Reassessing the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Response Enterprise

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Abstract:

The Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear CBRN Response Enterprise CRE is the Department of Defenses contribution to the whole of government approach for a CBRN incident response within the United States. The CRE now exceeds 18,000 personnel and has several specialized capabilities to meet its mandated requirements. It is now practical to reassess the CRE. Even though support to disaster response does not need a wholesale revision, it is worthwhile and prudent to make changes to the CRE to increase efficiencies by reducing the force structure and amending the training program. Recommendations to increase efficiencies include changing documented requirements, ending the concept of specialization, and eliminating the three two-star headquarters. Further considerations include the elimination of exercise Vibrant Response and the allocated forces for the Command and Control CBRN Response Elements C2CREs. Lastly, the discontinuation of any technical search and rescue training for elements within the CRE will also increase effectiveness.

Author(s):
Mills, Gary D.
Author Organization(s):
US Army School for Advanced Military Studies Fort Leavenworth United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,26 Jun 2017,24 May 2018
Pagination:
0051

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ATZL-SWV
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7_Protection; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_7.2.2_Mitigate Non-Lethal Effects; JCA_1.4_Force Support
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
emergencies, terrorism, training, disaster management, first responders, homeland security, weapons of mass destruction, united states, disasters, emergency response, department of homeland security, medical personnel, theses, military organizations, threats
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Safety Engineering, Chemical, Biological and Radiological Warfare
Keyword(s):
Emergency management, cbrn(chemical biological radiological nuclear) response enterprise (CRE)
Report Date:
2018 May 24
Creation Date:
2019 Apr 24