Weapons of Mass Destruction Appendix AT/FP Installation Planning Template

118 Pages·1999·0.8 MB·English

INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................................2
WMD APPENDIX TO AT/FP INSTALLATION PLANNING TEMPLATE............................................3
TASK ORGANIZATION...........................................................................................................................3
SITUATION................................................................................................................................................3
General...................................................................................................................................................3
Enemy Forces.......................................................................................................................................3
Friendly Forces....................................................................................................................................4
Attachments & Detachments...........................................................................................................4
Assumptions.........................................................................................................................................4
Intelligence............................................................................................................................................5
MISSION/PURPOSE................................................................................................................................5
EXECUTION...............................................................................................................................................5
Commander's Intent...........................................................................................................................5
Concept of Operations.......................................................................................................................5
Tasks and Responsibilities..............................................................................................................8
Jurisdiction...........................................................................................................................................8
Coordinating Instructions.................................................................................................................9
LOGISTICS & ADMINISTRATION.......................................................................................................10
Readiness............................................................................................................................................10
Material and Services.......................................................................................................................10
Weapons and Ammunition.............................................................................................................10
Medical Services................................................................................................................................10
Personnel.............................................................................................................................................11
Civil Affairs..........................................................................................................................................11
Updates................................................................................................................................................11
COMMAND & SIGNAL..........................................................................................................................11
Command............................................................................................................................................11
Signal....................................................................................................................................................12
TAB 1: WMD RESPONSE FUNCTIONS (WMDRFS)..........................................................................13
ENCLOSURE 1: WMDRF #1 – INFORMATION & PLANNING...................................................15
ENCLOSURE 1: WMDRF #2 – COMMUNICATIONS.....................................................................20
ENCLOSURE 1: WMDRF #3 – HAZMAT/NBC................................................................................21
ENCLOSURE 4: WMDRF #4 – SECURITY.......................................................................................24
ENCLOSURE 5: WMDRF #5 – FIRE FIGHTING.............................................................................25
ENCLOSURE 6: WMDRF #6 – HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES........................................26
ENCLOSURE 7: WMDRF #7 – RESOURCE SUPPORT..................................................................28
ENCLOSURE 8: WMDRF #8 – MASS CARE....................................................................................29
ENCLOSURE 9: WMDRF #9 – PUBLIC WORKS............................................................................30
ENCLOSURE 10: WMDRF #10 – FEMA EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTIONS....................31
TAB 2: EXAMPLE RESPONSE/SYNCHRONIZATION MATRIX......................................................33
TAB 3: PLANNING TOOLS.....................................................................................................................57
TAB 4: REFERENCES...........................................................................................................................112
TAB 5: GLOSSARY................................................................................................................................114
TAB 6: ACRONYMS................................................................................................................................117
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INTRODUCTION TO THE WMD APPENDIX TEMPLATE
National security emergency preparedness is imperative…Comprehensive,
all-hazard emergency planning…continues to be a crucial national security
requirement. ---- National Security Strategy for a New Century, 1997.
Weapons of mass destruction (WMD)—particularly chemical, biological, and
radiological weapons—represent a threat of potentially great significance to the
Department of Defense, its personnel and their families, and to its facilities and assets
both at home and overseas. This emerging transnational threat may alter the manner in
which the United States (U.S.) determines its level of overseas presence, the manner in
which alliances and coalitions are formed and executed, and the manner in which the
military conducts its operational activity. The U.S. is threatened—by nation states, by
terrorist groups, and by individuals. The U.S. is vulnerable. Currently we possess a
radiological detection capability that is good close-in and fair at a distance. Our chemical
detection capability is somewhat less—fair close-in to marginal at a distance. The
capability for biological detection is even worse—marginal up close and nearly non-
existent at a distance. While the U.S. addresses these vulnerabilities and active solutions
to mitigate them over the long-term, passive protective planning steps can be made now.
We remain most vulnerable only when we choose inaction.
This WMD Appendix is an adjunct to the AT/FP Installation Planning Template.
WMD planning builds on the risk assessment/management methodology (introduced in the
AT/FP Plan), and focuses on the installation’s ability to respond to a WMD incident. It
allows for insertion of some WMD-specific measures in the THREATCON Matrices’ Action
Sets. The appendix then extends the planning methodology into the development of a
WMD-specific Response Matrix.
The WMD Appendix uses three simple steps. In the first step, you will review the
risk assessment completed in the AT/FP Plan. You will add a fourth assessment factor to
the three you previously used (threat, vulnerability, criticality)—response capability. This
enables you, the installation commander, to quantify WMD-specific risk. In the second
step you will develop response measures and action sets for WMD incidents. These
measures and action sets will be inserted in both the THREATCON matrices of the AT/FP
Plan and in the WMD Response Matrix. In the third step you will write the WMD Plan.
