Attachment_1_NGB-J39_Procedural_Guidance.pdf

NGB-J39 Procedural Guidance

Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team Management

National Guard Bureau Arlington, VA 22204

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NGB-J39 Procedural Guidance National Guard Bureau Guidance Arlington, VA 22204

Summary. This regulation instruction prescribes policies, procedures, and responsibilities governing the employment of National Guard Weapons of Mass Destruction - Civil Support Teams (WMD-CSTs) in support of the National Guard homeland security, homeland defense, contingency operations, special events, incident of national significance, and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) mission.

Applicability. This regulation / instruction applies to the Army and Air National Guard of the 50 States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Territory of Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia, hereafter referred to as States and Territories, while performing homeland security, homeland defense, contingency operations, special events, incident of national significance, and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) missions when not in Title 10 Federal Service.

Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this regulation is the Director, NGB-J3, Domestic Operations Directorate. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions to this regulation that are consistent with controlling law and regulation. Refer to paragraph 1.5.

Management Control Process. This regulation/instruction incorporates guidance from AR 11-2, AFI 65-201, and OMB Circular A-123. This regulation/instruction contains management control provisions but does not identify key management controls that must be evaluated.

Supplementation. Supplementation of this regulation/instruction is prohibited without prior approval from the Chief, National Guard Bureau; Attn: NGB-J39; 111 South George Mason Drive; Arlington, VA 22204.

Suggested Improvements. Users are encouraged to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 directly to the Chief, National Guard Bureau; Attn: NGB- J39; 111 South George Mason Drive; Arlington, VA 22204.

Distribution. B/F.

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Purpose • 1-1 References • 1-2 Explanation of Abbreviations and Terms • 1-3 Responsibilities • 1-4 Exception to Policy • 1-5 WMD-CST Overview • 1-6 The National Response • 1-7

Chapter 2 WMD-CST Response Management Plan

Introduction • 2-1 WMD-CST Response Sectors • 2-2 WMD-CST Response Status • 2-3 WMD-CST Response Management Planning Factors • 2-4 Deployment Standards • 2-5

Chapter 3 WMD-CST Mission Requests and Validations

Introduction • 3-1 Mission Categories • 3-2 Request Validation • 3-3 Responsibilities • 3-4 WMD-CST Support Requests • 3-5

Chapter 4 Alert and Deployment

Unit Recall and Predeployment Planning • 4-1 Movement Planning Guidance • 4-2 Transit Timelines and Considerations for Movement • 4-3 Rapid Reaction Airlift for an Unplanned Event • 4-4 Plans and Orders • 4-5

Chapter 5 Command and Control

State and Federal Authorities • 5-1 Title 32 Status • 5-2 Title 10 Status • 5-3 Federal Support • 5-4 Relationships with Other Military Response Elements • 5-5

Chapter 6 Reporting

Critical Information Requirements • 6-1 Reporting Procedures • 6-2 Special Reporting for Serious Incidents • 6-3 Reporting before Missions ORSITREP • 6-4 Unit Status Report (USR) Reporting Procedures • 6-5 Reporting after Missions • 6-6 Quarterly Significant Activity Forecast • 6-7

Chapter 7 Mission Execution

Adaptability • 7-1 Action Planning and Risk Assessment • 7-2 Medical Screening and Field Emergency Treatment • 7-3 Sample Handling • 7-4 Analytical Quality Assurance • 7-5 Interagency Liaison and Interfaces • 7-6 Information Operations • 7-7 Intelligence Oversight 7-8 Reporting Procedures • 7-9 Special Reporting for Serious Incidents • 7-10 Force Protection • 7-11 Mission Records • 7-12 Safety and Accident Prevention • 7-13 Exit Strategy • 7-14 Termination Report • 7-15 Redeployment • 7-16 Resetting WMD-CST Response Management Plan Status • 7-17

Chapter 8 Operational Support

WMD-CST Support • 8-1 Personnel • 8-2 Information • 8-3 Operations • 8-4 CoMSUPCEN Logistics • 8-5 Planning • 8-6 Communications • 8-7 Public Affairs 8-8 Chaplin • 8-9 Legal • 8-10 Surgeon • 8-11 Mortuary Affairs • 8-12 State-to-State Support • 8-13 Technical Reachback • 8-14 United States Northern Command, Southern Command, and Pacific Command • 8-15 State Partnership Program (SSP) • 8-16 OCONUS Deployments • 8-17

Chapter 9 Medical

Medical Team Scope and Privileging • 9-1 Medical Surveillance Program • 9-2 Medical Standards for Personnel Assignment • 9-3 Periodic Job-Related/ Post Exposure Medical Surveillance • 9-4 Termination Examination • 9-5 Medical Administrative Procedures • 9-6 Occupational Health Program • 9-7 Immunization Requirements for WMD-CST Members 9-8 Respiratory Protection Program • 9-9 Radiation Safety Program • 9-10 Medical Supplies and Formulary • 9-11

