Vendor Questions - Responses dated 3-3-2020 v1.pdf

Questions and responses dated 3/30/2021

1. When does the trench and auto extrication props need to be completed by? Is there any restrictions on start date?

The four (4) shipping container(s) may be delivered no earlier than Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

Emplacement is at the discretion of the vendor, but must be completed no later than Friday, August 20, 2021. They will remain in place following the August exercise as the “Trench Rescue Prop” on site.

2. Do any trees need to be removed from the trench prop desired location?

The desired location for the Trench Rescue Prop is on a cleared area with sufficient size to accommodate the prop. However, additional foliage and trees may need to be removed at the discretion of the vendor.

3. Is an engineered plan required for the trench prop?

Negative, an engineered plan nor structural engineering support is not expected to complete the prop.

4. For April exercise will SMEs be needed for training and or safety?

Yes, the SMEs are required to perform training and ensure safety during rescue tasks.

5. Does contractor need to provide lighting for august exercise? If so what type is required?

Yes, the vendor will need to provide lighting for their work areas. This is a nocturnal and limited visibility exercise. The Government will have lighting on all areas surrounding the SCVS, but will not provide lighting to the vendor’s prep., staging or movement areas.

6. Are their any permits required for building the trench prop on the facility?

No, permits are not required for the emplacement of the Trench Rescue Prop.

7. What type of lanes are you requesting for the April exercise? Will the four lanes be required to reset multiple times during the exercise?

The lanes for the April exercise follow 5.2.2.6, “search and extraction lanes, or “props,” covering the overarching Training & Evaluation Outlines (T&EO),” see Enclosure 3.” The four lanes will not be reset during the exercise.

8. Will contractor be able to set the 10 lanes for August at the completion of April exercise?

Yes, per 5.2.2.6, 10 lanes must be set up at the end of training in April.

NG-CRE HRF and CERFP T&EO Supplement 2016

Section II T&EOs

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ELEMENT: SEARCH AND EXTRACTION ELEMENT HEADQUARTERS

JMET: ART 6.9.4.1.2 Conduct Victim and Casualty Search, Rescue and Extraction, S&E

SST: ART 5.2.1 Conduct Command Post Operations to Support Tactical Operations

CRE TASK: Plan Support for Technical Rescue Operations

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U (Circle One)

CRE CONDITIONS: The most dangerous scenario is a terrorist improvised nuclear device; an intentional or unintentional event involving CBRN or natural disaster is threatened or has occurred. Given a CBRN incident, there are mass casualties that have resulted. Technical Rescue (TR) Elements are prepared for 24/7 operations to operate under the direction of the Incident Commander. Casualties may be located inside structures, confined spaces, collapsed voids, and/or open areas. The casualties may be contaminated and/or contagious. At the direction of the higher headquarters, the element is directed to plan engineer support for Technical Rescue missions. The command has received guidance on the standing Rules for the Use of Force (RUF). The element has all assigned organic equipment and personnel. All personnel filling TR positions have all required certifications for the level of rescue they are to perform. Communications are established with higher headquarters, subordinate and adjacent units.

Additional assets may be requested as needed from higher headquarters.

CRE STANDARDS: The element produces an order to support TR missions according to the direction, commander's guidance and intent. Search operations are conducted in accordance with the Incident Action Plan. Provides technical support, equipment, and personnel in accordance with applicable standards and regulations that accomplish all implied and essential tasks. A decontamination capability has been established. The element ensures subordinate elements and units receive the standing Rules for the Use of Force (RUF).

CRE SAFETY NOTE: In a training environment, leaders must perform a risk assessment in accordance with FM 5- 19, Composite Risk Management. Leaders will complete a DA Form 7566 COMPOSITE RISK MANAGEMENT WORKSHEET during the planning and completion of each task and sub-task by assessing mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available-time available and civil considerations, (METT-TC). NOTE: During MOPP/PPE training, leaders must ensure personnel are monitored for potential heat injury. Local policies and procedures must be followed during times of increased heat category in order to avoid heat related injury. Consider the MOPP/PPE work/rest cycles and water replacement guidelines IAW FM 3-11.4, NBC Protection, FM 3-11.5, CBRN Decontamination.

CRE TASK - PERFORMANCE STEPS – MEASURES Go No-Go N/A

1. The element receives an order to provide engineer support to technical rescue (TR) operations. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Received and understood higher headquarters' guidance, intent and any time constraints.

b. Provided a Warning Order to all subordinate elements supporting this mission.

*2. The Element reports to Incident Staging Area and/or Incident Site. . (ART 6.9.4.1.2) a Received brief from Incident Commander / Operations Chief /Branch Director or Group Supervisor.

b. Established contact with on-site WMD-CST/HAZMAT/CERFP team for additional information.

(1) Requested site characterization information as applicable.

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(2) Requested protective posture guidance.

(3) Requested health and safety guidance.

c. Conducted equipment Pre-Operational Checks / Pre-Operational Inspections.

(1) Checked/Inspected Monitoring/Detection equipment.

(2) Checked/Inspected Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

(3) Checked/Inspected Search and Extraction equipment.

d. Evaluated security requirements as part of a developed Force Protection Plan.

e. Completed a written risk assessment (signed and posted).

f. Identified counterparts and the Incident Command System (ICS).

