AFTTP3-2.44 — Multi-service Tactics, Techniques, And Procedures For Chemical, Biological, Radiological, And Nuclear Reconnaissance And Surveillance

AFTTP3-2.44 governs multi-service tactics, techniques, and procedures for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear reconnaissance and surveillance.

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  • Publication number: AFTTP3-2.44
  • Title: MULTI-SERVICE TACTICS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCEDURES FOR CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, AND NUCLEAR RECONNAISSANCE AND SURVEILLANCE
  • Date: 2021-03-31

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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.

Applies to: Distribution authorized to United States government agencies and their contractors only to protect technical or operational information from automatic dissemination under the International Exchange Program or by other means.

Topics covered

  • CBRN identification levels
  • CBRN reconnaissance operations
  • CBRN surveillance operations
  • CBRN R&S planning
  • Sample collection and management
  • Contaminated-area marking
  • CBRN information management

Questions and answers

What is the purpose of CBRN surveillance operations?

CBRN surveillance operations is to report information accurately and rapidly, including answering the requirements that prompted the surveillance operation.

What are the key tasks for mounted CBRN reconnaissance?

The key tasks for mounted CBRN reconnaissance are detect, locate, identify, survey, sample, mark, and report. (paragraph 4-3)

What methods are used for CBRN reconnaissance and surveillance?

CBRN R&S within the physical domain of the hazard is executed through four primary methods. (paragraph 5-2)

How much preparation time must tactical units receive?

Develop and issue OPORDs, giving the tactical unit two-thirds of the time available for preparation. (paragraph 4-1)

What must CBRN information support?

To be useful, CBRN information must be collected, reported, and evaluated. (paragraph 7-25)

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