MOS
740A
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Warrant Officer
Description
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear School (CBRNS) Chemical, Biological, Nuclear and Radiological (CBRN) Warrant Officers provide in-depth technical expertise in the areas of CBRN defense. Plans, coordinates, and directs CBRN operations and training to include CBRN vulnerability assessment; multi-spectral obscuration; sensitive site exploitation and assessment; CBRN reconnaissance; CBRN decontamination; CBRN force protection; combating Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) which includes nonproliferation, counterproliferation, consequence management, and identification of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) (including Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TIC) and Toxic Industrial Materials (TIM)); and defense support to civil authorities. Plans, employs, and coordinates CBRN systems in support of joint, interagency, intergovernmental, multinational (JIIM), and combined arms operations. Provides a broad base of technical expertise in the area of CBRN modeling, simulations, and hazard prediction. Subject matter expert that provides commanders (battalion through Army command) with recommendations on the full range of CBRN operations and hazards. Plans, recommends, and evaluates CBRN training activities. Plans, recommends, and evaluates the maintenance of CBRN defense systems. Prepare plans for training, operations, supply and maintenance of CBRN units and personnel.
Core Skills
- CBRN threat assessment
- risk assessment and vulnerability analysis
- incident response planning
- operations planning and coordination
- intelligence integration and analysis
- technical report writing
- training development and delivery
- policy and doctrine development
- interagency and joint operations coordination
- exercise design and evaluation
- data collection and after-action analysis
- team leadership and supervision
- briefing senior leaders
Common Certifications
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
Civilian Career Paths
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- IT MANAGEMENT
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