Homeland Defense: Observations on Defense Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-Yield Explosives Consequence Manage. Plans and Preparedness

Book excerpt: The DoD plays a support role in managing Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-Yield Explosives (CBRNE) incidents, including providing capabilities needed to save lives, alleviate hardship or suffering, and minimize property damage. This testimony addresses DoD¿s role in CBRNE consequence mgmt. efforts and addresses the extent to which: (1) DoD¿s plans and capabilities are integrated with other fed. gov¿t. plans; (2) DoD has planned for and structured its force to provide CBRNE consequence mgmt. assistance; (3) DoD¿s CBRNE Consequence Mgmt. Response Forces (CCMRF) are prepared to perform their mission; and (4) DoD has funding plans for the CCMRF that are linked to requirements for specialized CBRNE capabilities. Illus.