3. The element analyzes the order and determines mission requirements. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Identified specific and implied tasks consistent with the concept of operations, commander's guidance and intent.

b. Determined which TR discipline(s) require engineer support.

c. Determined engineer assets available, by identifying any obvious shortfalls in materials, equipment, certified personnel.

d. Submitted Request for Information (RFI).

e. Determined appropriate operational level procedures for TR personnel.

f. Identified counterparts and the Incident Commander (IC).

4. The element develops a COA that accomplishes all implied and essential tasks.

(ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Defined high payoff target lists for engineer and TR support.

b. Gained approval for any changes to the essential tasks.

c. Gained approval for TR priorities of effort and engineer support.

d. Gained approval for augmentation requests.

e. Initiated running estimates to support commander’s visualization and decision making process during operations.

5. Finalizes the Technical Rescue operations plan and submits to Incident Commander / Operations Chief / Branch Director or Group Supervisor for approval.

(ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Created a sketch of assigned area.

b. Determined objectives to be accomplished (posted).

c. Determined entry control plan.

d. Determined Commander’s Critical Information Requirements (CCIR) and posted in CP.

e. Determined personnel protective equipment requirements.

f. Established communication and reporting procedures.

(1) S&E Element Lead established communications support enabling S&E Element personnel the ability to conduct information exchange internally (i.e., S&E unit-level) and externally (i.e., with CBRN TF/CERFP C2, CASE, DECON, MED, FSRT) during all phases of S&E Element support operations. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

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(a) S&E Element Leader coordinated, via higher headquarters/Command, for S&E Element communications capabilities and services.

[1] Presented S&E Element communications requirements and shortfalls to higher headquarters/Command, as identified.

[2] Acquired and integrated JMEEL-authorized S&E Element-level communications assets/equipment (e.g., handheld radios, radio range extender kit, LNO laptop computer) and communications services (e.g., network data access) per higher headquarters/Command SOI (e.g., unit-level radio channel assignment, radio user call signs)

(b) S&E Element Leader established internal and external communications.

[1] Established communications with higher headquarters/Command (e.g., CBRN TF/CERFP C2 LNO) no later than 15 minutes upon arrival at the incident site.

[2] Established S&E Element unit-level radio communications no later than 15 minutes of start of S&E Element support operations as directed.

[3] Established communications with the CBRN tactical operations center immediately no later than 90 minutes of start of operations.

(c) Coordinated with higher headquarters/Command on operational and technical issues regarding S&E Element communications capabilities, services, and SOIs.

g. Established rehabilitation and decontamination procedures.

h. Developed emergency/contingency plans (man down and gas drill).

i. Established rally points for evacuation.

j. Identified, marked and reported site safety hazards.

k. Confirmed evacuation signals set forth by the Incident Commander and briefed to element (Horn blast, etc.).

l. Established work/rest and rehab cycles (considering the atmosphere and wet bulb temp).

6. The element produced an Operations Order (OPORD).

a. Discipline and technical levels certification requirements for TR certified personnel.

b. Standing Rules for the Use of Force (RUF) guidance to subordinate elements.

c. Subunit instructions.

d. Coordinating instructions.

7. Identified logistical requirements as early as possible.

a. Reported logistical requirements to higher for sustained operations (consumables/assets).

b. Reported mission critical equipment/supply shortages to BN or Command Post.

c. Tracked and reported equipment status and location (hot zone/cold zone).

“*” indicates a leader task step

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CRE TASK PERFORMANCE – ASSESSMENT SUMMARY

CRE Task Performance Requirements Assessed of CRE Support Tasks

Task Observation Notes:

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ELEMENT: SEARCH AND EXTRACTION SQUAD/TEAM

SST: ART 5.2.1 Conduct Command Post Operations to Support Tactical Operations

CRE TASK: Employ Shoring Techniques

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U (Circle One)

CRE CONDITIONS: The most dangerous scenario is a terrorist improvised nuclear device; an intentional or unintentional event involving CBRN or natural disaster is threatened or has occurred. The element receives orders from higher to support current Technical Rescue (TR) operations by employing shoring techniques within the Area of Responsibility (AOR) prepared for 24/7 operations. The standing Rules for the Use of Force (RUF), parameters and legal thresholds associated with the mission have been issued and understood. The element has all assigned personnel, materials, organic and special equipment. Military personnel involved with shoring operations have all certifications required for the level of tasks they are to perform. Some iterations of this task should be performed in various levels of personal protective equipment, and some should be performed in limited visibility.

CRE STANDARDS: At the direction of higher the element secures the incident scene, stabilizes the incident scene and performs shoring operations. Assist and augment first responder/Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) personnel.

The element employs situational specific shoring techniques to enable the advanced recon and disentanglement of victims by TR certified personnel. The element employs risk mitigation techniques to prevent additional injury to victims and rescue personnel.

CRE SAFETY NOTE: In a training environment, leaders must perform a risk assessment in accordance with FM 5- 19, Composite Risk Management. Leaders will complete a DA Form 7566 COMPOSITE RISK MANAGEMENT WORKSHEET during the planning and completion of each task and sub-task by assessing mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available-time available and civil considerations, (METT-TC). NOTE: During MOPP/PPE training, leaders must ensure personnel are monitored for potential heat injury. Local policies and procedures must be followed during times of increased heat category in order to avoid heat related injury. Consider the MOPP/PPE work/rest cycles and water replacement guidelines IAW FM 3-11.4, NBC Protection, FM 3-11.5, CBRN Decontamination.