Chapter 10 WMD-CST Logistics

Logistics Support Overview • 10-1 Standard Support Concept •10-2 WMD-CST Responsibilities • 10-3 USPFP/DOL Responsibilities • 10-4 Support Activity Responsibilities • 10-5 Forward Area Support Team Responsibilities • 10-6 Property Accountability • 10-7 Emergency and Help Desk Operations and Technical Assistance • 10-8 Equipment Safety Program • 10-9 CoMSUPCEN Inventory Control • 10-10 CoMSUPCEN Equipment Tracking • 10-11 CoMSUPCEN Equipment Issue •10-12 CoMSUPCEN Warranty Management • 10-13 CoMSUPCEN Maintenance • 10-14 CoMSUPCEN Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation • 10-15 Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDRs) • 10-16 Equipment Improvement Recommendations (EIRs) • 10-17 Recommended Changes to Logistics Publications • 10-18 Technical Data Management • 10-19 Vehicle Configuration Management • 10-20 CoMSUPCEN Disposal and Demilitarization • 10-21 Expendables/Consumables • 10-22 Materiel and Services • 10-23 Supply (by Class) • 10-24

Chapter 11 Funding

Budgeting • 11-1 Budget Execution • 11-2 Documentation • 11-3 Civilian Clothing Allowance • 11-4

Chapter 12 Training and Readiness

Training Overview • 12-1 Training and Readiness Responsibility • 12-2 Yearly Planning Guidance • 12-3 Individual Training • 12-4 Individual Refresher and Sustainment Training • 12-5 Individual Certifications • 12-6 Collective Training • 12-7 Exercises • 12-8 Air Transportability Training • 12-9 Mobilization Training, Annual Training, and Weekend Drills • 12-10 Training Plans • 12-11

Chapter 13 Personnel and Administration

WMD-CST Personnel Authorization and Program Proponency • 13-1 Manpower Authorizations and AGR End Strength • 13-2 Duty Status • 13-3 Utilization of WMD-CST Title 32 AGR Personnel • 13-4

Strength Management • 13-5 Personnel Accession Process • 13-6 Procedures for Personnel Screening •13-7 Special Eligibility Requirements for WMD-CST Duty • 13-8 Tour Lengths • 13-9 AOC/MOS/AFSC Qualifications • 13-10 Special Duty Assignment Identifier •13-11 WMD-CST Special Pay • 13-12 Personnel Backfill Authority • 13-13 Personnel Utilization/Promotion • 13-14 Special Branches Policy for Commissioned Officers • 13-15 NCO Overgrade Promotion Retention Incentive • 13-16 Separation • 13-17 Reclassification Due to Physical Profile 13-18 Selection of Medical Section Personnel • 13-19 Special Considerations Regarding Security Clearance, ENTNAC, and NAC Investigations • 13-20 Leave • 13-21 Conditional Duty • 13-22 Personnel and Health Records • 13-23 Injury in Line of Duty • 13-24 Awards • 13-25 Records Retention • 13-26

Chapter 14 WMD-CST Certification and Revalidation Process

WMD-CST Certification • 14-1 Certification Requirements • 14-2 Adjutant/Commanding General Request for Certification • 14-3 Chief, NGB Review and Processing • 14-4 WMD-CST Revalidation • 14-5

Chapter 15 WMD-CST Standardization and Evaluation

Introduction • 15-1 Responsibilities • 15-2 Consolidation of Inspections, Evaluations, Assessments, and Other Administrative Review • 15-3 Funding Implications • 15-4 Evaluation Checklists • 15-5 Evaluation Pre-Coordination Process • 15-6 Compliance Oriented Evaluations •15-7 Non-Compliance and Re-Evaluations • 15-8 Formal Report and Out-Brief • 15-9 Out of Cycle SEAT Assessment • 15-10

Appendixes

A. References

B. Security Classification Guide C. WMD-CST Report Formats D. WMD-CST Unit Status Report Completion

E. WMD-CST Heraldry

F. WMD-CST Request for Additional Funds

G. WMD-CST Positions Template

H. WMD-CST Equipment Coding (FY10)

I. WMD-CST Occupational Health Examinations

J. Quarterly Significant Activity Forecast

K. Civilian Clothing Allowance

L. National Laboratory Response Considerations

Table List

Table 3-1: Civil Support Team Mission Validation Criteria

Table 4-1: Optimal Response Planning Timelines

Table 4-2: Planning Factors for Numbers of Aircraft to

Transport One WMD-CST

Table 6-1: NGB JoCC Points of Contact

Table 13-1: Alternate Areas of Concentration (AOC) Table B-1:

Classification Guide

Glossary

Chapter 1 Introduction

1-1. Purpose This regulation delineates the responsibilities and details the processes and procedures for management of National Guard Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams (WMD- CST). In the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Territory of Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia, (hereafter referred to as States and Territories or States), the civil emergency management structure prepares for and manages the consequences of incidents as indicated in Title 10, United States Code (USC) Section (§) 12310 (10 USC §12310) that occur within their jurisdiction. The National Guard leverages its war fighting capability to support the civil authorities by providing a disciplined, well trained, and well equipped organization to supplement local, state, and Federal efforts to manage potential catastrophic events, or provide special technical support to augment specific needs of the Incident Commander (IC). WMD-CSTs are designed and trained to provide initial assessment of incidents and advise and assist the IC, State Emergency Management, the State’s Joint Forces Headquarters (JFHQ- State), the Adjutant General (AG) or Commanding General (CG), the Governor, and other key officials, including representatives of Federal agencies. This regulation establishes the policies, processes, and standards for synchronized, integrated, and seamless WMD-CST employment across the nation, on short notice to assist local and state governments in protecting public health and safety, restoring essential government services, and providing emergency relief to governments, businesses, and individuals affected by the consequences of catastrophic events as outlined in 10 USC §12310.

1-2. References Required and related publications and prescribed and referenced forms are listed in Appendix A.

