions.
z Unit movement.
z Airfield operations.
z Facilities (including space for a home-station operations center).

OPERATIONAL COMMAND POST

6-9. The OCP requires the following support:
z Food service.
z Water.
z Fuel.
z Medical.
z Field services.
z Field maintenance.
z Contracted support maintenance.
z Electronic communications repair.
z Mobility.
z Power generation.
z Connectivity.
z Bandwidth to link to the joint C2 architecture.
z Joint augmentation to the OCP staff when designated as a JTF E.
z Linguist/translator.
z Information operations planning and integration.
z Psychological operation planning and integration.
z Intelligence personnel as members of the weapon intelligence team. Their focus is to support
intelligence requirements by providing situational awareness and conducting tactical document
exploitation/target exploitation-extraction of immediate actionable intelligence information from
documents and material-without determining future comprehensive exploitation. A more
comprehensive analysis is performed by the human intelligence analytical cell located in the
weapons intelligence detachment at division.
z Security.

SPECIALIZED ELEMENTS
6-10. WCEs require all forms of sustainment from the supported commander (minus reachback
communications and organic transportation). NDTs require all forms of sustainment from the supported
commander (minus organic transportation and equipment). Elements of the CARA require all forms of
sustainment from the supported commander (minus organic transportation and equipment) as well as
security. They typically rely on a WCE or the OCP for reachback requirements.

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 Appendix A
Fundamentals of Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction
The proliferation of WMD is a global problem that routinely crosses combatant commands’ geographical
boundaries. The challenge of combating WMD necessitates an integrated and dynamic approach that
leverages activities of three pillars: NP, CP, and WMD-CM. The increasing availability of highly
destructive technology combined with a variety of weapons and means of delivery from both nonstate and
state actors greatly intensifies the problem. WMD in the possession of nonstate actors could potentially kill
large number of people without warning. The link between nonstate actors and WMD constitutes one of
DOD's top priorities.

THE PROLIFERATION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION

A-1. In February 2005, the SecDef designated USSTRATCOM as the supported command for combating
WMD. Combating WMD has taken on greater national security importance in recent years and has been
accorded a higher priority in defense planning. To fulfill its responsibilities as the DOD lead for integrating
and synchronizing department efforts to improve combating WMD capabilities, USSTRATCOM has
undertaken several initiatives, including a requirements analysis of WMD interdiction and WMD-E (two
mission areas that fall under combating WMD). See Figure A-1.

Figure A-1. NMS-CWMD

A-2. Section V of the 2006, National Security Strategy for Combating WMD places the highest priority
on preventing enemies from obtaining WMDs. The WMD-E mission area is a key element of this strategy,
as it addresses the requirement to conduct urgent operations in uncertain environments where it is
necessary to systematically seize, secure, remove, disable, or destroy an adversary’s WMD capability.
A-3. Various WMD NP and CP efforts and activities have been important elements of national security
posture for decades, but these are primarily focused on nation-states. However, an array of traditional,
irregular, catastrophic, and disruptive [WMD] capabilities and methods will continue to threaten U.S.
interests. Therefore, DOD must continue to develop better capabilities to reduce the threat from the
proliferation of WMDs.

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TERMINOLOGY DESCRIPTIONS
NONPROLIFERATION
A-4. NP involves those actions (for example, diplomacy, arms control, multilateral agreements, threat
reduction assistance, and export controls) taken to prevent the proliferation of WMD that seek to dissuade
or impede access to, or distribution of, sensitive technologies, material, and expertise. NP efforts must
dissuade or impede the proliferation of WMD, as well as slow and make more costly the access to sensitive
technologies, material, and expertise. Activities shall include—
z Providing inspection, monitoring, verification, and enforcement support for NP treaties and
WMD control regimes
z Supporting TRC and export control activities
z Participating in research activities domestically
z Conducting military-to-military exchanges
z Assisting in the identification of potential proliferants before they decide to acquire or expand
their WMD capabilities
z Planning and conducting denial operations if so directed by the President

COUNTERPROLIFERATION
A-5. CP involves those actions taken to defeat the threat by stopping or rolling back current WMD
programs, defeat delivery systems; and/or use of WMD against the U.S. as well as U.S. military forces,
friends, and allies. The full range of operational capabilities will be required to counter the threat and use
of WMD. The objective of CP operations is to deter, interdict, defend, and eliminate the WMD threat
across the full range of possible WMD acquisition, development, and employment scenarios. These
capabilities must be fully integrated into existing and emerging military transformation plans and the
homeland security posture. In addition, CP must be fully integrated into the basic doctrine, training, and
equipping of all forces with the objective of ensuring sustained operations to decisively defeat WMD
armed adversaries. CP operations are intended to reduce the WMD threat and require a balanced and
integrated concept of operations to defeat hostile WMD threats.

CONSEQUENCE MANAGEMENT
A-6. CM involves those actions taken to respond to the consequences and effects of WMD used against
U.S., U.S. forces and interests abroad; and to assist friends and allies to restore essential services. WMD-
CM operations facilitate a return to stability by minimizing or mitigating the effects of WMD contaminants
to provide timely assistance to affected public, government, and U.S. military installations. Operations are
intended to assist affected public, government, and U.S. military installations to reduce a population’s
vulnerability to the effects of WMD contaminants by supporting preventive or precautionary measures (for
example, pre-positioning vaccines, first responder equipment, training, personal decontamination supplies;
and identifying healthcare facilities), developing and rehearsing response plans/protocols (exercising
command and control, identifying and training response personnel, determining legal and physical
constraints, determining requirements for attribution and legal prosecution, practicing decontamination
procedures, developing reachback capabilities for technical experts) and restoring necessary life-sustaining
services (for example, medical care, electrical power, and communications and transportation
infrastructure).

ELIMINATION OPERATIONS
A-7. Elimination operations systematically locate, characterize, secure, disable, and/or destroy a hostile
nation’s or organization’s capability to research, develop, test , produce, store, deploy, or employ the full-
range of CBRNE hazards (for example, WMD, WMD-related material or facilities, or TIM. It is not simply
finishing a work in progress, but includes the entire process of locating and characterizing (exploitation) as
well as destroying, removing, or neutralizing them (destruction and disposition) and ensuring that they will
not be reconstituted or transferred in the future (monitoring and redirection).

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A-8. The eight mission areas are defined in the NMS-CWMD and these (with the exception of the last
two) should only be used in conjunction with the discussion generated by referring to that document. They
are defined as follows:
z Offensive operations. Lethal (both conventional and nuclear) and/or nonlethal operations to
defeat, neutralize, or deter a WMD threat or subsequent use of WMD. (This term and its
definition are applicable only in the context of the NMS-CWMD and cannot be referenced
outside of the discussion of that publication.)
z Elimination operations. Military operations to systematically locate, characterize, secure,
disable, and/or destroy a state or nonstate actor’s WMD program(s) and related capabilities in
hostile or uncertain environments. (This term and its definition are applicable only in the context
of the NMS-CWMD and cannot be referenced outside the discussion of that publication.)
z Interdiction operations. Operations to stop the transit of WMD, delivery systems and
associated technologies, materials, and expertise between states and between state and nonstate
actors of proliferation concern in any environment. (This term and its definition are applicable
only in the context of the NMS-CWMD and cannot be referenced outside the discussion of that
publication.)
z Active defense. Military measures to prevent, deter, or defeat the delivery of WMD. Measures
include offensive and defensive, conventional or unconventional actions to detect, divert, and
destroy an adversary’s WMD and/or delivery means while en route to their target. (This term
and its definition are applicable only in the context of the NMS-CWMD and cannot be
referenced outside the discussion of that publication.)
z Passive defense. Measures to minimize or negate the vulnerability and effects of WMD
employed against U.S. and partner/allied armed forces, as well as U.S. military interests,
installations, and critical infrastructure. (This term and its definition are applicable only in the
context of the NMS-CWMD and cannot be referenced outside the discussion of that
publication.)
z WMD consequence management. Actions taken to mitigate the effects of a WMD attack or
event and restore essential operations and services at home and abroad. (This term and its
definition are applicable only in the context of the NMS-CWMD and cannot be referenced
outside the discussion of that publication.)
z Security cooperation and partnership activities. Activities to improve partner and allied
capacity to combat WMD across the eight mission areas through military-to-military contact,
burden sharing arrangements, combined military activities, and support to international
activities.
z Threat reduction cooperation. Activities undertaken with the consent and cooperation of HN
authorities to enhance physical security, and to reduce, dismantle, redirect, and/or improve
protection of a state’s existing WMD program, stockpiles, and capabilities.

COMBATING THE WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION THREAT

A-9. The U.S. confronts WMD threats through mutually reinforced and interdependent actions across
three pillars: NP, CP, and WMD-CM. See Figure A-2, page A-4.
A-10. The U.S. response must integrate all of the capabilities of the NP, CP, and WMD-CM framework
and demonstrate that U.S. military forces and civilian governments are fully capable, organized, trained,
and equipped to deny, destroy, or respond to, and mitigate the effects of, WMD proliferation, and use. The
challenge lies in assessing the intent and capabilities of the state's leadership. The success of combating
WMD depends on how effectively CCDRs apply all three pillars against WMD challenges. NP policy uses
the full range of diplomatic, economic, informational, and military instruments of national power to
prevent the development and proliferation of WMD.
A-11. Prior strategies focused on passive defense and WMD-CM activities; while the NMS-CWMD
emphasizes offensive activities. This proactive strategy to combat WMD requires JFCs to focus on an
integrated approach that emphasizes all three pillars in varying degrees throughout an adversary’s

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proliferation continuum. All three pillars must be leveraged to employ an effective strategy to combat
WMD.

Figure A-2. Response to proliferation continuum

A-12. The sustainment and repetition of the proliferation continuum represents stages adversaries may
execute to develop and/or acquire WMD. Adversaries may-at any point along the proliferation continuum-
choose to bypass one of the development steps by acquiring the capability and therefore accelerate the
WMD development process. Proactive actions can be taken at every stage of the continuum process to
successfully counter the proliferation of WMD. The generic activities include: decision; infrastructure and
expertise development; production; weaponization; deployment; and employment. A proliferant group or
nation requires the will, equipment, technical knowledge, people, money, and time to successfully develop
and sustain this process. This continuum may be encountered in a noncontiguous fashion, that is, an
adversary may buy a weapon system ready for immediate employment and thus bypass stages such as
production and weaponization.

SIX PRINCIPLES FOR COMBATING WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION

A-13. To ensure that the U.S., its armed forces, allies, partners, and interests are neither threatened nor
attacked by WMD, U.S. armed forces must be prepared to: defeat and deter WMD use and deter next use;
defend against, respond to, and recover from WMD use; prevent, dissuade, or deny WMD proliferation or
possession; and reduce, eliminate, or reverse WMD possession. There are six guiding principles that
underpin the NMS-CWMD and should be used by U.S. armed forces as a foundation for development of
all combating WMD concepts of operations and plans. The six principles are—
z Active, layered, defense-in-depth. To protect the U.S. and defeat aggressors, the U.S. armed
forces must establish an active defense. The U.S. armed forces will focus military planning,
posture, operations, and capabilities, according to mission essential tasks, on the active, forward
and layered defense of the U.S., its allies, partners, and interests.

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z SU and integrated C2. The decision to employ specialized combating WMD capabilities for
simultaneous operations demands a highly flexible and adaptive C2 process informed by timely,
credible, and actionable intelligence.
z Global force management. Any combating WMD capabilities developed in the future must be
visible to combatant command planners and include responsive and agile forces that can be
rapidly task organized and equipped to accomplish assigned missions.
z Capabilities-based planning. The U.S. must plan for and develop capabilities that could be
employed against a range of threats and associated capabilities while balancing the requirements
for targeted strategies against known proliferators.
z Effects-based approach. The U.S. will use an effects-based approach in planning, execution,
and assessments to achieve efficient results and reduce risk to mission and campaign objectives,
as well as to combating WMD-related resources.
z Assurance. Where possible, the U.S. will encourage action by like-minded states, work with
international allies and partners, and operate through regional states to combat WMD actively.

STRATEGIC MILITARY FRAMEWORK

A-14. The strategic military framework to combat WMD (See Figure A-3, page A-6) consists of ends (the
military strategic goal and associated end state), ways (military strategic objectives), and means (combatant
commands, military departments, and combat support agencies) applied across the three pillars of the NS-
CWMD (NP, CP, and WMD-CM).

Ends (Military Strategic Goal and Associated Endstate)

A-15. The military strategic goal is to ensure that the U.S., its armed forces, allies, partners, and interests
are neither coerced nor attacked by enemies using WMD. Nine specific end states (see Figure A-4, page
A-8) delineate standards by which effectiveness can be measured. The end states are:
z U.S. armed forces, in concert with other elements of U.S. National power, deter WMD use.
z U.S. armed forces are prepared to defeat an adversary threatening to use WMD and prepare to
deter follow-on use.
z Existing worldwide WMD is secure and the U.S. armed forces contribute as appropriate to
secure, reduce, reverse, or eliminate it.
z Current or potential adversaries are dissuaded from producing WMD.
z Current or potential adversaries WMD is detected and characterized and elimination sought.
z Proliferation of WMD and related materials to current and/or potential adversaries is dissuaded,
prevented, defeated, or reversed.
z U.S. armed forces assist in attributing the source of attack, respond decisively, and/or deter
future attacks.
z Allies and U.S. civilian agencies are capable partners in combating WMD.

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Figure A-3. Strategic military framework to combat WMD

Ways (Military Strategic Objectives)

A-16. The military strategic objectives are achieved through eight missions conducted across the
combating WMD continuum.
z Defeat and deter WMD use and subsequent use. Adversaries must believe they will suffer
severe consequences and that their objectives will be denied if they threaten or resort to the use
of WMD.
z Protect, respond, and recover from WMD use. The purpose of this objective is to respond to
an adversary who has used WMD on the battlefield or against strategic U.S. interests. To protect
and recover from WMD use, U.S. armed forces will execute passive defense measures and be
prepared to conduct WMD-CM activities.
z Defend, dissuade, or deny WMD proliferation or possession. To prevent, dissuade or deny
adversaries or potential adversaries from possessing or proliferating WMD, U.S. armed forces
will be prepared to conduct offensive operations. The military must also support interdiction
efforts, security cooperation, and NP efforts.
z Reduce, destroy, or reverse WMD possession. To reverse WMD programs and reduce WMD
and related material stockpiles, the U.S. armed forces will support TRC as well as be prepared to
assist in cooperative stockpile destruction activities.

Means (Combatant Commands, Military Departments, and Combat Support Agencies)

A-17. The combatant commands, military departments, and combat support agencies are the means to
accomplish military strategic objectives. Commander, USSTRATCOM is the lead CCDR for integrating

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and synchronizing DOD in combating WMD. Consistent with this assignment, USSTRATCOM will
integrate and synchronize applicable DOD-wide efforts across the doctrine, organization, training,
material, leadership, personnel, and facilities spectrum. Combatant commanders will continue to execute
combating WMD missions within their AORs. Military efforts will need to be integrated with other
organizations and nations that possess capabilities, resources, or information that can contribute to the
mission.
z Strategic enablers. Strategic enablers are crosscutting capabilities that facilitate execution of
the military strategy. They enhance the effectiveness and integration of military combating
WMD mission capabilities. Commanders must continually assess enabling capabilities and
identify required improvements. Three strategic enablers facilitate DOD’s efforts to combat
WMD: intelligence, partnership capacity, and strategic communication support. Intelligence
directly supports strategy, planning, and decision making; facilitates improvements in
operational capabilities; and informs programming and risk management. To reduce uncertainty,
the intelligence capability must exploit a variety of sources, facilitate information sharing, and
improve SU.
z Partnership capacity. Building partnership capacity, bilaterally and multilaterally, enhances the
capability to combat WMD. The U.S. should build on and leverage government, NGOs,
corporate, and international partner capabilities. Security cooperation efforts should not only
focus on missile defense cooperation or the proliferation security initiative, but equally stress
passive defense, elimination, and WMD-CM cooperation.
z Strategic communication support. The military plays a significant supporting role in the larger
U.S. government effort to communicate and demonstrate its resolve. Strategic communications
shape perceptions at the global, regional, and national levels. U.S. words and actions reassure
allies and partners and underscore, to potential adversaries, the costs and risks associated with
WMD acquisition and use.

MILITARY MISSION AREAS

A-18. The military mission involves dissuading, deterring, and defeating those who seek to harm the U.S.,
its allies, and partners through WMD use or threat of use. This mission is in direct support of the three
pillars (NP, CP, and CM) of the national strategy for combating WMD. Across the four military strategic
objectives, U.S. armed forces may be called upon to carry out eight missions: offensive operations,
elimination, interdiction, active defense, passive defense, WMD-CM, security cooperation and partner
activities, and TRC. Capabilities development should address and prioritize the critical capability needs of
these eight mission areas. Offensive operations may include lethal and nonlethal options (for example,
elements of space and information operations) to deter or defeat a WMD threat or subsequent use of
WMD.
A-19. The NMS-CWMD identifies WMD-E operations as “military operations to systematically locate,
characterize, secure, disable, and/or destroy a state or nonstate actor’s WMD programs and related
capabilities in hostile or uncertain environments.” WMD-E encompasses three primary subtasks. They
include—
z Executing sensitive site exploitation. SSE involves locating, characterizing, and securing
CBRNE materiel, weapons, equipment, personnel, and infrastructure, and developing
appropriate forensic evidence.
z Executing disposition. Executing disposition involves destroying, dismantling, rendering safe,
removing, transferring, or otherwise verifiably disposing of CBRNE materiel, weapons,
equipment, and infrastructure.
z Executing monitoring and redirection. This involves monitoring, inspecting, and
redirecting/converting the CBRNE infrastructure.

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ROLE OF THE CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, NUCLEAR, AND HIGH YIELD

EXPLOSIVES OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
A-20. The role of military forces within the NMS-CWMD is greatest in CP operations, which use low-
density, high-demand, specialized forces. The military role decreases in CM and NP operations, as those
missions are primarily performed by OGAs with military support. The primary role and capability of the
CBRNE operational headquarters is focused on the WMD-E mission set within the CP pillar. See Figure
A-4.

Figure A-4. CBRNE operational headquarters’ role in combating WMD

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Staff Roles and Responsibilities

The commander’s staff must function as a single, cohesive unit. Team members not
only know their respective responsibilities, but are familiar, considerate and
respective of the responsibilities and duties of other staff members. Staffs prepare and
issue plans and orders to execute their commanders’ decisions, coordinating all
necessary details. Staff sections prepare and maintain running estimates and members
make recommendations to help commanders reach decisions and establish policies.
Staffs also assist their commanders by ensuring that subordinates execute their
decisions and report the endstate. This appendix provides a list of staff roles and
responsibilities commonly performed by staff officers assigned to a CBRNE
operational headquarters. This listing should not be taken as a comprehensive listing
but as a starting point for the development of a staff SOP and a staff METL.

FLEXIBLE STRUCTURE FOR UNIQUE MISSIONS

B-1. The CBRNE operational headquarters staff needs to be prepared to transform into a staff for a JTF
and must fully understand the additional requirements required of a joint staff. This includes boards,
centers, and cells that may require representation from the CBRNE operational headquarters, or that the
CBRNE operational headquarters may have to implement in the role of a JTF-E.
B-2. The staff for a CBRNE operational headquarters needs to be prepared to receive liaisons and
elements from various agencies. This can include agencies like the DTRA, DIA, CIA, National Ground
Intelligence Center, joint services, multinational partners, and other NGOs/NGAs like the International
Atomic Energy Agency. The staff must include in their deliberate planning process the unique
requirements that go along with accepting and employing these augmentations. These factors should
include as a minimum health, security, communications, workspace, and accountability issues. See Figure
B-1, page B-2.

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Figure B-1. Staff elements of the OCP

STAFF ELEMENTS OF THE OPERATIONAL COMMAND POST

B-3. The OCP staff includes a sustainment G-1/G-4 cell, G-2 cell, assistant chief of staff, operations (G-3)
or maneuver cell, assistant chief of staff, plans (G-5) (future operations) cell, G-6 cell, and a special staff.
On activation by USJFCOM as the base element for a JTF-E the staff functions will become J-code
position. The JECE and positions on a USJFCOM validated joint manning document will be integrated in
the JTF-E headquarters staff.