CRE TASK - PERFORMANCE STEPS – MEASURES Go No-Go N/A

1. The element receives directives from the supported element to employ shoring techniques. . (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Received and understands mission directives from supported element.

b. Ensured standing Rules for the Use of Force (RUF) were understood.

c. Ensured the parameters and legal thresholds associated with the mission were understood.

d. Issued WARNO to all personnel assigned or attached.

2. Reconnoiter mission site to identify conditions and logistical requirements including:

a. Existing and potential hazards within the immediate periphery.

b. Security measures needed.

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c. Established communications with all supported and supporting elements working within assigned AOR.

d. Heavy equipment requirement.

e. Local utility coordinators were notified.

f. *Sized up existing and potential conditions at mission locations.

g. *Implemented the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) marking system.

h. Determined the size, type and weight of load to be shored.

i. *Determined material types needed for shoring.

j. *Determined construction / installation times needed for shoring.

k. *Determined types of shoring techniques required including:

(1) T Spot Shore.

(2) Cribbing.

(3) Raker Shore (Solid Sole Raker, Split Sole Raker, Flying Raker).

(4) Window or Door Shore.

3. * Prioritizes and task organizes personnel, equipment and materials into elements including: (ART 5.2.1)

a. Technical Rescue.

b. Heavy equipment teams.

c. Shoring prefabrication / pre-assembling team.

d. Cribbing team.

e. Shoring assembly teams.

f. Cutting team.

g. Air monitoring (if required).

h. Casualty evacuation (if required).

i. Local security (if required).

4. The element performs shoring operations. . (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. *Shoring officer worked with structures specialist to determine dimensions and placement of shoring.

b. Conducted site preparation for shoring.

c. *Conducted dewatering prior to shoring operations (if necessary).

d. * Conducted air Monitoring (if required).

e. Prepared materials and kits to specified dimensions / configurations.

f. * Properly constructed shoring to ensure a predictable and slow failure mode (IAW USACE Shoring Operations Guide) to minimize risk.

(1) Maximized safety and efficiency by conducting any possible tasks in the cold zone.

(2) Assembled as much of shoring as possible outside of the collapse zone.

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g. *Packaged and extracted entrapped persons without causing death or additional injuries.

h. Evacuated casualties as required.

i. Continued support until all victims have been rescued, recovered or change of mission order is received.

5. The element terminates shoring operations. . (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Provided Incident Commander, his / her representative, or appropriate branch officer with all reports and documentation required for TR operations.

b. Prepared all recoverable materials, equipment and personnel for redeployment.

“*” indicates a leader task step

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ELEMENT: SEARCH AND EXTRACTION SQUAD/TEAM

CRE TASK: Conduct Technical Rescue Reconnaissance Operations

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U (Circle One)

CRE CONDITIONS: The most dangerous scenario is a terrorist improvised nuclear device; an intentional or unintentional event involving CBRN or natural disaster is threatened or has occurred. Given a CBRN incident, there are mass casualties that have resulted. Casualties may be located inside structures, confined spaces, collapsed voids and/or open areas. The casualties may be contaminated and/or contagious. Decontamination lines for Technical Rescue (TR) teams are prepared for 24/7 operations and causalities have been established. Tasks should be performed in various levels of personal protective equipment and in limited visibility.

CRE STANDARDS: TR teams conduct RECON operations to locate and extricate victims, and to conduct an assessment of collapsed/damaged structures in order to obtain a situational understanding. The Technical Rescue Teams initiate entry operations no later than the time prescribed in the Operations Order. Search and extraction operations are conducted in accordance with the Incident Action Plan.

CRE SAFETY NOTE: In a training environment, leaders must perform a risk assessment in accordance with FM 5- 19, Composite Risk Management. Leaders will complete a DA Form 7566 COMPOSITE RISK MANAGEMENT WORKSHEET during the planning and completion of each task and sub-task by assessing mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available-time available and civil considerations, (METT-TC). NOTE: During MOPP/PPE training, leaders must ensure personnel are monitored for potential heat injury. Local policies and procedures must be followed during times of increased heat category in order to avoid heat related injury. Consider the MOPP/PPE work/rest cycles and water replacement guidelines IAW FM 3-11.4, NBC Protection, FM 3-11.5, CBRN Decontamination.

CRE TASK - PERFORMANCE STEPS – MEASURES Go No-Go N/A

1. Technical Rescue Recon teams conduct pre-entry operations. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Prepared proper tools and equipment for operation.

b. Assigned personnel to teams.

(1) Established Rapid Intervention Team.

(2) Conducted pre-medical assessments of all entry team personnel.

c. Ensured all entry team personnel have the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

d. Ensured all entry team have properly donned their PPE.

e. Briefed the Extraction Team Leader (ETL) and team members prior to entry.

(1) Briefed Turn back criteria.

(2) Briefed Objectives and/or priority of work assignments.

(3) Briefed emergency procedures.

(a) Briefed procedures for a breached suit.

(b) Briefed procedures for evacuation signals.

