Reassessing the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Response Enterprise

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 24, 2018
Accession Number
AD1071195

Entities

People

  • Gary D. Mills

Organizations

  • School of Advanced Military Studies

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Command And Control
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Disaster Management
  • Disasters
  • Emergencies
  • Emergency Response
  • First Responders
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Homeland Security
  • Law
  • Lessons Learned
  • Medical Personnel
  • Therapy
  • United States
  • United States Northern Command
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Economics
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control