When completed, this appendix to the AT/FP Plan will contain thorough pre-planned action
sets that respond to WMD threats and incidents.
The WMD Appendix to the AT/FP Installation Plan will help you manage WMD
planning or incidents at your installation. This template is being refined; your comments to
improve the Appendix are welcome. The JCS, J-34, Plans and Policy, can be reached at
(DSN) 223-7563, (COM) 703-693-7563.
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WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION APPENDIX TO THE AT/FP INSTALLATION
PLANNING TEMPLATE
TASK ORGANIZATION: All installation personnel are responsible for developing a high
state of readiness and responding to support this Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
plan. The installation must be prepared to implement pre-planned, pre-incident action sets
at increased Threat Conditions (THREATCONs) and, most importantly, the installation
must be prepared to respond if a WMD incident takes place. [ENTER all organizations
available for installation AT/FP defense either here or, if voluminous, as a tab/enclosure.
Include the AT/FP requirements of Host Nation (HN) and other civilian organizations to
respond to the WMD threat. The commander should consider each unit’s ability to assist
in the WMD plan. NOTE: Certain OCONUS installations are not authorized to
discuss/reveal WMD planning with HN. Recommend planners consult the installation’s
legal advisor to determine any such prohibitions.]
NAME/LOCATION: [ENTER specific installation name, to include any short title or
nicknames if they exist, and exact location of the installation (UTM/GPS coordinates).]
MAPS OR CHARTS: [ENTER a reference to all maps and charts that apply to the
installation’s WMD Plan. Consider including an installation grid map, highlight major
infrastructures, utilities, and stockpiles. Use overlays to identify decontamination points;
equipment storage and exchange points; field expedient, decontamination equipment
locations (such as fire fighting equipment, pumps, and heavy machinery); evacuation
routes; casualty collection points; and protection shelters. Additionally, due to the
importance of environmental effects on WMD, consider including any relevant
meteorological issues (e.g. prevailing winds). The installation commander and staff can
use these maps during the AT/FP and WMD planning and execution process.]
TIME ZONE: [ENTER the time zone of the installation. Indicate the appropriate number
of hours to calculate (plus/minus) ZULU time.]
REFERENCES: [ENTER a compilation of DOD, joint, and service publications, or the
selected reference list the installation develops pertinent to this WMD Appendix. This
WMD Planning Template is an adjunct to the AT/FP Installation Planning Template.
Specifically, reference the most recent version of the installation’s actual AT/FP Plan.]
1. SITUATION:
a. General: [ENTER the political/military environment in sufficient detail for
subordinate commanders, staffs, and units to understand their role in the installation
operations. See the AT/FP Installation Plan.]
b. Enemy Forces: The enemy is any adversary capable of threatening the
installation’s personnel, facilities, and equipment with WMD. [ENTER the general threat of
terrorist use of WMD against this installation. This information should remain unclassified.
See the paragraph 1f, Intelligence, on identifying specific threats.]
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c. Friendly Forces: [ENTER the forces available (both military and civilian) to
respond to a WMD attack. Include the next higher headquarters and adjacent
installations, and any units/organizations that are not under installation command, but may
be required to respond to a WMD attack. These units/organizations may include HN and
US military police forces, fire and emergency services, medical, and federal/state and local
agencies, special operations forces, engineers, nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC)
detection, decontamination or smoke units, and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD).
Include Memoranda of Agreement/Understanding (MOAs/MOUs) and any other special
arrangements that will improve forces available to support the plan. If CONUS, the
Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is responsible for
coordinating all Federal agencies and DOD forces assisting in the resolution of a terrorist
incident. If OCONUS, the Department of State (DOS) is the lead agency.]
d. Attachments & Detachments: [The installation should develop a process for
identifying and tracking individuals/units who are not permanently assigned to the
installation. Consider including the ability to gather their NBC defensive status. ENTER
this process and identify the person(s), staff, or unit responsible. Also enter the attached
or detached units. Incorporate any reserve units that are mustering and/or training at the
installation. At increased THREATCON, consider providing non-permanent duty
personnel with an information packet, containing general information on where to obtain
protective equipment, where to go, what to do, and other particulars in the event of a WMD
incident.]
e. Assumptions: See Base Plan. [ENTER all critical assumptions which are WMD-
specific.]
(1) The installation is vulnerable to a WMD attack.
