Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DTRA-0009
Organization:
Defense Threat Reduction Agency/Defense Nuclear Weapons School
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
16 hours (2 days)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Emergency Management or Disaster Preparedness
Description

Objective:

To provide a summary knowledge of the planning, preparation, on-sight management, and operational control of federal and state assets to effectively respond to nuclear weapons accidents.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the Department of Defense (DoD) directives, policies, and guidance that affect DOD's role in a nuclear weapons accident response
  • Know the command structure throughout the phases of the accident
  • Determine roles and responsibilities of government agencies in the render safe and transport of the weapons involved and the remediation of the accident site
  • Understand procedures for requesting DOD, federal and state response assets for application in a nuclear weapons accident response
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
Supplemental Materials