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National Guard
CBRNE ENHANCED RESPONSE
FORCE PACKAGE
(NG CERFP)
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Search
Extraction
Decon / Medical
FSRT
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NG CERFP Mission
On Order:
Responds to chemical, biological, radiological,
nuclear, or high yield explosive (CBRNE) incident
and assists local, state, and federal agencies in
conducting consequence management by providing
capabilities to conduct patient decontamination,
emergency medical services, and casualty search
and extraction.
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Formative Dates
• May 2003---Chief NGB directs the standup of a “CBIRF” like capability
within the National Guard
• August 2004---12 States stood-up a capability to respond to a CBRNE
incident with the capability to perform mass casualty decon and medical
treatment and triage
– Note: All 12 passed an External Evaluation conducted by 1st and 5th
Army Observer Controller Teams
• Oct 2005---States completed Search and Extraction training
• Dec 05 – Dec 06---NGB & ARNORTH update draft T&EOs for Mass
Casualty Decontamination and drafted T&EOs for C2, Medical and Search
and Extraction
• FY06---Congressional legislation directed the establishment of five
additional NG CERFP teams for a total of 17 (FY06 NDAA)
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Formative Dates (cont.)
• May 2006---NGB receives Joint Requirements Oversight Council (4-star
level) approval for the NG CERFP capability
• June 2006---CNGB announced the 5 New States (GA, MN, NE, OH, VA);
October 2007 projected date for validation
• September 2006---NGB, ARNORTH & JITEC conduct Decon & Medical
MTT pilot course at Camp Dawson, WV.
• November 06---NGB J3 requested ARNORTH Support in the External
Evaluation of the 5 New States
• December 2006--- NG CERFP T&EO finalized and CERFP JMETs drafted
• September 2007---Three of five New States complete their EXEVAL and
validated by TAG, (Remaining two validated April & June 2008)
• March 2009 ---Full Operational Capability (FOC) for the NGB CERFPs
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Joint Staff Validation
NG CERFP is a validated program with an
approved mission. CJCS validated CERFP as
a Joint Capability and requested DoD fund the
Program in the 08-13 POM. JROCM signed
17 August, 2006.
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CERFP Organization and Training
CERFP
Command & Control
CASUALTY
EXTRACTION
MTOE
Eng CO
(50 Pax)
DECON
MTOE
Chem
CO
(75 Pax)
This capability is dual mission and modular
MTOE
BN HQ C2
(16 Pax)
MEDICAL
ANG
Medical
Group
(45 Pax)
FATALITY
SEARCH AND
RECOVERY
(FSRT)
ANG
Recovery
Team
(11 Pax)
Must complete an External Evaluation every
24-36 months
Units provided additional specialized
equipment and training to conduct operations
in a CBRNE/Collapsed structure environment
Specialized equipment meets NIOSH/OSHA
Standards
Authorized 14 additional days per year over the
39 days of statutory training
Units trained to operate within the National
Incident Management System
Receive NFPA certified search and extraction
training and meet to operate in confined space
collapsed structure
HAZMAT Operations level trained IAW OSHA
Regulation 1910.120
At least one NG CERFP in each FEMA Region
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Battalion Level
Command and Control Element
Establishes Commanders Critical Information Requirements (CCIR) for the
CERFP ADVON Team
Recall, assemble and brief CERFP elements for deployment
Ensures personnel recalled and ready to deploy within 6 hours of notification
Operates within the National Incident Management System; and plans all
CERFP incident site operations in support of the Incident Commander’s IAP.