SUSTAINMENT CELL
B-4. The OCP G-1/G-4 sustainment cell is capable of continuous operations and performs the following
functions:
z Manages G1/4 sustainment cell operations for the OCP.
z Coordinates, integrates, and synchronize human resources support operations and functions.
z Performs personnel accountability and strength reporting.
z Performs personnel readiness management.
z Conducts casualty operations.
z Coordinates casualty affairs.
z Conducts postal operations support.
z Manages civilian personnel functions.
z Coordinates the logistic integration of supply, maintenance, transportation, and services for the
OCP.
z Determines current and future supply requirements.
z Monitors equipment readiness status.
z Prepares the service support annex to plans and orders.
z Prepares the movement plan to plans and orders.
z Coordinates and schedules transportation operations.
z Advises units and current transportation requirements and movement restrictions.

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z Determines current and future supply needs; recommends logistic allocations and priorities.
z Prepares service support plans; monitors equipment readiness and CBRNE-specific supply
items.
z Provides support to joint boards, centers, and cells as required; Joint Personnel Reception
Center, Contracting Office, Joint Movement Center.

INTELLIGENCE CELL
B-5. The OCP intelligence cell is capable of continuous operations and performs the following functions:
z Performs intelligence synchronization and ISR integration in support of global CBRNE
operations for the theater and JOA.
z Processes requests for information in support of WMD-E operations.
z Develops PIR in support of CBRNE SSE operations.
z Serves as the focal point for all operational headquarters intelligence functions.
z Assists the G-3 with operations security requirements.
z Performs special security officer (SSO) duties.
z Provides CBRNE intelligence products and analysis of processed information; produces
intelligence products and disseminates processed intelligence to tactical, operational, and
strategic users across the NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS.
z Develops, refines, and validates CBRNE threats in conjunction with other staff elements.
z Establishes intelligence architecture capable of communicating with tactical units as well as with
national-level intelligence agencies and confirmatory and definitive reachback laboratories.
z Coordinates CBRNE imagery requirements with operational and national level assets.
z Processes time sensitive information collected from the exploitation of CBRNE operations and
disseminates resultant intelligence.
z Provides assessment of enemy electronic capabilities and recommends countermeasures when
augmented with technical expertise.
z Develops PIR for inclusion in the CCIR.
z Develops and refines running intelligence estimates, intelligence threat picture, and performs
predictive intelligence assessments in conjunction with other staff elements.
z Develops, operates, and maintains a CBRNE intelligence digital environment that seamlessly
collaborates with join and interagency intelligence sources in conjunction with CBRNE SMEs.
z Ensures continuous intelligence collaboration between the OCP, the MCP, and WCEs.
z Fuses multidiscipline intelligence assets and products to develop the threat WMD COP.
z Provides support to joint boards, centers, and cells as required.

MANEUVER CELL
B-6. The OCP maneuver cell is capable of continuous operations and performs the following functions:
z Synchronizes organic and supporting assets to support current operations.
z Assesses the current situation, including friendly force status, and maintains the current
operations running estimate.
z Maintains C2 of deployed CBRNE operational headquarters assets, subordinate units, and the
command relationship with higher headquarters.
z Synchronizes joint WMD-E operations.
z Operates an operations center to provide battle management functions for CBRNE operations.
z Serves as a reachback focal point for deployed CBRNE operational headquarters forces.
z Manages requests for information submitted by OCP staff cells and sections.
z Provides liaison and coordination with civil-military organizations for support to the OCP.
z Plans, coordinates, executes operational security program.

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z Helps coordinate HN support for CM operations.

z Helps coordinate with local authorities when CBRNE events occur.
z Support to joint boards, centers, and cells as required: JOC, Joint Security Coordination Center,
Information Management Cell, and Joint Targeting Coordination Board.

FUTURE OPERATIONS CELL

B-7. The OCP future operations cell is capable of continuous operations and performs the following
functions:
z Reviews, develops, and coordinates the CBRNE aspects of war and contingency plans.
z Helps the supported commander plan to establish the conditions for nonmilitary execution of
remediation and redirection.
z Develops plans and orders for CBRNE response while working closely with the CBRNE
coordination element and SJA to ensure compliance with the LOW, international law, and ROE.
z Provides policy, tasks, and guidance for developing supporting plans to subordinate units.
z Provides operations security and CBRNE-related intelligence and analysis support to Army
forces, other joint/multinational forces, national-level intelligence activities, law enforcement
agencies, and confirmatory and definitive reachback laboratories, as required.
z Provides support to joint boards, centers, and cells as required: Future Operations
Synchronization Board, Plans and Orders Cell, Joint Planning Group.

COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS, AND COMPUTER OPERATIONS CELL

B-8. The OCP G-6/command, control, communications, and computer operations cell is capable of
continuous operations and performs the following functions:
z Provides the technical link between the OCP and the supported commander’s command post for
all communications platforms.
z Provides dedicated voice, data, and video links between the OCP and the MCP to support
CBRNE operational headquarters reachback to DOD and interagency assets.
z Provides tactical voice communications support between the OCP, subordinate maneuver forces,
and CBRNE operational headquarters forces.
z Incorporates and manages a set of integrated applications, processes, and services that provide
the capability for command post operations.
z Supports 24-hour OCP operations.
z Develops the command information management plan per the commander’s guidance.
z Tailors the command information management plan to support the command post SOPs.
z Continuously monitors the information environment and recommends changes in the command
information management plan.
z Develops file and data management procedures.
z Provides spectrum management.
z Manages the quality of service of the information technology services provided by the higher
headquarters, including the interoperability of the network with external networks that are not
controlled by the G-6 (that is, the Global Broadcast System, Trojan Spirit, and combat service
support very small aperture terminal).
z Coordinates satellite access requests and deconflicts frequencies.
z Resolves, reports, and coordinates with other agencies to resolve radio frequency conflicts.
z Support to joint boards, centers, and cells as required: Joint Network Operations Control Center,
Network Monitoring Cell.

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HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS COMPANY

B-9. The headquarters and headquarters company is deployable and 50 percent mobile. It is capable of
continuous operations and performs the following functions:
z Supports 24-hour operations.
z Provides supply and limited transportation to the deployed headquarters.
z Coordinates for medical, postal, field services, food services, and morale, welfare, and
recreation to the deployed headquarters.
z Coordinates Soldier readiness program requirements for deployed forces.
z Manages personnel records, reports, replacements, and discipline.
z Coordinates family readiness group operations.
z Coordinates casualty evacuation for the deployed headquarters.
z Serves as headquarters commandant for the OCP.
z Relies on Support Maintenance Company for field maintenance of ground, armament, ground
support equipment, communications/electronics and communications security. Unit will attach
its mechanics with tool kits to the unit providing the field maintenance support for the duration
of that support.

OPERATIONAL COMMAND POST – SPECIAL STAFF ELEMENTS

B-10. The OCP staff includes special staff members that include medical, IG, religious support, SJA, and
public affairs elements.

Force Health Protection

B-11. For deployments, the requirement for a medical element will depend on the type of mission assigned
to the CBRNE operational headquarters. When deployed, the medical element is capable of continuous
operations and performs the following functions:
z Manages and monitors the command’s medical support and force health protection programs.
z Issues policy, sets priorities, and develops command-wide strategies to effectively and
efficiently perform this management control function in addition to supporting emergency
planning and special operations.
z Provides technical expertise in the Army Health System to include health service support, force
health protection as well as the medical effects of CBRNE operations.
z Coordinates the capability to conduct medical surveillance and monitoring programs for
chemical, biological, and radiological exposure of CBRNE personnel conduction operations.
z Coordinates and plans for required medical support.
z Includes a surgeon, medical planner, nuclear science officer (preventive medicine officer), and
medical operations noncommissioned officer (NCO) knowledgeable in CBRNE to help establish
and monitor overall CBRNE activities.
z Provides support to joint boards, centers, and cells as required: joint blood program office,
chemical-biological rapid response team, medical fusion cell.

Inspector General Element

B-12. For deployments, the requirement for an IG element will depend on the type of mission assigned to
the CBRNE operational headquarters. When deployed, the IG element will be capable of continuous
operations and performs the following functions:
z Conducts assistance visits and reports to the commander on the health, welfare, maintenance,
morale, and esprit de corps of the CBRNE operational headquarters.
z Provides a sounding board for the commander and serves as his trusted agent. As such, the IG
reports directly to the commander and acts as an extension of the eyes, ears, voice, and
conscience of the commander.

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z Conducts IG technical inspections.

z Conducts IG investigations.
z Establishes and maintains contact with IG elements in the OE.
z Establishes reporting requirements for subordinate unit IG sections and maintains a working
relationship with those sections.
z Provides support to joint boards, centers, and cells as required.

Religious Support Element

B-13. For deployments, the requirement for a religious support element (RSE) will depend on the type of
mission assigned to the CBRNE operational headquarters. The Chaplain supervises the RSE to provide or
perform direct personal religious support, to include advising the commander and staff on moral and
ethical decision making, and the religious dynamics of the indigenous population in the JOA. When
deployed, the RSE will be capable of continuous operations and performs the following functions:
z Plans, coordinates, and supervises all religious support within the CBRNE operational
headquarters.
z Directs, coordinates, integrates, and synchronizes all religious support activities and plans for
current and future operations with headquarters staff and subordinate units, and with other
DOD, government, Service, and joint agencies when required.
z Provides policy and guidance on the development of religious support plans of subordinate
units.
z Establishes and maintains communications with higher and subordinate units religious support
personnel.
z Deploys with elements of the command when necessary and/or coordinates with religious
support assets in operational area to ensure religious support services are provided.
z Deploys to coordinate religious support services and assures adequate religious support assets
are available in the event of a major accident or incident.
z Requests through appropriate channels, additional religious support assets in the form of
chaplain detachments or individual personnel, when required.
z Advises commanders on religious support for the next of kin notification process and is a
member of the notification team (if available), but is not to be detailed as the casualty
notification officer.

Staff Judge Advocate Element

B-14. For deployments, the requirement for a SJA element will depend on the type of mission assigned to
the CBRNE operational headquarters. During peacetime, war, HLS, and operations other than war
missions, the SJA element will be capable of continuous operations and performs the following functions:
z Provides legal advice and legal services to the command on the core legal disciplines (military
justice, international and operational law, administrative and civil law, claims, and legal
assistance).
z Participates in planning process, including strategy and COA development to ensure operations
plans (OPLANs) and OPORDs comply with all applicable law.
z Provides general advice in legal subdisciplines (that is, contract and fiscal law, environmental
law, and intelligence activities law).
z Supervises the administration of military justice, and ensures that the rights of individuals are
protected and the interests of justice are served.
z Provides legal advice to centers, groups, bureaus, cells, offices, elements, boards, working
groups, and planning teams including joint planning groups, current and future operations
planning.
z Serves as the single point of contact for component SJAs regarding legal matters affecting
forces assigned or attached to the CBRNE operational HQ.

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z Ensures all plans, ROE, rules of force, and policies and directives are consistent with DOD law
of armed conflict program and domestic and international law.

Public Affairs Element

B-15. The strategic communications element is capable of continuous operations and performs the
following functions.
z Provides CBRNE public affairs support worldwide.
z Develops and provides CBRNE public affairs guidance.
z Coordinates CBRNE command internal/external information programs.
z Conducts the CBRNE public affairs program in the JOA.
z Provides support to joint boards, centers, and cells as required: Joint Information Bureau.

STAFF ELEMENTS OF THE MAIN COMMAND POST

B-16. The MCP operates 24/7 in sanctuary at a home station emergency operations center (see Figure B-2).
The CoS serves as crisis action team leader and senior nuclear weapons advisor. The primary staff at the
MCP includes: a knowledge management cell, G-2 intelligence cell, and G-3 maneuver, and G-3 plans
cells. The MCP staff also has a coordinating and special staff section that is discussed beginning with
paragraph B-23.

Figure B-2. Staff elements of the MCP

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CHIEF OF STAFF
B-17. The CoS performs the following functions:
z Organizes people, information management procedures, equipment, and facilities to support C2
functions.
z Provides embedded/full-time command representation to supported commanders.
z Establishes and revises the command post SOPs.
z Provides an embedded/full-time coordination element to higher headquarters.
z Provides a mobile command post capability for the command group to provide C2 for civil
support operations.

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER

B-18. Conducts 24-hour operations and performs the following functions:
z Provides C2 of all CBRNE operations until deployment of the OCP; continues to provide C2 for
CBRNE operations outside the JOA where the OCP is operating.
z Provides C2 for technical operations. (Technical operations are actions to detect, identify,
assess, render safe, dismantle, transfer, dispose of CBRNE incident devices/materials and/or
unexploded ordnance [UXO] and IEDs.)
z Provides CBRNE technical advice and subject matter expertise.
z Provides C2 of forces to mitigate hazards resulting from incidents involving the Nation’s
chemical warfare stockpile together with DOD agency assets.
z Provides C2 for the recovery and disposal of legacy chemical and biological munitions and
materials from formerly used defense sites.
z Conducts air transportation and provides C2 for the technical escort and ground movement of
chemical surety materials in support of the management of chemical stockpile and chemical
defense research and development.
z Acts as the Army headquarters for WMD-E in support of small-scale contingency operations.
z Supports the OCP in the conduct of WMD-E and WMD SSE missions.
z Provides C2 of specialized CBRNE assets.
z Provides forces and technical expertise to combatant commands for WMD SSE, disablement,
disposition/demilitarization, and elimination operations.
z Supports OCP and JTF-E as necessary on joint boards, centers, and cells.

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT CELL

B-19. The knowledge management cell is capable of continuous operations and performs the following
functions:
z Incorporates and manages a set of integrated applications, processes, and services that provide
the capability for command post operations.
z Supports 24-hour operations.
z Tailors the command information management plan to support the command post SOPs.
z Develops the command information management plan per the commander’s guidance.
z Continuously monitors the external information environment and recommends changes to the
command information management plan.
z Develops file and data management procedures.
z Performs web portal management.
z Performs web tool management.
z Performs collaborative tool management.
z Performs database management.

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z Performs application support/management.

z Supports the OCP as required.

INTELLIGENCE CELL
B-20. The MCP intelligence cell is capable of continuous operations and performs the following functions:
z Maintains SU of the OE for the committed force through continuous communications with the
OCP.
z Manages requests for information between the OCP and CONUS based intelligence agencies
and CBRNE laboratories.
z Produces intelligence products within 24 hours in support of the OCP.
z Maintains oversight of the command and subordinate unit security programs and operations,
including the following:
„ SSO.
„ Personnel security.
„ Physical security.
„ Information security.
„ Antiterrorism/force protection.
„ Special programs.
z Serves as focal point for all operational MCP intelligence functions.
z Assists the G-3 in operations security requirements.
z Provides CBRNE intelligence products and analysis support to Army, joint, multinational, and
national intelligence activities, law enforcement agencies, and confirmatory and definitive
reachback laboratories.
z Conducts intelligence production, dissemination, and support activities (including special
category) across the NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS.
z Develops, refines, and validates CBRNE threats.
z Establishes intelligence architecture capable of communicating with the OCP as well as with
national level intelligence agencies and confirmatory and definitive reachback laboratories.
z Coordinates CBRNE imagery requirements with operational and national level assets.
z Processes time sensitive information collected from the exploitation of CBRNE operations and
disseminates resultant intelligence.
z Determines PIR for inclusion in the CCIR.
z Develops and refines CBRNE intelligence estimates, intelligence reports and messages.
z Provides the commander with the CBRNE intelligence threat picture and predictive intelligence
assessments.
z Develops, operates, and maintains a CBRNE intelligence digital environment that seamlessly
collaborates with joint and interagency intelligence activities.
z Ensures continuous intelligence collaboration between the OCP and CONUS based agencies.
z Fuses multidiscipline intelligence assets and products to develop the threat COP.

MANEUVER CELL
B-21. The MCP maneuver cell is capable of continuous operations and performs the following functions:
z Synchronizes organic and supporting assets to support current operations.
z Assesses the situation, including friendly force status, and maintains the current operations
running estimate.
z Maintains C2 with deployed CBRNE operational headquarters assets, subordinate units, and
higher headquarters.
z Synchronizes joint WMD-E operations.

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z Operates an operations center to provide battle management functions for CBRNE operations.
z Serves as a reachback focal point for deployed CBRNE operational headquarters forces.
z Manages requests for information submitted by the OCP.
z Provides dedicated fixed and rotary wing transportation in support of the MCP.
z Provides emergency response asset transport (and movement to disposition when required) of
recovered chemical/biological warfare material.
z Supports the Army research and development mission by transporting research quantities of
chemical surety materiel.

PLANS CELL
B-22. The MCP plans cell is capable of continuous operations and performs the following functions:
z Assesses the training status of subordinate units.
z Develops the training portion of command inspection program.
z Evaluates subordinate training programs.
z Develops command training plans, programs, and directives.
z Recommends training needs.
z Manages subordinate institutional training requirements for low-density, high-demand military
occupational specialties.
z Provides trained and ready CBRNE forces to CCDRs.
z Controls the command’s training budget.
z Plans, coordinates, and directs individual and collective CBRNE training requirements.
z Plans, coordinates, and directs new COTS equipment training.
z Reviews, develops, and coordinates the CBRNE aspects of war and contingency plans.
z Develops plans and orders for CBRNE response while working closely with the combatant
command LNOs, OCP, and SJA to ensure compliance with the LOW, international law, and
ROE.
z Provides policy, tasks, and guidance for developing subordinate units’ supporting plans.
z Synchronizes resource-constrained execution of the commander’s management of change.
z Coordinates through USFORSCOM with TRADOC, Army Materiel Command (AMC), DTRA,
Technology Support Working Group, and Army Support Activity to improve force effectiveness
and operational capabilities.
z Produces the commander’s operational need statements; urgent material release; prioritization of
research, development, and acquisition needs; and similar products.
z Coordinates for expertise from the plans and training cells. Serves as trusted agent for exercises
and training directed by supported headquarters.
z Reviews and provides recommended changes to applicable agencies on policy, regulatory
guidance, and doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, and
facilities (DOTMLPF).
z Provides project management recommendations on advanced concept technology
demonstrations, rapid prototyping, the warfighter rapid acquisition program, and similar
programs.
z Maintains operational oversight of all special access program mission tasking requirements.
z Monitors alternate compensatory countermeasures for the MCP.
z Conducts technical training validations to verify that mission-tasking-letter capabilities are
available as required.
z Coordinates with other national assets in developing and maintaining training programs,
equipment sets, and mission-oriented deployment planning.

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COORDINATING AND SPECIAL STAFF SECTIONS

B-23. The coordinating and special staff sections represented in the MCP includes the G-1, G-4, G-6,
public affairs, chaplain, IG, SJA, and surgeon/risk management.

Personnel
B-24. The G-1 MCP section is capable of continuous operations and performs the following functions:
z Manages overall human resources support and functions.
z Conducts personnel readiness management, to include distribution of personnel, replacements,
and strength accounting.
z Manages personnel records/reports.
z Manages and conduct personnel information management.
z Performs personnel accountability and strength reporting.
z Conducts morale, welfare, and recreation support.
z Conducts casualty operations.
z Manages postal operations.
z Manages essential personnel services.
z Manages civilian personnel functions.
z Advises the commander on personnel readiness issues and human resources support functions.
z Maintains the commander’s senior rater profile.
z Performs personnel administrative support planning.
z Conducts human resources support planning.

Logistics
B-25. The MCP G-4 section performs the following functions:
z Coordinates the logistic integration of supply, maintenance, transportation, and services.
z Determines current and future supply requirements.
z Monitors equipment readiness status.
z Prepares the service support annex to plans and orders.
z Prepares movement plans and movement portions of plans and orders.
z Coordinates and schedules transportation operations.
z Advises units of current transportation requirements and movement restrictions.
z Plans for deployments and contingencies.
z Coordinates contracting support.

Command, Control, Communications, and Computer Operations

B-26. The MCP G-6 section is capable of continuous operations and performs the following functions:
z Prepares, maintains, and updates command information management estimates, plans, and
orders per the command information management plan.
z Establishes procedures for managing relevant information and employing information systems
to develop the COP in coordination with the G-3.
z Coordinates with staff sections and cells to ensure information quality criteria (accuracy,
timeliness, usability, completeness, precision, reliability) are maintained.
z Coordinates local information network capabilities and services.
z Monitors and reports the status of the information network; coordinates future network
connectivity.
z Coordinates future command, control, communications, and computer operations interface with
joint and multinational (including host-nation) forces.

