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Purpose. This pamphlet is a comprehensive reference for the commander and staff to use in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from a chemical accident/incident (CAI) involving surety or nonsurety material (nonstockpile chemical weapons munitions/material). It explains the concepts and procedures to be used by an emergency response force while executing chemical accident/incident response and assistance (CAIRA) operations. This pamphlet provides typical emergency effort technical information upon which a variety of decisions may be made. This pamphlet is the base document for CAIRA training throughout the Army. It can be used at all levels of command as an aid to developing plans for responding to all types of chemical hazards. This pamphlet does not address the requirements for responding to terrorist use of chemical agents in the public domain; however, some of the techniques and procedures may be adapted for use in such situations.

Applicability. This pamphlet applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve. Specifically, this pamphlet applies to personnel, organizations, and contractors that have or will have the potential to respond to accidents or incidents involving chemical agent material (including research, development, test, and evaluation of dilute solutions) or nonsurety material (nonstockpile chemical weapons munitions/materiel).