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Casualty
Search and Extraction Element
MTOE Engineer Company / ANG Red Horse Squadron
Oklahoma City
Wash, DC
Beaufort, SC
Receive NFPA certified training to operate in collapsed structures and confined spaces
Specialized equipment meets NIOSH/OSHA standards
Trained to operate within the National Incident Management System
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Listening Devices and
Thermal Imaging Cameras
Extraction Tool Kit
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Mass Casualty
Decontamination Element
MTOE Chemical Company
Non-Ambulatory
Decontamination Lane
Decontamination Generator and
Water Distribution Site
Chemical / Radiological
Monitoring-Ambulatory
Ambulatory Decontamination
Re-dress Area
Establish CBRNE response decontamination site
Force sizing and specialized equipment designed to support the mission operational
objectives of 75 non-ambulatory and 225 ambulatory personnel per hour throughput
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Medical Element
Air National Guard Medical Group
Provides medical triage, injury stabilization and treatment for CBRNE casualties
Ten medical personnel complete a collapsed structure confined space and pre-hospital
trauma life support course of instruction; provide medical triage in confined spaces
capabilities
Supports the throughput of 75 non-ambulatory and 225 ambulatory per hour
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Fatalities
Search and Recovery Team (FSRT)
Air National Guard Services Flight
Coordinate CERFP Incident Commander IAP fatalities recovery operations
Conducts search and recovery of CBRNE fatalities to be turned over to the IC
Trained to the HAZMAT Operations level
Aligned to support each CERFP state
FSRT also operate in Level B PPE with PAPR
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NG CERFP Alert Options
Command and Control Team Alert Recall:
Option 1---Recall per CERFP CONOPS, ready to deploy NLT 6
hrs after notification (i.e. unplanned emergency deploy scenario)
Option 2---Recalled and Pre-positioned (e.g. NSSE)
Option 3---Recalled and placed on “stand-by” at Home Station
Armories/Hangers (i.e. imminent threat notification)
•M-Day (traditional Guard) status until activated
•Utilization in State Active Duty, Title 32 or Title 10
•5 AGRs per CERFP (2 Majors, 3 E7s)
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N+0
Concept of
Operation Response Timeline
N+1.5
N+3<
N+6
N+8 < N+ 12
Incident Site
CST
ADVON
Hot Zone
CST
MAIN
CERFP
ADVON
Staging Area
Or
NG CERFP
Assembly Area
CERFP MAIN Departs
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NG CERFP
CERFP
MAIN
CERFP ADVON Departs
CERFP Alerted
CST Main Departs
CST ADVON Departs
CST Notification
Local & State
First Responders
NG CERFP Main
Deploys to Assembly Area or Staging Area
CERFP
Tier II & III
Response
Operations
N+6 to N+72 Hours
CSTs & NG CERFP Provide A Phased Capability
• CSTs detect and identify CBRNE agents/substances, assess the effects and advise
the local authorities on mitgating the effects of the attack and assist with request for
other forces
• CERFPs locate and extract victims from a contaminated environment, perform
medical triage/treatment, conduct patient/casualty decontamination and fatalities
recovery.
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NG CERFP
Concept of Operations
WMD-CST monitoring
Hot Zone
WMD-CST
Survey Team
FSRT Ops
Warm Zone
Cold Zone
Incident Command Post
Casualties Collection
Medical Triage
CERFP Decon
CERFP Search & Extraction
With Integrated Medical Personnel
Medical Monitoring
as needed
Medical Treatment
Non-Ambulatory
Transport
WMD-CST
Survey Team
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Chemical / Radiological
Monitoring
Civilian Patient
Evacuation
WMD-CST monitoring
Wind Direction
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National Response Spectrum
Military Response…National Guard
High
Military Response…NG and AC
Required Capabilities and Resources
Reinforcing Response
Immediate Response
NGB JOC
JFHQ-State
JOC
JTF-State
SA & Joint C2
throughout Tiered Response
Incident
National Guard
WMD-CST x 5
Traditional Forces
WMD CST
NG CERFP
NGRF
NGRF
Local Emergency Services Mutual Aid
Agreements & Interstate Compacts
Pre-Event
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First 12 Hours
12-24 Hours
24-48 Hours
48-96 Hours
30 Days
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Planned End State FY13
WA
AK
Canada
MT
ME
ND
Region I
Region X
OR
MN
VT
ID
Region II
Region V
IA
NE
NV
Region IX
NY
MI
WY
Region IX
NH
WI
Region VIIISD
PA
Region III
OH
Region VII
UT
DE
WV
KS
VA
MO
AR
Region IV
MS
TX
NC
TN
OK
Region VI
AL
SC
GA
LA
FL
CERFP States
HRF States
DC
KY
Hawaii
NM
NJ
IN
Region IX
AZ
RI
CT
MD
IL
CO
CA
MA
VI
Mexico
PR
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NG CERFP Mission Planning
• The NG CERFP will operate within the supported/supporting State’s
Emergency Management Incident Command (IC) System.
