Army National Guard Civil Support Teams
Since 1998, Civil Support Teams have assisted local authorities in dealing with events involving chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or enhanced improvised explosives (CBRNE). Whether it be a planned attack utilizing chemical or biological agents, toxic industrial materials, or radiological sources or an accidental spill or release.
Highly skilled Army and Air National Guard Active Guard Reserve (AGR) personnel make up every Civil Support Team with a total of 14 different military occupational specialties. Although each team is funded by the federal government, to include training, equipment and sustainment, Civil Support Teams operate under state control and can be employed as a state asset …show more content…
Fire, Police, EMS, and HAZMAT agencies have proven capable to deal with most emergencies however, an attack involving chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear hazard present unique obstacles that could quickly overwhelm local responders such as agent identification or spread of contamination. Civil Support Teams are well trained and can provide advice on mitigation, medical treatment, and other response concerns to the Incident Commander.
Not only are Civil Support Teams viable for CBRNE situations but they are useful in a multitude of other types of emergencies and nontraditional missions as well. In 2013 in Boulder County Colorado, Civil Support Teams utilized their communications assets during a flood emergency and became a forward command post allowing initiation of rescue operations. In Hawaii Civil Support Teams monitor downwind plumes from volcanic activity. Civil Support Teams can assist with trans-event security, pre-event planning and monitoring, and post-event reviews and assessments for large events such as the Olympics or professional sporting …show more content…
Civil Support Teams have multiple communications platforms and on-scene analytical capability that bridge gaps in response networks as well as ready and highly trained personnel with extensive experience. .
Teams are available 24/7 for recall and deployment to CBRNE terrorism incidents. They are primarily deployed in-State, however, Civil Support Teams are also on call for regional missions and may be federalized for out of state military support to reinforce other Civil Support Teams. Teams can deploy using organic vehicles or may be airlifted if required to meet response time.
Conclusion
Civil Support Teams play a key role in our nation’s CBRN defense program and provide a firsthand military assessment of incidents throughout the nation. These teams use highly trained Soldiers and Airmen, operating cutting edge technology and equipment to not only respond to CBRNE situations but they are useful in a multitude of other types of emergencies and nontraditional missions as
Since 1998, Civil Support Teams have assisted local authorities in dealing with events involving chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or enhanced improvised explosives (CBRNE). Whether it be a planned attack utilizing chemical or biological agents, toxic industrial materials, or radiological sources or an accidental spill or release.
Highly skilled Army and Air National Guard Active Guard Reserve (AGR) personnel make up every Civil Support Team with a total of 14 different military occupational specialties. Although each team is funded by the federal government, to include training, equipment and sustainment, Civil Support Teams operate under state control and can be employed as a state asset …show more content…
Fire, Police, EMS, and HAZMAT agencies have proven capable to deal with most emergencies however, an attack involving chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear hazard present unique obstacles that could quickly overwhelm local responders such as agent identification or spread of contamination. Civil Support Teams are well trained and can provide advice on mitigation, medical treatment, and other response concerns to the Incident Commander.
Not only are Civil Support Teams viable for CBRNE situations but they are useful in a multitude of other types of emergencies and nontraditional missions as well. In 2013 in Boulder County Colorado, Civil Support Teams utilized their communications assets during a flood emergency and became a forward command post allowing initiation of rescue operations. In Hawaii Civil Support Teams monitor downwind plumes from volcanic activity. Civil Support Teams can assist with trans-event security, pre-event planning and monitoring, and post-event reviews and assessments for large events such as the Olympics or professional sporting …show more content…
Civil Support Teams have multiple communications platforms and on-scene analytical capability that bridge gaps in response networks as well as ready and highly trained personnel with extensive experience. .
Teams are available 24/7 for recall and deployment to CBRNE terrorism incidents. They are primarily deployed in-State, however, Civil Support Teams are also on call for regional missions and may be federalized for out of state military support to reinforce other Civil Support Teams. Teams can deploy using organic vehicles or may be airlifted if required to meet response time.
Conclusion
Civil Support Teams play a key role in our nation’s CBRN defense program and provide a firsthand military assessment of incidents throughout the nation. These teams use highly trained Soldiers and Airmen, operating cutting edge technology and equipment to not only respond to CBRNE situations but they are useful in a multitude of other types of emergencies and nontraditional missions as