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(c) Briefed location for rally points.

(d) Briefed Man down procedures.

(e) Briefed Ingress/Egress routes.

(f) Briefed Gas Drill procedures.

f. Developed a site map (to include Entry Control Point/Casualty Collection Point/Equipment drop/Tool drop/Rally points/Emergency DECON).

g. Briefed signs and symptoms of any CBRN hazard.

h. Conducted Continuous monitoring prior to entering the hot zone and throughout all operations.

2. Technical Rescue Recon teams conduct Hot Zone Entry Operations. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Established contact with Chain of Command, as required.

b. Reported entry in Hot Zone.

c. Monitored and recorded readings.

d. Established Casualty Collection Point (CCP).

e. Acquired updated information from witnesses and/or survivors.

f. Verified all surface casualties have been evacuated.

g. Prevented further exposure to casualties, if possible.

h. Conducted an assessment of the collapsed/damaged structure.

I. Relayed assessment to Technical Rescue Recon TOC.

j. Marked off work area and established a collapse safety zone.

k. Recognized and implemented a marking system (structure identification within a geographic area (IAW USACE SOG Aug 2012).

(1) Implemented Search and Rescue Marking System.

(2) Implemented Building Marking System.

(3) Implemented Victim Location Marking System.

(4) Implemented Structure Marking System.

*3. Determine need to stabilize structural components during search. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Consulted with structural engineer, if available.

b. Assessed structural stability.

c. Requested structural plans and drawings.

d. Requested Structural Technical Specialist (STS) hazard evaluation forms and/or Rapid Triage Forms.

e. Confirm utilities have been turned off (lock out/tag out).

4. Identified tasks/missions in order (greatest benefit/least work, outside collapse zone to inside). (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Maximized safety and efficiency by conducting any possible tasks in the cold zone (radioed those missions up to the TOC).

5. Conduct a general area/building search. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

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a. Conducted primary and secondary search operations (low and high coverage) intended to locate victims trapped on, inside, and beneath collapse debris.

b. Identified potential casualty locations

c. Employed search cameras, thermal imagers, and listening devices.

d. Checked void spaces in rubble.

e. Located casualties.

6. Coordinate for placement of equipment drop and work areas. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

7. Maintain communications with operations and report hazards, as required. .

(ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Requested additional support, as required.

b. Advised operations/command of activities, progress, and problems.

c. Identified logistical requirements as early as possible.

d. Report found or likely sensitive item locations.

8. Maintained continuity by conducting shift change briefings. (ART 6.9.4.1.2) “*” indicates a leader task step

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ELEMENT: SEARCH AND EXTRACTION SQUAD / TEAM

CRE TASK TITLE: Perform a Structural Collapse Rescue Operation

CRE CONDITIONS: The most dangerous scenario is a terrorist improvised nuclear device; an intentional or unintentional event involving CBRN or natural disaster is threatened or has occurred. Given a CBRN incident, there are mass casualties that have resulted. Casualties may be located inside structures, confined spaces, collapsed voids and/or open areas. The casualties may be contaminated and/or contagious. Decontamination lines for Technical Rescue teams are prepared for 24/7 operations and casualties have been established. The element receives an Operations Order (OPORD)/Fragmentation Order (FRAGO) to perform a structural collapse rescue within their Area of Operations (AO). The element will work in conjunction with first responders/Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) teams within the AO. The element has all organic/special equipment and personnel required to accomplish the mission. The element may be augmented by additional forces for security. This task may be performed under a full spectrum of threat capabilities in a field or urban environment during day, night, and in any environmental condition.

CRE STANDARDS: The element performs a structural collapse rescue under the direction of the Incident Commander (IC), using organic/special equipment and personnel. The casualty will be disentangled, packaged, and extricated safely without causing additional injury.

CRE SAFETY NOTE: In a training environment, leaders must perform a risk assessment in accordance with FM 5- 19, Composite Risk Management. Leaders will complete a DA Form 7566 COMPOSITE RISK MANAGEMENT WORKSHEET during the planning and completion of each task and sub-task by assessing mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available-time available and civil considerations, (METT-TC). NOTE: During MOPP/PPE training, leaders must ensure personnel are monitored for potential heat injury. Local policies and procedures must be followed during times of increased heat category in order to avoid heat related injury. Consider the MOPP/PPE work/rest cycles and water replacement guidelines IAW FM 3-11.4, NBC Protection, FM 3-11.5, CBRN Decontamination.

CRE TASK - PERFORMANCE STEPS – MEASURES Go No-Go N/A

* 1. The element receives the order to perform a structural collapse rescue operation. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Analyzed the order.

b. Conducted Troop Leading Procedures (TLPs).

*2. Element reports to the TOC LNO through Search and Extraction C2. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Received and understands mission directives from the IC.

b. Through the chain of command provided the IC with information concerning on hand personnel, certifications, equipment, and materials.

3. The element conducts pre-rescue operations. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Issued WARNO to all personnel assigned or attached.

b. Ensured standing Rules for the Use of Force (RUF) is understood.

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c. Ensured all personnel understand the parameters and legal thresholds associated with the mission.

d. Established communications with all supported and supporting elements working within the assigned AOR.

e. Coordinated work / rest plan to provide maximum engineer support to TR operations.

