scope:

a. This instruction applies to all DON personnel, both Military Service members, Department of Defense (DoD)/DON civilian and contractor work force to include local nationals, the family members (dependents) of DON personnel, and commands. This instruction complements existing DoD and DON CBRNE directives for installations.

b. This instruction is applicable to DON installations overseas and in the United States, its territories, and possessions.

c. Does not apply to radiological incidents covered by reference (c).

d. Ships should be familiar with this instruction. Installations may require assistance from ships in port when responding to CBRNE events.

Purpose. To implement enclosure (1) by:

a. Establishing Department of the Navy (DON) policies, assigning responsibilities and procedures supported by references (a) and (b) to establish and implement a program for a worldwide DON installation emergency response to manage the consequences of a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear or High-Yield Explosive (CBRNE) event.

b. Providing guidance and information for the establishment of a CBRNE preparedness program for emergency responders at all DON installations. DON installation emergency responders must be prepared to respond to the effects of a CBRNE event in order to preserve life, prevent human suffering, mitigate the event, and protect critical assets and infrastructure.