Crisis Response Actions

Critical Importance

Crisis Response Critical

Crisis response actions during and after a CBRN attack are critical:

Not only to ensure the DAF mission is continued
But more importantly, for survival

Contamination Avoidance

In threat areas, contamination avoidance is the KEY to keeping assets and personnel from becoming contaminated.

Force Survivability Focus

During attacks, the primary focus of the base populace should be directed toward force survivability to ensure:

Attack warning signals
MOPP levels

…are rapidly disseminated.

Command Post Dissemination

Typically, the command post will disseminate:

Attack warning signals
Alarm signals
MOPP levels

…at the recommendation of the CBRN Control Center within the EOC.

DoD Resource Response

Department of Defense resources, including those associated with military installations located NEAREST the scene of an accident or incident, will respond to the event unless otherwise directed by higher headquarters.

Witness Actions

Upon witnessing an incident, personnel should:

Alert others in the immediate area
Report the incident to security forces, fire and emergency services, or installation command and control

Post-Report Actions

After reporting, personnel should:

Stay uphill and upwind
Avoid inhaling fumes, smoke, or vapors
Attempt to rescue and care for casualties
Avoid handling any material or component involved in the accident/incident
Evacuate the area if rescue or containment is impractical, or as directed

Use Good Judgment

Every situation is different and should be handled using established procedures coupled with good judgment.

Immediate Action on Attack

Immediate Attack Action

DAF personnel who recognize an attack in progress should take immediate action regardless of whether or not mass notification has been disseminated.

Alarm Red Action Sequence

When alarm red is declared, or attack begins without notification:

Drop to the ground
Don protective mask (if not donned already)
Crawl to closest available protection
Don remaining individual protective equipment
Immediately check every member in your immediate area to make sure they are protected and have donned the proper equipment

Self-Aid + Buddy Care

Assist injured and provide self-aid and buddy care with caution to prevent further injuries, particularly when under fire.

Best Judgment

Using one's best judgment is essential regarding:

Seeking immediate cover in place
Or crawling immediately to a safe location

…particularly when an area becomes increasingly dangerous.

Crisis Response Actions