1-3. Explanation of Abbreviations and Terms Abbreviations and special terms used in this regulation are explained in the glossary.

1-4. Responsibilities

a. National Guard Bureau (NGB). The NGB is the channel of communications on all matters pertaining to the National Guard, the Army National Guard (ARNG) of the United States, and the Air National Guard (ANG) of the United States between (1) the Department of the Army (DA) and the Department of the Air Force, and (2) the several States as established in 10 USC §10501. NGB monitors and assists the AGs/CG and the State National Guard in providing trained and equipped Air and Army National Guard forces and resources to the Combatant Commanders. The NGB facilitates and coordinates National Guard support for homeland security, homeland defense, contingency operations, special events, Incidents of National Significance, and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA).

b. NGB-J3, Domestic Operations Directorate (NGB-J3). NGB-J3 acts for the Chief, National Guard Bureau (CNGB) as the focal point for both the ANG and ARNG for all matters and activities pertaining to the WMD-CST program. NGB-J3 plans, programs, coordinates, and oversees the National Guard's WMD-CST program and facilitates the channel of communications between the Department of Defense (DoD) and the National Guard of the States and Territories. NGB-J3 has primary responsibility for the development and execution of National Guard WMD-CST policies, procedures, and regulations/instructions and is the initial point of contact within the NGB for these issues pertaining to the WMD-CSTs.

c. The Governor is the Commander-in-Chief of the State’s National Guard units not in Federal service. The President of the United States is the Commander in Chief of the National Guard of the District of Columbia. Command is exercised through the Secretary of Defense (SecDef) to the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Air Force, respectively, and the CG of the District of Columbia National Guard, as provided in the Executive Order Number 11485, 1 Oct 1969 (34 FR 15411).

d. The Adjutant General (AG)/Commanding General (CG). The National Guard is traditionally the first line of defense of the United States [32 USC §102]. The AG and the District of Columbia National Guard CG are responsible for developing immediate response capabilities to provide this first line of defense. Each AG/CG employs resources at the state and territory level consisting of ARNG and ANG forces, in accordance with (IAW) applicable state law, to provide DSCA and assist in managing the consequences of a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) or other disaster.

e. WMD-CST. Certified WMD-CSTs have been specifically authorized by Congress (in 10 USC §12310(c)) to perform duties in Title 32 status within the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, and its territories and possessions, in support of emergency preparedness programs to prepare for or to respond to any emergency involving

(1) the use or threatened use of a weapon of mass destruction (as defined in 50

USC §2302 (1)) in the United States;

(2) a terrorist attack or threatened terrorist attack in the United States that results, or could result, in catastrophic loss of life or property;

(3) the intentional or unintentional release of nuclear, biological, radiological, or toxic or poisonous chemical materials in the United States that results, or could result, in catastrophic loss of life or property; or

(4) a natural or manmade disaster in the United States that results, or could result, in catastrophic loss of life or property.

WMD-CSTs may not perform response operations until certified by the SecDef. Certified WMD- CSTs are capable of conducting assessments, response operations, and can provide technical, consultative, and analytical support for a CBRN incident. Further detail on WMD-CST capabilities and doctrine can be found in FM 3-11.22. By 10 USC §12310 the SecDef certification of a WMD-CST is a one-time event.

1-5. Exception to Policy Requests for exception to policy as set forth in this regulation must be submitted to Chief, NGB; Attn: NGB-J3; 1411 Jefferson Davis Highway; Arlington, VA 22202-3231. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions to this regulation that are consistent with controlling law and regulation. All requests must contain information detailing the reason(s) for the exception; that it will meet applicable local, state, and Federal laws; and how it will affect their State program.

1-6. WMD-CST Overview

a. The WMD-CSTs are National Guard units designed to provide a specialized capability to respond to a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) incident primarily in a Title 32 operational status within the United States, the District of Columbia, its territories and possessions, as established by 10 USC §12310. Congress, the President, and DoD recognized that the WMD-CSTs, responding under the authority of the Governor, provide significant capabilities to assist local and state agencies that may be overwhelmed by a large-scale terrorist attack or where specific technical capabilities to identify CBRN materials are required. In October 1998, Congress authorized and funded the fielding of the first 10 WMD-CSTs. With this fielding began the development and evolution of new capabilities and concepts to ensure that DoD could support evolving interagency response plans. Since 1998, Congress has authorized and funded the fielding of WMD-CSTs in the remaining States and territories.

b. The mission of the WMD-CST is to support civil authorities at the direction of the Governor, at domestic CBRN incident sites by identifying CBRN agents/substances, assessing current and projected consequences, advising on response measures, and assisting with requests for additional support. In the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Fiscal Year (FY) 2007, Congress expanded the operational incidents a WMD-CST could be used to include the intentional or unintentional release of CBRN and natural or man-made disasters in the United States that result, or could result, in the catastrophic loss of life or property.

c. WMD-CST personnel are authorized to wear a distinctive patch, described in Appendix E, for easy identification.

d. The WMD-CST consists of 22 ARNG and ANG personnel serving in a USC, Title 32, Full-Time National Guard (FTNG) duty status; also known as State Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) status. The unit consists of six (6) sections: command, operations, administration/logistics, medical/analytical, communications, and survey. The WMD-CST is required to maintain a level of readiness that will allow for a rapid response within established timelines. The unit is specially trained and equipped to assist local, tribal, state, and Federal emergency response organizations with state of the art equipment. They also have a technical and analytical reach back capability to other experts who may assist the local response.

e. DA, US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), US Army North (ARNORTH), US Army Pacific (USARPAC), and the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical Biological Defense (JPEO-CBD) all provide assistance to NGB to institutionalize the WMD-CST program within the DoD and Army processes.