4. Conducts reconnaissance to size up existing and potential conditions at structural collapse location. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Determined the need for perimeter security measures.

b. Implemented site control and scene management.

(1) Accessed to the incident scene is controlled.

(2) Placed barricades or scene control tape to limit access.

c. Identified possible casualty locations by interviewing bystanders, casualties, and workers.

d. *Identified hot, warm, and cold zones.

e. * Identified the five types of collapse patterns and potential victim Locations.

f. *Identified the resources necessary to perform a safe and effective rescue operation.

g. *Evaluated systems already in place.

h. * Recognized applicable construction types and categories and the expected behaviors of components and materials in a structural collapse.

i. Determined and prioritized tasks.

j. Assigned a safety officer.

k. Implemented procedures necessary to mitigate hazards.

l. Identified existing and potential hazards within the area of operations and the immediate periphery.

m. Communicated size-up information to the TOC.

n. Provided SITREP/report to TOC, if required.

5. Prioritizes and task organizes personnel, equipment and materials into elements including. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Technical rescue.

b. Structural breach.

c. Shoring teams.

d. Support teams for structural collapse tool kit.

e. Debris removal.

f. Materials management.

g. Casualty evacuation.

h. Local security.

6. The element develops an Incident Search Plan (ISP). (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Reviewed witness intelligence.

b. Reviewed available sketches, drawings, blueprints, and photographs.

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c. **Determined type of collapse.

d. * Recognized potential for a secondary collapse, and established a collapse safety zone.

e. *Considered confined space operational procedures.

f. *Determined stabilization requirements.

g. *Determined Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirement.

7. The rescue team prepares for the casualty search operation. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. *Conducted pre-entry briefing.

b. *Identified the duties of.

(1) *Panel teams.

(2) *Entry teams.

(3) *Shoring teams.

c. *Donned PPE.

d. *Performed a leader recon of the work site.

e. Established a personnel accountability system.

f. *Emplaced air monitoring equipment.

8. Rescue team performs casualty search activities. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. *Marked building with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) building search marking system.

(1) Search and rescue/search assessment.

(2) Building (structural/hazard evaluation).

(3) Victim location(s).

(4) Structure marking.

b. *Used shoring/cribbing to stabilize structural components.

c. *Checked status of marking system shift indicators to measure structural shift after shoring.

d. * Performed primary and secondary search operations (visual and verbal, low and high coverage) intended to locate victims trapped on, inside and beneath collapse debris.

e. *Utilized all available means to locate casualties.

(1) *Employed search camera.

(2) *Employed thermal imager.

(3) *Employed listening device.

f. *Established contact with the casualty.

g. Reported casualty location and condition to the IC.

9. The rescue team extricates the casualty. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. *Identified the type of material to be breached.

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b. *Determined if the breach would cause a shift in structural components.

c. Considered other means of access.

d. Provided head and eye protection for the casualty.

e. *Used an approved method of breaching to gain access to voids and casualties.

(1) *Breaking.

(2) *Cutting.

(3) *Burning.

(4) *Lifting.

f. *Provided life saving emergency medical care.

g. Requested special medical equipment, if needed.

h. Packaged and extracted entrapped persons without causing death or additional injuries.

i. Monitored all identified hazards to reduce further injuring the victims or rescue personnel.

j. Monitored all communications for changing conditions.

k. Moved casualty to the medical staging area for further triage.

l. Continued support until all victims have been rescued, recovered or change of mission order is received.

*10. The element terminates the structural collapse rescue effort when all casualties and personnel are accounted for. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Provided the IC with all reports and documentation required for TR operations.

b. Prepared all recoverable materials, equipment, and personnel for redeployment.

c. Conducted Post Mission Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD).

“*” indicates a leader task step

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CRE TASK: Perform Rope Rescue Operations

CRE CONDITIONS: The most dangerous scenario is a terrorist improvised nuclear device; an intentional or unintentional event involving CBRN or natural disaster is threatened or has occurred. Given a CBRN incident, there are mass casualties that have resulted. Casualties may be located inside structures, confined spaces, collapsed voids and/or open areas. The casualties may be contaminated and/or contagious. Decontamination lines for Technical Rescue teams are prepared for 24/7 operations and casualties have been established. The element receives an Operations Order (OPORD)/Fragmentation Order (FRAGO) to perform rope rescue operations within their Area of Operations (AO). Casualties are located in areas that are accessible only by ladder or by rope. The element will work in conjunction with first responders/Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) teams. The element has all assigned personnel, materials, organic and special equipment required to accomplish the mission. The element may be augmented by additional forces for security. This task may be performed under a full spectrum of threat capabilities in a field or urban environment during day, night, and in any environmental condition.

CRE STANDARDS: Standards: The element performs rope rescue operations under the direction of the Incident Commander (IC), using organic/special equipment and personnel. The casualties will be disentangled, packaged, and extricated safely without causing additional injury.

CRE SAFETY NOTE: In a training environment, leaders must perform a risk assessment in accordance with FM 5- 19, Composite Risk Management. Leaders will complete a DA Form 7566 COMPOSITE RISK MANAGEMENT WORKSHEET during the planning and completion of each task and sub-task by assessing mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available-time available and civil considerations, (METT-TC). NOTE: During MOPP/PPE training, leaders must ensure personnel are monitored for potential heat injury. Local policies and procedures must be followed during times of increased heat category in order to avoid heat related injury. Consider the MOPP/PPE work/rest cycles and water replacement guidelines IAW FM 3-11.4, NBC Protection, FM 3-11.5, CBRN Decontamination.

