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Air Force Doctrine Document 2-1.8: Counter-Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Operations
Date: January 26, 2007
Author: Staff
Institution: Air Force
Bibliographic Entry: Staff. “Air Force Doctrine Document 2-1.8: Counter-Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Operations.” Washington, D.C.
Electronic Link: http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/pubfiles/af/dd/afdd2-1.8/afdd2-1.8.pdf
Key Words: Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear, CBRN, Air Force, planning, response
Summary of Key Points, Issues, Conclusions:
Air Force Doctrine Document 2-1.8, Counter-Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Operations outlines the tenets of CBRN planning and response and expands the doctrine for combating CBRN. The National Military Strategy to combat Weapons of Mass Destruction is reflected in this document. The document is based on a series of foundational doctrine statements:
• The operational pillars of counter-CBRN are proliferation, prevention, counterforce, active defense, passive defense, consequence management
• Counterforce relates to offensive actions to strike adversary CBRN weapons and related operations
• Active defense operations to intercept CBRN weapons
• Passive defense efforts protect U.S. and host nation interests and properties
• Consequence management actions mitigate the effects of a CBRN incidents and aid in response and recovery operations.
Name of Researcher: Lauren Obermeier
Institution: Integrative Center for Homeland Security, Texas A&M University
Date Posted: April 27, 2007