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z Plans the transition of responsibility for the tactical network from the CBRNE operational
headquarters to permanent operational-level signal assets (information technology systems
budget or commercial/contract).
z Installs cable systems: coordinates and supervises team members in the construction,
installation, and recovery of cable and wire communications systems and auxiliary equipment.
z Secures access to the MCP network and monitors accesses and activities internal to the network.
z Integrates network management, information dissemination management, and information
assurance functions.
z Maintains network connectivity across the MCP, including units deployed to a JOA, en route to
a JOA, and at home station.
z Manages the MCP network from the applications residing on individual platforms through the
points at which the MCP network connects to the GIG.
z Executes deliberate modifications to the MCP network to meet the commander’s needs.
z Manages requirements: accepts, validates, and tracks the headquarters and subordinate units’
communications requirements (such as computers, cellular phones, or radios)
z Monitors network performance.

Financial Management
B-27. The MCP G-8 section is capable of continuous operations and performs the following functions:
z Provides financial and resource management services.
z Provides finance policy and technical guidance.
z Determines requirements and allocates resources.
z Prepares, reconciles, justifies, and manages budgets.
z Identifies, acquires, distributes, and controls funding.
z Tracks, analyzes, and reports budget execution.
z Maintains accounting records and captures costs.
z Manages disbursement of funds.
z Manages U.S. and nonU.S. pay functions involving military, DOD civilian, foreign national,
HN, internees, and travel and miscellaneous pay.
z Advises the commander and staff on the following:
z Current economic situation including the economic impact of expenditures on the local
economy
z Availability and status of banking facilities in the AO
z Command currency control program
z Manages limited fund and nonappropriated fund accounting, as determined by theater policy.
z Provides vendor pay.
z Provides accounting services.
z Develops and performs resource management.
z Provides banking and currency support.
z Coordinates financial support of procurement and contracting.
z Coordinates local procurement support with the G-1/adjutant general for personnel, and with the
G-4 for material and services.
z Establishes a management control process.
z Establishes and manages programs.
z Provides stewardship of resources.

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Strategic Communications
B-28. The MCP strategic communications section is capable of continuous operations and performs the
following functions:
z Assists forward deployed elements of the CBRNE operational headquarters in strategic
communications planning (assess, estimate, strategy, monitor).
z Executes information strategies (information acquisition, production, distribution, and
protection).
z Conducts media facilitation. This includes the following:
z Establishes media operations to include:
z Access
z Register/orient
z Media security policy briefings
z Respond to queries
z Conducts strategic communications training. This includes the following:
z Professional strategic communications training
z Media interaction for Soldiers and Army civilians
z Media training for key leaders
z Maintains community relations. This includes the following:
z Provides liaison to the community.
z Increases public awareness.
z Supports recruiting/inspire patriotism.

Chaplain
B-29. The chaplain provides or performs direct personal religious support, to include advising the
commander and staff on moral and ethical decision making, and the religious dynamics of the indigenous
population in the JOA. The chaplain section is capable of continuous operations and performs the
following functions:
z Plans, coordinates, and supervises all religious support within the CBRNE operational
headquarters.
z Directs, coordinates, integrates, and synchronizes all religious support activities and plans for
current and future operations with headquarters staff and subordinate units, and with other
DOD, government, Service, and joint agencies when required.
z Provides policy and guidance on the development of religious support plans of subordinate
units.
z Establishes and maintains communications with higher and subordinate units religious support
personnel.
z Deploys with elements of the command when necessary and/or coordinates with religious
support assets in operational area to ensure religious support services are provided.
z Deploys to coordinate religious support services and assure adequate religious support assets are
available in the event of a major accident or incident.
z Requests through appropriate channels, additional religious support assets in the form of
chaplain detachments or individual personnel, when required.
z Advises commanders on religious support for the next of kin notification process and will be a
member of the notification team (if available), but is not to be detailed as the casualty
notification officer.

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Inspector General
B-30. The MCP IG section is capable of continuous operations and performs the following functions:
z Observes and reports to the commander on the health, welfare, maintenance, morale, and esprit
de corps of the CBRNE operational headquarters.
z Provides a sounding board for the commander and serves as his trusted agent. As such, the IG
reports directly to the commander and acts as an extension of the eyes, ears, voice, and
conscience of the commander.
z Establishes and maintains contact with IG elements located within the OE.
z Establishes reporting requirements for subordinate unit IG sections and maintains a working
relationship with those sections.

Staff Judge Advocate

B-31. The MCP SJA section is capable of continuous operations and performs the following functions:
z Provides legal advice and legal services to the command on the core legal disciplines (military
justice, international and operational law, administrative and civil law, claims, and legal
assistance).
z Provides general advice in legal subdisciplines (that is, contract and fiscal law, environmental
law, and intelligence activities law).
z Supervises administration of military justice and ensures that the rights of individuals are
protected and the interests of justice are served.

Surgeon/Risk Management
B-32. The MCP surgeon/risk management section is capable of continuous operations and performs the
following functions:
z Provides technical expertise in force health protection and the medical effects of CBRNE
operations.
z Coordinates the capability to conduct medical surveillance and monitoring programs for
chemical, biological, and radiological exposure of CBRNE personnel conduction operations.
z Includes a surgeon, medical planner, nuclear science officer (preventive medicine officer), and
medical operations noncommissioned officer knowledgeable in CBRNE to assist in establishing
and monitoring the overall CBRNE activities.

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Weapons of Mass Destruction Coordination Elements

There are six WCEs in a CBRNE operational headquarters. The teams may have
slight variations of officer assignment, but typically total 17 personnel per team. The
two most likely employment scenarios for a WCE include: 1) WCE deploys as an
advance party to provide limited command, control, communications, and computers
for the CBRNE operational headquarter or a JTF-E HQ until the main body arrives to
assume control, or 2) WCE deploys to augment a headquarters staff (typically
division or above) to integrate CBRNE assets into operational planning, or to provide
CBRNE subject matter expertise and reachback capability.

MISSION
C-1. The mission of the WCE is to on order, deploy and provide CCDRs, lead federal agency, or
supported commanders with specialized CBRNE staff augmentation and technical subject matter expertise
in support of CONUS or theater based CBRNE operations, accidents or incidents.
C-2. The WCE will normally be deployed under the TACON of the supported commander. The WCE can
provide the supported commander with a dedicated specialized CBRNE cell. As a CBRNE cell, the WCE
will liaison with the OCP and assist the commander and subordinate commands with the integration of
DOD and interagency CBRNE assets into current and future plans.
C-3. Critical to all WCE roles is the ability to establish CBRNE technical reachback. The WCE is
equipped with a robust communications section and a stand alone communications system to provide this
support.
C-4. The WCE is scalable dependent upon the mission. Typically the WCE is organized into two shifts,
with an operations officer and operations NCO per shift, as well as CBRNE SMEs (CBRN, EOD, and
nuclear and CP operations), and organic intelligence analysts and signal support. This two shift capability
allows the WCE to provide 24 hour continuous operations for the headquarters it is supporting.
C-5. In cases where the WCE supports an Army Division , Corps, or Army, the support they provide will
be through the Headquarters organic CBRNE staff section.

CAPABILITIES
C-6. The WCE brings the following capabilities to the supported commander:
z CBRNE subject matter expertise (including CBRN, EOD, and nuclear and CP operations) as
well as intelligence, and communications capabilities.
z The knowledge and experience to assist the commander and subordinate commands with the
integration of the CBRNE operational headquarters, a potential JTF-E headquarters, and other
CBRNE assets into current and future plans.
z Ability to assist in the planning, coordination, nesting, and execution of all facets of WMD-E
operations from exploitation to disposal. The WCE provides CBRNE related expertise to the
following staff level working groups within a deployed headquarters: The WCE will integrate
into operational planning groups, and a variety of boards, bureaus, cells, centers, and
workgroups. Examples include: targeting boards, effects boards as well as information and
intelligence working groups.

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z Capacity to fuse operational data and intelligence data to develop and maintain the CBRNE
COP through a variety of intelligence working groups within the supported command.
z Secure worldwide communications reachback capability “linking the foxhole to academia and
scientific experts” to ensure timely and accurate CBRNE support while maintaining a small
footprint forward. Communications assets include satellite, phone, and video teleconferencing
(VTC) ability in both secure and nonsecure modes to provide digital, voice, and imagery
support. In addition the WCE deploys with the capability to link into all Army Battle Command
Systems.
z Convert CBRNE hazard modeling data and data to battlefield effects in support of the
commander’s plan.
C-7. The WCE is deployable and 100 percent mobile and requires the following support from the
supported commander:
z All logistical support (such as MHE, maintenance, billeting, all classes of supply,
communications security).
z Security escort from aerial port of debarkation/seaport of debarkation/JTF-E headquarters to the
supported commander’s location.
z Workspace for personnel and theater specific communications hardware.
C-8. The WCE (see Figure C-1) consists of the following core competencies that provide CBRNE subject
matter expertise, specialized intelligence support, and communications capabilities:
z EOD officer and NCOs (area of concentration [AOC] and military occupational specialty
[MOS]-series 89).
z CBRN officers and NCOs (AOC/MOS-series 74).
z A nuclear research officer (functional area 52).
z MI specialists and a geospatial imager analyst (AOC/MOS-series 35/GG-0132-12).
z Communications NCOs and enlisted personnel (MOS-series 25).

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Figure C-1. Example of a WCE

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C-9. In addition to tactical equipment (see Figure C-1), the WCE possesses communications equipment to
support digital reachback. These systems include or will be similar to—
z Deployable communications package–reachback system. This package provides reachback to
the Defense Information Systems Agency GIG for long haul services (SIPRNET, NIPRNET,
voice, video, and ground station module cellular). It includes the (CONUS/OCONUS) capable
system (one 2.0 m ANL auto painting very small aperture terminal antenna).
z Deployable Communications Local Area Network (LAN) System. Each digital
communications processor includes a LAN (CONUS/OCONUS) package for SIPRNET,
NIPRNET connectivity. Each package includes—
z Servers.
z Laptops.
z Facsimile machines.
z Digital television.
z Flat screen television.
z Shredder.
z Projectors.
z Printers.
z Voice over Internet protocol/Defense Switched Network VTC suite. Voice over Internet
protocol technology is the main communication enabler for WCE’s internal and external voice
communications. Each WCE will have Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router capability.
z Battle Command Systems. Each WCE is equipped with six maneuver control system-light and
one all-source analysis system-light system. CBRNE response teams will not have Force XXI
battle command-brigade and below or Blue Force Tracking capability and will rely upon
security/escort elements with such systems to monitor their current operation location while
performing WMD-E operations in a JOA.
z International Maritime Satellite System (INMARSATTM) Broadband Global Access
Network (BGANTM) Terminals. The BGAN terminal is a portable (CONUS/OCONUS)
SATCOM terminal that provides access to the highest bandwidth available on the BGAN
network with multiple voice and data interfaces including—
z SIPRNET, NIPRNET.
z Secure/unclassified voice.
z Facsimile.
z Unclassified integrated services digital network (ISDN)/Internet protocol (IP) VTC, and
wireless LAN connectivity.
z INMARSAT M4 Terminals. The M4 INMARSAT-128TM is a portable, dual-channel
INMARSAT M4 SATCOM terminal providing voice and 128 kilobits per second data services.
The antenna/outdoor unit is remote up to 500 feet (150 meters) away from the control
console/indoor unit. It provides—
z (CONUS/OCONUS) NIPRNET.
z Secure/unclassified voice.
z Facsimile.
z Unclassified ISDN/IP VTC.
TM
z Secure point to point ISDN video using the SCOTTY .

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z INMARSAT BTM Terminal. The INMARSAT B terminal is a portable, single channel

INMARSAT SATCOM terminal providing voice and 64 kilobits per second data services.
Ruggedized constructions provides shock and weather resistance. It provides—
z (CONUS/OCONUS) NIPRNET.
z Secure/ unclassified voice.
z Facsimile.
z Unclassified ISDN.
z Unclassified public switched telephone network.
z INMARSAT MiniTM Terminal. The INMARSAT Mini terminal is a portable, single channel
INMARSAT SATCOM terminal providing voice services. Ruggedized construction provides
shock and weather resistance. It provides—
z Unclassified voice.
z Facsimile.
z Unclassified ISDN at 64 kilobits per second.
z SCOTTY. The SCOTTY mobile unit is a portable video unit. SCOTTY enables video
communication and data transfer including Internet access and email from the field, from
moving vehicles, aircraft, and ships. The communication equipment is ruggedized, portable, and
interoperable with NATO standard encryption and connects to the most important networks
such as IP, ISDN, very small aperture terminal, or INMARSAT. It provides—
z (CONUS/OCONUS) NIPRNET.
z Unclassified ISDN/IP VTC.
z Secure PT to PT ISDN video using the secure terminal equipment (STE).
z STE. The STE/Office is the evolutionary successor to the STU-III. The STE provides high
speed (128 kilobits per second) secure data and voice communications. The STE cryptographic
engine is on a removable Fortezza Plus KRYPTON™ PMCIA card. The systems are future
narrow band digital terminal, and backward compatible with STU-III. It is also ISDN and
analog capable.

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Nuclear Disablement Teams

There are two NDTs organic to a CBRNE operational headquarters. Each team has 11
personnel per team. The NDT can operate in split team mode for limited periods of
time; however, additional support is required for split team operations. Central to
NDT operations are the specialists who provide the subject matter expertise to
conduct operations in a hazardous industrial and dangerous radiological environment.
NDT operations focus on nuclear weapon programs with an emphasis on uranium
purification and conversion to uranium hexafluoride, uranium enrichment
technologies, highly enriched uranium conversion facilities, uranium parts
fabrication, nuclear reactors, spent nuclear fuel reprocessing, plutonium extraction,
plutonium parts fabrication, and nuclear component (such as neutron generators,
firing circuits, and high explosives lens fabrication) design, manufacturing, and
testing facilities.

MISSION
D-1. The mission of the NDT is to rapidly and efficiently exploit and disable nuclear or radiological
WMD infrastructure and components in an OCONUS uncertain or permissive environment to deny near-
term capability or reuse by enemy forces and facilitate follow-on WMD-E operations.
D-2. As part of the disablement process, the NDT will, on order, locate, identify, characterize, package,
transport, and safeguard special nuclear materials and those nuclear/radiological materials that pose an
immediate threat to friendly forces or civilian personnel in order to reduce friendly force radiation
exposure hazards and deny/eliminate threat sources of material for radioactive dispersal devices.
D-3. As part of the CBRNE operational headquarters, an NDT will normally be deployed in a general
support role to the theater commander with mission dependent direct support allocation to designated
commanders on an area/site specific basis. However, an NDT can also deploy separately from the JTF-E.
In which case it will most often be OPCON to the supported command.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

D-4. An NDT is robust and capable of operating in highly contaminated environments to disable all types
of nuclear/radiological infrastructure in support of WMD-E missions. An NDT can conduct as many as
four simultaneous nuclear disablement operations at one time. It consists of 11 personnel deployed in three
high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle (HMMWV) and two medium tactical vehicles (each armed
with a .50 machine gun). Three trailers are also available to include one to carry generators and two M1095
medium tactical vehicle trailers. The core competencies of its personnel include—
z EOD officer (military occupational specialty [MOS]-series 89).
z CBRN officers and NCOs (MOS-series 74).
z Nuclear research officers (MOS-series 52).
z Medical science officer (72A67) and NCO (MOS-series 68S).
z Operations officers (01A).

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D-5. In addition to the vehicles and trailers identified above, equipment capabilities within an NDT
include but are not limited to—
z Radioisotope detect, identify, and sample kit.
z Radioisotope package, store, and transport kit.
z Radiation safety and personal protective equipment kit.
z Nuclear disablement kit.
z Decontamination, hotline, and cleanup kit.
z Handheld portable nuclide identification system.
z VDR-2 radiac set.
z UDR-14 radiac set.
z Two generators.
z ISU-90.
z Field safe.
z Laptop computers.
z Tent/shelter for the contamination control line.
z Tents with the capability to sleep 10 personnel each.
D-6. NDT operations will span from small sites such as the Tuwaitha yellow cake storage facility (high
contamination hazard) through medium sites such as plutonium production reactor (high potential for
collateral damage) to large sites such as a reprocessing facility with a collocated metal fabrication plant
(severe environmental and criticality hazards). Large site operations will require significant augmentation,
to include battalion-sized security, more than one response team, and a decontamination platoon at a
minimum.
D-7. The NDT brings the following capabilities to the supported commander:
z Exploit and disable nuclear WMD infrastructure in an OCONUS uncertain or permissive
environment with the ability to characterize the purpose of the site, the types of nuclear and
radiological materials present, and the proliferation risk of the site.
z Conduct disablement operations for near-term denial with techniques that will support follow-on
WMD-E operations for long term disablement or conversion.
z Package/transport/safeguard nuclear and/or radiological material that poses an immediate threat
to friendly and coalition forces or local civilian populations.
z Collect/transport samples of radiological material/WMD intelligence for forensic analysis.
z Establish objective criteria to determine which radiation sources have the potential to pose a
hazard to friendly forces.
z Eliminate threat sources of material for radiological dispersal devices.
z Produce high confidence level radioisotope identification and characterization of special
nuclear, industrial and medical radiological materials.
z Possess specialized radiological search capability in the form of ground vehicle mounted and
personnel carried equipment for area search of suspect sites.

TYPICAL TASK ORGANIZATION OF A NUCLEAR DISABLEMENT TEAM

D-8. The NDT organizes into three teams—each with a primary focus in relation to the objective. Besides
these teams, an NDT will need a hotline to EOD expertise and reachback to a deployed laboratory or a
gold-standard national laboratory to provide specialized expertise.
z Team 1 (focus on initial entry).
z Objective: Locate and mark all hazards.
z Contains: Health physics and EOD expertise.

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z Team 2 (focus on characterization and identification).

z Objective: Characterize the site infrastructure and material.
z Contains: Health physics and nuclear engineering and physics expertise.
z Team 3 (focus on disablement and packaging).
z Objective: Disable critical infrastructure and package material as necessary.
z Contains: Health physics, technical escort, and nuclear related EOD expertise.

ACTIONS OF THE NUCLEAR DISABLEMENT TEAM

D-9. The NDT can perform any or all of the actions shown below on the objective.

Site Survey
z Assess site for hazards (UXO, TICs/TIMs).
z Conduct an EOD sweep of the target.
z Identify and locate gross hazard and contamination levels.
z Mark cleared areas and hazard areas.
z Characterize radiation environment–map dose rates.
z Define site assessment requirements.
z Sketch/photograph/video the site to support further planning activities.

Site Assessment
z Identify and characterize all nuclear and radiological materials and isotopes.
z Determine future suitability for storage.
z Develop map of the area with all dose rates at known distances (could be part of exploitation
paragraph also, but should be done during characterization phase).

Exploitation
z Secure documents for review by intelligence organizations.
z Take material samples – package and transport to laboratory.
z Detain staff for questioning.

Disablement
z Conduct deliberate disablement operations (control contamination).
z An NDT will not “render safe” weaponized sensitive nuclear material, a nuclear device, or
radiological dispersal device. These actions will be done through other established programs.
z Disablement operations cannot cause release of radioactive materials, TIMs, or any other
hazard into the environment/surrounding area.
z Teams will treat all uranium compounds as highly enriched materials to preclude criticality
accidents.
z Conduct controlled shut down operational processes.
z Extract nuclear materials from processing equipment.
z Disable processing equipment permanently.
z Remove critical equipment to prevent reconstitution.
z Record equipment list for future WMD-E operations.
z Conduct hasty disablement operations (contamination probable).
z Shut down operational processes as safely as possible.
z Induce catastrophic event to disable processing equipment.
z Verify that equipment is disabled.

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Elimination
z Conduct complete physical inventory of nuclear and radiological materials.
z Package materials for transportation.
z Load and ship materials.
z Report results to command.

Control Contamination
z Use site survey data to establish exclusion zone.
z Establish “hot line” to control entry to and exit from exclusion zone.
z Collect and package contaminated waste (that is, used personal protective equipment).
z Decontaminate equipment and personnel.
z Manage exposure levels using as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) principles such as
identifying clean vs. dirty and low dose areas.
z Safely remediate the site (time permitting) using field expedient methods.

Establish Local Nuclear and Radiological Materials Collection Points

z Nuclear
z Establish physical security for storage site.
z Create safe geometry spacing.
z Prepare safe geometry storage containers.
z Establish inventory control process.
z Radiological
z Establish physical security for storage site.
z Prepare shielding material.
z Prepare storage cells.
z Establish inventory control process.