CRE TASK - PERFORMANCE STEPS – MEASURES Go No-Go N/A

1. The element receives the order to perform a rope rescue operation. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Analyzed the order.

b. Performed Troop Leading Procedures (TLPs).

*2. Element reports to the IC through Search and Extraction C2. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Received and understood mission directives from the IC.

b. Provided IC with information concerning on hand personnel, certifications, equipment, and materials.

3. Element sizes up the scene. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Determined the need for security at the scene.

b. Implemented site control and scene management.

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(1) Accessed the incident scene is controlled.

(2) Placed barricades or scene control tape to limit access.

c. *Recognized the need for rope rescue.

d. *Identified the resources needed to perform rope rescue.

e. *Recognized general hazards associated with rope rescue.

f. *Evaluated systems already in place.

g. *Determined and prioritized rescue tasks.

h. Implemented procedures necessary to mitigate hazards.

i *Identified Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

4. The element conducts pre-rescue operations. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. *Inspected rope rescue equipment.

b. Operational status of equipment was verified and documented and all components were checked for operation.

c. Deficiencies were repaired or reported.

d. Updated maintenance logs and records before and after rescue operations.

5. Constructs the appropriate type of anchor system (Single point, Multi-point load sharing, Multi-point load distributing) needed for the situation. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Selected anchor points.

b. The anchor system fit the incidents needs.

c. The nearest anchor point that would support the load was chosen.

d. The anchor system met or exceeded the expected load.

e. The anchor system did not interfere with extraction operations.

f. The need for redundant anchor points was assessed and used as required.

g. The anchor system was inspected and loaded prior to being placed into service.

h. The integrity of the anchor system was maintained throughout the operation.

i. Weight was distributed between more than one anchor point. Note: Does not apply to Single Point anchor system.

6. Constructs a rope base mechanical advantage system (Single, Compound, Complex). (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Operational interference was factored and minimized.

b. The system was connected to an anchor system and the load.

c. The movement was controlled.

d. The load was held in place when needed.

e. Operating methods did not stress the system to the point of failure.

f. Commands were used to direct the operation.

g. The system constructed accommodated the load.

h. Reduced the force required to lift the load.

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i. Potential problems were identified, communicated, and managed.

7. Constructs a fixed rope system. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. The system constructed accommodated the load.

b. The system was connected to an anchor system and the load.

c. A system safety check was performed and the results met the incident requirements for descending or ascending operations.

8. Ascend or descend a fixed rope in a high-angle environment (as applicable).

(ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. The rescuer ascending or descending were secured to the fixed rope in a manner that will not allow him or her to fall.

b. The rescuer ascending or descending was attached to the rope by means of an ascent/descend progress capture device(s) with at least two points of contact.

c. The speed of descent and ascent was controlled.

d. Injury to the rescuer ascending or descending was minimized.

e. The rescuer ascending could stop at any point on the fixed rope and rest suspended by his or her harness.

f. The rescuer descending could stop at any point on the fixed rope and rest suspended by his or her harness.

g. The system was not stressed to the point of failure.

h. The rescuer ascending could convert his or her ascending system to a descending system.

i. Obstacles were negotiated.

j. The system was suitable for the site.

k. The objective was reached.

9. Constructs a lowering system. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. The system accommodated the load and was efficient.

b. The system was capable of controlling the descent.

c. Was capable of holding the load in place or lowering with minimal effort over the required distance.

d. Was connected to an anchor system and the load.

10. Places edge protection. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. The rescuer was safe from falling while placing edge protection.

b. The edge protection was properly secured.

c. The rope or webbing was securely placed on the edge protection.

11. Construct a belay system. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. The system was capable of arresting a fall.

b. A fall will not result in system failure.

c. The system was not loaded unless actuated.

d. Actuation of the system would not injure or otherwise incapacitate the Belayer.

e. The Belayer was not rigged into the equipment components of the system.

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f. The system was suitable to the site and was connected to an anchor system and the load.

12. Performs a system safety check of Rope Rescue systems. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

13. Element lowers rescuer into position. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. * Selected and donned the proper body harness.

b. Entry team notified TOC of entry.

c. Controlled rescuer's descent with a safety line or belay system.

(1) The belay system was prepared for actuation at all times during operation.

(2) The person on belay was attentive at all times during the operation.

(3) The load’s position was continually monitored.

(4) The person on belay moved rope through the belay device as designed.

d. Rescuer descended in a controlled manner so debris is not dislodged.

e. *Maneuvered around existing environmental and system specific obstacles.

f. **Placed pads or protection at locations where the rope passes a stationary object or direction of rope changes.

14. * Rescuer locates casualty and establishes contact. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. * The rescuer provided life saving medical care.

b. Element updated the IC on current situation and recovery progress.

c. * The rescuer packaged the casualty in the appropriate stretcher.

(1). * Ensured all cross and foot straps are tightened and buckled properly.

(2). * Equalized lifting and descent straps with a carabineer.

