1. National Guard CBRNE ENHANCED RESPONSE FORCE PACKAGE (NG CERFP)
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Search
Extraction
Decon / Medical
FSRT

2. NG CERFP Mission
On Order:
Responds to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or high yield explosive (CBRNE) incident and assists local, state, and federal agencies in conducting consequence management by providing capabilities to conduct patient decontamination, emergency medical services, and casualty search and extraction.

3. Formative Dates
May Chief NGB directs the standup of a “CBIRF” like capability within the National Guard
August States stood-up a capability to respond to a CBRNE incident with the capability to perform mass casualty decon and medical treatment and triage
Note: All 12 passed an External Evaluation conducted by 1st and 5th Army Observer Controller Teams
Oct States completed Search and Extraction training
Dec 05 – Dec 06---NGB & ARNORTH update draft T&EOs for Mass Casualty Decontamination and drafted T&EOs for C2, Medical and Search and Extraction
FY06---Congressional legislation directed the establishment of five additional NG CERFP teams for a total of 17 (FY06 NDAA)

4. Formative Dates (cont.)
May NGB receives Joint Requirements Oversight Council (4-star level) approval for the NG CERFP capability
June CNGB announced the 5 New States (GA, MN, NE, OH, VA); October 2007 projected date for validation
September NGB, ARNORTH & JITEC conduct Decon & Medical MTT pilot course at Camp Dawson, WV.
November 06---NGB J3 requested ARNORTH Support in the External Evaluation of the 5 New States
December NG CERFP T&EO finalized and CERFP JMETs drafted
September Three of five New States complete their EXEVAL and validated by TAG, (Remaining two validated April & June 2008)
March Full Operational Capability (FOC) for the NGB CERFPs
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5. Joint Staff Validation
NG CERFP is a validated program with an approved mission. CJCS validated CERFP as a Joint Capability and requested DoD fund the Program in the POM. JROCM signed 17 August, 2006.
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6. CERFP Organization and Training
CASUALTY
EXTRACTION
DECON
MEDICAL
CERFP
Command & Control
FATALITY
SEARCH AND
RECOVERY
(FSRT)
MTOE
Eng CO
(50 Pax)
Chem CO
(75 Pax)
ANG
Medical
Group
(45 Pax)
BN HQ C2
(16 Pax)
Recovery
Team
(11 Pax)
This capability is dual mission and modular
Units provided additional specialized
equipment and training to conduct operations
in a CBRNE/Collapsed structure environment
Authorized 14 additional days per year over the
39 days of statutory training
Receive NFPA certified search and extraction
training and meet to operate in confined space
collapsed structure
Must complete an External Evaluation every
24-36 months
Specialized equipment meets NIOSH/OSHA
Standards
Units trained to operate within the National
Incident Management System
HAZMAT Operations level trained IAW OSHA
Regulation
Slide shows the basic structure of CERF-P
NFPA = National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH = National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Dual missioned, MOS aligned (i.e. Chemical Units doing chemical missions, Engineer Units doing Search and Extraction, etc.)
Gaps in training are rectified with 14 additional training days
Specialized training meets NFPA standards, allows NG forces to operate within NIMS, and all equipment is NIOSH, and OSHA compliant
C2 is an Army or Air Guard Battalion Commander and their staff.
At least one NG CERFP in each FEMA Region
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7. Battalion Level Command and Control Element
Establishes Commanders Critical Information Requirements (CCIR) for the CERFP ADVON Team
Recall, assemble and brief CERFP elements for deployment
Ensures personnel recalled and ready to deploy within 6 hours of notification
Operates within the National Incident Management System; and plans all CERFP incident site operations in support of the Incident Commander’s IAP.