1-7. The National Response Process In the United States, the national WMD response and subsequent incident management operations are conducted by both civil and military response units in a three-tier approach based on the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF). All tiers of response may be pre-positioned for special events or scheduled activities, or arrive in sequence for a no-notice event.

a. First Tier Forces (Local Response). For no-notice response, fire and rescue, law enforcement, and/or emergency medical services constitute the first tier, and consist of local/multi-jurisdictional civil forces operating under the Incident Command System (ICS) and involving NIMS. WMD-CSTs pre-positioned for events or conducting monitoring operations may respond with the first tier.

b. Second Tier Forces (State Response). If the extent of the event exceeds the ability of the First Tier to manage the consequences of the situation, then follow-on State civil and military forces may be activated and deployed in support of the IC. At this level are found civil forces such as State Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) teams, State Police units, and State Health Department assets, with the National Guard providing the State military support. The Governor appoints a State Coordinating Officer (SCO) to oversee disaster operations for the States and Territories. WMD-CSTs are normally included in this second tier.

c. Third Tier Forces (Federal Response). If the Governor determines that the forces and resources available in the State require additional support, then the Governor may request assistance from the President of the United States. Upon publication of a Presidential Declaration, Federal agencies, IAW the NRF, provide assets to support the IC and Governor in managing the consequences of the event. Federal response forces may include the Department of Energy's (DOE) radiation assessment teams, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) emergency response assets, the National Disaster Medical System, the National Medical Response System, the Joint Task Force-Civil Support (JTF-CS), a Response Task Force (RTF), a Defense Coordinating Officer (DCO), or other Federal military forces. A Principal Federal Official (PFO) and/or Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) are appointed and responsible for the timely delivery of Federal disaster assistance to the affected State. The SCO is the conduit f o r State requests for assistance from the Governor to the Federal Government, which may include requests for sustainment of the Second Tier response personnel.

Chapter 2 WMD-CST Response Management Plan

2-1. Introduction

a. The certified WMD-CSTs provide unique capabilities, expertise, and technologies to assist the governors in preparing for and responding to a CBRN situation. These WMD-CSTs are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for rapid deployment for response operations. The WMD-CST complements and enhances local and State capabilities. In order to ensure that the WMD-CSTs are capable of a sustainable, rapid response in support of a validated request for assistance, the following response management plan outlines a standardized approach to provide WMD-CST support anywhere in the United States. The WMD-CST is manned, trained, and equipped to conduct continuous operations for a minimum of 72 hours using organic table of distribution and allowances (TDA) assets. If extended operations, past 72 hours are required, additional WMD-CSTs will be alerted to provide augmentation or relief. Codified as the Response Management Plan (RMP), this document ensures that a designated number of WMD-CSTs are always ready to respond to a national need, or to fill a request of a State without an available WMD-CST. A primary planning assumption is that each JFHQ-State is best informed to create contingency plans for WMD-CST coverage within its jurisdiction.

Therefore, this plan is intended to be activated only when a specific support request is received at the NGB Joint Coordination Center (JoCC). NGB initiated operational support requests will be the exception.

b. In the event of an emergency, the NGB's Current Operations Division (NGB-J33), in coordination with the NGB Future Operations Division (NGB-J35), through the NGB JoCC, facilitates WMD-CST employment through the RMP. The RMP consists of three response categories: Immediate Response (IR) - GOLD, Reinforcing Response (RR) - SILVER, and Follow-on Response (FR) - BRONZE. Each WMD-CST may be assigned to one of these three categories in the Operational Readiness Cycle (ORC), which is prepared by the Chief, NGB CBRN Operations Programs Branch (NGB-J357) and approved by the Chief, NGB-J35. The Chief, NGB-J357 will publish the ORC and maintain the plan on a 3 year cycle. The execution of the RMP will be determined by NGB-J35 in coordination with NGB-J33. NGB-J33 will then, through the State Joint Operations Center (JOC), facilitate employment execution IAW the RMP. The RMP schedule will organize and sequence the WMD-CSTs to ensure that sufficient WMD-CSTs are available to respond rapidly to an emergency anywhere across the States and Territories. Units will be scheduled monthly in one of these response categories. In order to focus operational resource management, planning and coordination efforts, and to narrow the time and distance which a unit will travel, the nation is divided into six (6) response sectors designated by the numbers 1 through 6. One certified WMD-CST within each of these response sectors will be placed in GOLD status and one in SILVER status. The remaining certified WMD-CSTs will be in BRONZE Status. WMD-CSTs that have not been certified or WMD- CSTs not meeting the required readiness levels will be in BLACK status. The number of WMD-CSTs in a given status may be increased based on current threat levels. Any such changes to the ORC will be published by NGB-J3.

c. If significant personnel turnover or any other factor causes a certified WMD-CST to be unable to maintain required readiness levels for an extended period of time that may preclude the WMD-CST from accomplishing the DoD approved mission, the Director, NGB- J3 will conduct a review to determine if that WMD- CST should be removed from the ORC and placed in BLACK status. If a WMD-CST is removed from the ORC, the AG/CG will be notified by NGB-J3; the JFHQ-State, in conjunction with the Chief, NGB-J35, will coordinate the development of an action plan to return the unit to deployable status in the shortest time possible. This may require personnel hiring and individual training followed by an out of cycle external evaluation (EXEVAL). The ORC will be adjusted as required to compensate for changes in team status.

