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WMD Response

WMD Response. LCDR Thomas A. Olenchock CG-1134. “WMD Instruction”. COMDINST 3400.3B All operational personnel except NSF Expeditionary missions under OPCON of Combatant Commander Includes Aux Direct Support of Operations. WMD Policy.

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WMD Response

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  1. WMD Response LCDR Thomas A. Olenchock CG-1134

  2. “WMD Instruction” • COMDINST 3400.3B • All operational personnel except • NSF • Expeditionary missions under OPCON of Combatant Commander • Includes • Aux • Direct Support of Operations

  3. WMD Policy • If personnel suspects or determines WMD or HAZMAT release they shall simultaneously : • Leave the area of suspected contamination • Notify Operational Commander • Ensure NRC is notified • Implement self-protection measures

  4. WMD Policy • CG Personnel will not conduct any operations in an area of suspected contamination • Until the FOSC issues the “safe to respond” • They May • Exercise command and control through UC • Coordinate and enforce limited access areas • Provide support requested by other agencies • Pre-stage field response assets

  5. “Safe to Respond” • FOSC will assess and determine using other resources as necessary • Use site characterization methods • Level “D” response is possible • For example: working uniform with addition of coveralls, gloves safety boots, safety glasses, and/or hard hats.

  6. PPE & detection equip • Intended to enhance escape from contaminated environments with emphasis on TICs/TIMs • MOPP gear – expeditionary only • Area distribution plans

  7. Training • Operational and Command Center Staff • Emergency response training (HAZWOPER) • CO’s will ensure • Annual training where all personnel practice donning issued PPE • Review equipment operations • Pre-mission inspection • Emphasis to expiration dates, and material condition

  8. Risk and Hazard Analysis • Pre-mission brief • Utilize ORM • Stress the only CORRECT response to WMD incident is escape • Shall include • Hazards expected • Control methods • Paths of escape • Inspection of PPE • Shelter in place procedures

  9. Early warning signs • Large # of illnesses (people or animal) • Lack of insect life • Signs and symptoms • Unusual orders or tastes • Mists or hazes • Low flying aircraft (crop dusters)

  10. Self protection • Reduce Time • Increase distance • Shelter in place • Stay upwind • Egress perpendicular to wind when possible

  11. Types of WMD • Chemical • Biological • Nuclear or Radiological

  12. Chemical • Nerve • Liquids • Colorless to amber • Fruity odor (G-agents), odorless (VX) • Choking • Gases • Colorless at low concentrations • Distinctive/unusual odors but Very toxic • Blood • Gases • Colorless • Garlic (arsine), bitter almonds (cyanide)

  13. Chemical • Blister Agents • Liquids • Colorless to amber • Garlic or horseradish • TICs/TIMs • Many warfare agents have industrial use • Cyanide, Phosgene, Chlorine & Arsine • Many industrial chemicals are toxic • Ammonia, Hydrogen Sulfide & Hydrofluoric acid • Many pesticides are extremely toxic • Chemically similar to nerve agents • Similar toxicological effects

  14. Biological • Bacteria • Viruses • Toxins

  15. Bacteria • Unicellular organisms • Capable of living independently

  16. Viruses • Intracellular parasites • Can’t carry out metabolism • Invade & kill host cells

  17. Toxins • Produced by living organisms • Often extremely toxic • Usually not volatile

  18. Nuke/Rad • 4 Types of Radiation • Alpha • Beta • Neutron • Gamma

  19. Health Effects of Radiation • General Health Effects • Cellular damage • Skin burns • Cancer • Mutagen/teratogen

  20. Nuke/Rad • Time • Distance • Shielding

  21. Reference • http://cgweb.tcpet.uscg.mil/wmd

  22. Equipment • Gas Detection • Smart Strips • Radiation • EEBD • APR • Tyvek type F

  23. Gas Detection • Gas Alert Clip • O2 or H2S • Weekly calibration • 2 year sensor life • 1 year shelf life • 0 maintenance

  24. Gas Detection • Gas Alert Micro • O2, Explosive, H2S, CO • Quarterly Calibration • Weekly “bump test” • 2 year sensor life • GAMicro Clip • Single Button Operation

  25. Gas Detection • Gas Alert Micro 5 (future) • O2, Explosive, H2S, CO, PID

  26. Just in!

  27. WMD Detection

  28. Smart Strips • HazMat Smart-Strip • nerve, cyanide, hydrogen sulfide, arsenic, acids/caustics, fluoride, oxidizers, and chlorine. • 12 hour operational timeframe • 2 year shelf life

  29. EEBD • Ocenco M20.2B • 15 year shelf life • 10 minute escape • 0 maintenance

  30. WMD kits • 3M 6000 DIN APR • Tyvek type F suit • Boots • Gloves • Tape

  31. APR • 3M 600 DIN • Full face respirator • Command Center and Operational Forces • Fit testing iaw 6260.2D • SEHO • Quantitative or Qualitative • Unit Safety Coordinator • Qualitative

  32. Decontamination • Gross Decontamination • Should partner with local agencies to develop decontamination plan • Critical to minimizing the effects of WMD or HAZMAT • Medical Monitoring

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