SUPPORT TO THE NUCLEAR DISABLEMENT TEAM

D-10. The NDT is deployable and 100 percent mobile but requires the following mission dependent
support:
z A WCE or other organization to provide C2 and reachback support.
z Beyond the organic five days of supply. sustainment capability and two-week supply of
expendables/nondurable items.
z A CBRNE response team for decontamination and first entry monitoring support as well as
CBRNE sampling, packaging, transportation and, if necessary, Level A support.
z Life support, interpreters, technical linguists, combat medics, decontamination assets, a security
package (route, convoy, and local security at a minimum), and engineering support as required.
z Site security until exploitation operations is complete for each potential WMD site (security
must remain at sites confirmed to have WMD until all items of proliferation concern are
removed to prevent looting and loss of positive control of special nuclear material.).
z A prioritized list of sites to exploit and CCIR firmly established to assist the NDT in mission
planning and support requirement allocation and tasking.
z Transportation augmentation for collection and movement of material to temporary storage
facility.

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Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High Yield
Explosives Analytical and Remediation Activity

A CARA has a mobile analytical laboratory (MAL) section, two remediation

response sections (East and West), and an (U.S. focused) aviation section organic to a
CBRNE operational headquarters (see Figure E-1, page E-2). A CARA is led by a
director and is primarily composed of Department of the Army civilians (DACs).
Central to CARA are the specialists who provide the subject matter expertise to
conduct analytical laboratory operations, technical escort operations, and remediation
and restoration operations. This organization is designed to deploy specialized
tailored packages that go forward to actively obtain samples rather than waiting for
samples to be brought back by other escort elements. The linkage to the organic MAL
is designed to facilitate a tremendous reduction in the feedback time by providing in
theater sample confirmation results.

MISSION
E-1. The mission of the CARA is to conduct operations in support of CCDRs or OGAs to counter
CBRNE and WMD threats in support of national combating WMD objectives. A CARA provides tailored,
mobile, modular, and deployable teams supporting expeditionary forces; and ensures continued support to
the DOD’s CBRNE defense and related initiatives through safe and secure material escort.

TASKING AUTHORITY
E-2. As part of the CBRNE operational headquarters, the CARA will typically deploy one or more MAL,
remediation response team (RRT), or mobile munitions assessment system (MMAS) elements in a general
support role to the theater commander under the C2 of a JTF-E with mission dependent direct support
allocation to designated commanders on an area/site specific basis. Each of these elements can also deploy
separately from the JTF-E. In this case these elements will most often be placed OPCON to the supported
command.

CAPABILITIES
E-3. The MAL is organized into three operational configurations: light, heavy, and chemical/biological
monitoring. Remediation response sections (East and West) are primarily used to support HLS missions.
However, RRTs and MMASs may deploy in situations where the size or complexity of the planned or
opportunity target requires additional capabilities and resources beyond what can be provided by
subordinate forces under the C2 of a JTF-E headquarters. The structure of a CARA is presented in Figure
E-1, page E-2.

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Figure E-1. CARA structure

MOBILE ANALYTICAL LABORATORY SECTION

E-4. The MAL section provides analytical scientists and technicians to support CCDRs and other
government agencies to detect, identify, quantify, and characterize chemical, biological, explosives, and
biometric evidence to support intelligence, investigative information, mission planning, exploitation,
remediation, and CM activities directed at WMD-E.
E-5. The light MAL configurations are two rapidly deployable suites of modular and tailored laboratory
instruments for immediate operations at the request of a ground force commander. The light MALs bring a
selected package of confirmatory standard analytical instrumentation. The light MALs are deployable via
C-130, and deploy on the ground in a shelter equipped HMMWV with a trailer mounted generator and
storage container.
E-6. The heavy MAL configurations are two 20 foot expandable shelter/containers that are deployed into
a theater sanctuary area. The heavy MAL configuration brings a full brick and mortar lab-like facility with
confirmatory standard capabilities. The heavy MAL is deployed via C-17 and requires an marginal terrain
vehicle to be ground transportable.
E-7. The chemical/biological monitoring MAL configurations are four light medium tactical vehicles with
shelter and towed generator sets. The monitoring vans will provide a ground force commander with the
data and knowledge of occupational exposure limitations as defined by Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA), Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), United States Army Center for
Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine (USACHPPM), and the U.S. Surgeon General during CBRN
material recovery or long term site remediation.

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E-8. The MAL brings the following capabilities to the supported commander:
z Receipt and storage of solid, liquid, and vapor/gas samples
z A catalog of samples and the results of forensic analysis
z Forensic analysis
z Identification of the constituents of the solid, liquid, and vapor/gas sample
z Characterization of the sample
z Quantification of the threats
z Secure and positive control of samples and sample related data
z Sample related deliverables
z Split sample for additional analysis as needed
z Sensitive analytical data and results transmission
z Self-administration of the daily operation of the mobile laboratories
z Safe (and according to applicable laws, regulations, and customs) storage, transportation, and/or
treatment and destruction (as needed) of any HAZMAT resulting from the laboratory operations.
E-9. The MAL requires assistance from the supported commander. Staffed by DA civilian scientists, the
MAL has no self-protection assets, life support equipment, and possesses only minimal administrative and
logistics support. Additionally the MALs have limited communications ability between vehicles and
require a deployed communication support (such as available through a WCE) for technical reachback and
support.

REMEDIATION RESPONSE SECTIONS (EAST AND WEST)

E-10. The remediation response sections are each composed of two RRTs and a single MMAS. The RRTs
are tailored teams designed to conduct CBRNE emergency response, site assessments, technical escort of
surety and non-surety materials, remediation, recovery and disposal chemical/biological materials and
munitions, and reachback in support of CCDRs and OGAs. The MMASs provide a mobile capability (that
is almost a portable diagnostic laboratory) that can rapidly respond to assess a chemical weapon. The unit
includes a variety of sophisticated, portable assessment devices to include several x-ray systems, computer
systems to record and store data, air monitors, a weather station, audio/video and communications
equipment, equipment, and a portable isotopic neutron spectroscopy system.
E-11. The remediation response sections deploy their RRTs and MMASs to respond to mission
requirements. Figure E-2, page E-4 provides a graphical representation of the continuous operations
capability of an RRT that is teamed with an MMAS to perform response operations at a particular site.

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Figure E-2. Concept of an RRT and MMAS performing continuous operations

AVIATION SECTION
E-12. The aviation section is responsible for deploying, providing sustainment support, and redeployment
support for specialized CBRNE forces conducting WMD-E missions in support of national combating
WMD objectives. This aviation asset provides dedicated, experienced, tenured, and proficient fixed and
rotary wing aviation support for the transport of chemical surety and non-surety materials, RCWM, and
command response teams. This section will typically only support operations in U.S. territories.

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Joint Elimination Coordination Elements

A JECE from the USSTRATCOM combines with the OCP to create the JOC for a
JTF-E headquarters. In that role they provides the necessary core joint staff
augmentation (J-1 through J-7) to enhance intelligence, operations/training, and
planning capabilities for the headquarters. The intelligence section coordinates
support for the planning process and, when directed, assists in the rapid stand-up and
integration of the JTF-E intelligence organizations and capabilities. The
operations/training section stays current on WMD related issues; coordinates WMD-
E training; and designs, participates in, and integrates joint exercises. The plans
section reviews WMD-E plans, assists in the development of supporting operational
plans, and assists the operations/training section with SU of WMD-E missions that
are being performed by subordinate units.

THE ROLE OF THE JOINT ELMINATION COORDINATION

ELEMENT
F-1. The SecDef will direct the establishment of a JECE to facilitate the rapid creation of a JTF-E or
provide direct augmentation to a combatant command or other operational level command. When a
contingency requires the creation of a JTF-E headquarters, the JECE provides a portion of the
augmentation necessary for the establishment of that headquarters and is specifically used to establish a
JOC. When a separate JTF-E headquarters is not required, the JECE may be used to directly augment a
combatant command or provide a subordinate Service or functional component with the augmentation
necessary to allow that headquarters to provide joint C2 for WMD-E operations within their AO.
USJFCOM will define the specific command relationships between the JECE and the supported command.
F-2. The JECE is a standing joint element assigned to a USSTRATCOM. It conducts operational level
WMD-E mission planning (including deliberate, crisis action, and adaptive planning), joint training, and
WMD-E operations exercises in support of JFC requirements. The JECE will focus on the activities and
operations necessary to train and prepare joint forces and their C2 elements to conduct WMD-E missions.
To accomplish this mission, the JECE will:
z Review combatant command OPLAN and OPORDs.
z Assist subordinate commands within combatant commands in the development of operational
and tactical level planning for elimination missions (deliberate, crisis action, and adaptive
planning) when requested.
z Plan, participate in, and conduct joint elimination training and exercises in support of CCDR
requirements and to ensure the readiness of JECE personnel.
z Assist combatant commands with the development and execution of joint training exercises
involving WMD-E through the United States Strategic Command Center for Combating
Weapons of Mass Destruction when requested.
z Assist USSTRATCOM (DOD lead for combating WMD) in prioritizing DOD WMD-E
planning and support activities.
z Maintain worldwide SU of WMD-E operations to focus activities in support of CCDR
requirements.
z Provide support to a JTF-E commander when a JTF-E is established.

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F-3. The JECE was primarily created to provide a joint capability to enable or augment a JFC
headquarters or subordinate Service/functional component staff to become a JTF-E headquarters. The
support relationship of the JECE to the CBRNE operational headquarters for JTF-E operations was
established to facilitate the rapid formation of a joint C2 capability for elimination missions during a crisis.
Due to this unique relationship, close coordination between the JECE and the CBRNE operational
headquarters is required.
F-4. The JECE will provide the interface between the CBRNE operational headquarters and the joint
community. It will assist integration of Service elimination capabilities, to include the CBRNE operational
headquarters, into joint elimination planning, training, and exercises, in coordination with USJFCOM,
Service component commanders, and other Service commands. When requested, the JECE supports the
planning and training efforts of Service components (to include the CBRNE operational headquarters and
subordinate elements). The JECE provides joint elimination and C2 expertise and serves as the advocate
for joint elimination capabilities and resources through the United States Strategic Command Center for
Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction (SCC-WMD) to USSTRATCOM.
F-5. During a contingency, a JECE will be available to support requests for assistance related to WMD-E
operations. This operational request will typically occur either through a SecDef execution order to
USSTRATCOM to provide the JECE directly to a CCDR, or through an execution order to USJFCOM to
establish a JTF-E for further assignment to a supported commander. The supported commander and/or
appropriate Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff order will define the command relationships and roles
between the JECE and the JTF-E headquarters. The size and scope of an adversary’s WMD program will
determine the requirements for the size of the JTF-E and assigned forces.
F-6. A CCDR will request a JTF-E from USJFCOM to meet WMD-E requirements. USJFCOM will
establish the JTF-E. UJFCOM will use a prepare to deploy order for WMD-E mission support as the initial
basis for sourcing forces for the JTF-E. Once the JTF-E is established, OPCON of the JECE and other
designated forces will transfer to the JTF-E commander.
F-7. Large scale WMD-E operations may require the formation of the JTF-E as a functional JTF
subordinate to a parent JFC. The JECE can serve as the core joint element to enable a Service headquarters
element to form a joint command structure for WMD-E operations.
F-8. Small scale WMD-E operations may be handled without the formation of a JTF-E headquarters. In
this case a CCDR's (or subordinate headquarters’), pre-existing command structure may be augmented with
a JECE to provide joint WMD-E expertise. In this configuration, specific WMD-E operational forces
would be included in the command structure of functional components rather than under the centralized C2
of a JTF-E headquarters.

JOINT ELIMINATION COORDINATION ELEMENT

ORGANIZATION
F-9. The JECE organization consists of a leadership section and five groups organized as a functional
joint staff. The JECE staff will typically be absorbed into the appropriate functional staff organization of a
JTF-E headquarters when a JTF-E is formed as part of the JOC.
F-10. The leadership section is organizationally responsible for C2 of the JECE. The JECE CoS is
responsible for the day-to-day leadership functions and for overseeing all aspects of JECE operations,
planning, training, and mission support.
F-11. The JECE J-1/4) will provide personnel and joint personnel service planning support for the WMD-
E mission, to include specialized medical support. While the responsible CCDR (USSTRATCOM) will
provide functional personnel and manpower support, the JECE J-1/4 will provide day-to-day joint
personnel support to the JECE CoS. This section is also responsible for the material management,
sustainment, and logistics operations functions of the JECE and integrates WMD-E operations specific
logistics support into plans and exercises.
F-12. The JECE J-2 will leverage SCC-WMD capabilities to maintain SU specific to WMD-E. This
section will maintain SU of threats and issues; coordinate intelligence support requirements for JECE

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planning, and; when requested, advise supported commands on intelligence campaign planning for
elimination operations. During a crisis, the JECE J-2 will monitor events and advise the JECE CoS of
possible focus areas. When requested, this section will support CCDR’s and/or JTF-E commander’s
development of WMD-E intelligence requirements, identification restricted targets, and recommend
prioritized potential site exploitation planning.
F-13. The JECE J-3/engineering staff section; Operational Plans and Joint Force Development Directorate,
Joint Staff (J-7) will coordinate with CCDRs through the SCC-WMD to conduct WMD-E training and
exercises with combatant commands, other DOD and USG agencies, and forces designated to provide
WMD-E capabilities. The JECE J-3/J-7 will improve coordination and training by establishing habitual
relationships with those commands and forces. These activities will enhance and institutionalize WMD-E
capabilities by gaining additional expertise; providing routine interactions; and ensuring forces are
adequately organized, trained, and equipped to accomplish the WMD-E mission. During a crisis and when
requested, the J-3/J-7 will coordinate crisis-specific training and assist the supported CCDR in operational-
level WMD-E specific COA development and analysis.
F-14. The JECE J-5 will coordinate with CCDRs through the SCC-WMD to determine the priority of areas
and requirements for WMD-E planning. The JECE J-5 will support SCC-WMD efforts to assist CCDRs’
development of operational and tactical level WMD-E plans, and assist designated units in planning for
WMD-E operations. Day-to-day operations would include updating existing plans and orders or
developing new plans for potential crisis areas. During a crisis and when requested, this section will
coordinate crisis-specific planning and conduct planning for establishment and deployment of the JTF-E
headquarters in support of CCDR or JTF-E commander requirements.
F-15. The JECE engineering staff section; Operational Plans and Joint Force Development Directorate,
Joint Staff (J-6) will develop command, control, communications, and computers plans and architectures
for WMD-E operations to ensure interoperability of command, control, communications, and computers
systems at the operational and tactical levels. This section will determine JECE command, control,
communications, and computers requirements and coordinate with the CCDRs through the SCC-WMD, the
Services, and units conducting WMD-E operations to integrate command, control, communications, and
computers systems for WMD-E operations.

JOINT ELIMINATION COORDINATION ELEMENT AUTHORITIES,

RESPONSIBILITIES, AND RELATIONSHIPS
F-16. The JECE will leverage the SCC-WMD capabilities to accomplish its mission and:
z Use the SCC-WMD Situational Awareness Division as the day-to-day conduit for intelligence
and information on possible elimination sites and programs to prioritize planning activities and
anticipate requests for planning support based on reported events and intelligence.
z Use the SCC-WMD Interagency Division to coordinate interagency support for elimination
operations, planning, and exercise support.
z Coordinate with the SCC-WMD Plans and Doctrine Division for planning support to CCDRs,
joint and Service doctrine and TTP for elimination operations, as well as all joint training and
exercise activities related to WMD-E operations.
z Coordinate through the SCC-WMD to support WMD-E operational and tactical level planning,
training, and exercise requirements of CCDRs.
z Report resource and capability shortfalls or new capability requirements for WMD-E across the
DOTMLPF spectrum to the SCC-WMD Concepts, Assessments, and Capabilities Division for
evaluation and potential resolution through the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development
System process.
z Support the CBRNE operational headquarters in its coordination with the joint community (to
include CCDRs) and appropriate Army staff elements. Provides specialized expertise to support
joint elimination planning, training, exercises, and the identification of joint capability gaps and
resource shortfalls for the WMD-E mission.

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F-17. The relationship between the JECE and the commander, CBRNE operational headquarters varies
between steady state operations and when the creation of a JTF-E is directed. Key relationship differences
between the JECE and the CBRNE operational headquarters include:
z The JECE and the CBRNE operational headquarters are separate units during steady state
operations. The JECE and the CBRNE operational headquarters will retain separate chains of
command and organizational structures. The JECE will support the CBRNE operational
headquarters mission to be prepared to form a JTF-E headquarters. This includes coordinating
for joint training and exercises for WMD-D missions and exercising as a part of a JTF-E
headquarters (to include deployment preparation activities).
z The JECE will operate in support of the commander, CBRNE operational headquarters when the
commander has been designated as the commander, JTF-E. The commander of the JTF-E
headquarters has the authority to direct the general direction of the support provided by the
JECE for WMD-E mission support.
z Both in steady state operations and when a JTF-E has been formed, the JECE focus is at the
operational level of war, and on the integration between the operational and tactical levels of
war. The JECE will provide the interface between the CBRNE operational headquarters and the
joint community to support the planning, training, and rapid formation of a JTF-E headquarters.
F-18. In addition to supporting the CBRNE operational headquarters, the JECE will be available to support
the CCDRs’ operational level planning and training for WMD-E missions. Any headquarters receiving the
JECE as staff augmentation should be prepared to provide all necessary support to the JECE.

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Training for Full Spectrum Operations

Applying current doctrine to staff training is unique in that a staff is considered

neither a unit nor organization in the traditional sense, but rather a collection of
officers, NCOs and Soldiers organized to support the commander with C2. The staff
is essentially an extension of the commander. Planning and executing staff training
within the CBRNE operational headquarters provides the commander (and more
directly the CoS) with a unique set of challenges to support the designed splitting of
the staff to support operational deployments. While the MCP continues to operate
within CONUS the OCP is designed to deploy and provide the core Army element for
the formation of a JTF-E headquarters. As this occurs, the OCP integrates with a
JECE and potentially other staff augmentation to create a JOC for the JTF-E
headquarters. The CBRNE operational headquarters will develop a joint training plan
to meet the training requirements for a JTF-E headquarters. The most severe training
challenges are those that deal with time, synchronizing individual and element/cell
training with MCP and OCP training, and developing short-range and near term cell
and element staff training. In essence, the CoS must determine how to train the staff
to achieve METL/joint mission essential task list (JMETL) proficiency both
horizontally and vertically across the command posts and this includes the JMETL
staff requirements. For more information on training see FM 7-0, FM 7-1, and
Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Manual (CJCSM) 3500.03B.

STAFF MISSION ESSENTIAL TASK LIST DEVELOPMENT

G-1. Staffs have always developed METLs. However, the unique organization and mission of the CBRNE
operational headquarters make it prudent to also consider developing a focused METL for each of the
headquarters command posts (MCP and OCP) and their subordinate cells. The process used to develop a
staff METL is the same as cited in FM 7-1, but with some subtle differences. Key among those is that the
CoS, not the commander, primarily drives the METL (and JMETL) development process for the staff
based on the headquarters wartime mission and the commander’s guidance. The staff METL/JEMTL
represents those critical tasks that the command posts and their subordinate cells must be able to perform to
assist the commander with C2. Once approved, the METL provides the focus for battle staff training.

HEADQUARTERS STAFF MISSION ESSENTIAL TASK LIST DEVELOPMENT SEQUENCE

G-2. The CoS involves command post officers in charge (OICs), cell leaders, and their noncommissioned
officers in charge (NCOICs) in METL development, to create a team approach to staff training that is
battle focused. Participation by command post OICs, cell leaders, and key NCOs develops a common
understanding of the headquarters staff's critical operational mission requirements, so that METLs
developed throughout the staff are mutually supporting and nested with the higher echelon. Command post
OICs and cell leaders subsequently apply the insights gained during preparation of the staff’s METL to the
development of their command post and cell METLs. Element leaders (officers and NCOs) must
understand the headquarters staff's METL so that they can identify the appropriate element and individual
staff tasks for each collective mission essential task. The same process must be accomplished to identify
applicable JMETL.
G-3. The staff, led by the CoS, develops the staff METL. A checklist for staff METL development
includes the following:

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z Analyze the headquarters assigned mission and METL and identify specified and implied staff
tasks.
z Analyze the OE and other external guidance to identify any other staff tasks.
z Review the CBRNE operational headquarters mission and METL.
z Use the command post-to-task matrix to identify those collective tasks that are critical for
wartime accomplishment. These tasks become the staff METL.
z Sequence the METL tasks as they are expected to occur during the execution of the wartime
mission or command post operations.
z Back-brief the CG and obtain approval of the recommended staff METL.
z Provide the approved METL to the staff.

