Army Chemical Review

SUMMER 2012

Army Chemical Review presents professional information about Chemical Corps functions related to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, smoke, flame, and civil support operations.

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Command were key and essential elements that contributed to the success of the brigade in meeting its training objectives, which included— Ɣ Deploying the brigade and two battalion headquarters in support of WMD-E and counter device operations. improvised explosive Ɣ Synchronizing WMD-E and counter improvised explosive device operations through the division WMD fusion cell. Ɣ Training brigade staff in WMD-E operations. Ɣ Conducting collaborative and parallel staff planning with 2ID staff. Ɣ 5H¿QLQJ WDFWLFV WHFKQLTXHV DQG SURFHGXUHV IRU FRQGXFWLQJ WMD-E operations and maintaining partnerships with ROK forces. Ɣ Reestablishing partnerships with CBRNE ROK forces. Ɣ Supporting and synchronizing WMD-E and counter impro- vised explosive device operations through the division WMD fusion cell. Execution T he purpose of the Warpath III exercise was to evalu- ate the ability of the division and subordinate brigades to support the ROK by controlling and preventing the proliferation of WMD material. A fusion cell was created with- in the brigade tactical operations center (TOC) for the purpose of analyzing information, providing recommendations, and synchronizing and synergizing efforts. The fusion cell was comprised of key members of division, chemical brigade, and ROK staffs as well as theater experts. During each hypotheti- cal exercise scenario, U.S. forces demonstrated resolve in sup- porting the ROK while also improving interoperability and sharpening readiness. All Warpath III participants (including the brigade) con- GXFWHG KRXU EDWWOH VWDII RSHUDWLRQV LQ D ¿HOG OHYHO HQYLURQ- ment. The command post exercise portion of the operation FRQFHQWUDWHG RQ VSHFL¿F DVSHFWV RI FRPELQHG DQG MRLQW ZDU ¿JKWLQJ DFFRUGLQJ WR &RPELQHG; )RUFHV &RPPDQG; RSHUDWLRQV plans. Once the full spectrum of reception, staging, onward movement, and integration had been crossed, the Hazardous Response Platoon (HRP), 61st Chemical Company; CBRNE Response Team 2C, 110th Chemical Battalion; and the 4th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, performed the decisive air- insertion mission and cleared an underground facility, allowing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) assets to assess and exploit the facility. The HRP initially established an emergency personnel decontamination station alongside the hasty ROK decontamination station. The platoon also made XVH RI XQDUPHG JURXQG HTXLSPHQW WKDW ZDV RXW¿WWHG ZLWK D mounted camera, which allowed command post personnel to view any dangers existing in the target area. As the assault element cleared the facility, the HRP conducted initial-entry operations. CBRNE Response Team 2C and a team from the ROK CBRN Defense Command served as follow-on forces. A 23d Chemical Bat- talion Soldier helps conduct a sensitive- site assessment of a tunnel complex. 26 Army Chemical Review

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