AFTTP3-2.44 governs multi-service tactics, techniques, and procedures for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear reconnaissance and surveillance.
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The publication addresses CBRN identification, planning, preparation, execution, reconnaissance and surveillance methods, sample management, marking, and reporting. It requires accurate and rapid information reporting, mission preparation, and documented sample handling.
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CBRN surveillance operations is to report information accurately and rapidly, including answering the requirements that prompted the surveillance operation.
The key tasks for mounted CBRN reconnaissance are detect, locate, identify, survey, sample, mark, and report. (paragraph 4-3)
CBRN R&S within the physical domain of the hazard is executed through four primary methods. (paragraph 5-2)
Develop and issue OPORDs, giving the tactical unit two-thirds of the time available for preparation. (paragraph 4-1)
To be useful, CBRN information must be collected, reported, and evaluated. (paragraph 7-25)