Army
COMBAT

MOS

74D

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist

Description

The CBRN specialists conduct CBRN reconnaissance and surveillance; perform decontamination operations; conduct obscuration operations; conduct CBRN sensitive site exploitation; and operate and perform operator maintenance on assigned CBRN defense and individual CBRN protective equipment. Additionally, in non-chemical units, the CBRN NCO plan, conduct and evaluate individual and collective CBRN training, and provide technical advice on all CBRN operations and hazards for company and higher-level organizations.

Core Skills

  • cbrn detection and identification
  • hazardous materials response procedures
  • reconnaissance and survey operations
  • decontamination operations management
  • sensitive site exploitation and documentation
  • equipment operation and preventive maintenance
  • incident command system familiarity
  • risk assessment and hazard communication
  • training development and delivery
  • technical advising to command teams
  • data collection and reporting under stress
  • standard operating procedure development
  • safety and compliance monitoring
  • team coordination in emergency scenarios
  • use of protective equipment and protocols

Common Certifications

  • Hazardous Materials Technician Certification
  • FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
  • CEM
  • PSP
  • CPP
  • State POST Certification

Civilian Career Paths

  • EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  • PRIVATE SECURITY
  • PHYSICAL SECURITY
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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