AR 40-13 — Radiological Advisory Medical Teams
AR 40-13 governs the U.S. Army radiological advisory medical team’s mission, capabilities, policies, procedures, and responsibilities.
- Publication number: AR 40-13
- Title: RADIOLOGICAL ADVISORY MEDICAL TEAMS
- Date: 07/15/2019
- Proponent: TSG
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 40-13 covers RAMT training, organization, deployment, employment, laboratory facilities, and reporting. It requires team members to complete specified training, sets response timelines, and defines services provided during radiological or nuclear emergencies.
Topics covered
- Radiological advisory medical teams
- Radiological health guidance
- Ionizing radiation training
- RAMT deployment
- Radiation casualty management
- Radiation exposure control
- Radiological survey data
- Field laboratory services
Questions and answers
What mission does the RAMT perform during a radiological or nuclear event?
The RAMTs provide direct comprehensive radiological health, medical guidance, and specialized services to the CCMD commander, the OSC, and local medical officials responding to a radiological or nuclear event. (paragraph 1)
What training must RAMT members complete after appointment?
All team members must complete the Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation course hosted by the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute within 60 days of being appointed by orders to the team. (paragraph 2)
How are field laboratory services approved for RAMT use?
Use of field laboratory services, to include limited capabilities of the RAMT itself, will be conducted through liaison with other specialized deployed teams and with the approval of the RAMT leader. (paragraph 4)
Who can activate and deploy a RAMT?
The RAMT will normally be activated and deployed at the direction of the National Military Command Center, the Office of the Joint Director of Military Support, the Joint Nuclear Accident Coordinating Center, the CCMDs, or the Army Operations Center. (paragraph 7)
What radiation-related guidance does the RAMT provide at an emergency scene?
At the scene of a radiological or nuclear emergency, the RAMT provides guidance to the OSC regarding the following technical matters: (1) Potential health hazards to personnel from radiological contamination or exposure by ionizing radiation. (2) Decontamination procedures. (3) Medical treatment. (4) Medical surveillance procedures (such as initial and follow-up bioassay). (5) Radiation exposure control. (paragraph 8)