Command BriefingCommand Briefing

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Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS) plans and

integrates DoD support to the designated Lead Federal

Agency for domestic Chemical, Biological Radiological,

Nuclear and high-yield Explosive (CBRNE) consequence

management operations. When directed by Commander U.S.

NORTHERN COMMAND, JTF-CS will deploy to the incident

site, establish command and control of designated DoD

forces and provide military assistance to civil authorities.

Save Lives, Prevent Injury

Provide Temporary Critical Life Support

The Mission of JTF-CSThe Mission of JTF-CS

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Definition of CBRNEDefinition of CBRNE

CBRNE is defined as a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or high-yield explosive incident

Incidents include industrial accidents, acts of war, or acts of terrorism

A Weapon of Mass Destruction is a device or material specifically designed to produce casualties or terror High-YieldHigh-Yield

Chemical

Biological

Radiological

Nuclear

Explosive

Chemical

Biological

Radiological

Nuclear

Explosive

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Tokyo Subway,Oklahoma City

Khobar Towers, Olympic Park

Nairobi/Tanzania Embassies

USS Cole

World Trade Center, Pentagon, Anthrax

World Trade Center

Evolving Terrorist Threat and U.S. Response

Evolving Terrorist Threat and U.S. Response

IncidentIncident Response Response

?

1993

1995

1996

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

PDD 62

Unified Command Plan 1999JTF-CS stand-up

Office of HLS formed

PDD 39

Department of HLS formedUnified Command Plan 2002

U.S. Northern Command stand-up

French supertanker Limburg, Bali nightclub

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What is JTF-CS?What is JTF-CS?

Approximately 160 civilian and military personnel at Fort Monroe, Virginia

Deployable Command and Control headquarters for Department of Defense personnel who provide detection, decontamination, medical, and logistical support

Source of response plans for essential DOD support to the Lead Federal Agency

JTF-CS: providing coordination of DOD teams to save lives, prevent injury,

and provide temporary critical life support

JTF-CS: providing coordination of DOD teams to save lives, prevent injury,

and provide temporary critical life support

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Guiding Principles of JTF-CSGuiding Principles of JTF-CS

Consistent with the Constitution

In accordance with public law

DoD assistance provided

Respect for federal/state roles

under civilian oversight and accountability

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Guiding Principles of JTF-CSGuiding Principles of JTF-CS

Reserve Components serve as forward resources for consequence management

DoD roles, skills, and structures emphasized

Lead Federal Agency (LFA)supported by DoD

Role of federal military in domestic operations (Posse Comitatus)

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A Unique MissionA Unique Mission

DoD traditionally stands ready to assist state and local authorities in response to natural disasters

Effective CBRNE response requires a very different set of resources, skills, and experience

-- Situational awareness -- Pre-planning -- Pre-identifying appropriate

personnel and organizations

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Situational AwarenessSituational Awareness

U.S. U.S. Department Department of Health of Health and Human and Human ServicesServices

U.S. U.S. Department Department of Health of Health and Human and Human ServicesServices

Liaison Officers

Operations Center

Command Assessment Element

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Locations JTF-CS SupportsLocations JTF-CS Supports

JTF-CS provides CBRNE-event planning, exercise, and response support within the U.S., its territories and possessions

Alaska

Hawaii

Marshall Islands

Guam

Puerto Rico

Virgin Islands

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MMOOSSTT

LLIIKKEELLII

H H OO OO DD

LLEEAASSTT

High-Yield Explosive

most likely

BiologicalToxins

Industrial Chemicals

Biological Pathogens

(Contagions) most

dangerousRadio-

Isotopes

Chemical Weapons

Nuclear Weaponsmost destructive

CBRNE Threat SpectrumCBRNE Threat Spectrum

CBRNE response requires a unique set of resources,

skills, and experience

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RESPONSERESPONSE

Po tential E ffects

Response Mode

Res

ources Required

Res

ponse Speed

A Different MindsetA Different Mindset

The effects are the enemy…not the terrorist

Potential Effects• Thermal• Radiation• Asphyxiation• Chemical• Psychological• Biological• Mechanical

Potential Effects• Thermal• Radiation• Asphyxiation• Chemical• Psychological• Biological• Mechanical

Effects cause harm

Harm drives themode of response

Mode of response drives the

resources required

Ability to anticipate needsdrives the speed

of response

DOD created JTF-CS to deal with this enemy.

