APPENDIX 3 (CBRNE THREAT CONDITIONS) to Annex J (CBRNE) to 130th MEB
(TACSOP)
CBRNE THREAT LEVEL AND CONDITIONS
1. CBRNE THREAT Warning System. Consists of five (5) conditions reflecting indicators and
probability of enemy CBRNE munitions employment. The MEB directed minimum
protective actions are included for each threat level.
THREATCON White
1.
Probability of attack: Negligible.
2.
Definition: The opposing force does not posses CB defense equipment, is not trained in
CB defense or employment and does not posses the capability to employ CB agents or
systems nor will they most probably gain access to CB agents.
3.
Enemy indicators: None.
4.
Recommended actions:
a.
A deploying force would not necessarily have to carry their full complement of
chemical defense equipment (CDE). However, protective masks should be carried by
ground forces and components should have a contingency plan to deploy and
distribute their full complement of CDE if the situation warrants.
b.
Chemical personnel should constantly monitor threat indicators for any change in the
enemy CBRNE status.
THREATCON Green
1.
Probability of attack: Possible.
2.
Definition: The opposing force has an offensive CB capability, has received training in
defense and employment techniques, but there are no indications of the use of CB
weapons in the immediate future.
3.
Indicators: There has been no overt CBRNE activity. The enemy has a CB capability
but weapons have not been dispersed or deployed.
4.
Recommended unit actions:
a.
Personnel carry their individual CDE and commanders have additional contingency
CDE stockpiles identified readily available for distribution if the threat status should
increase.
b.
Conduct refresher CBRNE training to include individual CBRNE common survival
skills training, CBRNE team training, and unmasking procedures.
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c.
Activate the CBRNEWRS.
d.
Activate passive CBRNE defense measures.
e.
Identify Decontamination sites, water sources, and civilian Chemical, Biological,
Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives hazards.
f.
Analyze CDE logistics requirements. Submit requests for Host Nation Support if
required.
THREATCON Amber
1.
Probability of attack: Probable.
2.
Definition: The enemy is equipped and trained in CBRNE defense and employment
techniques. CB weapons and employment systems are readily available. There are
indicators the enemy will employ weapons in the immediate future in the CTF AO.
3.
a.
The enemy has used CB weapons in theater outside the CTF AO.
b.
CB munitions have been deployed to either field storage sites or firing sites.
c.
Enemy troops are wearing or carrying protective equipment.
d.
Enemy CB reconnaissance elements observed with conventional units.
e.
Enemy Decontamination units observed with front line units.
f.
The opposing force use of meteorological radar associated with surface to surface
missiles has been detected.
Recommended unit actions:
a.
Deploy CBRNE detection device and alarms; initiate selective, periodic, or
continuous monitoring.
b.
Integrate routine CBRNE reconnaissance assets into conventional reconnaissance
plan.
c.
Rehearse Decontamination procedures.
d.
Analyze MOPP level and consider change based on current situation and mission.
e.
Intensify training; rehearse MOP gear exchange and automatic masking procedures.
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f.
Cover vehicles, supplies and equipment to the fullest extent possible.
g.
Fill portable Decontamination apparatuses and mount them on vehicles.
h.
Issue Class VIII medical supplies. Begin taking PB tablets with CCTF’s approval.
THREATCON Red
1.
Probability of attack: High.
2.
Definition: There is a strong indication of imminent use of CBRNE weapons. The
opposing force possesses CB warfare agents and delivery systems. In addition to those
listed for THREATCON Amber, indicators may include:
3.
a.
CBRNE weapons have been used within the CTF AO.
b.
Enemy observed providing CBRNE warning to its forces.
c.
Munitions delivered to firing units within range of friendly forces.
In addition to those listed for THREATCON Amber, recommended unit actions include:
a.
Initiate continuous CBRNE monitoring.
b.
Begin operation of collective protective shelters and other systems.
THREATCON Black
4.
Probability of attack: Extremely High.
5.
Definition: Use of CBRNE weapons has occurred. The opposing force possesses CB
warfare agents and delivery systems. In addition to those listed for THREATCON
Black, indicators may include:
6.
d.
CBRNE weapons have been used within the CTF AO.
e.
Enemy observed providing CBRNE warning to its forces.
f.
Munitions delivered to firing units within range of friendly forces.
In addition to those listed for THREATCON Black, recommended unit actions include:
c.
d.
Respond to CBRNE Incident
Initiate continuous CBRNE monitoring.
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e.
Begin operation of collective protective shelters and other systems.
THREAT
CONDITION
LEVEL 0
ATTACK
PROBABILITY
Negligible
ENEMY INDICATORS
MEB MINIMUM
PROTECTIVE
ACTIONS
capability
NO RISK
WHITE
LEVEL I
Possible
Above, plus
capability
LOW
hours
include vehicle and shelter filters
GREEN
LEVEL II
Probable
Above, plus
forward to delivery units
decision
MEDIUM
munitions in theater
AMBER
-by
LEVEL III
Imminent
Above, plus
CBRNE munitions
AOR; no
contamination present
HIGH
RED
LEVEL IV
Attack Occurred
CBRNE contamination is
present in AO
Above, plus
recon/unit survey
EXTREMELY
HIGH
BLACK
2. CBRNE Standard Local Alarms. CBRNE Alarms are of three (3) types: vocal, audio, and
visual. Use them alone or in combination with other types. Below are approved CBRNE
Alarms in the MEB:
a. Vocal. After masking, repeat “GAS, GAS, GAS” in a loud voice for chem/bio. Repeat
“Fallout” for suspected arrival of radiological fallout. DO NOT MASK FOR NUCLEAR
THREAT.
b. Audio. M8A1/M22 Alarm, metal on metal, three short repeating blasts of vehicle horn.
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c. Visual. Hand and arm signal IAW STP 21-1 SMCT.
d. ALL CLEAR. Passed verbally through command channels only after unmasking
procedures have been completed.