(2) An act of terrorism involving WMD can produce major consequences that will
overwhelm almost immediately the capabilities of the installation.
(3) No single unit on the installation possesses the expertise to act unilaterally in
response to WMD attacks.
(4) Response functions may overlap to some degree; therefore, proper planning
and coordination are necessary.
(5) If protective equipment is not available, responders will not put their own
lives at risk.
(6) Local, non-military response forces will arrive within [time] of notification.
(7) Specialized NBC units will arrive on-site within [number of hours based on
installation location] of notification.
(8) The HN is supportive of U.S. policies, and will fulfill surge requirements
needed to respond to a WMD incident IAW MOAs/MOUs.
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(9) Installation planning will be based on current intelligence regarding terrorists
intentions and capabilities, but the installation should be prepared to respond to emerging
threats.
f. Intelligence: [The installation commander must have a system in place to access
current intelligence. National level agencies, CINCs, and intelligence systems provide
theater or country threat levels and threat assessments. These assessments serve as a
baseline, so the installation commander can develop a WMD-specific threat assessment
tailored to the installation. Using Annex A, AT/FP Installation Planning Template, the
responsible person, staff, or unit will conduct a Threat Assessment, with particular
emphasis on the WMD threat, and terrorist intentions and capabilities. This assessment
will likely be classified and should be maintained separately from the plan. The
installation’s tailored threat assessment should be continuously evaluated, updated, and
disseminated, as appropriate, and as directed by the installation commander.]
2. MISSION/PURPOSE: [ENTER a clear, concise statement of the command’s
mission and the WMD purpose or goal statement supporting the AT/FP mission. The
primary objectives of this plan are to safeguard lives; preserve health and safety; secure
and eliminate the hazard; protect property; prevent further damage to the environment;
and maintain public confidence in the installation’s ability to respond to a NBC incident
through a timely and accurate release of information to the public. DODD 2000.12 states
that it is “DOD policy to protect DOD personnel and their families, facilities, and other
materiel resources from terrorist acts.” Toward this goal, the installation should meet the
following four objectives: (1) Deter terrorist incidents; (2) Employ countermeasures; (3)
Mitigate the effects of a terrorist incident; and (4) Recover from a terrorist incident. This
plan will only briefly address the first two objectives – deter and employ countermeasures,
since the same methodology outlined in the AT/FP Installation Plan is applicable for pre-
incident measures concerning WMD. Instead this plan will focus primarily on mitigating
the effects of and immediate recovery from a terrorist incident -- the installation’s ability to
respond to a WMD attack. This focus will be on the installation’s required, immediate
response to a WMD threat or incident; the first responders’ specific actions to make an
appropriate assessment of the situation suspected as being an NBC incident; and follow-
on forces’ actions.]
3. EXECUTION:
a. Commander's Intent: [ENTER how the commander envisions the development
and implementation of the WMD Plan, and the establishment of overall command
priorities. Provide subordinates sufficient guidance to act upon if contact or
communications with the installation chain of command is lost or disrupted.]
b. Concept of Operations: [The installation should focus on its response
responsibilities during the first few hours upon notification of a WMD incident and the
procedures for obtaining technical assistance/augmentation if the incident exceeds the
installation’s organic capabilities. National level responders (Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA), Red Cross, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)) may not
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be immediately accessible or available to respond to an installation’s needs. Therefore
each installation must plan for the worst-case scenario, by planning its response based on
its organic resources and available local support through MOA/MOUs. The situation may
dictate that the installation not only conduct the initial response but also sustained
response operations. Many installations do not have NBC officers or specialized response
elements on their installations. Therefore this template provides generic guidance and
instruction so that installations can address each functional area by assigning the
appropriately trained individual(s), regardless of duty title/job description. WMD response
planning and execution requires that staff elements work with a much greater degree of
cohesiveness and unity of mission than that required during the conduct of normal base
sustainment operations. During day-to-day operations, the installation should stress
training and readiness. This paragraph will include specific implementation instructions for
all functional areas of responsibility and the manner in which these actions must be
coordinated.
NOTE: Normally, implementation instructions are not included in the Concept of
Operations paragraph of an OPORD. However, due to the nature and unpredictability of a
WMD incident, the WMD Plan requires a different manner of data presentation to ensure
clarity and specificity. Commanders and planners can display this information graphically
in a “synchronization matrix”. As stated in the User’s Guide, it is recommended that this
subparagraph be in synchronization matrix format, as it clearly describes relationships
between activities, units, supporting functions, and key events which must be carefully
synchronized to minimize loss of life and to contain the effects of a WMD incident.