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RROOUUTTIINNEE

RROOUUTTIINNEE

Plan, Train, … Respond if NeededPlan, Train, … Respond if Needed

Provides development of and review plans for CBRNE incidents

Advocates development of doctrine and requirements

Joint Planning Augmentation Cells

Responds to CBRNE incident (terrorist or accidental)

Assists the LFA in support of civil authorities

Provides command and control for assigned DoD forces

Participates in interagency exercises

Participates in special events

OngoingOngoingSupportSupport

Scheduled EventScheduled EventSupport/ExercisesSupport/Exercises

CBRNECBRNEIncident SupportIncident Support

IINNCCIIDDEENNTT

IINNCCIIDDEENNTT

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JTF-CS PlansJTF-CS Plans

JTF-CS Planning ProcessesJTF-CS Planning Processes

CJCS CONPLAN

0500-98

CJCSI 3125.01

USNORTHCOMCAMPLAN 2525

CONPLAN0500 (TBP)

CJCS CONPLAN

0500-98

CJCSI 3125.01

USNORTHCOMCAMPLAN 2525

CONPLAN0500 (TBP)

Radiological Radiological NuclearNuclearDoD Guidance, DoD Guidance, Policy, and PlansPolicy, and Plans

Local and State Local and State PlansPlans

Contagious & Non-Contagious Biological

Contagious & Non-Contagious Biological

Persistent & Non-Persistent ChemicalPersistent & Non-

Persistent Chemical

High-Yield ExplosiveHigh-Yield Explosive

                 

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JTF-CS (if req’d) implements DoD

support plans

JTF-CS (if req’d) implements DoD

support plans

Secretary of Defense authorizes

DoD support

Secretary of Defense authorizes

DoD support

FEMA requests DoD

support

FEMA requests DoD

support

Response ProcessResponse Process

FEMA implements Federal Response

Plan

FEMA implements Federal Response

Plan

President declares major disaster or

emergency

President declares major disaster or

emergency

Governor requests Presidential Disaster Declaration through

FEMA

Governor requests Presidential Disaster Declaration through

FEMA

City requests aid from stateCity requests aid from state

Local first responders react

Local first responders react

Disaster Occurs

Disaster Occurs

JTF-CS sends Liaison Officers JTF-CS sends Liaison Officers

JTF-CS sends Command Assessment Element JTF-CS sends Command Assessment Element

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ParticipantsParticipants

IINNCCIIDDEENNTT

LocalLocal

Incident Commander

and FirstResponders

Incident Commander

and FirstResponders

Mayor/County Executives

Mayor/County Executives

StateState

Governor Governor

Commander of State National Guard

Commander of State National Guard

State Coordinating

Officer

State Coordinating

Officer

SCOSCO

FEMAFEMA

FEMAFEMA

Federal Coordinating

Officer

Federal Coordinating

Officer

FCOFCO

DODDOD

Director of Military Support

Response Units

Response Units

Secretary of DefenseSecretary of Defense

JTF-CSJTF-CS

U.S. Northern Command

U.S. Northern Command

DCODCO

Disaster Field OfficeDisaster Field Office

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Notional Tasks and RequirementsNotional Tasks and Requirements

JTF-CS provides command and control, and coordination for the following types of tasks and requirements

JTF-CSJTF-CS

Task Force

Medical

Medical Care and Supplies

Task Force

Response

Incident Site Support

Base Support Installation

JTF Troops

HQ Support

Task Force Support

Logistics and Displaced Persons

Support

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ConclusionConclusion

JTF-CS will plan and integrate DOD support to the designated Lead Federal Agency for domestic CBRNE incidents

When directed, JTF-CS deploys to the incident site to establish command and control of assigned DOD forces

JTF-CS provides military assistance to civil authorities

While hoping the need never arises, JTF-CS is ready to to save lives, prevent injury, and provide

temporary critical life support after a domestic CBRNE incident

While hoping the need never arises, JTF-CS is ready to to save lives, prevent injury, and provide

temporary critical life support after a domestic CBRNE incident

For further information, For further information, please contactplease contact

Joint Task Force Civil Support, Public AffairsJoint Task Force Civil Support, Public Affairs380 Fenwick Road, Building 96380 Fenwick Road, Building 96

Fort Monroe, VA 23651Fort Monroe, VA 23651(757) 788-6631(757) 788-6631(757) 788-6259(757) 788-6259

Fax (757) 788-6132Fax (757) 788-6132 http://www.jtfcs.northcom.mil http://www.jtfcs.northcom.mil