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8. Casualty Search and Extraction Element
MTOE Engineer Company / ANG Red Horse Squadron
Wash, DC
Oklahoma City
Beaufort, SC
Receive NFPA certified training to operate in collapsed structures and confined spaces
Specialized equipment meets NIOSH/OSHA standards
Trained to operate within the National Incident Management System
Listening Devices and Thermal Imaging Cameras
Extraction Tool Kit
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9. Mass Casualty Decontamination Element
MTOE Chemical Company
Non-Ambulatory Decontamination Lane
Chemical / Radiological
Monitoring-Ambulatory
Decontamination Generator and Water Distribution Site
Ambulatory Decontamination Re-dress Area
Establish CBRNE response decontamination site
Force sizing and specialized equipment designed to support the mission operational
objectives of 75 non-ambulatory and 225 ambulatory personnel per hour throughput
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10. Medical Element Air National Guard Medical Group
Provides medical triage, injury stabilization and treatment for CBRNE casualties
Ten medical personnel complete a collapsed structure confined space and pre-hospital
trauma life support course of instruction; provide medical triage in confined spaces
capabilities
Supports the throughput of 75 non-ambulatory and 225 ambulatory per hour
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11. Fatalities Search and Recovery Team (FSRT)
Air National Guard Services Flight
Coordinate CERFP Incident Commander IAP fatalities recovery operations
Conducts search and recovery of CBRNE fatalities to be turned over to the IC
Trained to the HAZMAT Operations level
Aligned to support each CERFP state
FSRT also operate in Level B PPE with PAPR
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12. NG CERFP Alert Options Command and Control Team Alert Recall:
Option 1---Recall per CERFP CONOPS, ready to deploy NLT 6 hrs after notification (i.e. unplanned emergency deploy scenario)
Option 2---Recalled and Pre-positioned (e.g. NSSE)
Option 3---Recalled and placed on “stand-by” at Home Station Armories/Hangers (i.e. imminent threat notification)
M-Day (traditional Guard) status until activated
Utilization in State Active Duty, Title 32 or Title 10
5 AGRs per CERFP (2 Majors, 3 E7s)

13. Concept of Operation Response Timeline
N N N+3< N N+8 < N+ 12
Incident Site
CST
ADVON
Hot Zone
CST
MAIN
Local & State
First Responders
CERFP
ADVON
NG CERFP
CST Notification
Staging Area
CST ADVON Departs
CERFP
MAIN Or
CERFP Tier II & III Response Operations N+6 to N+72 Hours
The NG CERFP and CSTs provide a
(i.e. CERFP).
CERFPs locate and extract victims from a contaminated environment, perform medical triage and treatment, and perform mass patient/casualty decontamination
CST Main Departs
NG CERFP
Assembly Area
NG CERFP Main Deploys to Assembly Area or Staging Area
CERFP ADVON Departs
CSTs & NG CERFP Provide A Phased Capability
CERFP MAIN Departs
CERFP Alerted
CSTs detect and identify CBRNE agents/substances, assess the effects and advise the local authorities on mitgating the effects of the attack and assist with request for other forces
CERFPs locate and extract victims from a contaminated environment, perform medical triage/treatment, conduct patient/casualty decontamination and fatalities recovery.
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14. NG CERFP Concept of Operations
Hot Zone
Warm Zone
Incident Command Post
Wind Direction
Cold Zone
WMD-CST monitoring
CERFP Search & Extraction
With Integrated Medical Personnel
Medical Monitoring
as needed
Chemical / Radiological Monitoring
WMD-CST
Survey Team
Civilian Patient Evacuation
Medical Treatment
Non-Ambulatory
Transport
Medical Triage
Casualties Collection
CERFP Decon
FSRT Ops
with medical assistance" to "integrated medical teams"
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15. throughout Tiered Response
National Response Spectrum
Military Response…National Guard
Military Response…NG and AC
High
Reinforcing Response
Immediate Response
DoD (Title 10)
NGB JOC
JFHQ-State
Federal Civilian
JOC
JTF-State
Required Capabilities and Resources
Incident
SA & Joint C2
throughout Tiered Response
Private Sector
Key Talking Points –
The National Guard’s response will span from immediate response thru reinforcing response.
Ability to mass State and Regional Capabilities to the incident.
