HOMELAND DEFENSE. Planning, Resourcing, and Training Issues Challenge DOD's Response to Domestic Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-Yield Explosive Incidents

Abstract

DOD plays a support role in managing Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High- Yield Explosives (CBRNE) incidents, including providing capabilities to save lives, alleviate hardship or suffering, and minimize property damage. This report addresses the extent to which (1) DOD's CBRNE consequence management plans and capabilities are integrated with other federal plans; (2) DOD has planned for and structured its force to provide CBRNE consequence management assistance; (3) DOD's CBRNE Consequence Management Response Forces (CCMRF) are prepared for their mission; and (4) DOD has CCMRF funding plans that are linked to requirements for specialized CBRNE capabilities. GAO reviewed DOD's plans for CBRNE consequence management and documents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and FEMA. GAO also met with officials from the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense, U.S. Northern Command, the military services, the National Guard Bureau, and some CCMRF units.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA507917

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Detectors
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Explosives
  • Health Services
  • Homeland Defense
  • Homeland Security
  • Materials
  • Military Operations
  • Organizational Structure
  • Training
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • United States Northern Command
  • United States Pacific Command
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Readers

  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.