Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) 2012 National HSC/AMSC Conference Maritime Program Assistance CAPT J.J. Fisher, USCG DHS Domestic Nuclear Detection Office August 28-30, 2012
DNDO Mission and Objectives DNDO was founded on April 15, 2005 with the signing of NSPD 43 / HSPD 14. It is a jointly-staffed, national office established to improve the Nation s capability to detect and report unauthorized attempts to import, possess, store, develop, or transport nuclear or radiological material for use against the Nation, and to further enhance this capability over time. Develop the global nuclear detection and reporting architecture Develop, acquire, and support the domestic nuclear detection and reporting system Characterize detector system performance before deployment Establish situational awareness through information sharing and analysis Establish operational protocols to ensure detection leads to effective response Conduct a transformational research and development program Provide centralized planning, integration, and advancement of USG nuclear forensics programs 2
The Nuclear and Radiological Threat it is increasingly clear that the danger of nuclear terrorism is one of the greatest threats to global security, to our collective security. President Obama (Nuclear Security Summit, April 13, 2010) Crude sketch of nuclear device found in Afghanistan HEU intercepted by Republic of Georgia in smuggling sting Jose Padilla convicted of plotting dirty bomb attack RDD response exercise in New York 3
What Are We Talking About? An IND is a device capable of producing nuclear yield, employed for terrorist or criminal purposes. It may be a modified stockpile warhead, a statedesigned nuclear explosive, or a device fabricated by a terrorist/criminal organization. An RDD is a device intended to disperse radioactivity for malevolent reasons. It is not capable of producing nuclear yield. An RED is radioactive material as a sealed source or in a container that exposes people to radiation 4
Some of the Potential Threats Source for medical machine(1- in.diameter) Industrial radiography device Core for an atomic bomb Atomic Demolition RDD Atomic Demolition Munitions Well logging devices 5
Small Vessel Threat Small vessels are vulnerable to potential exploitation by terrorists, smugglers of weapons of mass destruction, narcotics, aliens, and other contraband, and other criminals. Objective B-2: Develop a robust layered defense by expanding and enhancing maritime radiological / nuclear detection capabilities -- DHS Small Vessel Security Strategy (April 2008) 6
Basic PRND The Process Human Element Explosive and fabrication Conveyance Transportation Pathway GOAL: Interdiction at any point along this process before it can reach a designated target 7
West Coast Maritime Pilot (WCMP) Summary Designed, fielded, and evaluated a layered preventive rad/nuc detection (RND) capability to counter the small vessel risk Coordinated through Puget Sound and San Diego AMSCs Goals Develop cohesive, regional CONOPS and SOPs Provide radiation detection equipment and training to partner agencies Identify and interdict rad/nuc weapons or materials as far away as possible from critical infrastructure and populated areas Lesson Learned The AMSC is critical Regional maritime CONOPS and SOPs worked best due to jurisdictional authorities and limited assets Standardizing equipment simplifies training, SOPs, response protocols Small vessel RND program can be implemented with federal, state, local, and tribal partners Program improved cooperation and interaction in the maritime public safety community 8
Maritime PRND and AMS Plans 5532 (U) Preventative Radiological/Nuclear (RAD/NUC) Detection Plans (PRND) Preventive Radiological/Nuclear (Rad/Nuc) Detection (PRND) measures, when necessary, will be coordinated by the COTP through the Department of Homeland Security s Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO). The COTP/FMSC will facilitate PRND activities for MTS-related Rad/Nuc threat and consult with the AMSC as appropriate to the situation. 9
Maritime Program Assistance Summary Maritime Program Assistance will build upon the efforts from the West Coast Maritime Pilot to: Facilitate the development of rad/nuc detection capability for small vessels using lesson learned, CONOPS and procedural templates, and background material from WCMP Work through the AMSC to develop a regional approach and take advantage of existing means of coordination in the maritime region. Plan Development Brief AMSC and regional stakeholders Assess capabilities and gaps Develop CONOPS/SOPs Identify equipment needs and cost estimates Equipment Procurement Region procures PRND equipment through grants or internal funding Training and Exercise Conduct training and drills (conceptually, two sessions) Assist in developing an exercise plan 10
james.fisher@hq.dhs.gov 202-254-7387 11