I have organized this paper into five distinct sections; mission, task organization, capabilities, limitations, and finally the conclusion. After the reading and comprehension of this paper, you should have gained a basic understanding of the Special Forces (SF) Chemical Reconnaissance Detachments (CRD). The following paper is mixed with Unclassified (UCI) and For Official Use Only (FOUO) information. FOUO is annotated at the beginning of all For Official Use Only information, the rest of the paper is UCI. If you wish to share this information paper with others, please at a minimum; confirm identity of the person prior to providing (FM 380-5, 2000). For further handling instructions please refer to FM 380-5, or contact me, I will gladly answer all questions.
Keywords: Mission, Task Organization, Capabilities, Limitations
The Special Forces Chemical Reconnaissance Detachment
The Special Forces Chemical Reconnaissance Detachment or CRD is the primary asset for advanced reconnaissance sample collection support in a Chemical Biological Reconnaissance and Nuclear (CRBN) environment, for forensic evidence collection and target exploitation support to site exploitation operations in a non-CBRN environment. The CRD provides support to other service special operations forces, conventional forces, other government agencies, coalition partners, and Host Nation organizations. (ATP 3-11.24)
Mission
(FOUO) The mission of the CRD is to plan, conduct, and provide CBRN reconnaissance and surveillance support for special operations forces in support of strategic, operational, and tactical objectives in all operational environments to support functional and geographic combatant commander intents and objectives. (ATP 3-11.24)
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