• NG CERFP will not be in the lead but in a supporting role when
requested via the Emergency Management System.
• CERFP response operations will be organized and supported within
the tiered response of Local, State, and Federal responders.
• NG CERFP will work in coordination with other military forces and
commands as part of the overall national response of local, State and
Federal Assets.
• NG CERFP may be pre-positioned at designated locations in
anticipation of a potential CBRNE incident i.e. a possible threat based
on up to date and vetted information, or at a designated National
Special Security Event (NSSE)
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NG CERFP Mission Planning (cont.)
• If federalized, the NG CERFP will operate under the operational control
of the supported COCOM.
• NG Forces employed may also include the WMD CSTs, EMEDS,
Combat Service Support, Chemical, Engineering and other elements
required for emergency support.
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Key CERFP Employment Elements
This supports applicable State and Federal
response plans:
• Local Authorities (Incident Commander)
• CST (for CWA/TIC/TIM threat characterization)
• State Authorities (Gov, TAG, SEMA)
• Federal Authorities (FEMA, COCOM)
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WMDCST
Support of the CERFP Mission
EXAMPLES
• Provide HAZMAT certification training assistance to NG CERFP
Units
• Conduct onsite Liaison Operations with the IC
• Coordinate with JFHQ-State on alert and deployment of NG CERFP
per IC request
• Facilitate Receiving, Staging, and Onward Integration (RSOI) of NG
CERFP
• Secure communications support during CERFP incident site
operations
• Sustained incident site hazard characterization (e.g. plume model,
agent degradation/decay rate data)
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NG CERFP
C2 Element Training Requirements
• Search and Extraction (24 hours)
CMD element personnel attend the MTT vendor delivered CERFP C2 Extraction
Mission Staff Planning course.
• Other Required Training:
CERFP CONOPS/Operational Capabilities of a CERFP in support of
HLD (JITEC)
HAZMAT OPS (24 hours) (Local Fire Academy, JITEC)
NIMS and ICS (online)
Emergency Response to Terrorism (online)
• C2 Element participates in the EXEVAL train up (crawl, walk, run
phases); and scheduled annual collective exercises. C2 members are
also asked to attend the (annual/semi-annual) JITEC Observer-Controller
training IOT provide O/C support for the TY/FY EXEVAL schedule.
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NG CERFP
S&E Element Training Requirements
• Basic Casualty Search and Extraction Course (75 hours)
Conducted at the Response International Group, Inc. training facilities in
Oklahoma City, OK
NFPA certified to operate in confined space collapsed structures
• Other Required Training:
HAZMAT OPS (24 hrs) (Local Fire Academy, JITEC)
NIMS and ICS (online)
CERFP CONOPS/Operational Capabilities of a CERFP in support of HLD
Emergency Response to Terrorism (JITEC)
Combat Lifesaver (CLS-40 hrs) recommended not required for validation
• CMD/Staff members attend the MTT vendor delivered C2 Extraction
Mission Staff Planning course (24-hours)
• S&E Element participates in the EXEVAL train up (crawl, walk, run
phases); and scheduled annual collective exercises. S&E members are
also asked to attend the (annual/semi-annual) JITEC Observer-Controller
training IOT provide O/C support for the TY/FY EXEVAL schedule.