MISSION ESSENTIAL TASK LIST DEVELOPMENT SEQUENCE

G-4. Upon approval of the staff METL, the sequence for METL development described above is repeated
using the same process from higher to lower for each of the command posts and subordinate cells.
G-5. The CoS initiates the process by providing the commander’s guidance and the approved staff METL
to the command post OICs. The command post OICs provide their guidance and command post METL to
the cell leaders to develop their METL. Cell leaders in turn provide their METL and guidance to the
element leaders who begin the bottom up approach by identifying critical tasks or battle tasks that support
the higher echelon METL. A generic checklist for command post and cell METL development follows:
z The higher echelon command post/cell initiates the process for subordinates by providing
guidance, which includes the wartime mission and METL, along with the approved
staff/command post METL, to the subordinate elements.
z Command post/cell staffs, led by the OIC, review the higher echelon's METL in conjunction
with the unit mission and METL.
z Command post/cell staffs review the OE and other external guidance to identify other staff
tasks.
z Command post/cell staffs use the command post-to-collective task matrix as a starting point to
identify the collective tasks that are critical in assisting the commander with C2 during
operations.
z Command post/cell staffs sequence METL tasks as they are expected to unfold during the
operation.
z Command post/cells back-brief higher echelons to obtain approval of their METL. Each higher
echelon selects specific tasks from their subordinate echelon's METL as their staff battle tasks.
z A staff battle task, like a unit's, is a subordinate's mission essential task that is so critical that its
accomplishment determines the success of the next higher echelon's mission essential task. Staff
battle tasks are selected at the element level. Similar command posts may have different staff
battle tasks selected, depending on their unique responsibilities and functions. Staff battle tasks
allow the CoS and subordinate staff leaders to define the training tasks that integrate the WFF
and receive the highest priority for resources, such as training areas, facilities (to include virtual
and constructive simulations), materiel, and funds.
z Elements identify critical tasks that support the cell's METL. Similarly, the cell develops a
METL that supports the command post METL.
z Command post/cell OICs provide the approved METL to their command post/cell. Upon
approval, the command post/cell METLs are typically modified only if changes occur in the
unit’s mission and/or staff METL.

ESTABLISH TRAINING OBJECTIVES

G-6. Once the METL is approved, the CoS, assisted by the command post and cell leaders, establishes
training objectives for the entire staff. Training objectives include the conditions and standards that
describe the situation or environment and ultimate endstate criteria that the staff must meet to successfully

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perform each task. Training objectives and standards for the METL can be obtained from commander’s
guidance, approved training and evaluation outlines, Soldier training publications, higher headquarters
command guidance, and local SOPs. It is important that every task have a condition, standard, and
performance steps so that all training can be evaluated and measured against a benchmark.

CHIEF OF STAFF TRAINING ASSESSMENT

G-7. The CoS sets specific training goals for the staff. These goals are based on guidance from the
commander, the CoS's vision, and guidance provided in appropriate doctrinal manuals. The CoS's initial
METL assessment serves as the starting point for developing the staff training strategy. The training
assessment is the CoS's comparison of the staff's current proficiency, to include the proficiency of
individual staff officers, command posts, cells and elements, with the proficiency required to support the
commander with C2 in support of full spectrum operations. However, to be most effective, an ongoing
evaluation process must be implemented to ensure that the staff remains focused on preparation for its role
in assisting the commander with C2. The CoS and his primary staff officers (along with their NCOICs)
assess the organization's current proficiency on mission-essential tasks against the required standard. The
CoS indicates the current proficiency by rating each task as “T” (trained), “P” (needs practice), or “U”
(untrained). The outcome of the training assessment identifies the staff’s training requirements. The METL
assessment compares current levels of training with the Army standard and is used to update staff goals and
objectives.

ESTABLISH TRAINING PRIORITIES

G-8. The CoS establishes training priorities for staff training METL tasks after completing the training
assessment. The priorities established are based on the CoS's assessment, the criticality of each task, and
the training emphasis the task should receive.

DEVELOP STAFF TRAINING STRATEGY AND CHIEF OF STAFF TRAINING GUIDANCE

G-9. The training strategy developed and executed by the staff to train to standard in its critical wartime
missions is developed based on the staff METL, training assessment and training priorities established by
the CoS. Through the training strategy, the CoS establishes training goals, describes training objectives,
and most importantly, determines the staff's training priorities. The staff training strategy articulates the
CoS's staff training guidance which includes the commander's training guidance and vision.
G-10. To develop the staff training strategy, the CoS must rely on input from subordinate staff leaders
(command post, cell, element leaders, and their NCOICs). Their input is crucial to identifying the
individual, leader and digital training requirements; the functional and supporting collective tasks; training
audience; the type training events that best accomplish the training and meet training objectives; and
finally, the estimated resources (facilities, terrain requirements, and/or simulations) required to conduct the
training events to standard. The end result is a preliminary training strategy which includes an estimation
and tentative scheduling of resources, a general understanding of the various training requirements and key
events. Training for the staff should be scheduled so that it occurs in a progressive and sequential manner
using the Army's crawl-walk-run approach.
G-11. Training during the "crawl" phase focuses on achieving individual, section, command post element,
and cell task proficiency before progressing to staff group and full staff training. Examples would include:
individual specific competencies and digital systems operator training. In the "walk" phase, staff training
and drills focus on critical intra-command post element staff control processes and coordination. During
the "run" phase of training, staff training is multi-echelon involving the full staff, inter-command post, and
cell and element coordination. Training focuses on critical command-oriented staff processes, such as
MDMP and IPB, which directly affect full staff proficiency.

COLLECTIVE TASKS
G-12. Table G-1, page G-4 provides a list of collective tasks for training.

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Table G-1. Collective task training

Section Number Description
03-4-0002 Maintain a current estimate.
Intelligence
03-4-0003 Maintain the current situation.
Movement and 63-2-4550 Set up unit headquarters, dining facility, and bivouac areas.
Maneuver 63-2-4822 Perform home station activities upon redeployment.
03-1-0066 Prepare for nuclear attack.
03-1-0070 Prepare for a chemical attack.
03-4-0018 Prepare for a biological attack.
Protection
03-5-1015 Conduct CBRN analytical functions.
03-6-0001 Develop a CBRN defense plan.
03-6-9404 Direct CBRN defense operations.
08-2-0004 Evacuate casualties.
08-2-0232 Treat CBRN contaminated casualties.
09-1-0405 Coordinate support.
12-6-0006 Conduct personnel accounting and strength reporting.
12-6-0007 Perform essential personnel services.
12-6-0008 Conduct unit postal operations.
12-7-4012 Provide legal support.
14-8-0001 Plan theater resource management operations.
14-8-0002 Manage theater fiscal resources.
14-8-0004 Account for theater resource utilization.
Sustainment
16-1-1001 Conduct unit religious support.
16-6-1020 Perform religious support operations in AOR.
63-2-4012 Set up unit command post.
63-6-4030 Coordinate transportation support.
63-6-4034 Coordinate support for reconstitution and regeneration operations.
63-6-4133 Plan support operations.
63-7-2406 Coordinate force health protection support.
63-7-2601 Conduct human resources management operations.
63-7-2602 Direct casualty management operations.
63-7-2623 Provide IG support.
C2 03-4-0004 Plan chemical-unit employment.
03-4-0007 Conduct a chemical-vulnerability analysis.
03-4-0008 Conduct biological-vulnerability analysis.
03-4-0009 Conduct nuclear-vulnerability analysis.
03-4-0010 Process nuclear, biological, and chemical reports.
03-4-0011 Process weather data.
03-4-0012 Prepare contamination predictions.
03-4-0013 Coordinate chemical/biological survey/sampling operations.
03-4-0014 Coordinate radiological-survey operations.
03-4-0015 Recommend operational exposure guidance.

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Table G-1. Collective task training

Section Number Description
03-4-0016 Coordinate with staffs on CBRN related issues.
03-4-0017 Prepare CBRN plans and orders.
03-4-0020 Implement the CBRN warning and reporting system.
03-4-1017 Monitor CBRN and smoke operations.
08-6-9006 Monitor the health of the command – surgeon.
09-1-0403 Develop explosive ordnance disposal support plan.
12-6-0003 Provide morale, welfare, and recreation support.
20-7-1020 Coordinate ISR effort.
20-7-5121 Coordinate movement control.
20-7-5150 Plan civil-military operations.
Coordinate interface/liaison between U.S. military forces and local
20-7-5151
authorities/NGOs.
20-7-5152 Coordinate negotiations with and between OGOs and NGOs.
20-7-6172 Process relevant information to create a COP.
Disseminate cop and execution information to higher, lower,
20-7-6174
adjacent, supported, and supporting organizations.
20-7-6183 Develop staff estimates.
20-7-6193 Develop CCIR recommendations.
20-7-6213 Maintain synchronization.
20-7-6221 Maintain continuity of C2.
20-7-6230 Plan public affairs operations.
20-7-6233 Implement higher headquarters public affairs themes.
41-5-0010 Coordinate for foreign nation support.
63-6-2026 Complete the OPORD/OPLAN, annexes, and appendixes.
63-6-2049 Assess tactical situation and operations (communications).
63-6-4016 Establish communications.
63-6-4038 Maintain communications.
63-7-2211 Revise tactical SOPs.
71-6-0029 Synchronize tactical operations.
71-7-6190 Plan using the MDMP.

OPERATING AS JOINT TASK FORCE

G-13. As previously identified, the OCP will be required to develop a JMETL to be prepared to operate as
part of the JOC in a JTF-E headquarters. Coordination with the JECE will is necessary to address the
METL/JMETL requirements associated with operating collectively as a JOC for a JTF headquarters. The
JMETL is the JFC’s list of priority joint tasks, derived from plans and orders, along with associated
conditions and measurable standards. It constitutes the JFC’s warfighting requirements. Procedures for
JMETL development are found (see web site: <http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/training/JMETLbook.pdf>) in
the JMETL Handbook.

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 Appendix H
Medical Laboratory Support

Medical laboratory support is an important component for CBRNE operations and

WMD-E missions. This appendix provides the basic information necessary to
understand the type of support provided as part of medical laboratory support.

GENERAL
H-1. Medical laboratory services must continue their support role even under CBRN conditions. For the
provision of clinical and diagnostic support, the facility must be located in a contamination-free area or be
inside collective protection. Designated laboratories within the theater will analyze CBRN
samples/specimens (including in theater field confirmation identification of biological warfare [BW] agents
by evaluating specimens from symptomatic patients and animals and environmental samples collected from
the AO).
H-2. At Role II, medical laboratory support at this level is extremely limited; it consists of clinical
laboratory procedures in direct support of medical treatment facility (MTF) and forward surgical team
(FST) activities. Laboratory personnel prepare collected suspect CBRN specimens for submission to the
supporting laboratory for analysis; the specimens are forwarded to supporting medical laboratories and
chain of custody is maintained.
H-3. At Role III, medical laboratory support in a combat support hospital (CSH) is intended for providing
clinical laboratory support and is primarily in support of acute surgical cases, blood services, and
immediate services required for intensive care operations. Only extremely limited microbiology services
(parasitological exams and gram stains) are provided. In a mature theater, the microbiology services may
be augmented to include limited cultures and sensitivity testing. Patients with documented or suspected
exposure to CBRN weapons/agents will be medically evaluated, specimens will be collected, packaged,
and an established chain of custody will be in place. The specimens will be forwarded through technical
channels to the supporting medical laboratory (such as the Army medical laboratory [AML]) for analysis.
H-4. At Role IV, clinical laboratories in the field hospitals have the ability to perform a general, but
limited, array of analytical procedures in hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, microbiology, serology, and
blood banking. Patient specimens of suspected BW or chemical warfare (CW) agent exposures are
forwarded through technical channels to the supporting medical laboratory.
H-5. The AML is the specialized magnetic resonance imaging theater laboratory that provides clinical and
nonclinical medical “field” confirmatory laboratory support. Its mission is on order, deploy worldwide in
tailored teams to conduct health threat detection, confirmation & medical surveillance for CBRNE
occupational/environmental health & endemic diseases and CM to protect and sustain the health of the
force across the full spectrum of operations. It is organized as—
z Headquarters section.
z CBRN section. Conducts analytical chemistry support by providing confirmation level analysis
for the identification of CW agents and other chemical threats in air, water, soil, or other
matrices.
z Endemic disease section. Provides field confirmatory analysis of BW agents in environmental
and clinical samples using multiple methodologies; provides diagnostic capability to identify
outbreaks of regionally specific endemic diseases; and serves as a resource of information for
higher command medical personnel.

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z Environmental/occupational health section. Provides theater level environmental threat

assessments by conducting air, water, entomological, epidemiological, and radiological
surveillance while serving as a resource of information for theater medical personnel.
H-6. When equipped and staffed, the AML provides in-theater field confirmation identification of CBRN
samples or specimens. Using sophisticated equipment and methods, the AML has the capability to detect
and identify CBRN agents in a variety of specimens/samples (such as human, air, soil, water, animals,
vegetation, and food). DS from CONUS-based laboratories aid the AML with identification of CBRN
agents. Command decision on use of protective/preventive measures and patient care may be based on the
AML findings. Proper collection, packaging, and rapid shipment of specimens by MTFs and samples from
other sources will ensure effective, timely, and accurate laboratory analyses.
H-7. At Role V (CONUS), designated Role V medical laboratories such as United States Army Medical
Research Institute for Infectious Disease (USAMRIID), CDC, and Naval Medical Research Center
(NMRC) perform analyses to provide definitive identification of suspect BW and CW agents for the
President and SecDef purposes. The definitive identification of suspect BW agents also aids commanders
in the AO in maintaining the health of their command.

SAMPLES/SPECIMEN COLLECTION AND MANAGEMENT OF

CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR
CONTAMINANTS
H-8. The means to initiate a CBRN sample/specimen collection and analysis mission include—
z Routine operating procedures.
z Presumptive biological samples from biological detection systems.
z Combat injuries.
z Symptomatic individuals.
z Commander RFI through C2 channels.
H-9. The decision makers and initiators of a CBRN sample/specimen collection and analysis mission
include joint and Service-specific commanders, command surgeons, and their supporting medical and
CBRN staff elements.
H-10. Collection of environmental and food samples is conducted by preventive medicine detachment,
chemical operations specialists, damage control personnel, the food inspection detachment, public health
officers, or bioenvironmental engineers (BEEs). Medical personnel in a clinical or hospital setting will
collect clinical specimens (for example, serum, blood, and other body fluids) and provide these to the
laboratory for analysis. The collection team provides transportation of samples between the collection site
and the laboratory analysis site. The laboratory team provides consultation, as needed, regarding the types
and sources of sample specimens to collect.
H-11. Samples are collected and initially packaged by the unit obtaining the sample. The sample is properly
labeled, double-bagged, and prepared for evacuation. Ensuring that the chain of custody is maintained, the
sample is evacuated to a sample transfer point for further evacuation, or possibly to a ship-based medical
laboratory for field confirmatory identification. It is critical that the sample be maintained at 4 degrees
Celsius (39.2 degrees Fahrenheit) during storage and transport. If a sample transfer point is used, a sample
courier receives the sample for transport to an in-theater medical laboratory or ship-based laboratory for
field confirmatory identification to support any appropriate treatment decisions. If there is an in-theater
AML, the sample can be split for in-theater field confirmatory analysis and evacuation to CONUS for
analysis and definitive identification. A portion of the initial sample will ultimately be evacuated to
CONUS for definitive identification. If background samples are requested by an in-theater laboratory or
ship-based laboratory, for whatever reason, evacuation will be conducted in the same manner ensuring that
the chain-of custody is maintained throughout the transfer or evacuation process. Sampling and evacuation
procedures are discussed in detail in FM 3-11.86.

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Notes. 1. The term “sample” refers to nonhuman and nonanimal origin. The term “specimen”
refers to human and animal origin. 2. Always consider that chemical agents may have been
employed. Check for chemical agents before collecting a biological sample/specimen. Chemical
agents can damage or destroy biological agents. Also, chemical agents not identified in the
sample/specimen can pose a hazard to receiving laboratory personnel. Mark all samples that are
potentially contaminated with chemical agents as such. 3. Precautions should be taken to protect
the sample/specimen collector from potential BW agents; at a minimum, respiratory protection
and rubber gloves must be worn. Additional care must be taken when collecting
samples/specimens to prevent cross contamination. Gloves must be changed or decontaminated
between sample/specimen collections. 4. Samples will not be delivered to the clinical laboratory
of an MTF for analysis. They must be delivered to the designated supporting medical laboratory
for processing. This will prevent accidentally spreading a biological agent in the MTF

H-12. The CCDR must ensure it has an executable plan to get the samples to the supporting laboratories. In
some cases, dedicated TEU assets are used to escort samples. The priority for dedicated TEU assets will
likely go to escorting samples from the theater back to the CONUS-based nationally recognized reference
laboratories for definitive analysis and identification.

CHAIN OF CUSTODY
H-13. Samples suspected of containing biological threat agents (BTAs) must be collected and transported
using accepted chain of custody procedures (such as DA Form 4137 [Evidence/Property Custody
Document] DD Form 1911 [Materiel Courier Receipt], or other forms acceptable to law enforcement and
federal agencies) to ensure sample-handling integrity for legal purposes. The Judge Advocate General’s
office provides guidance and reviews on chain of custody procedures. See FM 3-11.86 and Joint Biological
Agent Identification and Diagnostic System (JBAIDS) CONOPS for policy details. Chain of custody
procedures are used to track all holders of the sample until sample destruction.
H-14. A strict chain of custody must be maintained for every sample or specimen collected. The chain of
custody document must accompany the sample or specimen during transport from the point of collection to
the receiving medical laboratory to the final disposition of the sample. Each time the sample or specimen is
transferred, the receiving person must sign the document to show that the sample or specimen was received
and state what happened to it during custody. The document will provide answers to the following
questions about the sample or specimen.
z Who collected the sample?
z When was it collected?
z Who has maintained custody of it?
z What has been done with it at each change of custody?
H-15. The samples or specimens must be appropriately packaged, labeled, and evacuated to the designated
medical and/or environmental laboratory for confirmation of a biological attack. The standard chain of
custody for the evacuation could be as follows:
z Sampling unit.
z Sample courier or other command-designated courier personnel.
z In-theater supporting laboratory.
z Designated CONUS laboratory.
H-16. For clinical specimens, routine clinical laboratory custody procedures will be employed until the
presence of a BTA is suspected based on prior intelligence or initial laboratory testing at which time chain
of custody procedures will be initiated. Chain of custody forms may be initiated prior to determining the
presence of a BTA, if desired.
H-17. Chain of custody forms are employed when moving samples to different locations within the same
laboratory facility, upon shift changes, and when shipping/transporting samples to another laboratory.

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Every aliquot of sample must be accounted for on the chain of custody forms until approved for disposal or
destruction by the FBI or commander.
H-18. For discussion on the collection and management of suspect BW and CW agent specimens and
samples, refer to the following:
z FM 4-02.283/NTRP 4-02.21/AFMAN 44-161(I)/MCRP 4-11.1B.
z FM 8-284/NTRP 4-02.23 (NAVMED P-5042)/AFMAN (I) 44-156/MCRP 4-11.1C.
z FM 8-285/NAVMED P-5041/AFJMAN 44-149/FMFM 11-11.
z Air Force Medical Service Concept of Operations for the Air Force Prevention and Aerospace
Medicine Teams.
z Allied Medical Publication (AMedP) 8.
z JBAIDS Concept of Operations.
z FM 4-02.7.
z FM 3-11.86.

HANDLING AND STORAGE OF SAMPLES WITHIN THE

LABORATORY
INCOMING SAMPLE DISINFECTION
H-19. Although sample containers should have been decontaminated at the time of collection, upon arrival
at the laboratory, the outer sample container should be disinfected again (for example, wipe with 5%
bleach solution) and placed into a protective container (for example, zip-lock bag). This procedure may be
performed outside the entrance to the laboratory so as to prevent contamination of the laboratory.

STORAGE
H-20. Samples should be stored at temperatures appropriate for the sample type, which is usually in a
refrigerator (14 degrees Celsius [57.2 degrees Fahrenheit]) for a short time (up to 1 hour) until it can be
processed. After the sample has been split (for example, aliquot taken for analysis), the unused portion of
the sample is usually stored in the refrigerator. Because of the hazardous nature of the samples, good
physical security should be maintained on the storage area. Storage containers are to be physically secured
to control access so as to maintain chain of custody and assure biosafety.

