WMD Considerations for US&R Hazardous Materials Specialists

WMD Considerations for US&R HazMat Specialists – Program of Instruction
Module 0: Welcome and Introductions
Summary: The participants will become familiar with the general overview of the course, and
instructors will explain the goal of the course, and describe the course outline and structure.
Students will also complete all registration and class rosters forms.
Instructional Resources Required:
• Module 0 presentation slides
• Participant Manual
• Computer
• Projector
Terminal Learning Objective: Upon the completion of this course, participants posses the
knowledge, skills and, abilities to perform the function of a US&R Hazardous Materials Specialist
deploying and operating with a US&R task force in a WMD (CBNRE) environment.
US&R Hazardous Materials Specialist Program
Enabling Objectives: Upon the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
0-1 Understand the chemical and physical properties of potential WMD agents;
0-2 Understand the proper protection in a WMD environment when working as a member
of the US&R Hazardous Materials team;
0-3 Understand the requirements of monitoring, detection, and sampling in a WMD
environment; and
0-4 Demonstrate and understanding of the tactical considerations of a US&R Hazardous
Materials Specialist conducting operations in known or suspected WMD or hazardous
environment.
Duration: 10 minutes
Method of Instruction: Facilitated seminar format in a classroom environment
Instructor Ratio: 1:15
Required Reading: None
Special Instructions: None
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