2-2. WMD-CST Response Sectors To facilitate planning and coordination efforts, and narrow the time and distance a unit will travel, the nation is divided into six (6) response sectors.

a. Response Sector 1 – Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine.

b. Response Sector 2 – West Virginia, Virginia, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

c. Response Sector 3 - Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands.

d. Response Sector 4 - Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Iowa, and Mississippi.

e. Response Sector 5 - New Mexico, Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Hawaii, and Guam.

f. Response Sector 6 – South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Nebraska.

2-3. WMD-CST Response Status WMD-CSTs will normally be scheduled in one of the three statuses for regional and national response. WMD-CSTs are routinely requested to respond within their State, or by order of the Governor in the case of a State-to-State response, regardless of their national status. The three categories of response are:

a. Immediate Response (IR) (N+3 hours). This response category requires that the WMD-CST deploy the unit from home station within three hours at C1 status (IAW AR 220- 1). The WMD-CST is required to deploy an Advanced Echelon (ADVON) of the unit no later than N+1.5 hour (90 minutes), where N is the official time of notification. Prior to movement, the unit must be in receipt of a written or verbal Warning Order (WARNORD)/ Operations Order (OPORD) issued by the AG/CG or designated action agent. No later than N+3 hours, the entire unit must deploy from home station. The designation for IR is GOLD. IR Teams will update the WMD-CST Operational Readiness Situation Report (ORSITREP) (Refer to Appendix C) daily at 1200 local time during duty days and ensure that the ORSITREP is updated when changes occur on non-duty days.

b. Reinforcing Response (RR) (N+24 Hours). This response category requires that the WMD-CST deploy the unit from home station within 24 hours at a minimum of C1 status (IAW AR 220-1). Upon receipt of a WARNORD/OPORD the WMD-CST must deploy an ADVON no later than N+12 hours, and the main body no later than N+24 hours. The designation for RR is SILVER. Teams in SILVER status should be prepared to upgrade to GOLD status within 24 hours of notification. Should the GOLD Team in a region be deployed on a mission expected to require relief, the SILVER Team will be advanced to GOLD concurrent with the WARNORD. RR Teams will update the ORSITREP on the first duty day each week by 1200 local time and provide immediate updates if changes occur.

c. Follow-on Response (FR) (N+72 Hours). This response category requires that the WMD-CST deploy the unit from home station within 72 hours at a minimum of C2 status (IAW AR 220-1). Units assigned in the FR category are focused on individual training, equipment preparation, block leave, execution of the Commander’s training guidance, and State directed missions. In this response category, the unit is afforded a longer lead-time to transition to deployment for IR status. Upon receipt of a WARNORD/OPORD the WMD-CST must deploy an ADVON no later than N+48 hours, and the main body no later than N+72 hours. The designation for FR is BRONZE status. WMD-CSTs in BRONZE will be prepared to upgrade to SILVER status in 48 hours or GOLD status within 72 Hours. FR Teams will update the ORSITREP prior to the first duty day of each month by 1200 local time and provide immediate updates if changes occur.

d. No Response (NR). Teams not able to respond will be identified in No Response status. This includes uncertified WMD-CSTs and those removed from the RMP. The designation for NR is BLACK status. NR Teams will update ORSITREP prior to the first duty day of each month by 1200 local time and submit a request for reinstatement through their AG/CG when they have resolved the issues that caused their removal from the ORC.

2-4. WMD-CST Response Management Planning Factors

a. NGB-J35 will develop and NGB-J33 will maintain a master WMD-CST RMP schedule that organizes, sequences, and identifies WMD-CSTs available to respond to an emergency anywhere in the States and Territories. NGB-J35 will publish a three year ORC schedule as a classified annex to the WMD-CST Yearly Planning Guidance (YPG) nine months prior to execution and adjust the schedule as required.

b. In the event of an emergency, the NGB JoCC facilitates WMD-CST employment through the WMD-CST RMP. NGB-J357, in coordination with the NGB JoCC, will assist States and territories to develop and coordinate Request for Assistance (RFA) with other States or Federal agencies, Upon receipt of RFAs or copies of WARNORDs or OPORDs from an affected State or Federal agency, the NGB JoCC will notify all States’ and territories’ JFHQ of the action and will provide situational awareness of WMD-CST deployments for DoD and other national response agencies as described in this regulation. The ORSITREP will reflect WMD-CSTs that remain available for alert. An enhanced preparedness posture will be determined by CNGB, and notification will be published by NGB-J3 to the States and Territories.

c. In the event that it becomes necessary for a WMD-CST to alter its ORC rotation to support a scheduled State event while in either GOLD or SILVER status, that State will coordinate a swap with another State in its region. The States involved will submit a coordinated request approved by the State J3 to NGB-J35 for approval. This request should be submitted two (2) months prior to the ORC change to ensure that proper support coordination can be made.

2-5. Deployment Standards Each WMD-CST maintains only sufficient personnel and materials on hand to sustain operations for a duration of at least 72 hours of continuous operation using organic TDA assets. Personnel or equipment levels at less than full TDA authorization may significantly degrade the WMD-CST’s ability to perform its DoD mission. DoD certified WMD-CSTs are expected to be resourced and maintained by each JFHQ-State at their full TDA authorization.