SAMPLE ACCESSIONING
H-21. Recording pertinent data about the sample in the laboratory records is critical so that the sample can
be tracked and results reported to the appropriate physician, unit, or agency. Using established laboratory
SOPs and worksheets; record the type of sample, location from which it was obtained, date and time of
collection, sample identifying number patient identifying information (if appropriate), and other pertinent
information; and assign a unique laboratory accession number to each individual sample. In this process,
the laboratory must record the sample identification number assigned by the collector, if one exists (see FM
3-11.86). Data may be maintained using paper records or computer databases, if available, and meet the
needs of the laboratory. The operations security of such records shall be maintained.

BIOLOGICAL SAFETY IN THE LABORATORY

H-22. According to standard safety practices and Service-specific directives, medical units/facilities will
analyze clinical and/or environmental samples according to their established laboratory SOPs and current
doctrine and policies. This will minimize the potential for spreading contamination within the laboratory
facility and MTF. Standard precautions (that is, gloves, appropriate respiratory protection, long-sleeved
laboratory coat) must be used when handling and analyzing samples. All samples are considered infectious
and potential threats until otherwise determined. Samples should be processed in a Class I or II biological
safety cabinet while utilizing standard precautions to protect personnel from sample aerosolization and to
protect samples from cross-contamination in the laboratory.

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H-23. Due to METT-TC, it may not be feasible for the specimen/sample to be shipped in a timely manner
to a laboratory having better containment capabilities. Therefore, under these circumstances, field
laboratories should use the best containment and decontamination procedures to process the initial samples.
On occasion, CDC and World Health Organization field laboratories have used biological safety level
(BSL
H-24. )-2 conditions for these agents. A health risk assessment should be completed to evaluate risk,
adequacy of control measures, and the need for additional controls such as powered air pressure respirator
(PAPR). Services will determine procurements of additional environmental engineering controls. If
additional respiratory protection is utilized, Services must ensure that proper certification and training are
achieved.
H-25. Specific recommendations for handling samples that may contain Ebola, Marburg, or Variola viruses
are as follows:
z Commanders should make the greatest effort possible to protect the laboratory personnel from
these agents. However, assays for these agents are available in field deployed laboratories
because the need for laboratory results in a timely manner is so great.
z If rapid test results are urgently needed and no laboratory with suitable biological containment
facilities is nearby, the initial sample should be processed using the best biological safety
methods possible. Once the patient or environmental material is known to contain Ebola,
Marburg, or Variola, all reasonable efforts should be made to send future similar samples to a
laboratory with appropriate biological containment facilities. However, if this is not feasible, the
strictest biological safety methods possible should be used to process future samples.
Commanders should make all reasonable efforts to limit the further exposure of laboratory
personnel to these agents. Use of a PAPR is one partial solution.
z All bio-hazardous waste should be disposed of using normal biohazard waste transport, tracking,
and disposal (incineration) procedures.

CONFIDENCE LEVELS OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS

H-26. “Field” Presumptive Identification for BTA is achieved by the detection of a biological marker
through the use of a single test methodology (for example, hand-held immunological assay, JBAIDS, Bio-
Detection System Alarm). When a CBRN/medical/environmental team sample (soil, water), specimen
(body fluids such as blood) collector arrives at the contamination site without a biomarker detection device,
the sample/specimen taken from the site must be sent by courier to a laboratory (for example,
sample/specimen to the AML or clinical specimen to CSH with JBAIDS) that has the testing capability.
See Figure H-1, page H-6.
H-27. “Field” Confirmatory Identification is achieved through the use of devices, materials, or technologies
that detect biomarkers using two or more independent biomarker results (for example, one biomarker is
detected by two or more independent methodologies or more than one biomarker is detected by a single
methodology). Examples include:
z Hand-held immunological assay plus nucleic acid amplification
z Nucleic acid amplification using two different biomarkers (for example, gene targets)
H-28. After the CSH identifies the clinical specimen as a biological threat agent, the specimen then is sent
by courier to a specialized laboratory/team with advanced microbiological capabilities and highly skilled
medical personnel such as the USA’s AML, the United States Air Force’s (USAF’s) biological
augmentation team (BAT), or the United States Navy’s (USN’s) Forward Deployable Preventive Medicine
Units (FDPMU) when available in the AO. If these specialized laboratories/teams are unavailable, clinical
specimens that are presumptive positive for BTA may be forwarded to the nearest reference laboratory
including the OCONUS locations at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany; Tripler Medical
Center, Hawaii; and 121st General Hospital, Korea. Medical departments on aircraft carriers (CVs);
aircraft carriers (nuclear) (CVNs); amphibious assault ships (general purpose); hospital ships; and
command ships are also equipped to provide confirmatory testing capability for environmental samples
from other ships assigned to a carrier strike group and expeditionary strike group.

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H-29. The definitive identification for BTA is achieved by thorough testing and identification by nationally
recognized reference laboratories such as the USAMRIID, the NMRC, or CDC. These laboratories have
highly skilled testing personnel who employ a broad variety of methodologies that are capable of detecting
and characterizing numerous biological markers, thus providing the highest levels of accuracy. This
highest level of identification is necessary to ensure definitive and unequivocal identification due to the
potential international impact as well as for forensic purposes. The sample/specimen is transported from
the confirmatory facility to the nationally recognized reference laboratory by tech escort or courier.

Figure H-1. Levels of identification confidence

JOINT BIOLOGICAL AGENT IDENTIFICATION AND DIAGNOSTIC

SYSTEM
H-30. The JBAIDS is a laboratory instrument system that provides medical leaders and commanders with
rapid and specific identification of BTA. Through the use of advanced scientific technology (polymerase
chain reaction [PCR]), infectious diseases, whether naturally occurring or intentional, can be identified
quickly and with high sensitivity and specificity. This rapid identification enables commanders and health
care providers to make data-based decisions that govern early warning, intervention, and prevention to
include clinical diagnosis of patient disease upon Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of the
assays.
H-31. The JBAIDS is a reusable, portable, modifiable identification and diagnostic system for biological
agents, and is capable of simultaneous reliable identification of multiple BTA of operational significance.
JBAIDS will enhance protection of the force by providing medical personnel and commanders the
capability to determine appropriate treatment, effective preventive measures, and prophylaxis in response
to the presence of biological agents. JBAIDS is configured to support reliable, fast, and specific
identification of biological agents from a variety of clinical specimens and environmental samples. The

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intent is to provide timely, accurate identification of specific biological agents to support clinical
observations, operational decision making, and data archiving.
H-32. The JBAIDS is being developed utilizing a Block up-grade strategy (3 blocks/increments) to
leverage rapidly developing technologies in the identification and diagnostic capabilities arena. The
reporting function is compatible with existing C2 using paper reports and manual inputs. In future versions
of JBAIDS, reports will be compatible with theater information management systems; data output will be
packaged for optimal use by medical staff and by commanders; and the system will interface with existing
and future C2 systems.
H-33. Block I (Increment I) uses are adjunct to—
z Clinical diagnosis.
z Medical surveillance.
z Environmental sampling activities (for example, air, water, food, entomology, veterinary).
z Forensic activities.
H-34. In clinical settings, JBAIDS will be used according to FDA guidelines. Prior to FDA approval for
diagnostic testing, results must be confirmed using established diagnostic methods. The FDA approval
process will be ongoing throughout the development and fielding period.
H-35. JBAIDS (Block-I) Set. The initial JBAIDS is comprised of an analytical instrument with computer
and printer, assay reagents for extracting and identifying nucleic acid from various biological agents, and
protocols for identification of 10 BTA from multiple sample types.

JBAIDS CONFIDENCE LEVEL

H-36. The JBAIDS employs a single methodology (nucleic acid amplification), so according to doctrine,
when a sample is positive only by a JBAIDS assays for a single BTA gene target (that is, one biomarker
using a single methodology), the result should be interpreted as being presumptive. However, when using
DOD doctrine, a JBAIDS positive result may be interpreted as being a confirmatory identification when (1)
two gene targets are used for JBAIDS assay or when (2) JBAIDS is the second methodology employed to
test a sample that is already a positive result by another methodology. The Laboratory Response Network
(LRN) policy requires testing according to LRN-approved protocols, and LRN-presumptive results must be
confirmed by a LRN reference laboratory performing additional LRN-approved tests.
z Example #1: If a Joint Biological Point Detection System sample tests positive at the detector
site, that result is regarded as a “field” presumptive positive. If the JBAIDS result at the field
confirmatory laboratory is also positive, the result can be referred to as being a confirmed
positive result because of the employment of two methodologies. This sample is then sent to a
national reference laboratory for definitive testing. If the JBAIDS result had been negative, then
the sample would be called negative with no further testing required unless there were
significant reason to doubt the results (for example, other test results, intelligence, or laboratory
OIC’s belief that system error occurred).
z Example #2: If a sample being tested initially at a laboratory employing JBAIDS produces
positive results for two gene targets, the result can be interpreted as being a field confirmatory
identification for the agent(s) for which two gene targets are positive (one methodology, but
positive for two independent biomarkers).
z Example #3: If a sample being tested initially at a laboratory employing JBAIDS produces a
JBAIDS positive result for a single gene target only, it would be considered to be a “field”
presumptive positive until confirmed by another biomarker or methodology.
z Example #4: If a clinical sample being tested using JBAIDS in a CONUS hospital laboratory is
positive, the sample must then be handled according to LRN protocols where it may be retested
and submitted to a LRN reference laboratory for confirmation.

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OPERATIONAL EMPLOYMENT
H-37. Various types of CONUS and OCONUS laboratories in all Services will use JBAIDS for
identification of BTA, although in somewhat different ways, depending on the role and other capabilities
of the individual laboratory. Precisely which organizations will process which samples will be determined
at the MTF commander, JFC, or at United States Army Medical Command levels.

JOINT BIOLOGICAL AGENT IDENTIFICATION AND DETECTION SYSTEM EMPLOYMENT

H-38. The JBAIDS is a laboratory capability employed by certain field-deployed laboratories and fixed-site
CONUS and OCONUS sites that provides a protection tool to enhance the decision making of physicians
and commanders of MTFs, installations, and combatant units. Laboratories employing JBAIDS include—
z FDPMU.
z Field hospitals.
z Fixed site hospitals.
z Theater confirmatory testing facilities.
z Naval ships.
z Definitive testing facilities.

UNITED STATES ARMY OPERATIONS

H-39. The Army will employ JBAIDS to support the analysis of environmental and clinical samples within
the deployed and HLS settings, depending on the role of the laboratory. Examples of how and where the
Army will field the JBAIDS include—
z AMLs–theater confirmatory testing as well as initial testing.
z Medical team, infectious disease– augments various types of medical laboratories with
presumptive and confirmatory testing.
z Preventive medicine detachments – screening environmental sample types.
z Veterinary food inspection detachments – screening of food.
z DOD veterinary food inspection laboratory – testing of food.
z CSH laboratories – clinical diagnosis.
z Fixed-facility medical treatment facilities – clinical diagnosis and confirmatory testing.
z USAMRIID – research and comparison testing.

UNITED STATES NAVY OPERATIONS

H-40. The Navy will employ JBAIDS to support the analysis of environmental and clinical samples within
the deployed and HLS settings, depending on the role of the laboratory. These will include both afloat and
ashore units, such as—
z Medical departments on aircraft carriers, amphibious ships, amphibious assault ships, and
command ships. The role is to provide confirmatory testing capability for samples and
specimens from these and other ships assigned to either a carrier strike group or an
expeditionary strike group.
z Hospital ships provide clinical diagnosis.
z Fleet hospitals/expeditionary medical facilities perform clinical diagnosis and confirmatory
testing.
z Navy environmental and preventive medical units provide confirmatory testing and technical
reachback.
z FDPMU provide initial and confirmatory testing.
z NMRC conduct technical reachback support to operational users and to conduct medical
surveillance.

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UNITED STATES AIR FORCE OPERATIONS

H-41. The USAF will employ JBAIDS to support the analysis of environmental and clinical specimens
within the deployed and HLS settings, depending on the role of the laboratory. The USAF will field the
JBAIDS to the medical chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high yield explosives (MCBRNE)
team and the Homeland Defense Laboratory Response Team.
H-42. The USAF’s unit type designation biological augmentation team (FFBAT) is a deployable two-
person team that utilizes the JBAIDS to test samples to identify biological agents in support of theater joint
and Service commander installation protection programs. The FFBAT is deployed as part of the MCBRNE
Team and supports other deployed medical CBRN or epidemiological teams.
H-43. The Homeland Defense Laboratory Response Team is a non-deployable two-person team that
utilizes the JBAIDS to test samples for biological agent identification at home station, fixed installation
locations. This team supports programs that provide protection to the force and local HLS responses as
required by the installation commander. The LRT works hand-in-hand with the Threat Agent Surveillance
Team (BEE Team).

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS OPERATIONS

H-44. The USMC will employ JBAIDS to support the analysis of environmental and clinical samples
within the deployed and HLS settings, depending on the role of the laboratory. The USMC will field the
JBAIDS to surgical companies and the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force as described below:
z The Surgical Companies provide clinical diagnosis and confirmatory testing for medical
surveillance and protection of the force.
z The Chemical Biological Incident Response Force provides confirmatory identification of
environmental samples for force protection measures and HLS responses.

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED REFERENCE LABORATORIES

(DEFINITIVE)
H-45. Definitive level of identification is a means of devices, materials, or technologies that detect based
on two or more independent biomarker results using different methodologies. The definitive identification
process can be accomplished in several hours to two days, depending on the number of tests required. This
level of identification is performed in a reference laboratory with a broader variety of methodologies
available and highly skilled testing personnel, thus providing the highest levels of accuracy. Final sample
or specimen identification is accomplished at one of the nationally recognized CONUS reference
laboratories such as USAMRIID, the NMRC, or the CDC. The preliminary findings by the supporting
laboratories provide leadership with valid information that can be used to initiate protective, preventive,
and initial casualty care procedures, however, definitive identification is required for legal/retaliatory
actions.

UNITED STATES ARMY MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES

H-46. The mission of USAMRIID is to conduct basic and applied research on biological threats resulting in
medical solutions to protect all Service members. USAMRIID, (Fort Detrick, Maryland) conducts basic
and applied research on biological threats resulting in medical solutions to protect military Service
members. It provides medical and scientific SMEs and technical guidance to commanders and senior
leaders on prevention and treatment of hazardous diseases and prevention and medical management of
biological casualties.
H-47. Since its inception, USAMRIID has played a key role as the DOD’s lead laboratory for medical
aspects of biological defense. The Institute develops vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, and information to
protect U.S. Service members from BW threats and endemic diseases. It is an organization of the U.S.
Army Medical Research and Materiel Command and is the lead medical research laboratory for the U.S.
Biological Defense Research Program. It is the only laboratory within DOD with the capability to study

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highly hazardous viruses and highly hazardous infectious agents requiring maximum containment at
BSL-4.

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

H-48. The CDC is one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human
Services which is the principal agency in the US government for protecting the health and safety of all
Americans. It is a nationally-recognized reference laboratory providing definitive identification of suspect
biological agents. The CDC is available to support installation leadership with a broad spectrum of
laboratory support. Since it was founded in 1946 to help control malaria, CDC has remained at the
forefront of public health efforts to prevent and control infectious and chronic diseases, injuries, workplace
hazards, disabilities, and environmental health threats.

NAVAL MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTER SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND

H-49. The NMRC is a premier research organization that is one of DOD’s nationally recognized reference
laboratories that can provide definitive identification of biological agents. The Biological Defense
Research Directorate (BDRD) of the NMRC serves as a national resource providing testing and analysis
for the presence of anthrax and other potential biological hazards. The mission of the NMRC is to enhance
the health, safety, performance and deployment readiness of Navy and Marine Corps personnel. The
NMRC conducts basic and applied biomedical research, development, testing and evaluations in the areas
of biological defense, bone marrow, combat casualty care, and infectious diseases. The NMRC invites the
contributions of scholars and research specialists into its scientific regimen so as to develop and provide
state-of-the art research methodologies to enhance HSS and deployment readiness.

BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE RESEARCH DIRECTORATE

H-50. This directorate under NMRC has the capability in the rapid and confirmatory detection and
identification of BTA in clinical and environmental samples; the directorate explores basic and applied
scientific research methodologies for the development of diagnostic assays for the detection of biological
and chemical agents during peacetime and wartime. Research personnel have designed, developed, and
tested a new prototype immunochromatographic assay device which enables multiple assays to be
performed simultaneously. In addition, researchers have been instrumental in the advancement and
refinement of confirmatory identification of threat agents utilizing PCR methodologies in tandem with
innovative, state of the art biosensor technologies.
H-51. The BDRD has become a leader in the field of detection including hand-held assays, molecular
diagnostics, and confirmatory analysis. More recently, NMRC researchers have made great strides in
developing a new DNA-based vaccine to protect against anthrax.

OTHER DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE LABORATORIES

H-52. Following is a list of other DOD laboratories:
z The United States Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense can provide laboratory
support for the identification of CW agents from human specimens and technical guidance on
prevention, protection, and medical management of CW agent injuries.
z The Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute can provide technical and laboratory support
for nuclear and radiological incidents or events. They can provide identification on the type of
radiological hazard that exists and provide recommendations on shielding, hazard levels, and
preventive measures. However, their laboratory support capabilities are very limited.
z The USACHPPM can provide technical and laboratory support for TIM incidents.
z The Army Materiel Command Treaty Laboratory was established to verify compliance with the
Chemical Weapons Convention. It is an ISO 9001 registered quality system that was pre-
deployed to support the FBI during the Olympics in Atlanta.
z Edgewood Research, Development and Engineering Center maintains a rapidly deployable
mobile environmental monitoring and technical assessment system. This Mobile Analytical

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Response System provides a state-of-the-art analytical assessment of chemical or biological

hazards at incident sites.
z The Office of Naval Research Science & Technology Reserve Program (or Program 38) has a
small cadre dedicated to chemical, biological, and radiological defense. These include medical
Service corps officers, hospital corpsmen, and officers of assorted line designators.
z The Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit and the Navy Disease Vector Ecology
Control Center are strategically located at installations around the world to meet HSS
requirements and to perform confirmation identification of samples/specimens. FDPMU have
deployable teams with the capability of performing field confirmatory identification of
samples/specimens.
z The Navy Environmental Health Center provides functional oversight of the laboratory services
associated with field activities.
z The USAF Institute for Occupational Health (radiochemistry laboratory) can provide definitive
identification of radiological samples.
z The USAF BEE units can provide field confirmatory identification of chemical, biological, and
radiological agents.
z The USAF’s BAT can provide commanders with field confirmatory identification with rapid,
specific pathogen identification.

LABORATORY RESPONSE NETWORK

H-53. The LRN was established in 1999 by the CDC. The mission of the LRN is to maintain an integrated
national and international network of laboratories that are fully equipped to respond quickly to acts of
chemical or biological terrorism, emerging infectious diseases, and other public health threats and
emergencies. There are 149 laboratories in the LRN. The LRN includes state and local public health,
veterinary, military, and international laboratories.
H-54. The LRN is an early warning network to detect the covert use of pathogenic agents. It uses
procedures established by the CDC and is based on grouping laboratories into one of four different levels,
A through D, according to their ability to support the diagnostic needs presented by a bioterrorism event.
H-55. Level A laboratories have minimal agent identification capabilities. Their primary role is to rule out
and refer to their nearest Level B laboratory. Level B laboratories perform identification, confirmation, and
susceptibility testing. Levels A and B are designated as Sentinel laboratories under the new LRN (see
Figure H-2, page H-12). Level C laboratories include state and other large facility laboratories with
advanced capacity for testing to include dome molecular techniques. It is designated as a Reference
laboratory. The Armed Forces Institute of Pathology has a level C laboratory. Level D laboratories include
the CDC and USAMRIID, and are designated as National laboratories. These sites have BSL-4 laboratories
and special surge capacity as well as advanced molecular typing techniques. Recognizing that most DOD
clinical laboratories currently have the capability to operate at Level A and that this added capacity would
enhance the LRN, the CDC is looking at DOD laboratories to participate in the LRN.

