CBRNE Archives

Anthrax Field Testing: Pros & Cons

Martin D. Masiuk April 25, 2007

Two closely related but diametrically opposed “point/counterpoint” articles: focusing on anthrax detection technology.

Question – Is Anthrax Present, Too Long to Wait for an Answer

Kate Rosenblatt April 25, 2007

Homeland-security experts believe the worst-case scenario for future terrorist attacks will involve biological-warfare agents such as anthrax rather than nuclear weapons. Which is why the numerous delays in the anti-anthrax program have aroused concern.

Richard Mirgon, Second Vice President, Association of Public-Safety Communications Officals (APCO)

John F. Morton and Richard Mirgon April 4, 2007

His views on the enhanced capabilities made possible by the National Joint TERT Initiative and a host of related issues, including FEMA report requirements, the financial aspects of mutual-aid agreements, and the NCR’s new wireless broadband network.

Communicating in a Crisis Is Different

Barbara Reynolds March 28, 2007

Crises and catastrophes are and will continue to be among the eternal verities of human life. Coping with them successfully requires effective communications – clear, concise, confident, and comforting.

Courtney B. Banks, Vice President, Homeland Security, Raytheon Company

John F. Morton March 14, 2007

Her views on how Raytheon is leveraging its world-class technological capabilities to upgrade U.S. homeland security. Specific comments on several systems now in production or in the RDT&E pipeline.

CONTOMS: The Attributes of Excellence

Joseph Steger March 7, 2007

In both the war on drugs and the current war on terrorism, CONTOMS (Counter Narcotics and Terrorism Medical Support) has been the leading training program for federal, state, and local Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS) programs. Created in 1989, CONTOMS has evolved its training curriculum to meet ever-changing terrorist threats.

Colonel Patrick Sharon, USA, Deputy Director, Joint Requirements Office for CBRN Defense

Patrick Sharon and John F. Morton March 7, 2007

Sharon discusses current CBRN projects, his office’s support for the WMD-CSTs, the JRO role in technology experimentation, TIC/TIM threats, and the Joint Biological-Agent Detection System.

Needed: A Comprehensive Medical Intelligence Picture

Asha M. George February 28, 2007

Defeating the threat posed by biological weapons requires a mountain of relevant information, collated and translated into actionable data, and distributed to a broad spectrum of potential users.

IEDs, RDDs, and Other Improvised Hazards

Joseph Cahill February 14, 2007

When it seems likely that explosives have been used in a mass-casualty incident or “event,” the personnel responding must remember that additional, and bigger, explosions might soon follow and that they, the first responders, may be the target.

Pandemic Preparedness: The Driver for Most Suppliers

John F. Morton January 31, 2007

Question: Is the United States prepared to deal with a biological-warfare attack? Answer: Not yet – but the nation’s private-sector biotech labs are working closely with state, local, and federal governments to detect, prevent, and/or deal with an attack.

Command Profile: Strengthening the U.S. Army’s Helping-Hand Agency

Brent Bankus January 24, 2007

The U.S. Army’s warfighting record speaks for itself – numerous victories and too many heroes to count. The service’s peacetime contributions are just as glorious and have contributed significantly to the common good.

Wicked Problems, Virtuous Solutions: How to Design a Risk-Based Medical Facility

Michael Allswede January 24, 2007

The setting of national standards for the personal protective equipment worn and training received by first responders working in a hazardous-materials environment is a positive step forward.

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