Implementing the national framework for a biothreat field response mission capability
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Authors
Marsh, Bryon
Subjects
Biothreat
bioterrorsim
public safety actionable assay
hazard assessment
biological assessment
bioresponse framework
weapons of mass destruction (WMD)
chemical
biological
radiological
nuclear
explosive (CBRNE)
bioterrorsim
public safety actionable assay
hazard assessment
biological assessment
bioresponse framework
weapons of mass destruction (WMD)
chemical
biological
radiological
nuclear
explosive (CBRNE)
Advisors
Richter, Anke
Date of Issue
2013-09
Date
Sep-13
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Monterey California. Naval Postgraduate School
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Since the 2001 anthrax attacks, communities have been responding to a sample surge of suspicious mailings. Each event has the potential to be an act of bioterrorism involving a deadly pathogen and, thus, requires a timely response in order to evaluate the risk to public safety. Stakeholders from federal and state governments and industry have recognized the need to develop a mission capability for responding to these suspicious events. The framework for a biothreat field response mission capability advocates the use of innovative detection technology in support of a risk assessment concept of operation. Implementing the framework will require federal and state collaboration and will establish local certification training standards, field-based proficiency and competency assessment exercises, and state response plans that reflect national guidance. This research describes the critical elements of a bioresponse framework, the current status of framework adoption at the state level, and recommendations for a three-phased implementation model.
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CHDS State/Local
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National Security Affairs
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