Personnel must be assigned at the appropriate grade and trained as directed by the current YPG. Equipment readiness levels must be maintained and sustained as near to 100% as possible, maintaining C1 status IAW AR 220-

1. Program funds, AGR authorizations, and sufficient control grades, as shown in the unit TDA, are provided annually for this purpose. Diversion of resources away from the WMD-CST program directly degrades the WMD- CST’s capability, with an accompanying degradation of the National Guard’s ability to contribute to America’s Homeland Defense. The response management planning assumptions include that a WMD-CST can deploy from their home station within the indicated time standards. Therefore, teams in GOLD or SILVER status must not exceed distances from their home station that would prevent such a response without prior notification to the NGB JoCC. Any deviation with the deployment standards noted for the ORC herein will be reported to the State JOC to NGB JoCC immediately.

Chapter 3 WMD-CST Mission Requests and Validation

3-1. Introduction As explained in Chapter 1, WMD-CSTs are federally funded, state-controlled resources.

Therefore, the respective governors are the final deployment authority for WMD-CST missions executed in Title 32 AGR status. WMD- CSTs will deploy on a State directed mission, an interstate mission request, as part of the WMD-CST RMP mission requirement, or in response to a Presidential call-up (Title 10 status). RMP deployed teams will respond from their home State IAW the times identified in Chapter 2 or as communicated by NGB-J3. Response time delays could be experienced in a Title 10 federally declared mission activation. The preferred method to deploy a WMD-CST for any mission is through direct coordination with the respective JFHQ-State. The AG/CG will ensure that appropriate State deployment processes are in place and exercised, that the mission validation process is implemented prior to deployment, and that notification of a WMD-CST mission is reported to the NGB-JoCC immediately.

3-2. Mission Categories

a. Tier I/Tier II Support Requests (as described in paragraph 1-7). Requests for WMD- CST support from local and state agencies should be directed through the JFHQ-State. These operational requests may be for response, stand-by, or assist missions.

b. Tier III Support Requests (as described in paragraph 1-7). Requests for WMD-CST support from Federal agencies other than NGB should be directed to the NGB JoCC, in coordination with the NGB-J357, which will coordinate with the appropriate JFHQ-State.

These operational requests may be for response, stand-by, or assist missions.

c. NGB Support Request. Requests for support generated internally by NGB will be directed through the JFHQ-State to the WMD-CST. These requests will be predominately for testing support to material development, combat development, institutional training, doctrine development, recruiting opportunities, or program displays.

d. Operational Mission Categories.

(1) Response. Anytime a WMD-CST deploys in response to a validated support request as defined in 3-2(a) or (b).

(2) Stand-by. Anytime a WMD-CST deploys to provide WMD-CST expertise at an event where the WMD-CST may be the only asset or staged with other State assets to conduct operations. This includes events identified by the State chain of command, VIP Protective Details (including presidential and gubernatorial protective details), Incidents of National Significance, or special events.

(a) While on standby, when security personnel identify a suspected hazard that requires the WMD-CST to begin sampling, this event is reclassified as response.

(b) Standby operations only occur when the WMD-CST deploys personnel and equipment. This does not include maintaining an ―on call‖ status at home station.

(3) Assist. Includes but not restricted to contingency operations liaison, capabilities briefs, technical assistance, mission reconnaissance, mutual support on how to minimize vulnerability to a CBRN incident, or as part of a national, State, or local WMD Command Post Exercise (CPX) or Field Training Exercise (FTX) where unit capabilities are planned and demonstrated IAW scenario changes.

3-3. Request Validation

a. The AG/CG will ensure that a written, internal review process is established within the State to validate requests for WMD-CSTs. The validation process must ensure that a timely, but careful review of the situation is made to be sure the request is understood and the mission is adequately defined. The AG/CG, or designated authority, must review the mission to ensure that the assistance is:

(1) properly requested from or verified with an official source,

(2) feasible,

(3) legal,

(4) supportable,

(5) worth the risk, and

(6) appropriate for the current force protection condition.

Command organizations responsible for employing the units must understand the potential risks to which they will commit the units.

b. WMD-CSTs are a limited resource, and as such, their employment, other than for training and preparation, under the expanded authorities should consider the following:

(1) Whether the resources of local governments and other State resources may be or are overwhelmed by the scope and scale of the actual disaster.

(2) Whether other State, local, and first-responder technical equipment and capabilities will be or are inadequate to address the potential threat.

c. Employment consideration and request validation criteria is a series of questions enumerated below in Table 3-1 and included on NGB Form 500, Request for National Guard Assistance (Refer to App C) to ensure that National Guard assets are used for appropriate, feasible civil support missions which have an expected outcome that justifies the risk of their employment.

