Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DTRA-0002
Organization's ID:
DNWS-NR102DL
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-Paced
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Fire Science or Criminal Justice
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide instruction on command, control, and coordination aspects of a response to a WMD incident in accordance with the National Response Framework and National Incident Management System.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Know current Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) threats and vulnerabilities to the U.S. in terms of Federal Homeland Defense and Department of Defense (DoD) anti-terrorism/force protection
  • Understand procedures for requesting DoD WMD response assets for application in a WMD consequence management response
  • Provide tools to installation commanders and Federal-agency executives for requesting/applying DoD response assets into their local plans
  • Understand the Federal plans, DoD directives, policies, and guidance that affect DoD's role in chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear emergency (CBRNE) response
  • Determine roles and responsibilities of government agencies in mitigating WMD incidents
  • Know the current WMD threats and vulnerabilities within the context of modern terrorism
  • Know the factors that impact planning and preparation for a WMD incident

General Topics:

  • Overview of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats
  • Overview of Executive Orders, Presidential Decision Directives, Federal Statutes, and DoD directives pertaining to CBRNE response and consequence management operations
  • Overview of DoD WMD response, capabilities, and limitations
  • Overview of legal, public affairs, psychological aspects, characteristics of WMD incident response
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials