AFI10-2606 governs Air Force biological agent aerosol collection and identification for detecting biological warfare agent releases.
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It covers operational detection approaches, policy considerations, risk-based planning, security classification, education, training, and exercises. It requires standardized planning and response measures and establishes coordination requirements for supplements and records.
Applies to: This Instruction applies to Active Duty, Reserve, Guard, civilians and contractors at all levels who are tasked with biological agent detection and identification activities to include the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard, except when noted otherwise.
The Air Force Biological Agent Aerosol Collection and Identification instruction implements an operational approach to detection of biological agents/threats for installations and operational sites across the full range of military operations.
Commanders retain responsibility for tailored preparation and response activities at each site based on mission/circumstances.
The layered defense system is designed to provide commanders multiple opportunities and avenues to be informed of and make decisions on specific biological incident attacks in time to effectively implement the appropriate medical countermeasures and non-pharmaceutical interventions.
Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located in Air Force Records Information Management System.