Not independent of first responders or Title X (Active Component) rather focused on 6-72 hour window (in the case of CERFP)
National Guard
WMD-CST x 5
WMD CST
Traditional Forces
NG CERFP
NGRF
NGRF
Specialized Federal Assets (LD/HD)
Specialized Regional Response Assets
Local Emergency Services Mutual Aid Agreements & Interstate Compacts
Low
Pre-Event
First 12 Hours
12-24 Hours
24-48 Hours
48-96 Hours
30 Days
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16. Planned End State FY13 Region I Region X Region VIII Region IIPR TX CA MT AZ ID NV NM CO OR UT IL WY KS IA NE SD MN ND OK FL WI MO WA GA AL MI AR IN LA PA NC NY MS TN VA KY OH SC ME WV VT NH MD NJ MA CT
Region V
Canada
Mexico AK
Region VI
Region IX
Region X
Region VIII
Region VII
Region IV
Region III
Region II
Region I RI DE DC
Hawaii
HRF States
CERFP States
At least one CERF-P per FEMA region with a REGIONAL responsibility and National capability.
12 Green states have completed an external evaluation by 1st and 5th Army
5 FY06 States were recently announced and scheduled to complete readiness requirements in 18 months.
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17. NG CERFP Mission Planning
The NG CERFP will operate within the supported/supporting State’s Emergency Management Incident Command (IC) System.
NG CERFP will not be in the lead but in a supporting role when requested via the Emergency Management System.
CERFP response operations will be organized and supported within the tiered response of Local, State, and Federal responders.
NG CERFP will work in coordination with other military forces and commands as part of the overall national response of local, State and Federal Assets.
NG CERFP may be pre-positioned at designated locations in anticipation of a potential CBRNE incident i.e. a possible threat based on up to date and vetted information, or at a designated National Special Security Event (NSSE)
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18. NG CERFP Mission Planning (cont.)
If federalized, the NG CERFP will operate under the operational control of the supported COCOM.
NG Forces employed may also include the WMD CSTs, EMEDS, Combat Service Support, Chemical, Engineering and other elements required for emergency support.
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19. Key CERFP Employment Elements
This supports applicable State and Federal response plans:
Local Authorities (Incident Commander)
CST (for CWA/TIC/TIM threat characterization)
State Authorities (Gov, TAG, SEMA)
Federal Authorities (FEMA, COCOM)
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20. WMDCST Support of the CERFP Mission
EXAMPLES
Provide HAZMAT certification training assistance to NG CERFP Units
Conduct onsite Liaison Operations with the IC
Coordinate with JFHQ-State on alert and deployment of NG CERFP per IC request
Facilitate Receiving, Staging, and Onward Integration (RSOI) of NG CERFP
Secure communications support during CERFP incident site operations
Sustained incident site hazard characterization (e.g. plume model, agent degradation/decay rate data)
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21. NG CERFP C2 Element Training Requirements
Search and Extraction (24 hours)
CMD element personnel attend the MTT vendor delivered CERFP C2 Extraction Mission Staff Planning course.
Other Required Training:
CERFP CONOPS/Operational Capabilities of a CERFP in support of HLD (JITEC)
HAZMAT OPS (24 hours) (Local Fire Academy, JITEC)
NIMS and ICS (online)
Emergency Response to Terrorism (online)
C2 Element participates in the EXEVAL train up (crawl, walk, run phases); and scheduled annual collective exercises. C2 members are also asked to attend the (annual/semi-annual) JITEC Observer-Controller training IOT provide O/C support for the TY/FY EXEVAL schedule.
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22. NG CERFP S&E Element Training Requirements
Basic Casualty Search and Extraction Course (75 hours)
Conducted at the Response International Group, Inc. training facilities in Oklahoma City, OK
NFPA certified to operate in confined space collapsed structures
Other Required Training:
HAZMAT OPS (24 hrs) (Local Fire Academy, JITEC)
NIMS and ICS (online)
CERFP CONOPS/Operational Capabilities of a CERFP in support of HLD Emergency Response to Terrorism (JITEC)
Combat Lifesaver (CLS-40 hrs) recommended not required for validation
CMD/Staff members attend the MTT vendor delivered C2 Extraction Mission Staff Planning course (24-hours)
S&E Element participates in the EXEVAL train up (crawl, walk, run phases); and scheduled annual collective exercises. S&E members are also asked to attend the (annual/semi-annual) JITEC Observer-Controller training IOT provide O/C support for the TY/FY EXEVAL schedule.
