Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training, the 40 hour CWA – BWA Production Course is designed to train and test the students’ knowledge and abilities regarding CBRNE response(s) involving clandestine/illicit CWA – BWA production. The course encompasses a wide range of topics, with an emphasis on process recognition/reporting, render safe/sampling procedures, and detection/analytical equipment employment. Course topics that will be covered include, but are not limited to:
Chemical
Introduction to Organic Chemistry
Glassware/Chemical Process Recognition
CWAs and TICs – Properties
CWAs and TICs – Production Routes
CWA and TICs Laboratory Characterization
Detection/Analytical Instrument Technologies
Hazard Assessment: Monitoring and Survey Strategies and Tactics
Reporting/Render Safe Procedures
Sampling and Downrange Analysis
Biological
Introduction to Microbiology
Bacteria/Virus/Toxin Properties
Biological Warfare Agents
Bio Laboratory Equipment and Production
Bio Lab Recognition and Characterization
Bio Sampling and Detection/Identification Methodologies
Explosive and Drug Laboratory Recognition
This course is intended for CST Survey section members, though it is available to all CST personnel, as well as other military, government, and civilian organizations. It is a 5-day, 40-hour course (M-F) that is exportable to any CONUS location provided by the customer. Minimum class size is 8 students, maximum class size is 16 students.
Price: NTE $2,500 per student