In the Appendix the functions of these tools are discussed. The availability of air screening gear to a vessel depends on the vessel 's weapons maintenance capability for airborne radioactive material detection gear . It is EOD squads that have gear for detection of gaseous radioactivity. The key to responding to a atomic gun incident is planning, training, and adhering to precautionary measures during critical stages. In addition to possessinga well exercised shipboard Atomic Gun Incident Bill, vessels should take the following preventive measures during weapons movements when the chance for a atomic gun incident is at its peak.
Station saftey forces in the instant region of the movement.
Ensure that the medical department and EOD detachment are ready if they are necessary . The IRF will be derived from the vessel or submarine, if the vessel or submarine is moored when the incident happens . Specifically the shore installation support will be contingent upon the location of the incident and the ability to continue with the primary mission of the shore installation. These procedures have been established in prior chapters. The major differences in port lay in the flexibility given by the vessel .