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Figure H-2. The “new” LRN designation

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These are the sources used, quoted, or paraphrased in this publication. They are listed
by page number. Where material appears in a paragraph, both page and paragraph
number are listed.

vii “Since WMD in the hands of rogue states…”: Paul Wolfowitz, Remarks made during the
National Defense University Conference on Counterproliferation, 13 May 2003. Available at
<http://www.defenselink.mil/speeches/2003/sp20030513-depsecdef0203.html>. Accessed on
10 September 2007.
vii “DOD must develop, institutionalize, and exercise…”: National Military Strategy to Combat
Weapons of Mass Destruction, 13 February 2006, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
Washington, DC 20318, Page, 24, paragraph entitled “Elimination Operations.”
vii The military departments will…”: 2006 Quadrennial Defense Review Report, signed by the
Secretary of Defense on 6 February, 2006. See page 34, paragraph entitled “Response
Dimension,” First paragraph, last sentence.

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SECTION I – ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Acronym Definition
ACP access control point
ALARA as low as reasonably acheivable
AMC Army Materiel Command
AMedP allied medical publication
AML Army medical laboratory
AO area of operation
AOC area of concentration
AOR area of responsibility
ARNG Army National Guard
ARNGUS Army National Guard of the United States
ARNORTH U.S. Army North (5th Army)
BAT biological augmentation team
BDRD Biological Defense Research Directorate
BEE bioenvironmental engineer
TM
BGAN Broadband Global Access Network
BIO biological
BSB brigade support battalion
BSL biological safety level
BTA biological threat agent
BW biological warfare
C2 command and control
CAIRA chemical accident or incident response and assistance
chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high yield explosives analytical
CARA
remediation activity
CB chemical and biological
CBRN chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear
CBRNE chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high yield explosives
CCDR combatant commander
CCIR commander’s critical information requirements
CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CG commanding general
CIA Central Intelligence Agency
CIC Command Information Center

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CM consequence management
CMAT consequence management advisory team
CML Chemical
COA course of action
COCOM combatant command
CONUS continental United States
CONV Conventional
COP common operational picture
CoS Chief of Staff
COTS commercial off-the-shelf
CP counterproliferation
CSH combat support hospital
CSSB corps sustainment support battalion
CV aircraft carrier
CVN aircraft carrier (nuclear)
CW chemical warfare
DA Department of the Army
DAC Department of the Army Civilian
DCN decontamination
DIA Defense Intelligence Agency
DIV division
DOE Department of Energy
DOD Department of Defense
DOS Department of State
doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leader education, personnel, and
DOTMLPF
facilities
DS direct support
DTRA Defense Threat Reduction Agency
EEFI essential elements of friendly information
ELINT electronic intelligence
EOD explosive ordnance disposal
FBI Federal Bureau of Investigation
FDA Food and Drug Administration
FDPMU forward deployable preventive medicine unit
FEF final electronic file
FFIR friendly force information requirements
FM field manual
FMI field manual interim
FOB forward operating base

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FRAGO fragmentary order

FSC forward support company
FST forward surgical team
G-1 assistant chief of staff, personnel
G-2 assistant chief of staff, intelligence
G-3 assistant chief of staff, operations
G-4 assistant chief of staff, logistics
G-5 assistant chief of staff, civil affairs
assistant chief of staff command, control, communications, and computer
G-6
operations
G-8 assistant chief of staff, financial management
GI&S geographic information and services
GIG Global Information Grid
GS general support
HAZMAT hazardous material
HHC headquarters and headquarters company
HLS homeland security
HMMWV high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle
HN host nation
HUMINT human intelligence
IA intelligence augmentation
IED improvised explosive device
IG inspector general
IM information management
TM
INMARSAT International Maratime Satellite System
IP Internet protocol
IPB intelligence preparation of the battlefield
ISDN integrated services digital network
ISR intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
J-2 intelligence directorate of a joint staff; intelligence staff section
J-3 operations directorate of a joint staff; operations staff section
J-4 logistics directorate of a joint staff; logistics staff section
J-5 plans directorate of a joint staff; plans staff section
communications system directorate of a joint staff; command, control,
J-6 communications, and computer systems staff section
engineering staff section; Operational Plans and Joint Force Development
J-7 Directorate, Joint Staff
JBAIDS Joint Biological Agent Identification and Diagnostic System
JECE joint elimination coordination element

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JFC joint force commander

JFCC joint forces combatant command
JFLCC commander, joint forces land combatant
JIPTL joint integrated prioritized target list
JMCB-E joint mission coordination board elimination
JMETL joint mission essential task list
JOA joint operations area
JOC joint operations center
JP joint publication
JPG joint planning group
JTCB joint targeting coordination board
JTF joint task force
JTF-E joint task force elimination
JWICS joint worldwide intelligence communications system
LAN local area network
LNO liaison officer
LOC lines of communication
LOW law of war
LRN laboratory response network
LSA logistics support area
LSD large display screen
MAL mobile analytical laboratory
MARDIV Marine division
MASINT measurement and signature intelligence
MCBRNE medical chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high yield explosives
MCP main command post
MCRP Marine Corps reference publication
MCWP Marine Corps warfighting publication
MDMP military decision-making process
METL mission essential task list
MHE materiel handling equipment
MMAS mobile munitions assessment system
MOS military occupational specialty
MRO monitoring and redirection operation
MTF medical treatment facility
NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NDAA National Defense Authorization Act
NCO noncommissioned officer

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NCOIC noncommissioned officer in charge

NDT nuclear disablement team
NGO nongovernmental organization
NIPRNET Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router Network
NMRC Naval Medical Research Center
NMS-CWMD national military strategy to combat weapons of mass destruction
NP Nonproliferation
NS-CWMD national strategy to combat weapons of mass destruction
NSRO nonstandard replenishment operations
OBJ Objective
OCONUS outside the continental United States
OCP operational command post
OE operational environment
OEF Operation Enduring Freedom
OGA other government agency
OGO other government organization
OIC officer in charge
OIF Operation Iraqi Freedom
OPCON operational control
OPLAN operation plan
OPORD operation order
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PAPR powered air pressure respirator
PCR polymerase chain reaction
PIR priority intelligence requirement
PL phase line
political, military, economic, social, information, infrastructure, and the two
PMESII-PT
added Army variables of physical environment and time
QDR Quadrenniel Defense Review
RCWM recovered chemical warfare materiel
RFI request for information
RI relevant information
RO replenishment operations
ROE rules of engagement
RRT remediation response team
RSE eligious support element
S-2 intelligence officer
SATCOM satellite communication
SCC service component commander

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United States Strategic Command Center for Combating Weapons of Mass

SCC-WMD
Destruction
SecDef Secretary of Defense
SGT sergeant
SICPS Standard integrated command post system
SIGINT signals intelligence
SIPRNET SECRET Internet Protocol Router Network
SJA staff judge advocate
SME subject matter expert
SOP standing operating procedures
SS sensitive site
SSE sensitive site exploitation
SSO special security officer
STE secure terminal equipment
SU situational understanding
SUPCOM support command
TAMMS The Army Maintenance Management System
TECHINT technical intelligence
TEU technical escort unit
TIC toxic industrial chemical
TIM toxic industrial material
TMSS trailer mounted support system
TRADOC United States Army Training and Doctrine Command
TRC threat reduction cooperation
TTP tactics, techniques, and procedures
TV television
UN United Nations
U.S. United States
USACHPPM United States Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine
USAF United States Air Force
USAMRIID United States Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious Diseases
USAR United States Army Reserve
USFORSCOM United States Army Forces Command
USG United States government
USJFCOM United States Joint Forces Command
USMC United States Marine Corps
USN United States Navy
USNORTHCOM United States Northern Command
USSOCOM United States Special Operations Command

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USSTRATCOM United States strategic command

UXO unexploded ordnance
VTC video teleconferencing
WFF warfighting function
WMD weapons of mass destruction
WCE weapons of mass destruction coordination element
WMD-CM weapons of mass destruction consequence management
WMD-E weapons of mass destruction elimination
WMSL weapons of mass destruction master site list

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SECTION II – TERMS
ASCOPE
A memory aid for the characteristics considered under civil considerations: areas, structures,
capabilities, organizations, people, events. (FM 6-0)
campaign
A series of related military operations aimed at accomplishing a strategic or operational objective
within a given time and space. (JP 5-0)
civil support
Department of Defense support to United States civil authorities for domestic emergencies, and for
designated law enforcement and other activities. (JP 3-28)
close combat
Warfare carried out on land in a direct fire fight, supported by direct and indirect fires, air-delivered
fires, and nonlethal engagement means. Distances between combatants may vary from several
thousand meters to hand-to hand fighting. (FM 3-0)
command and control
(DOD) The exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander over assigned and
attached forces in the accomplishment of the mission. Command and control functions are performed
through an arrangement of personnel, equipment, communications, facilities, and procedures
employed by a commander in planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling forces and operations
in the accomplishment of the mission. (Army) The exercise of authority and direction by a properly
designated commander over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of a mission.
Commanders perform command and control functions through a command and control system. (FM 6-
0)
commander’s critical information requirement
An information requirement identified by the commander as being critical to facilitating timely
decision-making. The two key elements are friendly force information requirements and priority
intelligence requirements. (JP 3-0)
common operational picture
(DOD) A single identical display of relevant information shared by more than one command. A
common operational picture facilitates collaborative planning and assists all echelons to achieve
situational awareness. (Army) An operational picture tailored to the user’s requirements, based on
common data and information shared by more than one command. (FM 3-0)
decision making
Selecting a course of action as the one most favorable to accomplish the mission. (FM 6-0)
defensive operations
Operations conducted to defeat an enemy attack, gain time, economize forces, and develop conditions
favorable for offensive or stability operations. The defense alone normally cannot achieve a decision.
However, it can create conditions for a counteroffensive that allows Army forces to regain the
initiative. (FM 3-0)
destroy
1. A tactical mission task that physically renders an enemy force combat-ineffective until it is
reconstituted. 2. To damage a combat system so badly that it cannot perform any function or be
restored to a usable condition without being entirely rebuilt. (FM 3-90)

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essential elements of friendly information

(DOD) Key questions likely to be asked by adversary officials and intelligence systems about specific
friendly intentions, capabilities, and activities so they can obtain answers critical to their operational
effectiveness. (Army) The critical aspects of a friendly operation that, if known by the enemy, would
subsequently compromise, lead to failure, or limit success of the operation and, therefore, must be
protected from enemy detection. (see FM 3-13)
expeditionary force
Armed force organized to accomplish a specific objective in a foreign country. (JP 3-0)
exploit
In information operations, to gain access to adversary command and control systems to collect
information or to plant false or misleading information. (FM 3-13)
exploitation
(DOD, NATO) 1. Taking full advantage of success in military operations [Note: the NATO definition
replaces “military operations” with “battle”], following up initial gains, [Note: the NATO definition
ends here] and making permanent the temporary effects already achieved. See FM 3-0. 2. Taking full
advantage of any information that has come to hand for tactical, operational, or strategic purposes. See
FM 3-13. 3. An offensive operation that usually follows a successful attack and is designed to
disorganize the enemy in depth. See FM 3-0.
friendly force information requirements
(DOD) Information the commander and staff need to understand the status of friendly force and
supporting capabilities. (Army) Information the commander and staff need about the forces available
for the operation. (FM 6-0)
information
(DOD) 1. Facts, data, or instructions in any medium or form. 2. The meaning that a human assigns to
data by means of known conventions used in their representation. (NATO) Unprocessed data of every
description which may be used in the production of intelligence. (Army) 1. In the general sense, the
meaning humans assign to data. 2. In the context of the cognitive hierarchy, data that have been
processed to provide further meaning. (FM 6-0)
information management
The provision of relevant information to the right person at the right time in a usable form to facilitate
situational understanding and decisionmaking. It uses procedures and information systems to collect,
process, store, display, and disseminate information. (FM 3-0)
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
An activity that synchronizes and integrates the planning and operation of sensors, assets, and
processing, exploitation, and dissemination systems in direct support of current and future operations.
This is an integrated intelligence and operations function. (JP 2-01.1)
interagency coordination
Within the context of Department of Defense involvement, the coordination that occurs between
elements of Department of Defense and engaged United States government agencies for the purpose of
achieving an objective. (JP 3-0)
isolate
A tactical mission task that requires a unit to seal off—both physically and psychologically—an
enemy from his sources of support, deny an enemy freedom of movement, and prevent an enemy unit
from having contact with other enemy forces. (FM 3-90)

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joint targeting coordination board

A group formed by the joint force commander to accomplish broad targeting oversight functions that
may include but are not limited to coordinating targeting information, providing targeting guidance
and priorities, and refining the joint integrated prioritized target list. The board is normally comprised
of representatives from the joint force staff, all components, and if required, component subordinate
units. (JP 3-60)
law of war
That part of international law that regulates the conduct of armed hostilities. (JP 1-02)
METT-TC
A memory aid used in two contexts: (1) In the context of information management, the major subject
categories into which relevant information is grouped for military operations: mission, enemy, terrain
and weather, troops and support available, time available, civil considerations. (2) In the context of
tactics, the major factors considered during mission analysis. (FM 6-0)
monitoring and redirection operations
Converting weapons of mass destruction programs, personnel, sites and facilities to prevent transfer,
reconstitution, and misuse of residual dual-use capabilities. (JP 3-40)
multinational operations
Military actions conducted by forces of two or more nations, usually undertaken by the structure of a
coalition or alliance. (JP 3-16)
neutralize
(DOD) [1]. As applies to military operations, to to render ineffective or unusable; [2] to render enemy
personnel or material incapable of interfering with a particular operation (see FM 3-90); [3] to render
safe mines, bombs, missiles, and booby traps (see FM 3-34.214); or [4] to make harmless anything
contaminated with a chemical agent. See FM 3-9.
offensive operations
Operations conducted to defeat and destroy enemy forces and seize terrain, resources, and population
centers. They impose the commander’s will on the enemy. (FM 3-0)
operational environment
(DOD) A composite of the conditions, circumstances, and influences which affect the employment of
military forces and bear on the decisions of the unit commander. (JP 3-0) Some examples are as
follows: a. permissive environment—Operational environment in which host country military and
law enforcement agencies have control as well as the intent and capability to assist operations that a
unit intends to conduct. b. uncertain environment—Operational environment in which host
government forces, whether opposed or receptive to operations that a unit intends to conduct, do not
have totally effective control of the territory and population in the intended operational area. c. hostile
environment—Operational environment in which hostile forces have control and the intent and
capability to effectively oppose or react to the operations a unit intends to conduct. See FM 3-07.
operational picture
A single display of relevant information within a commander’s area of interest. (FMI 5-0.1)
priority intelligence requirements
An intelligence requirement, stated as a priority for intelligence support, that the commander and
staff need to understand the adversary or the operational environment. (JP 5-0)
relevant information
All information of importance to the commander and staff in the exercise of C2. (FM 3-0)

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secure
(DOD, NATO) In an operational context, to gain possession of a position or terrain feature with or
without force, and to make such disposition as will prevent, as far as possible, its destruction or loss by
enemy action. See FM 3-90. (Army) 1. A tactical mission task that involves preventing a unit, facility,
or geographical location from being damaged or destroyed as a result of enemy action. (FM 3-90) 2.
One of the five breaching fundamentals. Those actions which eliminate the enemy’s ability to interfere
with the reduction and passage of combat power through a lane. Secure may be accomplished by
maneuver or by fires. (FM 3-34.2)
stability operations
An overarching term encompassing various military missions, tasks, and activities conducted outside
the United States in coordination with other instruments of national power to maintain or reestablish a
safe and secure environment, provide essential governmental services, emergency infrastructure
reconstruction, and humanitarian relief. (JP 3-0)
target
1. An area, complex, installation, force, equipment, capability, function, or behavior identified for
possible action to support the commander’s objectives, guidance, and intent. Targets fall into two
general categories: planned and immediate. 2. In intelligence usage, a country, area, installation,
agency, or person against which intelligence operations are directed. 3. An area designated and
numbered for future firing. 4. In gunfire support usage, an impact burst that hits the target. (JP 3-60)
targeting
The process of selecting targets and matching the appropriate response to them on the basis of
operational requirements, capabilities, and limitations. (JP 3-0)

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SOURCES USED
These are the sources quoted or paraphrased in this publication.

ARMY PUBLICATIONS
DA Form 2028, Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms
DA Form 4137, Evidence/Property Custody Document
DD Form 1911, Materiel Courier Receipt
FM 1-02, Operational Terms and Graphics {MCRP 5-12A}, 21 September 2004
FM 3-0, Operations, 14 June 2001
FM 3-11, Multiservice Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical
Operations, 10 March 2003
FM 3-11.86, Multiservice Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Biological Surveillance, 4 October
2004
FM 3-13 (FM 100-6), Information Operations: Doctrine, Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures, 28
November 2003 (To be revised as FM 3-13)
FM 3-34.210 (FM 20-32.), Explosive Hazards Operations, 27 March 2007
FM 3-34.214 (FM 5-250), Explosives and Demolitions, 11 July 2007
FM 3-90, Tactics, 4 July 2001
FM 4-02.283, Treatment of Nuclear and Radiological Casualties {NTRP 4-02.21/AFMAN 44-
161(1)/MCRP 4-11.1B}, 20 December 2001
FM 4-02.7 (8-10-7), Health Service Support in a Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Environment
Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures, 1 October 2002 (To be revised as
FM 4-02.7.)
FM 5-0, Army Planning and Orders Production, 20 January 2005
FM 6-0, Mission Command: Command and Control of Army Forces, 11 August 2003
FM 7-0, Training the Force, 22 October 2002
FM 7-1, Battle Focused Training, 15 September 2003
FM 8-284, Treatment of Biological Warfare Agent Casualties {NTRP 4-02.23 (NAVMED P-
5042)/AFMAN (I) 44-156/MCRP 4-11.1C}, 17 July 2000
FM 8-285, Treatment of Chemical Agent Casualties and Conventional Military Chemical Injuries
{NAVMED P-5041/AFMAN
44-149/FMFM 11-11}, 18 September 2007
FMI 4-30.50, Modular Explosive Ordnance Disposal Operations, 31 July 2006
FMI 5-0.1, The Operations Process, 31 March 2006
FMI 6-02.45, Signal Support to Theater Operations, 5 July 2007
Operational and Organizational Concept for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-
Yield Explosives (CBRNE) Operational Headquarters, HQ, TRADOC, 22 June 2006.

JOINT PUBLICATIONS
CJCSI 3110.16A, Military Capabilities, Assets, and Units for Chemical, Biological, Radiological,
Nuclear, and High-Yield Explosive Consequence Management Operations, 10 January 2007
CJCSM 3500.03B, Joint Training Manual for the Armed Forces of the United States, 31 August 2007
Handbook for Joint Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Elimination Operations, 18 May 2007

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JP 1-02, Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 12 April 2001 (as
amended 17 October 2007)
JP 2-01, Joint and National Intelligence Support to Military Operations, 7 October 2004
JP 3-0, Joint Operations, 17 September 2006
JP 3-11, Joint Doctrine for Operations in Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Environments, 11 July
2000
JP 3-16, Multinational Operations, 7 March 2007
JP 3-27, Homeland Defense, 12 July 2007
JP 3-28, Civil Support, 14 September 2007
JP 3-40, Joint Doctrine for Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction, 8 July 2004
JP 3-60, Joint Targeting, 13 April 2007
JP 5-0, Joint Operation Planning, 26 December 2006

MISCELLANEOUS
Charter of the United Nations, Chapter VI (Pacific Settlement of Disputes), 30 May 2000
Charter of the United Nations, Chapter VII (Action with Respect to Threats to the Peace, Breaches of
the Peace, and Acts of Aggression), 20 July 1979
Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Support to Operations (Operation Iraqi Freedom), Advanced
Systems and Concepts Office, 15 June 2004
DOD Directive, Number 2062.02, Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Policy, 19 April
2007
Handbook for Joint Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Elimination Operations, 18 May 2007
Joint Mission Essential Task List (JMETL) Handbook, September 2002
Joint Concept of Operations for JBAIDS, 17 February 2006
JTF-WMD Elimination: An Operational Architecture for Future Contingencies, 28 April 2004
National Defense Strategy of the United States of America, March 2005
National Military Strategy of the Untied States of America: A Strategy for Today, a Vision for
Tomorrow, 2004
National Military Strategy to Combat Weapons of Mass Destruction, 13 February 2006
National Security Strategy of the United States of America, March 2006
National Strategy to Combat Weapons of Mass Destruction, December 2002
Operational and Organizational Concept for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-
Yield Explosives (CBRNE) Operational Headquarters, 22 June 2006
Public Law, 108-136, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004, 24 November 2003
Quadrennial Defense Review Report, 6 February 2006

DOCUMENTS NEEDED
These documents must be available to the intended users of this publication.