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23. NG CERFP Decon Element Training Requirements
Eight (8) days of training
NET on Casualty/Patient Decon System, and the Mobile Mass Decon Trailer
HAZMAT Ops
CONOPS/Operational Capabilities of a CERFP in support of HLD
NIMS and ICS
Emergency Response to Terrorism
Patient/Mass Casualty Decon procedures, to include integration with the Medical Teams
CMD/Staff members attend the vendor MTT delivered C2 Extraction Mission Staff Planning course (24-hours)
The Decon Element participates in the EXEVAL train up (crawl, walk, run phases); and scheduled annual collective exercises. Decon members are also asked to attend the (annual/semi-annual) JITEC Observer-Controller training IOT provide O/C support for the TY/FY EXEVAL schedule.
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24. NG CERFP Medical Element Training Requirements
Eight (8) days of training:
HAZMAT Ops (24 hours)
CERFP CONOPS (JITEC)
Operational Capabilities of a CERFP in support of HLD
Medical Overview and EMEDS Equipment Set Familiarization
Hands-on integration with DECON team operations
NIMS and ICS (online)
Emergency Response to Terrorism (online)
Other Required Training:
Ten (10) Airmen must attend the CERFP Basic S&E Course (75 hours)
Emphasis on medical PHTLS and some engineering support tasks
CMD/Staff members attend the vendor MTT delivered C2 Extraction Mission Staff Planning course (24-hours)
The Medical Element participates in the EXEVAL train up (crawl, walk, run phases); and scheduled annual collective exercises. Medical members are also asked to attend the (annual/semi-annual) JITEC Observer-Controller training IOT provide O/C support for the TY/FY EXEVAL schedule.
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25. NG CERFP Fatality Search and Recovery Team
Five (5) days of training:
HAZMAT OPS (24 hours) (Local Fire Academy, JITEC)
CONOPS/Operational Capabilities of a CERFP in support of HLD (JITEC)
Coordinated training with the CERFP S&E element
Technical decontamination
NIMS and ICS (online)
Emergency Response to Terrorism (online)
The FSRT Element participates in the EXEVAL train up (crawl, walk, run phases); and scheduled annual collective exercises. FSRT members are also asked to attend the (annual/semi-annual) JITEC Observer-Controller training IOT provide O/C support for the TY/FY EXEVAL schedule.
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26. Summary CERFP: Manning Training/Certification
A regional Response Force Package with the capabilities to extract victims from a contaminated environment, perform patient / casualty decontamination, medical triage and treatment, and the recovery of fatalities in support of an IC, and civil or military authorities
Manning
MTOE Units
M-Day (traditional Guard) status until activated
Utilization in State Active Duty, Title 32 or Title 10
5 AGRs per CERFP (2 Majors, 3 E7s)
Training/Certification
MOS/AFSC Qualified
NIMS Compliance
OSHA Hazmat Operations
NFPA Technical Rescue Certification
Equipment - specialized equipment meets NIOSH/OSHA Standards
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27. NGB CERFP 101 Brief Questions
Q1. Why is March 2009 a formative date in the NGB CERFP program?
A1. Full Operational Capability (FOC) for the NGB CERFPs (slide #)
Q2. What is the Operations level course all CERFP members must complete?
A2. Hazmat Operations (OSHA ) (slide #)
Q3. Each CERFP will complete an EXEVAL before validation; what level of
authority validates the CERFP readiness?
A3. The State TAG. (slide #)
Q4. Identify the 3 CERFP Command and Control Team Alert Recall Options
A4. Pre-position, Recall and ready to deploy NLT 6 hrs after notification, and Pre-staged
at Home Station (slide #)
Q5. What capabilities do medical personnel completing the Search and Extraction
training provide the CERFP?
A5. Medical triage in confined spaces capability (slide #)
Q6. What are the operational throughput objectives of the Decon Element?
A6. 75-non-ambulatory casualties and 225 ambulatory casualties per hour (slide #)
Q7. What is the mission of the CERFP FSRT?
A7. Conduct the search and recovery of fatalities from a CBRN incident.
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