15. The element raises or lowers the casualty to safety. Note: Attaches a static Kernmantle rope to the stretcher if the casualty is lifted vertically. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. **Rescuer/attendant accompanied the casualty.

b. Supported the rescuer and casualty by separate lines.

c. * Moved the packaged casualty up and over the edge during raising operation.

16. The element terminates the rope rescue operation. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Provided the IC with all reports and documentation required for TR operations.

b. Prepared all recoverable materials, equipment, & personnel for redeployment.

c. Conducted Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD).

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TASK: Perform Confined Space Rescue Operations

CRE CONDITIONS: The most dangerous scenario is a terrorist improvised nuclear device; an intentional or unintentional event involving CBRN or natural disaster is threatened or has occurred. Given a CBRN incident, there are mass casualties that have resulted. Casualties may be located inside structures, confined spaces, collapsed voids and/or open areas. The casualties may be contaminated and/or contagious. Decontamination lines for Technical Rescue teams are prepared for 24/7 operations and casualties have been established. The element receives an Operations Order (OPORD)/Fragmentation Order (FRAGO) to perform a confined space rescue within their Area of Operations (AO). The element will work in conjunction with first responders/Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) teams within the AO. The element has all organic/special equipment and personnel required to accomplish the mission. The element may be augmented by additional forces for security. This task may be performed under a full spectrum of threat capabilities in a field or urban environment during day, night, and in any environmental condition.

CRE STANDARDS: The element performs confined space rescue under the direction of the Incident Commander (IC), using organic/special equipment and personnel. The casualty will be disentangled, packaged, and retrieved safely without causing additional injury.

CRE SAFETY NOTE: In a training environment, leaders must perform a risk assessment in accordance with FM 5- 19, Composite Risk Management. Leaders will complete a DA Form 7566 COMPOSITE RISK MANAGEMENT WORKSHEET during the planning and completion of each task and sub-task by assessing mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available-time available and civil considerations, (METT-TC). NOTE: During MOPP/PPE training, leaders must ensure personnel are monitored for potential heat injury. Local policies and procedures must be followed during times of increased heat category in order to avoid heat related injury. Consider the MOPP/PPE work/rest cycles and water replacement guidelines IAW FM 3-11.4, NBC Protection, FM 3-11.5, CBRN Decontamination.

CRE TASK - PERFORMANCE STEPS – MEASURES Go No-Go N/A

1. The element receives the order to perform a confined space rescue. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Analyzed the order.

b. Performed Troop Leading Procedures (TLPs).

2. The element reports to the IC through Search and Extraction C2. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Received and understood mission directives from the IC.

b. Provided IC with information concerning on hand personnel, certifications, equipment and materials.

3. The element conducted pre-rescue operations. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Issued WARNO to all personnel assigned or attached.

b. Ensured SRUF is understood.

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c. Ensured all personnel understand the parameters and legal thresholds associated with the mission.

d. Established communications with all supported and supporting elements working within the assigned AOR.

e. Coordinated work / rest plan to provide maximum engineer support to TR operations.

4. Conducts reconnaissance to size up existing and potential unstable areas associated with the confined space and adjacent structures using available drawings, blueprints and / or photographs. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Determined the need for perimeter security measures.

b. Implemented site control and scene management.

(1) Access to the incident scene was controlled.

(2) Placed barricades or scene control tape to limit access.

c. * Identified general and site specific hazards.

d. * Determined the atmospheric conditions in all parts of the space to be entered in the order of oxygen content, flammability and toxicity.

e. * Identified the need and materials for shoring.

f. * Identified the need for additional resources.

g. * Identified and evaluated confined space configurations, access points, entry openings, isolation procedures and energy control locations.

h. Possible casualty locations were identified by interviewing bystanders, casualties and workers.

i. * Performed risk-benefit analysis and evaluates rescue vs. recovery.

j. Drafted a sketch of the confined space.

5. Prioritize and task organize personnel, equipment and materials into elements including: (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Technical rescue.

b. Confined space entry tool kit.

c. Confined space rescue tool kit.

d. Shoring and entry teams.

e. Debris removal.

f. Shoring materials management.

g. Casualty evacuation.

h. Local security.

i. Ventilation teams.

6. The element prepares for entry into a confined space. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. * Marked entrance to the confined space.

b. * Evaluated specific rescue systems for entry and retrieval of rescuers and casualties.

c. * Constructed a rope lowering/raising system.

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d. * Selected and assured proper operations of the air-monitoring equipment.

e. * Selected and assured proper operation of the ventilation equipment.

f. * Identified Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements for rescuers and casualties.

g. Conducted pre-entry medical screening of rescue personnel.

h. Established emergency means of retrieval for rescue entrants.

i. * Gave pre-entry briefing.

j. * Identified methods of ingress & egress for rescuers and casualties.

7. The rescue team enters the confined space. Note: After entering confined space, additional shoring may be needed throughout the rescue operation. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. * Donned appropriate PPE.

b. Attached retrieval line to harness and running end is secured outside.

c. * Located casualty and establishes contact.

d. * Selected and assured proper operations of the air-monitoring equipment.

e. * Selected and assured proper operation of the ventilation equipment.

d. * Continued to monitor atmosphere in confined space, records findings on permit, and communicates accurate readings to TOC.

e. Utilized a personnel accountability system.

f. Monitored all communications for additional support request within the AOR.

