Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) weapons, also referred to as weapons of mass destruction (WMD), continue to pose a significant threat to all living things on earth. WMD are very different from conventional weapons. These weapons can be used in several different ways and the effects can range from environmental destruction, to incapacitating humans or animals, or even killing them.
The Department of Defense (DOD) Strategy for Countering Weapons of Mass
Destruction is aimed at ensuring the United States, as well as its allies and partners, are not attacked or coerced by actors with WMD. This strategy outlines end states, objectives, lines of effort and activities which enables units to make an effective training …show more content…
These capabilities include possessing critical assets needed to detect, locate, identify, and obtain samples of hazardous materials, performing mounted and dismounted reconnaissance missions, and the ability to carry out decontamination functions if needed. This organization increases the effectiveness of the United States Army CBRN
Corp, and is equipped to handle a variety of tasks. Forms of chemical weapons have been used for thousands of years. Dating back over a thousand years B.C., are myths about poisonous arrows and irritating smoke used against others. Archeological evidence, recovered by a researcher at the University of Leicester, is data to support the Persian’s use of chemical weapons against the Romans. The Persians dug a tunnel under the Roman city with the intent of infiltrating it, and in an attempt to stop them, the Romans were ambushed by poisonous gas killing them in minutes. Other uses of chemical warfare agents (CWAs) include tear gas, bromide, chlorine, phosgene, and mustard gases were used during World War I. There was a variety of CWAs used after WWI, along with the research and development of …show more content…
I recommend developing a plan that will reinforce the capabilities we already have, in addition to strengthening and developing limitations. This plan starts with ensuring all soldiers in the organization understand exactly what their mission entails, what the mission statement is, and the goals and end state derived from the unit’s mission. Next, each soldier must understand the capabilities and limitations of the equipment he or she uses. This can be attained by conducting extensive training on each piece of gear and equipment in the organization, in a classroom environment coupled with a large number of hands on hours. A follow on step is executing various level training scenarios starting at the individual level, moving up to team and squad level, and culminating exercises with other entities such as EOD units, CST teams, and other included partners.
Allowing soldiers to ascertain the importance of their mission while providing them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence in themselves, their team, and
The Department of Defense (DOD) Strategy for Countering Weapons of Mass
Destruction is aimed at ensuring the United States, as well as its allies and partners, are not attacked or coerced by actors with WMD. This strategy outlines end states, objectives, lines of effort and activities which enables units to make an effective training …show more content…
These capabilities include possessing critical assets needed to detect, locate, identify, and obtain samples of hazardous materials, performing mounted and dismounted reconnaissance missions, and the ability to carry out decontamination functions if needed. This organization increases the effectiveness of the United States Army CBRN
Corp, and is equipped to handle a variety of tasks. Forms of chemical weapons have been used for thousands of years. Dating back over a thousand years B.C., are myths about poisonous arrows and irritating smoke used against others. Archeological evidence, recovered by a researcher at the University of Leicester, is data to support the Persian’s use of chemical weapons against the Romans. The Persians dug a tunnel under the Roman city with the intent of infiltrating it, and in an attempt to stop them, the Romans were ambushed by poisonous gas killing them in minutes. Other uses of chemical warfare agents (CWAs) include tear gas, bromide, chlorine, phosgene, and mustard gases were used during World War I. There was a variety of CWAs used after WWI, along with the research and development of …show more content…
I recommend developing a plan that will reinforce the capabilities we already have, in addition to strengthening and developing limitations. This plan starts with ensuring all soldiers in the organization understand exactly what their mission entails, what the mission statement is, and the goals and end state derived from the unit’s mission. Next, each soldier must understand the capabilities and limitations of the equipment he or she uses. This can be attained by conducting extensive training on each piece of gear and equipment in the organization, in a classroom environment coupled with a large number of hands on hours. A follow on step is executing various level training scenarios starting at the individual level, moving up to team and squad level, and culminating exercises with other entities such as EOD units, CST teams, and other included partners.
Allowing soldiers to ascertain the importance of their mission while providing them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence in themselves, their team, and