Table 3-1. Civil Support Team Mission Validation Criteria

3-4. Responsibilities

a. The Governor or designated representative is the approval authority for employment of the WMD-CST.

b. JFHQ-State will ensure that State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) personnel are familiar with this regulation, provide orders and reports IAW Chapter 4, ensure that all missions are validated IAW Chapter 3, and immediately notify the NGB JoCC on all WMD- CST response and training missions.

c. The NGB-J3 will ensure that processes are established to validate and execute support requests originating from State or Federal agencies. The WMD-CST RMP will be used to identify and task WMD-CSTs to execute support for these requests.

d. The Chief, NGB-J33 coordinates the efforts of all NGB staff agencies to ensure that all s are resolved in a time-sensitive manner. The Chief, NGB-J33 will ensure that resources required by the NGB JoCC to perform critical tasks associated with filling s are requested via appropriate channels and available as needed. The Chief, NGB-J33 will delegate these functions to the Deputy Division Chief or a specific, named person when he/she is not immediately accessible. NGB-J33 will execute approvals by:

(1) issuing notifications IAW Chapter 4,

(2) monitoring and tracking WMD-CST activity,

(3) receiving reports IAW Chapter 6, and

(4) effecting appropriate distribution of information to designated agencies.

e. The NGB JoCC Team Chief will receive and record all s, review and assess availability of a WMD-CST using the ORC identified in Chapter 2 and the ORSITREP data, determine appropriate action authority, formulate support options, and make recommendations through the NGB JoCC.

f. The NGB JoCC Team Chief, with the assistance of NGB-J357, will ensure accuracy of WMD-CST information in all briefing updates and maintain a continuity book. The NGB JoCC Team Chief will ensure that time sensitive s presented to the NGB JoCC are resourced to meet the time requested, and will assist with the coordination of time sensitive air and maritime transportation requirements and requests.

g. WMD-CST will execute missions IAW orders generated from JFHQ-State, coordinate support requests internally, ensure that the JFHQ-State is notified and mission validation procedures are used when outside agencies contact the unit directly, and provide Situation Reports (SITREPs) and After Action Reports (AAR) (Refer to Appendix C) through JFHQ-State to NGB JoCC IAW guidance in chapter 6.

3-5. WMD-CST Support Requests

1. Does the request for assistance have sufficient information to task the National Guard, and has it been processed through proper JFHQ-State channels?

2. Is the mission legally and ethically sound?

3. Is the mission appropriate and feasible for the WMD-CST?

4. Does the mission support the Local/State Emergency Response?

a. Requests for a WMD-CST received by JFHQ-State. Tier I and Tier II Support Requests will normally be forwarded directly to the JFHQ-State with jurisdiction. The JFHQ-State will establish procedures to provide the requested support with either the WMD-CST assigned to that State, or through cooperative agreements with other States with an assigned, certified WMD-CST. As stated in Chapter 5 of this regulation, WMD-CSTs operating outside their assigned State will normally be under the coordinating authority of the supported State’s JFHQ-State, but in any case, the organization and attendant authorities will be clearly documented in WARNORDs and OPORDs. The NGB JoCC will be included in distribution of these orders and situation reports IAW Chapter 6 of this regulation. The JFHQ-State procedures will, as a minimum, validate that the request can be met within legal and fiduciary policy and the governor or designated representative has approved the deployment.

b. Requests for WMD-CST support received by the NGB JoCC. Normally three types of s will be received at NGB: Tier III Requests from the SecDef; NGB internal requests; and Tier I/Tier II Requests that are not supportable by the JFHQ-State. The NGB JoCC Team Chief, upon receipt of a, will determine the time sensitivity of the request. The following actions will also be taken in coordination with NGB-J357:

(1) Determine IAW current legal and fiduciary guidance that this valid or identify how compensation for the requested support will be rendered IAW appropriate NGB staff elements.

(2) Determine what WMD-CST resources are available to meet the mission requirements. (Review the ORC in NGB, WMD-CST RMP, and the WMD-CST ORSITREP data.)

(3) Prepare a plan, in coordination with the WMD-CST Commander and JFHQ- State, for temporary transfer of OPCON of the identified WMD-CST to the supported agency/JFHQ-State.

(4) Present the plan to the Director, NGB-J3 or designated representative for approval

(5) Make the appropriate notifications.

(6) Complete all actions/coordination to ensure execution of the approved plan.

(7) Develop WARNORD and EXORD for the support mission.

(8) Review all reports IAW Chapter 6 and make distribution as appropriate.

c. The process described in paragraph b, will be documented in either hard copy with signature or electronic copy for accountability. Where time constraints dictate an immediate response, verbal approvals are acceptable but will be followed by hard copy with signature within 72 hours. If the Senior Officer/Department of the Army C i v i l i a n (DAC) assigned to and present for duty in the NGB JoCC determines that immediate lifesaving action is required, he/she is authorized to approve coordination for shifting a certified WMD-CST to the requesting agency/JFHQ-State in response to a valid support requirement and specifying the appropriate authority. Notifications as detailed in b. will follow within four (4) hours.

d. The controlling JFHQ-State will notify the NGB JoCC Team Chief immediately upon being advised that the mission is complete. The NGB JoCC Team Chief will make notification to the NGB-J3 staff IAW approved internal operating procedures.

e. Requests to deploy an Analytical Laboratory System (ALS) or a Unified Command System (UCS) operational readiness float (ORF) for an operational mission must be processed through the NGB JoCC Team Chief and approved by the Chief, NGB-J357.

f. Elements of a WMD-CST may be requested to support testing, observer controller duties, or State displays requirements. This support request will be coordinated by the NGB-J357.

Chapter 4 Alert and Deployment

4-1. Unit Recall and Predeployment Planning

a. Upon notification of a validated mission, the WMD-CST Commander will determine the personnel/equipment to be deployed in the initial response. Commanders will consider mission planning and deployment preparation requirements, the initiation of a personnel recall, deployment times and distances, and individual rest plans to facilitate safe deployment and execution.

b. Deploying WMD-CSTs are authorized to load and transport the standard WMD-CST force package of personnel and equipment. To ensure efficiency and economy in mission resourcing, approval for personnel augmentation and increased support requirements (e.g., billeting, meals), additional equipment that would increase aircraft requirements for movement, or Defense Consequence Management Support Center (CoMSUPCEN) support packages must be obtained from the requesting State, if deploying in support of another State.

