Table of Contents
Introduction
The following materials comes from IT-031-504-4086 “Prepare a CBRN Vulnerability Analysis” (2014), prepared by the US Army. It details the steps to assess and score unit vulnerability to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats.
The Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures Manual (ATTP) 3-11.36 provides more information than the summary below to help you develop a more comprehensive analysis.
Assessment
Infrastructure and MOPP
First, assign a value based on the infrastructure and Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP). See this guide for a discussion of MOPP.
- 2 – Hardened infrastructure or Collective Protective Shelter (COLPRO) and MOPP3/4 is available
- 4 – Semi-hardened infrastructure or Joint Expeditionary Collective Protection (JECP) and MOPP1/2 is available
- 6 – Shelter-in-place is the only option and the unit is in a MOPP ready status
CBRN Detection Equipment
- 2 – The unit has two or more of the following CBRN detection systems available:
- Biological Integrated Detection System (BIDS)
- Instantaneous Bio-Aerosol Detector System (IBADS)
- Joint Warning and Reporting Network (JWARN)
- Joint Biological Point Detection System (JBPDS)
- Portal Shield
- 4 – The unit has only one of the above CBRN detection systems available
- 6 – The unit has none of the above CBRN detection systems available
Immunization Status
- 2 – 90% or more of the unit has been immunized
- 4 – More than 0% but less than 90% of the unit has been immunized
- 6 – None of the unit has been immunized
Hygiene Practice
- 2 – Unit has good hygiene
- 4 – Average hygiene
- 6 – Poor hygiene
Time and Weather
- 2 – Time and weather are unfavorable to use of CBRN offensively against the unit
- 4 – Time and weather are marginal for CBRN use
- 6 – Time and weather are favorable for CBRN use
Scoring
Add up the scores from the above categories to determine the subjective rating. They are scored with the following scale:
- 8-15 is low vulnerability
- 16-23 is medium vulnerability
- 24-30 is high vulnerability
References
US Army. (2014) Summary Report for Individual Task 031-504-4086 Prepare a CBRN Vulnerability Analysis. Retrieved on September 3, 2016 from https://rdl.train.army.mil/catalog-ws/view/100.ATSC/4826E822-C91C-4B0E-9EE8-3DD541651557-1335289611475/report.pdf