Therefore, the heart of the Concept of Operations subparagraph and the WMD Plan will be
the Response/Synchronization Matrix, which represents the culminating step of the
planning process described immediately below.
(1) The Planning Process:
(a) Using the Installation’s AT/FP Plan Risk Assessment (Annex A, AT/FP
Installation Planning Template), focus your planning efforts on the installation’s organic
response capability. This assessment will highlight vulnerabilities or areas of weakness
requiring action before proceeding with writing the WMD Plan.
(b) “Baseline” the installation’s response capability across the WMD Response
Functions (WMDRFs). Enhance the installation’s response capability by maximizing the
installation’s organic response capability and/or by establishing MOAs/MOUs with outside
agencies or HN. Include any capabilities/support provided in the Federal Response Plan,
CINC plans, or any other external plan applicable to the installation. It is important to
understand how the installation folds into each plan. The WMDRFs are not tied to a
specific unit/entity on the installation, but instead are functional groups of the most likely
response activities needed for a coordinated response to a WMD incident. This template
recommends that the installation categorize its functional areas into the following
WMDRFs: (1) Intelligence & Planning; (2) Communications; (3) Hazardous Material
(HAZMAT)/NBC; (4) Security; (5) Fire Fighting; (6) Health and Medical Services; (7)
Resources/Logistics Support; (8) Mass Care; and (9) Public Works. The WMDRFs are
discussed further in Paragraph 3e (Coordinating Instructions) and at Tabs 1-9.
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(c) Develop response measures for each WMDRF. For the purposes of this
WMD plan, response measures are those gross actions that must be carried out in
response to a WMD incident by each functional area. These measures will be developed
into action sets in the same manner as the DOD THREATCON Measures in the AT/FP
Planning Template. Since there are no WMD-specific measures, Commanders and
installation planners must create their own. For the purposes of this plan, planners should
create both pre-incident and post-incident measures. Tabs 1-9 (the WMDRFs) provide
response measures for each functional area. (These are recommended measures; they
are not exhaustive or all-inclusive, therefore they should be used as a guide.)
(d) Develop the action sets for each response measure of each WMDRF, based
on current capabilities. These action sets will answer the five interrogatives of who, what,
when, where, and how. (See the User’s Guide for specific guidance on action set
development.)
(e) Pre-Incident Action Sets (Deter and Employ Countermeasures): The
installation’s first line of defense is the application of the DOD THREATCON Measures to
deter acts of terrorism using pre-incident measures in accordance with the installation’s
AT/FP Plan. Since there are no WMD-specific THREATCON Measures, by using the
above planning process, installation planners will identify WMD-specific measures (the
general areas where actions must take place). Planners can further develop action sets to
implement those measures. During the planning process, certain action sets will emerge
as being pre-incident. These action sets should be entered into the overall AT/FP
Installation Plan or in a separate WMD Pre-Incident Response Matrix.
(f) Planners may use one of the DOD “Spare” THREATCON Measures that are
designed specifically for the commander’s use. The commander can then determine for
which “spare” number and at what THREATCON Level the actions sets are designed and
entered. For example at an increased THREATCON, the installation commander may
require installation personnel to have personal protective equipment (PPE) on hand at all
times. This could be entered into the THREATCON Charlie Matrix under THREATCON
Measure 39.]
(g) Post-Incident Action Sets (Mitigate the Effects): [In the event deterrence is
not successful, the installation must be prepared to respond to a WMD incident. During
response phases, the installation must take actions to gain control of the incident, to
include saving lives, preserving health and safety, containing and “rendering safe”
hazardous materials, protecting the environment, and securing government property. The
responding forces will initiate actions to restore conditions at and in the vicinity of the
incident site in a technically feasible manner and to an acceptable state. Installation
planners should develop the WMD-specific implementation instructions at the same level
of detail as the pre-incident actions, in the form of Action Sets in the Response/
Synchronization Matrix (implementation instructions), and incorporate these instructions
into the WMD Plan.]
(2) Response Matrix Development: Planners will develop a matrix, containing
both pre-incident and post-incident actions. Since the primary focus of this plan is
response to a WMD incident, the heart of the Concept of Operations will be the Post-
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Incident Response Matrix. ENTER the Installation WMDRFs, WMD Measures, Integrated
Action Sets, and the coordination required for each into the Response Matrix. Once
completed, this matrix will provide the Commander, the Operations Staff, and the on-site
commander a complete picture of all actions occurring (often simultaneously) during pre-
incident and post-incident. The Response Matrix format follows:
WMD RESPONSE FUNCTION WMD MEASURES WMD ACTION SETS WMD COORDINATION REQUIRED
WMDRF #1: Information & Planning
(cid:254) Emergency Activate the EOC The EOC will contact The EOC will coordinate with the
Operations Center alert procedures; the Installation applicable leads for all WMDRFs.
activate applicable Commander, and the
installation alert EOC Team for
rosters. immediate manning;
begin the recall system.
