A Guide for Planning and Executing NBC Protection Operations

At a glance..

This document discusses NBC protection challenges, actions that can be taken before, during, and after an NBC attack and how weather and terrain affect the need for NBC protection. It also addresses determining the appropriate levels of protection in an NBC environment, provides insights into the degradation to be expected and an overview of the individual protection capabilities.

The details..

The Multiservice Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Nuclear,Biological,and Chemical(NBC)Protection is a comprehensive guide that outlines the roles of military units involved in planning operations in an NBC environment. This publication serves as a reference point to bridge the gap between service doctrine while providing TTPs to execute operations in such conditions.

It focuses on risk management when determining what measures could be taken to mitigate risks associated with operating in an NBC environment. The manual covers concepts like COLPRO( Collective Protection), which includes both individual protection measures along with those needed by civilians present during these situations.

The book lays out strategies that all US forces should adopt when fighting under such circumstances.It also examines organizations' development applicable to NBC protection while addressing operational considerations related to training support functions.The MTTP outlined here will serve as a foundation upon which other manuals can be developed or existing ones refined.

Overall,this publication is aimed at combatant commands,joint task forces(JTFs),functional/service component units,& staff who may face challenges from operations within an NBC environment.This document reflects current joint & service doctrine,C2 organizations,facilities,personnel,responsibilities,& procedures.Recommended changes are encouraged so long they improve this publication.