READINGS RECOMMENDED
These sources contain relevant supplemental information.

Air Force Medical Service Concept of Operations for the Air Force Prevention and Aerospace
Medicine Teams, 10 September 1999
Allied Medical Publication 8: Medical Planning Guide for Estimation of NBC Battle Casualties
(Nuclear), Ratified by NATO in 2001

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CJCSI 3110.16A, Military Capabilities, Assets, and Units for Chemical, Biological, Radiological,
Nuclear, and High-Yield Explosive Consequence Management Operations, 10 January 2007
FM 3-11.19, Multiservice Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical
Reconnaissance {MCWP 3-37.4/NTTP 3-11.29/ATTP(1) 3-2.44}, 30 July 2004
FM 3-11.21, Multiservice Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical
Aspects of Consequence Management {MCRP 3-37.2C/NTTP 3-11.24/AFTTP(1) 3-2.37}, 12
December 2001
FM 3-34.2, Combined Arms Breaching Operations, 31 August 2000 (To be revised as FM 3-90.11)
FM 3-90.15, Sensitive Site Operations, 25 April 2007
FM 3-100.12, Risk Management for Multiservices Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures {MCRP 5-
12.1/NTTP 5-03.5/ATTP(1) 3-2.34}, 15 February 2001
FM 3-101, Chemical Staffs and Units, 19 November 1993
FM 4-02, Force Health Protection in a Global Environment, 13 February 2003
FM 7-15, The Army Universal Task List, 31 August 2003

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A CDC, Center for Disease coordination element

Control and Prevention, E-3, joint elimination
AMC, Army Materiel H-2, H-5, H-10, H-11, H-12 coordination element,
Command, B-11 See JECE, v
chain of custody, 1-9, H-1, H-2,
Armed Forces Radiobiology H-3, H-4 weapons of mass
Research Institute, H-12 destruction, See WCE, iv
chaplain, B-6, B-11, See RSE
Army and Joint Command - COP, common operational
characterize, 4-1, 4-5, 4-12,
support, 3-6 picture, 2-6, 5-3, B-12, C-2
A-3, A-7, D-1, D-2, D-3, E-2
augmentation, iv, v, 2-1, 2-7, CoS, Chief of Staff, 2-8, B-7, B-
CIA, Central Intelligence 8, G-1, G-2, G-3
2-13, 2-14, 3-7, 3-9, 6-1, 6-3,
Agency, 1-10, B-1
D-2, D-5, F-1, G-1 COTS, commercial off-the-
CIC, command information shelf, 6-1, 6-2, B-11
aviation section, E-1, E-4 center, 2-6
CSH, combat support hospital,
B civil support operations, 1-11, H-1, H-6, H-9
BAT, biological augmentation 2-2, 2-11, 3-1, 3-3, 3-4, 3-5,
3-9, 3-10, 5-1, 5-21 CSSB, corps sustainment
team. See FFBAT support battalion, 6-1
BDRD, Biological Defense civilian teams, 1-10, 1-12
Research Directorate, H-11 close combat, 1-6, 1-9, 8 D
BSB, brigade support battalion, CM, consequence definitive analysis, 4-5, H-3
6-1 management, viii, A-2, A-7, deny, 4-2, 4-4, 4-10, 4-11, A-4,
BSL, biological safety level, B-4, E-2, H-1 A-5, A-6, D-1
H-5, H-11, H-13 combating WMD, 2-1, 3-3, 4-1, destroy, 4-6, 4-7, 4-14, A-1,
BTA, biological threat agent, A-1, A-4, A-5, A-6, A-7, A-8, A-3, A-7, H-3, 8
H-3, H-6, H-8, H-11 E-1, E-4, F-1, F-2 deter, 1-2, 1-3, 3-8, A-2, A-3,
role of the CBRNE A-5, A-6
C operational headquarters,
viii DIA, Defense Intelligence
CARA, chemical, biological,
six principles, A-5 Agency, 1-10, 5-14, 5-19,
radiological, nuclear, and
B-1
high yield explosive combating WMD, See WMD, iv
analytical remediation disable, 4-1, 4-5, 4-6, 4-11,
command, iv, 2-4, 5-1 A-1, A-3, A-7, D-1, D-2, D-4
activity, v, 2-2, 2-10, 2-12,
command group, 2-4
6-4, E-1, E-2 dismantle, 4-6, 4-7, 4-8, A-3, B-
command information
mission, E-1 8
center, See CIC, 2-6
mobile analytical laboratory dispose, 4-6, 4-7, 4-8, 5-19,
command relationships,
section, See MAL, E-2 B-8, H-5
5-21
tasking authority, E-1
command sergeant major, disposition, 5-21, A-3, A-8, B-9,
CBRN, chemical, biological, 2-4 B-10, H-3
radiological, and nuclear, command, control,
1-8, 2-14, 3-1, 4-10, 4-12, 5- communications, and E
3 computers, B-4 EEFI, essential elements of
CBRNE, chemical, biological, commander’s critical friendly information, 5-4
radiological, nuclear, and information requirements,
elimination
high yield explosives, iv See CCIR, 5-2
mission, 4-1, 4-5, 4-10, F-1,
CCIR, commander’s critical support relationships, 5-22
F-2
information requirements, command mission command, mission planning, 5-20
5-2, 5-4, 5-10 3-5 mission set, 2-1
development and commander, 2-4, 5-2 mission variables, 5-21
management, 5-11 deputy commander, 2-4, operations, F-3
intelligence, surveillance, 3-5 encounters, 4-1, 4-3, 4-9
and reconnaissance, See role of the commander, 5-2 opportunity, 4-9
ISR, 5-12 planned, 4-9
post-discovery, 5-12 confirm, 4-2, 4-4, 4-10
pre-discovery, 5-12 coordinating and special staff endemic disease, H-1, H-2,
sections, 2-6, 2-9, B-11 H-11

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EOC, emergency operations fusion, 5-9 JTF-E, joint task force

center, B-7, B-8 goals, 5-8 elimination, viii, 2-1, 2-2, 2-4,
EOD, explosive ordnance intelligence, surveillance, 2-5, 2-6, 2-8, 2-10, 2-13,
disposal, 2-2, 2-14, 3-1, 4-4, and reconnaissance, See 2-14, 3-1, 3-7, 3-8, 4-4, 4-6,
4-8, 4-9, 4-10, 4-11, 4-12, ISR, 5-12 4-9, 4-10, 4-12, 4-13, 5-8,
4-13, C-1, C-2, D-1, D-2, IPB, intelligence preparation 5-10, 5-11, 5-13, 5-15, 5-16,
D-3, E-3, G-4 of the battlefield, 1-6 5-19, 5-21, 6-2, B-1, B-2,
liaison to supported B-9, C-1, C-2, D-1, E-1, E-2,
ERDEC, Edgewood Research headquarters, 5-13 F-1, F-2, F-3, F-4, G-1, G-6
Development and priority intelligence
Engineering Center, H-12 JWICS, joint worldwide
requirements, See PIR, intelligence communications
exploit/exploitation, vii, 1-9, 2-1, 5-4 system, 2-7, B-3, B-10
2-7, 2-8, 2-10, 2-11, 2-12, 3- reachback, 5-14
8, 3-10, 4-1, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5, 4- reporting, 5-10 K
6, 4-12, 4-13, 4-14, 5-9, requirements, 4-7 knowledge management cell,
5-10, 5-12, 5-18, 5-19, 5-21, role, 5-8 2-10, B-7, B-9
6-3, A-3, A-7, B-3, B-10, C- technical, See TECHINT,
1, D-1, D-2, D-3, D-5, E-2, 5-8 L
F-3 interagency coordination, 1-11, laboratory, 2-3, 2-6, 2-9, 2-12,
F 9 2-14, 3-1, 4-4, 4-6, 4-13,
interdiction operations, viii, A-3 5-10, 5-20, B-3, B-4, B-9,
FFIR, friendly force information B-10, D-2, D-3, E-1, E-2,
requirements, 5-4 isolate/isolation, 2-1, 3-8, 4-1, E-3, H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, H-5
field laboratories, H-5 4-2, 4-3, 4-4, 4-10, 9 combat support hospital,
FSC, forward support J See CSH, H-9
company, 6-1, 6-2 confirmatory, H-8
JBAIDS, Joint Biological Agent definitive, H-6, H-10
FST, forward surgical team, Identification and Diagnostic facilities, H-11
H-1 System, H-3, H-4, H-6, H-7, field-deployed, H-9
full spectrum operations, iv, H-8, H-9 laboratory response
1-1, 1-7, 1-10, 3-1, 3-3, 5-6 confidence levels, H-6 network, See LRN, H-12,
elements, v, 3-8, 3-9 operational employment, H-13
fundamentals, 5-1 H-8 Laboratory Response
mission command, 3-4 JECE, joint elimination Network, See LRN, H-8
training, 1-13, G-1, G-3 coordination element, v, 2-1, levels A-D, H-13
2-2, 2-4, 2-6, 2-13, 3-7, Naval Medical Research
H 4-10, B-2, F-1, F-2, F-3, F-4, Center, See xe “NMRC,
HHC, headquarters and G-1, G-6 Navy Medical Research
headquarters company, B-5 role, F-1 Center” NMRC, H-10
HLS, homeland security, vii, JFC, joint force commander, Naval Medical Research
1-11, 3-5, B-6, E-2, H-9, H- 1-9, 2-5, 2-13, 3-1, 3-6, 3-7, Center, See NMRC, H-11
10 4-9, 5-15, A-4, F-1, F-2, G-6, OCONUS, H-8
H-9 reference, H-2, H-6, H-8,
I H-10
JFCC, joint forces combatant
IG, inspector general, 2-7, 2-8, response team, H-10
command, 3-6
B-5, B-6, B-11, B-14, G-4 locate, 1-3, 4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 4-5,
JMCB-E, joint mission
IM, information management, 4-10, 4-11, 4-12, A-3, A-7,
coordination board
5-3, 5-4 D-1, D-3, H-1
elimination, 5-16, 5-17, 5-21
information superiority, 5-3 logistics, 2-7, 2-8, 5-20, 5-22,
JMETL, joint mission essential
enabling, 5-3 6-1, E-3
task list, G-1, G-2, G-6
intelligence, 1-9, 1-10, 1-12, directorate, 6-1
JOC, joint operations center, management, 2-7
2-2, 2-5, 2-6, 2-7, 2-10, 2-11, 2-2, 2-5, 2-6, 4-10, 5-4, 5-5,
3-8, 4-3, 4-6, 4-8, 4-9, LOW, law of war, 1-13, 2-9,
5-9, 5-11, 5-14, B-4, F-1,
4-12, 5-3, 5-4, 5-11 B-4, B-11
F-2, G-1, G-6
analysis, 5-10
cell, 2-9 joint force development M
collection and processing, directorate, F-3 MAL, mobile analytical
5-8, 5-9 JTCB, joint targeting laboratory, E-1, E-2, E-3
commander’s critical coordination board, 5-15, MAL, mobile analytical
information requirements, 5-16, 5-19, 5-20 laboratory section, E-2
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maneuver cell, 2-9, B-2, B-3, B- MTF, medical treatment facility, OGO, other government
10 H-1, H-2, H-3, H-5, H-9 organization, 1-11, 2-9,
MARS, Mobile Analytical multinational, 2-4, 2-5, 2-6, 2-10, G-5
Response System, H-12 2-14, 6-3, B-1, B-4, B-10, opportunity, 4-10
MCP, main command post, B-12, 10 target/site, 4-1, 4-10, 4-11,
2-8, 2-9, G-1 5-3, E-2
N
communications with OCP, OSHA, Occupational Safety
B-4 NDT, nuclear disablement and Health Administration,
geographic location, B-7 team, v, 2-2, 2-10, 2-11, 4-9, E-3
intelligence collaboration, B- D-1, D-2, D-3, D-4
3 actions at the objective, D-3 P
primary focus, iv capabilities and limitations, PIR, priority intelligence
reachback, 2-14, 5-5, 5-14 D-1 requirements, 2-7, 5-4, 5-10,
required installation support, mission, D-1 5-14, B-3, B-10
6-3 support requirements, D-4
task organization, D-2 planned
staff elements, B-8 target/site, 3-9, 4-1, 4-3,
MDMP, military decision- NDVECC, Navy Disease 4-9, 4-11, 5-10, E-2
making process, 2-6, 5-3, Vector Ecology Control
Center, H-12 planning
5-4, 5-5, 5-6, 5-7, 5-13, G-4 WMD-E missions, 5-8, 5-21
medical NIPRNET, Non-Secure Internet
Protocol Router Network, plans and orders, 2-6, 2-7, 2-9,
element, B-5 4-10, 5-6, 5-20, B-1, B-2,
planner, B-5, B-15 2-7, B-3, B-10, C-4, C-5
B-4, B-11, F-3, G-5, G-6
science officer, D-2 NMRC, Navy Medical
Research Center, H-2, H-6, plans cell, 2-9, B-7, B-10
medical laboratory support, v,
H-1 H-10, H-11 PMESII-PT, 1-1
METL, mission essential task NMS-CWMD, national military preserve, 4-5, 4-8
list, 2-12, B-1, G-1 strategy to combat weapons presumptive
development sequence, of mass destruction, vii, viii, testing/identification, 4-4,
G-2 1-1, 1-5, 2-1, A-3, A-5, A-7, 4-5, 4-10, 4-12, 5-13,
staff development A-8 H-2, H-6, H-8, H-9
sequence, G-1 NP, nonproliferation, viii, 1-1,
training objectives, G-3 R
1-3, A-1, A-2, A-4, A-5, A-7,
METT-TC, mission, terrain and A-8 RCWM, recovering chemical
weather, troops and support warfare materiel, 2-3, E-4
NS-CWMD, national strategy to
available, time available and combat weapons of mass recover, A-5, A-6
civil considerations, 1-4, 1-7, destruction, viii, 1-1, 1-5, redirection, 2-1, 3-10, 4-1, 4-6,
2-14, 5-9, 5-10, H-5 1-9, A-5 4-9, 4-13, 4-14, 5-21, A-3,
military mission areas, viii, A-7 nuclear and A-8, B-4
mission analysis, 5-8 counterproliferation officer, reduce
mission anlysis, 5-13, 5-20, 6-2 C-1, C-2 WMD programs, A-2, A-3,
A-5, A-7
mission command, 3-1, 3-4, 3- O
5, 3-8, 5-1 remediation, v, 2-12, B-4, E-1,
OCP, operational command E-3
mission of the post, iv, 1-8, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4 activity, E-2
CARA, E-1 augmentation, 2-14, 4-10, response sections (east and
CBRNE operational 5-5, C-1 west), E-1, E-3, E-4
headquarters, 2-1 capabilities, 2-5 response team, E-1
JECE, F-1 deployability, 2-5, G-1
NDT, D-1 employment example, 3-7 remove/transfer hazard, 4-4,
WCE, C-1 functions, 2-4 4-6, 4-7, 4-8, A-1, D-4, D-5
mission sets, 2-1, 3-5, 3-6, 5-1, joint mission essential task required support, iv, 5-22, 6-1,
5-19 list, See JMETL, G-6 6-3
reachback, 5-14, 6-4 JECE, F-3
MMAS, mobile munitions
relationship to MCP, 2-8 MCP, 6-3
assessment system, E-1,
structure, 2-6 NDT, D-1, D-4
E-2, E-3, E-4
support requirements, 6-3 OCP, 6-3
MRO, monitoring and targeting intelligence, 5-14 specialized elements, 6-3
redirection operation, 4-6, training, G-3
4-13, 4-14 WCE, C-2

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RFI, request for information, spectrum of conflict, iv, 1-4, threats, 1-2
5-9, 5-14, H-2 3-1, 3-4, 3-5 WMD sites, 1-3
RI, relevant information, 1-4, SSE, sensitive site exploitation, TIC, toxic industrial chemical,
5-1, B-12, G-5 A-8, B-3, B-9 1-2, 1-5, 1-6, 1-8, 1-9, D-3
risk management, 2-10, A-7, OCP, operational command TIM, toxic industrial material,
B-11, B-15 post, B-2 1-2, 1-3, 1-5, 1-6, 1-8, 1-9,
ROE, rules of engagement, staff roles and responsibilities, A-3, D-3, H-12
1-13, 2-6, 2-9, B-4, B-7, iv, 2-1, 2-7, B-1 training
B-11 staff running estimate, 5-7, 5-8 collective task, G-2, G-3,
RRT, remediation response G-4
SU, situational understanding, METL, G-1
team, E-1, E-2, E-3, E-4 1-4, 1-7, 1-12, 2-7, 2-9, 5-3, requirements, iv, B-11, G-1,
RSE, religious support 5-4, 5-5, 5-8, 5-13, 5-14, G-3
element, B-5, B-6, See A-5, A-7, B-9, F-2, F-3
chaplain transfer, 4-4, 4-6, 4-7, 4-8,
support relationships, iv, 3-6, 5- 4-10, 4-13, A-3, A-8, B-8,
running estimate, 5-7, 5-8, B-1, 8, 5-21, 5-22, F-2 D-4, D-5, H-2, H-3
B-3, B-10 surgeon, 2-10, B-5, B-11, B-15,
G-5, H-2 U
S
suspect materiel, capturing, unified action, 1-10, 1-11, 3-1
sample, 1-9, 4-13, 5-13, G-5,
H-1, H-2 5-9 USACHPPM, US Army Center
analysis, 1-9, 4-12, 5-10, sustainment for Health Promotion and
D-2, H-2, H-9 cell, 2-6, 2-7, B-2 Preventive Medicine, E-3,
collection, 4-4, 5-18, D-4, E- nonstandard requirements, H-12
1, E-3, H-1, H-4 6-2 USAMRIID, US Army Medical
storage, H-4 planning, 6-1, 6-2 Research Institute for
suspect, 4-13, 4-14 Infectious Disease, H-2, H-6,
T H-9, H-10, H-11, H-13
transport, 2-11, 6-2, H-2
target USNORTHCOM, United States
SCC-WMD, US Strategic development, 2-7, 5-14,
Command Center for Northern Command, 2-3,
5-15, 5-16 3-6, 3-10
Combating WMD, F-2, F-3, folder, 1-7, 2-7, 5-17, 5-18
F-4 opportunity, 4-1, 4-10, 4-11, USSOCOM, United States
secure, 4-1, 4-2, 4-4, 4-5, 4-6, 5-3 Special Operations
4-10, 4-11, 4-12, 4-14, A-1, organizations that may Command, 2-2, 2-4
A-3, A-5, A-7 support, 5-19 USSTRATCOM, United States
signal cell, 2-6, 2-7 planned, 3-9, 4-1, 4-3, 4-9, Strategic Command, 1-10, 2-
4-11, 5-10, E-2 1, 2-13, 5-19, A-1, A-7,
SIPRNET, SECRET Internet
prioritization, 4-3, 4-6, 5-15, F-1, F-2, F-3
Protocol Router Network,
5-16, 5-17, 5-18, 5-19, UXO, unexploded ordnance,
2-7, B-3, B-10, C-4
B-11 B-8, D-3
SJA, staff judge advocate, 2-6, WMSL, 4-3
2-8, 2-10, B-4, B-5, B-6, B-7, W
TECHINT, technical
B-11, B-15
intelligence, 2-8, 5-9, 5-10, WFF, warfighting function,
special staff elements, 2-7 5-14 1-10, 1-12, 5-1, 5-6, 6-1, G-2
specialized organic response TEU, technical escort unit, 1-9, WMD, weapons of mass
asset, 2-10 4-9, 4-12, 4-13, H-3 destruction
specimen collection, H-1, H-2, threat combating, iv
H-3, H-4, H-5, H-6, H-7, H-9, asymmetrical, 1-3, 1-5, 1-6 WMD-CM, WMD consequence
H-10, H-12 nonstate actor, vii, viii, 1-1, management, viii, 4-3, A-1,
spectrum, 1-10, 2-1, 5-8 1-2, 1-3, A-1, A-3 A-2, A-4, A-5, A-6, A-7
full spectrum operations, iv, regional, vii, 1-2, 1-3, 3-10 WMSL, weapons of mass
1-1, 1-7, 1-10, 1-13, 2- state, viii destruction master site list,
10, 3-1, 3-3, 3-4, 3-8, state actor, vii, 1-1 See target, 4-3, 4-6, 4-9,
5-6, G-1 strategic, 1-2 5-20

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GEORGE W. CASEY, JR
General, United States Army
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