1. S e n t s i l
Capabilities Brief

2. OUTLINE Mission Key Characteristics Notification process
Site layout / past events
Capabilities / equipment
Conclusion / questions

3. MISSION
Provide FREE support to civil authorities with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN – WMD) incidents or Natural/Manmade Disasters to:
IDENTIFY – detect, characterize, and monitor unknown hazards
ASSESS – prior to, during, and after an incident through deliberate crisis action planning/execution
ADVISE – the Incident Commander on response measures, mitigating hazards, and resource management
ASSIST – by utilizing our specialized skills & capabilities

4. Key Characteristics
22 Full-time Guardsmen - on scene within a few hours
Most robust RAD detection and Chem/Bio detection equipment in the state (calibrated and ongoing weekly training)
Commander requests additional NG/DoD assets needed on scene
HAZMAT TECHs, confined space certified, ropes, patient evac,…
Able to cross train/work with local agencies in a supportive role (ICS trained)
Able to send out small teams (mobile lab, communications, “meter swingers”,…) to assist with missions as needed
Use the 12 step FBI sampling protocol
Detection equipment can be placed to monitor threats with remote notification

5. Key Characteristics (continued)
Sophisticated Reach-Back System (DTRA – Defense Threat reduction Agency) – assist IC/RRTs with Modeling
Some missions require members to be armed and in civilian clothes
Partners: FEMA/FBI/SBI/Secret Service/SWAT/Fire/U.S. Marshalls/
Police/Highway Patrol/…
All down range operations are photographed and hazards are mitigated whenever possible
Assist with conducting, participating in, or paying for EM partner’s training
Conduct “sweeps” before events to ensure no hazards were placed and monitor entrances during events
Can stay in Hotzone 2-3 hours (special SCBA) and can stay on scene up to 72 hours with follow on team (SC/VA/GA/TN standby)
Call us if you want to ask a question about anything

6. Team Alert Notification Process
Governor – North Carolina
Department of Public Safety
The Adjutant General
42nd CST
Local Incident / Event Incident Commander
JFHQ-J3
NCEM
INCIDENT
Municipality contacts Area Coordinator who calls RCC (Regional Coordinating Center-”Branch”)

7. (Simulated Operational Site)
Staging Area and
Incident Command Post
Survey/Decon Team
ADVON
Operations Center
WMD
Release
Target
Survey
Hot Zone
Unified Command
Suite (UCS)
Analytical Laboratory
System (ALS) .
Warm Zone
Medical Team
Assumed Wind Direction

8. SUPPORT TO CIVIL AUTHORITIES
NASCAR, PNC Arena Events
Governor Inaugurations, Politician Visits, Presidential Debates, Pope’s Visit
Superbowl, World Games (Special Olympics), X Games, …
Unknown powders NCEM
Water Sampling Mission/Chemical Dumping
Dem/Rep National Conventions
Boston Marathons, African Leader’s Summit, Maya Angelou Funeral Support
Festivals-Apple/July 4th/Dixie Classic/…
ACC Championships - Football/Basketball
Men’s & Women’s U.S Open Championships
Commissioning of USSNC Nuclear Submarine
US Marshals-Daniel Boyd Trial
Cherry Point Air Show
Pepsi American Sail Event
Joint Hazard Assessment Team Training, SBI/ATF/FBI

9. Threat Based Capabilities
Chemical
Chemical Warfare Agents
Nerve, Blister, Choking, Blood agents
(Sarin, VX, Phosgene…)
Toxic Industrial Chemicals/Materials
Explosive residues
Biological
Virus (smallpox)
Toxins (ricin)
Bacteria (anthrax, plague, brucellosis)
Radiological / Nuclear
Radiation accidents
Radiological Dispersal Devices

10. Recon and Sampling Operations
Aircraft, Boats/Ships, Buildings, Trains,…

11. Decontamination Operations

12. Air Operations

13. Maritime Operations

14. Equipment Advanced Echelon (ADVON) Operations Center
Provides basic IT, internet, sat phone, printing for Commander/IC
Operations Center
5 work stations on Trojan network

15. Equipment Analytical Laboratory System
ISO accredited field confirmatory lab
Level 3 self contained glove box
Chem, Bio, Rad triage and analysis
Unified Command Suite
Military (HF-800 MHZ)
Interagency Cross Banding with ACU 1000
IP Video Hosting with DCS (downrange camera)
DOD voice/data SATCOM
INMARSAT B (Voice/Data satellite)
STE Secure Telephone/VOIP
Dismounted – Remote Commercial voice/data

16. Equipment
Ranger Polaris
Multi Faceted Response
Patient Transport

17. Conclusion
The 42nd CST is the fastest deploying unit within the North Carolina National Guard. It exists to support the First Responder/Law Enforcement Community within the State whenever needed for WMD or HazMat events at no cost. It’s state-of-the-art equipment and highly trained personnel give the Incident Commander a comprehensive capability to deal with CBRNE events occurring within their community.

18. QUESTIONS? First Sergeant 1SG James R. Storms 252-378-5869
Operations Officer
CPT Danny Fitzpatrick
Commander MAJ Joel Eberly