AFTTP3-2.42_IP — Multi-service Doctrine For Chemical, Biological, Radiological, And Nuclear Operations

AFTTP3-2.42_IP governs multi-Service chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear operations, including threats, defense, and consequence management.

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  • Publication number: AFTTP3-2.42_IP
  • Title: MULTI-SERVICE DOCTRINE FOR CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, AND NUCLEAR OPERATIONS
  • Date: 2011-07-01

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The publication addresses WMD nonproliferation, counterproliferation, CBRN defense, medical support, and installation consequence management. It requires tactical CBRN operations to be integrated into all military operations and describes planning, response, recovery, and health-support activities.

Applies to: This publication has been prepared under our direction for use by our respective commands and other commands as appropriate.

Topics covered

  • CBRN threats and hazards
  • WMD nonproliferation
  • WMD interdiction operations
  • WMD offensive operations
  • CBRN consequence management
  • Installation CBRN defense
  • Patient decontamination and triage
  • Medical evacuation

Questions and answers

What are nonproliferation activities?

Nonproliferation activities are actions that are taken to prevent the proliferation of WMD by dissuading or impeding access to, or distribution of, sensitive technologies, material, and expertise. (paragraph 2-44)

What do WMD offensive operations include?

WMD offensive operations consist of actions to disrupt, neutralize, or destroy a WMD threat before it can be used or to deter the subsequent use of such weapons. (paragraph 4-13)

What is the installation commander responsible for establishing?

The installation commander is responsible for establishing the installation CBRN defense plan, including threat assessment, vulnerability analysis and reduction, emergency response, and immediate recovery operations across the range of possible CBRN hazards. (paragraph 6-11)

What activities comprise CBRN consequence management?

CBRN consequence management includes planning, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from the consequences of CBRN incidents, no matter what their causes. (paragraph 5-8)

What must happen before aeromedical evacuation?

All patients must be decontaminated before aeromedical evacuation. (paragraph 7-31)

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