FM 3-34.22 - Army Electronic Publications & Forms - U.S. Army

Stability and Civil Support Operations
BCT can support relief operations by providing geospatial products and the analysis of potential life
support areas. The likelihood is low that a BCT is committed to support CBRNE consequence
management, although the possibility certainly exists. Support to domestic CBRNE consequence
management is a major operation. It has, by far, the most extensive support requirements for military
personnel. Other U.S. government agencies have the primary responsibility for responding to domestic
terrorist incidents. Local authorities are the first to respond to a CBRNE incident. However, Army forces
have a key supporting role and can quickly respond when authorized.
7-53. As with stability operations, most BCT engineer requirements in civil support operations are likely
met with augmented general engineering and other specialized engineer capabilities. The BCT ENCOORD
must be prepared to direct and coordinate the simultaneous application of engineer capabilities in support
of the BCT mission. When the required engineer augmentation or capability is unavailable to the BCT, the
ENCOORD must rely on reachback or collaborative planning with other engineer elements for the
necessary technical support to enhance BCT organic engineer capabilities. If the BCT is committed in
response to disaster or a terrorist attack, its organic and augmenting engineer forces may perform or
support some critical relief and recovery functions, such as the—
� Search and rescue.
� Emergency flood control.
� Hazard identification.
� Food distribution.
� Water production, purification, and distribution.
� Temporary shelter.
� Transportation.
� Firefighting.
� Medical support.
� Veterinary support.
� Communications.
� Contamination control.
� Sanitation.
7-54. In support of civil law enforcement, typical engineer tasks might include—
� Constructing or repairing law enforcement target ranges; helipads; and fuel storage, billet, CP,
and maintenance facilities.
� Producing geospatial products.
� Constructing and upgrading access roads for drug interdiction patrols.
� Clearing observation fields for counterdrug teams.
� Providing explosive breach capability or training to law enforcement personnel.
� Integrating engineer operations into stability and civil support operations.
7-55. Planning for civil support operations is significantly different than planning for stability
operations—not in terms of the degree of effort, but because of the unique nature of the threat. The threat
will likely be a natural or man-made disaster with unpredictable consequences. Additionally, planners must
be aware that civil support operations are governed by different laws and regulations than operations
conducted OCONUS. The U.S. Constitution, statutes, and regulations govern the use of military assistance
and restrict Army interaction with OGAs and civilians. Issues related to the Posse Comitatus Act, the use
of force, civil disaster assistance, and the federalizing of troops necessitates timely legal advice throughout
operations.
7-56. In stability and civil support operations, there may be a need for specialized engineer requirements
such as prime power, well drilling, and firefighting. Engineer planners must have a general understanding
of the capability of specialized assets within the engineer force structure and the ability to determine when
their employment would be appropriate.
11 February 2009 FM 3-34.22 7-13