The recall plan is
located in Room #___
in the ______ (Duty
Book) at Tab ___, on
page ___. Activate all
alert rosters.
(a) The “WMD Response Function” column identifies an example set of
functional areas within the installation required to respond to an incident.
(b) The “WMD Measures” column contains the broadly stated actions which
each Response Function must conduct.
(c) The “WMD Action Sets” column outlines the actual implementation
instructions required to carry out the Response Measures. The action sets outline who,
what, when, where, why, and how. It is important for both planners and executors to
develop these action sets while there is ample time to think through the response actions
thoroughly.
(d) The “Coordination Required” column identifies with whom each action set
must be coordinated (both internal and external to the installation) to ensure uninterrupted
flow of response to the WMD incident.]
c. Tasks and Responsibilities of Key Elements: [ENTER the specific tasks for each
subordinate unit or element listed in the Task Organization paragraph. Key members of
the installation have responsibilities that are WMD-specific. The commander should
ensure that a specific individual/unit/element within the installation is responsible for each
action identified in this plan. Each individual/unit/element must know the WMD-specific
tasks and responsibilities, what the responsibilities entail, and how to implement them.
While the tasks and responsibilities for each WMDRF will be delineated in the action sets
and Response Matrix, it is recommended that the installation commander
identify/designate the primary lead for each WMDRF and enter that information in this
paragraph.]
d. Jurisdiction: [ENTER the jurisdictional limits of the installation’s commander and
key staff. Although the FBI has primary law enforcement responsibility for terrorist
incidents in the United States, installation commanders are responsible for maintaining law
and order on the installation. Once a task force or other than installation support arrives
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on the installation, the agencies fall under the direct supervision of the local Incident
Commander. The FBI is responsible for coordinating the activities of all Federal agencies
and DOD forces assisting in the resolution of a terrorist WMD attack. For OCONUS
incidents, the DOS is the lead agency. The installation commander must notify the HN
and the geographic combatant commander; the geographic combatant commander will
notify the DOS. In all cases, command of military elements remains within military
channels. The installation should establish HN agreements to address the use of
installation security forces, other military forces, and host-nation resources that clearly
delineate jurisdictional limits. The agreements will likely evolve into the installation having
responsibility “inside the wire or installation perimeter” and the HN having responsibility
“outside the wire or installation perimeter”. Exceptions may exist, due to the wide
dispersal of work and housing areas, utilities, and other installation support mechanisms
that require the installation to be responsible for certain areas outside of the installation
perimeter. Enter a synopsis of all agreements, as they relate to WMD.]
e. Coordinating Instructions: [This paragraph should include WMD-specific
coordinating instructions and subparagraphs, as the Commander deems appropriate.
(1) F or instructional purposes, this section of the WMD Planning Template outlines
the functional areas of the installation that are required to respond to a WMD incident.
Initial and sustained response to a WMD attack must be a coordinated effort among the
many functional areas of the installation, based on the installation’s organic capabilities.
As the situation exceeds the installation’s capabilities, it must activate MOAs/MOUs with
the local/State/ Federal agencies (CONUS) or HN (OCONUS). At the national level, the
Federal Government implements the Federal Response Plan to provide State and local
governments with personnel, technical expertise, equipment, and other resources to
respond to crises. To assist in planning and implementation, the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) established twelve Emergency Support Functions (ESFs)
and assigned a primary agency to each. (A list of the FEMA ESFs are enclosed at Tab 1,
Enclosure 10.) At the installation level, the installation must be prepared to provide its own
support across the entire ESF spectrum. For the purposes of this plan, an installation’s
response capability is divided into WMD Response Functions (WMDRFs). These tailored,
installation-level WMDRFs parallel the national-level FEMA ESFs to the greatest degree
possible, with one additional requirement -- Security. This parallelism will ensure that if
there is a need for Federal assistance that incoming support can easily transition into the
appropriate functional areas on the installation.
(2) T he WMDRFs are as follows:
• WMDRF #1 - Information & Planning
• WMDRF #2 - Communication
• WMDRF #3 - Hazardous Material (HAZMAT)/NBC
• WMDRF #4 - Security
• WMDRF #5 - Fire Fighting
• WMDRF #6 - Health and Medical Services
• WMDRF #7 - Resource Support
• WMDRF #8 - Mass Care
• WMDRF #9 - Public Works
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