HOMELAND DEFENSE (SDD)

Abstract

This project supports Engineering and Manufacturing Development and Low Rate Initial Production (EMD/LRIP) for programs that provide a comprehensive, integrated and layered Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) protection and response capability for military installations and specialized military consequence management units both at home and abroad. Particular emphasis is placed on improving military-civilian interoperability in CBRN detection and response capabilities; providing tiered levels of CBRN protection and response capabilities to military installations; and tailored modular and integrated COTS solutions to consequence management units. Efforts funded in this project are: The Common Analytical Laboratory System capability (CALS) will be modular, scalable and adaptable to a variety of concept of operations (CONOPS) and environmental conditions. Currently, fielded systems have been designed independently by various agencies with the intent of meeting a specific units requirements. As a result, multiple mobile lab configurations exist with differing sustainment tails and lacking in commonality. The system under development will incorporate an open architecture that can accommodate quick installation or removal of equipment as mission requirements dictate. As well, it will provide the ability to rapidly develop a common operating picture allowing first responders and DoD officials to determine the appropriate course of action. The analytical detection package fielded will be fitted to the specific mission and CONOPS of the gaining unit and be able to detect and identify Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs), Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs), Toxic Industrial Materials (TIMs), Biological Warfare Agents (BWAs), Lower Explosive Limits (LEL), and radioactive particles in all sample types. The CB Installation Protection Program (CBIPP) supports the development of analytical methodologies to expand/enhance the operational capabilities of currently fielded CBRN detection, identification and protection technologies against emerging threats to include Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs), Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs), and Biological Warfare Agents (BWAs). Detection and identification of these substances is currently difficult and time-consuming. Current systems lack extensive libraries to support rapid identification. Identification may also involve multiple, expensive technologies. The ability to rapidly detect and identify a TIC is essential to effectively control and mitigate its effects, thus protecting personnel. This program also supports the evaluation of emerging CBRN detection, identification, information management and decision support technologies to DoD response units to maintain required state of the art capabilities. The Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team Program supports the ongoing assessment and acquisition of COTS and GOTS analytical detection, protection, decontamination and sampling equipment for survey in order to expand/enhance the operational capabilities of the (57) WMD CST Teams.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2012
• Source ID: CM5_0604384BP_5_0400_PB_2012

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Readers

• Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
• Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.