From DoD Buzz:A new military unit trained and equipped for very short notice response to a large scale chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear attack anywhere in the U.S. is being placed on high alert during next month’s presidential inauguration. The action is a precaution and is not in response to a specific threat or new intelligence, said Air Force Gen. Victor “Gene” Renuart, commander of U.S. Northern Command.
The unit was created when it was recognized after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that the military lacked a standing ability to respond to WMD attack. Known as the CBRNE Consequence Management Response Force, or CCMRF, the active duty unit is intended to deploy to a WMD “hot-zone” and provide a more robust response to back-up state and local level chemical and biological response teams, National Guard units and medical personnel, Renuart said, speaking to Washington based defense reporters.
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My Comment: These guys are very busy right now .... and more so next month. This is a job that must be very stressful at times.
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