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NG CERFP
Decon Element Training Requirements
• Eight (8) days of training
– NET on Casualty/Patient Decon System, and the Mobile Mass Decon
Trailer
– HAZMAT Ops
– CONOPS/Operational Capabilities of a CERFP in support of HLD
– NIMS and ICS
– Emergency Response to Terrorism
– Patient/Mass Casualty Decon procedures, to include integration with
the Medical Teams
• CMD/Staff members attend the vendor MTT delivered C2 Extraction
Mission Staff Planning course (24-hours)
• The Decon Element participates in the EXEVAL train up (crawl, walk, run
phases); and scheduled annual collective exercises. Decon members are
also asked to attend the (annual/semi-annual) JITEC Observer-Controller
training IOT provide O/C support for the TY/FY EXEVAL schedule.
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NG CERFP
Medical Element Training Requirements
• Eight (8) days of training:
HAZMAT Ops (24 hours)
CERFP CONOPS (JITEC)
Operational Capabilities of a CERFP in support of HLD
– Medical Overview and EMEDS Equipment Set Familiarization
– Hands-on integration with DECON team operations
NIMS and ICS (online)
Emergency Response to Terrorism (online)
• Other Required Training:
•
Ten (10) Airmen must attend the CERFP Basic S&E Course (75 hours)
Emphasis on medical PHTLS and some engineering support tasks
CMD/Staff members attend the vendor MTT delivered C2 Extraction Mission Staff
Planning course (24-hours)
The Medical Element participates in the EXEVAL train up (crawl, walk, run phases);
and scheduled annual collective exercises. Medical members are also asked to
attend the (annual/semi-annual) JITEC Observer-Controller training IOT provide
O/C support for the TY/FY EXEVAL schedule.
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NG CERFP
Fatality Search and Recovery Team
• Five (5) days of training:
HAZMAT OPS (24 hours) (Local Fire Academy, JITEC)
CONOPS/Operational Capabilities of a CERFP in support of HLD (JITEC)
– Coordinated training with the CERFP S&E element
– Technical decontamination
NIMS and ICS (online)
Emergency Response to Terrorism (online)
•
The FSRT Element participates in the EXEVAL train up
(crawl, walk, run phases); and scheduled annual collective
exercises. FSRT members are also asked to attend the
(annual/semi-annual) JITEC Observer-Controller training IOT
provide O/C support for the TY/FY EXEVAL schedule.
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Summary
CERFP:
•
A regional Response Force Package with the capabilities to extract victims from a
contaminated environment, perform patient / casualty decontamination, medical
triage and treatment, and the recovery of fatalities in support of an IC, and civil or
military authorities
Manning
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•
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MTOE Units
M-Day (traditional Guard) status until activated
Utilization in State Active Duty, Title 32 or Title 10
5 AGRs per CERFP (2 Majors, 3 E7s)
Training/Certification
•
•
•
•
MOS/AFSC Qualified
NIMS Compliance
OSHA Hazmat Operations
NFPA Technical Rescue Certification
Equipment - specialized equipment meets NIOSH/OSHA Standards
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NGB CERFP 101 Brief
Questions
Q1. Why is March 2009 a formative date in the NGB CERFP program?
A1. Full Operational Capability (FOC) for the NGB CERFPs (slide #)
Q2. What is the Operations level course all CERFP members must complete?
A2. Hazmat Operations (OSHA 1910.120) (slide #)
Q3. Each CERFP will complete an EXEVAL before validation; what level of
authority validates the CERFP readiness?
A3. The State TAG. (slide #)
Q4. Identify the 3 CERFP Command and Control Team Alert Recall Options
A4. Pre-position, Recall and ready to deploy NLT 6 hrs after notification, and Pre-staged
at Home Station (slide #)
Q5. What capabilities do medical personnel completing the Search and Extraction
training provide the CERFP?
A5. Medical triage in confined spaces capability (slide #)
Q6. What are the operational throughput objectives of the Decon Element?
A6. 75-non-ambulatory casualties and 225 ambulatory casualties per hour (slide #)
Q7. What is the mission of the CERFP FSRT?
A7. Conduct the search and recovery of fatalities from a CBRN incident.
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