8. The rescue team implements casualty rescue operations. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. * Provided life saving emergency medical care.

b. * Disentangled casualty from entrapment.

c. * Used the appropriate packaging device based on the casualty's condition, without causing death or additional injuries.

(1) * Packaged casualty with spinal injuries.

(2) * Packaged casualty in a liter.

(3) * Packaged casualty in a harness.

(4) * Packaged casualty in a low profile device.

d. * Ensured the casualty was the smallest possible profile so further harm is minimized.

e. * Rescuer/attendant accompanied casualty during lowering/raising operations.

f. Prevented damage to extraction/retrieval equipment.

g. Continued support until all victims have been rescued, recovered or change of mission order is received.

9. The element terminates the confined space rescue effort when all casualties and personnel are accounted for. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Provided the IC with all reports and documentation required for TR operations.

b. Prepared all recoverable materials, equipment, and personnel for redeployment.

c. Conducted Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD).

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CRE TASK: Conduct Casualty Rescue in the Hot Zone

CRE CONDITIONS: The most dangerous scenario is a terrorist improvised nuclear device; an intentional or unintentional release of CBRN has occurred. The S&E element is prepared for 24/7 operations and is ordered to conduct casualty search and extraction operation at the incident site. The technical decontamination line is established.

CRE STANDARDS: The element establishes casualty recovery operations as quickly as possible, no later than 90 minutes of mission assumption. The element extracts the casualties without causing further injury to the casualties and brings the casualties to a casualty collection point.

CRE SAFETY NOTE: In a training environment, leaders must perform a risk assessment in accordance with FM 5- 19, Composite Risk Management. Leaders will complete a DA Form 7566 COMPOSITE RISK MANAGEMENT WORKSHEET during the planning and completion of each task and sub-task by assessing mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available-time available and civil considerations, (METT-TC). NOTE: During MOPP/PPE training, leaders must ensure personnel are monitored for potential heat injury. Local policies and procedures must be followed during times of increased heat category in order to avoid heat related injury. Consider the MOPP/PPE work/rest cycles and water replacement guidelines IAW FM 3-11.4, NBC Protection, FM 3-11.5, CBRN Decontamination.

CRE TASK - PERFORMANCE STEPS – MEASURES Go No-Go N/A

*1. Element leader receives all available information from the operation center to accomplish the commander's intent. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Established recovery team(s).

b. Established backup team(s).

c. Established the decontamination team.

d. Established recovery rotation and hydration plan.

e. Implemented the commander's information objectives in the casualty recovery plan.

f. Selected the appropriate detection and recovery equipment.

g. Prioritized tasks to meet the IC's objectives.

*2. Element leader briefs the recovery mission. Note: There will be times when only a map reconnaissance can be accomplished if time allows, the platoon, survey leader may conduct a leader's reconnaissance. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Briefed established route selection.

b. Briefed established movement technique.

c. Briefed building or structure entry procedures.

d. Briefed confined space procedures.

e. Briefed the type of hazard if known.

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(1) Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN).

(2) Toxic industrial material (TIM).

(3) Explosive devices, structural obstacles or fire hazard.

f. Briefed known or suspected casualty locations.

g. Briefed location of casualty collection point.

h. Briefed mission abort criteria.

*3. Element leader ensures that pre-entry medical screening is accomplished. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

4. Recovery team(s) conducts operational equipment checks. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Inspected the personal protective equipment.

b. Inspected casualty recovery equipment.

c. Conducted equipment and communications functions checks.

d. For radiological missions: Obtained operational exposure guidance (OEG) for monitoring.

(1) Identified turn-back dose.

(2) Identified turn-back dose rate.

(3) Zeroed-out previous dose readings.

(4) Obtained background radiation reading and provides information to operations section.

*5. Element leader provides mission command of the recovery team(s). (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Established the appropriate control measures with the incident commander, commander or operations center according to the mission, enemy troops, time available, and civil considerations (METT-TC).

b. Established entry and exit points.

6. Recovery team dons the appropriate level of personal protective equipment

(PPE). (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Inspected and verified the proper personal protective equipment fit and function.

b. Used the buddy-team method to don PPE.

c. Established positive control measures to enter the hot zone.

(1) The entry team requested to enter the hot zone.

(2) The entry team received permission to enter the hot zone.

(3) Documented the control measures.

(4) Documented the entry personnel.

(5) Monitored the recovery team(s) progress.

(6) Updated the operation center on status of the mission.

7. Backup team stands by until needed. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Prepared to enter hot zone immediately if needed by the recovery team.

b. Monitored communications and maintained situational awareness.

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8. Recovery team maintains situational awareness. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Maintained the buddy system and checks.

b. Monitored air status.

c. Initiated force protection measures.

d. Conducted continuous monitoring.

e. Maintained operational exposure guidance for radiological monitoring.

(1) Turn back dose.

(2) Turn back dose rate.

9. Recovery team conducts the recovery mission according to the plan. (ART 6.9.4.1.2)

a. Detected and identified hazards present within mission capabilities.

b. Provided situation reports (SITREPS) to the element leader.

c. Collected the following information:

(1) Location and types of hazards.

(2) Physical layouts and structure descriptions.

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