Joint Publication 1-02 DoD Dictionary of Military ... - AcqNotes.com

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear sustain — The decontamination and
medical activities to restore combat power and continue operations. Also called CBRN
sustain. (JP 3-11)
chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives consequence
management — The consequence management activities for all deliberate and
inadvertent releases of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield
explosives that are undertaken when directed or authorized by the President. Also
called CBRNE CM. (JP 3-41)
chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or high-yield explosives incident — An
emergency resulting from the deliberate or unintentional release of nuclear, biological,
radiological, or toxic or poisonous chemical materials, or the detonation of a high-yield
explosive. Also called CBRNE incident. (JP 3-28)
chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear incident — Any occurrence, resulting from
the use of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons and devices; the
emergence of secondary hazards arising from counterforce targeting; or the release of
toxic industrial materials into the environment, involving the emergence of chemical,
biological, radiological and nuclear hazards. (JP 3-11)
chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapon — A fully engineered assembly
designed for employment to cause the release of a chemical or biological agent or
radiological material onto a chosen target or to generate a nuclear detonation. Also
called CBRN weapon. (JP 3-11)
chemical dose — (*) The amount of chemical agent, expressed in milligrams, that is taken
or absorbed by the body.
chemical hazard — Any chemical manufactured, used, transported, or stored which can cause
death or other harm through toxic properties of those materials. This includes chemical
agents and chemical weapons (prohibited under the Chemical Weapons Convention), as
well as toxic industrial chemicals and toxic industrial materials. (JP 3-11)
chemical monitoring — (*) The continued or periodic process of determining whether or
not a chemical agent is present. See also chemical survey.
chemical survey — (*) The directed effort to determine the nature and degree of chemical
hazard in an area and to delineate the perimeter of the hazard area.
chemical warfare — All aspects of military operations involving the employment of lethal
and incapacitating munitions/agents and the warning and protective measures
associated with such offensive operations. Since riot control agents and herbicides are
not considered to be chemical warfare agents, those two items will be referred to
separately or under the broader term “chemical,” which will be used to include all types
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