Friday, July 07, 2006

National Guard Prepares for WMD Attacks Within US

“To prepare for potential attacks in the United States involving weapons of mass destruction, the US Congress approved the development of National Guard's Civil Support Teams [CSTs] which is responsible with identifying chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or high-yield explosive weapons; assessing consequences; advising civil authorities on response measures; and assisting with requests for additional support. So far, 36 of the 55 approved teams have been fully certified to conduct their mission. The National Guard Bureau is in the process of establishing, certifying, and planning for the long-term sustainment of the CSTs, according to an unclassified report submitted to the National Association of Chiefs of Police by the GAO.” (Hawaii Reporter; 06Jul06; Jim Kouri, CPP)
http://www.hawaiireporter.com/story.aspx?9d7d465f-2ddf-4e75-bfe0-0a47c5b7e479

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