Domestic Preparedness Awareness Overview

The purpose of this course is to provide training for Domestic Preparedness Awareness Level instruction. The presentation is designed to increase knowledge about nuclear, biological, and chemical agents, often called NBC agents.

Course Overview

The purpose of this course is to provide training for Domestic Preparedness Awareness Level instruction. The presentation is designed to increase knowledge about nuclear, biological, and chemical agents, often called NBC agents.

By the end of this course, and understanding will be gained of:

  • Recent history of NBC weapons that have been used
  • Basic signs and symptoms of an NBC attack
  • Potential types of dissemination devices
  • Actions to take in response to a terrorist incident involving NBC

Course Topics

  • NBC Threat Description
  • NBC Terrorism and Targets
  • Types of Agents and Dissemination
  • Recognizing an NBC Release
  • Response to an NBC Incident