Since there is a relationship between the WMD skills and the unit's wartime mission, a complementary outcome clearly exists. The methods for the first phase of this project and during the mission analysis were oriented first on the units in the current force and their capabilities to respond to WMD attacks. In the final analysis, the concept outlined here reaches far beyond just local WMD contingencies. In addition to the current force structure, this plan outlines a requirement for new structure. This proposed structure is not large by any measure but the potential impact is enormous.
Element provides the core capability for the technical DoD response.
Early assessment and detection of a WMD agent, determining the concentration of the release and the areas to evacuate or remain are the likely technical areas the DoD will be asked to support. These questions form the most significant challenge facing communities and states as they respond to WMD attacks. Here again, National Guard and RC integration will enhance the DoD capability in response to WMD attacks.