4-2. Movement Planning Guidance The WMD-CST is organized and equipped for self-deployment by ground. All WMD-CST TDA authorized equipment sets and vehicles are also air-transportable by C-130 or larger aircraft.

Subsets of equipment, which may limit mission capability, are man-portable for rotary wing movement. Unit equipment sets may also be transported over-the-road, by rail, or by watercraft. Given the requirement for rapid response, the most expeditious method must be selected. Movement planning must consider primary, alternate, contingency, or emergency means of transportation; and must be accomplished with respect to mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available, time available and civil considerations (METT-TC).

Assumptions must be made that air movement assets may not be available. NGB-J35 will process any request for air movement IAW paragraph 4-4. Readily available air movement assets may not be sufficient to move all of a WMD-CSTs TDA authorized equipment. Movement by air, rail, commercial line haul, or ship may increase deployment time and should be a factor in determining deployment method.

4-3. Transit Timelines and Considerations for Movement The WMD-CST advance party must deploy within 90 minutes after receiving a deployment and/or execute order to conduct WMD response operations within the assigned operations area. Response beyond a 500-mile or 10 hour ground movement radius may warrant the use of rotary or fixed wing aircraft. Decisions to deploy by air or other specialized lift will be made at the JFHQ or NGB-J33 and will be based on the following:

a. aircraft and crew availability,

b. time for reconfiguring the WMD-CST equipment,

c. time for aircraft positioning,

d. air load time,

e. enroute times (ground and air),

f. download times,

g. distance from point of debarkation to incident site,

h. conditions at the attack site, and

i. other factors, which impact on the delivery of the unit by land, air, or water.

In instances when movement is for administrative purposes or for pre-positioning for exercise, special events, or operations, ground transportation may be the most viable option to transport the unit in a cost-effective manner. Rotary wing aircraft are a means of transit when traffic or other obstacles preclude vehicle access routes.

4-4. Rapid Reaction Airlift for An Unplanned Event

a. Requests for airlift will be filed through appropriate JFHQ-State staff and JFHQ JOC channels to the NGB JoCC. The advantages/risks of airlift must be compared to the timelines/risks of ground deployment to ensure that the most advantageous deployment method is employed, understanding that airlift assignment takes time and is based upon priority and availability. Each WMD-CST must maintain qualified airload planners and current certified load plans, to include HAZMAT declarations, for all types of aircraft (C-130, C-17, and C-5). WMD-CSTs must ensure that these load plans are updated to reflect any changes to their assigned equipment or vehicles that affect the load weight or volume.

b. NGB-J35 will maintain current aerial port of embarkation (APOE) data for all WMD-

CSTs.

c. After being alerted for an unplanned event for which airlift may provide a more rapid response, the following actions are necessary:

1) The WMD-CST will determine what team assets must be deployed to accomplish the mission.

2) The WMD-CST will develop an adjusted load plan to accommodate the required personnel and equipment, if less than the full team and equipment set is to be deployed.

3) The WMD-CST and JFHQ-State, in concert with NGB-J3, will determine if airlift is more advantageous than ground deployment.

4) Airlift requests will be made to the NGB JoCC and will then be forwarded to the ANG Crisis A c t i o n Team (CAT), or NGB/A3XE if the ANG CAT is not formed, for sourcing.

Deployment of a full WMD-CST and all equipment/vehicles may require multiple aircraft or sorties.

5) NGB will inform the ANG, CAT or NGB/A3XE if the CAT is not formed, that airlift assets are required to support the deployment of a WMD-CST, and provide details on APOE and aerial port of debarkation (APOD).

6) Upon request, the WMD-CST will provide load plans and HAZMAT declarations to the ANG CAT or NGB/A3XE.

7) Concurrent with the load plans and HAZMAT documents being checked for correctness and verified, the ANG CAT or NGB/A3XE will begin the aircraft sourcing process.

8) The NGB JoCC will contact the JFHQ-State and WMD-CST as soon as airlift has been secured and issue coordinating instructions covering the details of the movement and numbers and types of aircraft.

Note. If the ANG CAT is unable to provide airlift, other DoD air assets may be used for movement. This movement will normally be provided by Air Mobility Command (AMC) Tanker Airlift Control Center (TACC).

9) The JFHQ-State and WMD-CST will adjust load plans and facilitate reconfiguration of unit loads, as required.

d. Table 4-1 compares deployment times for various distances using the different potential deployment methods.

Table 4-1. Optimal Response Planning Timelines

Transport Means less than 150 il 150 - 250 il greater than 250 il Self-Deploy1 3 hrs or less 3 hrs to 5 hrs 5 hrs plus

Rotary Wing

3.5 hrs 3.5 hrs to 4.5 hrs 4.5 hrs plus

Fixed Wing Aircraft3 4.75 hrs after positioning aircraft and crew at APOE

4.75 hrs to

5.25 hrs after positioning i f d

5.25 hrs plus after positioning aircraft and crew at APOE

Notes:

1. Maximum road movement timelines shown are based on 50 miles per hour—actual speeds may be different.

2. Rotary wing transport is based on advance notice and includes optimally one hour to recall crew, one hour to conduct pre-flight/load, and transit time at an average speed of 100 miles per hour.