FISCAL YEAR 2012 
DHS PREPAREDNESS GRANT PROGRAMS 
SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCE: 
Preventive Radiological / Nuclear Detection 
Guidance 
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 
U.S. Department of Homeland Security 
 A. DNDO Background and Mission 
The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) was established in the 
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by Presidential Directive on April 15, 
2005. DNDO plays an essential role in coordinating and implementing a 
defensive strategy, with domestic and international programs, to protect the 
Nation from a nuclear or radiological terrorist attack. Because no single layer 
within the strategy is capable of providing complete effectiveness in detecting 
and interdicting radiological and nuclear (rad/nuc) materials intended for illicit 
use, DNDO promotes a multi-layered strategy. 
DNDO is the primary agency within the U.S. Government responsible for 
coordinating the Global Nuclear Detection Architecture (GNDA) and supporting 
the deployment of the domestic detection system to detect, analyze, and report 
on rad/nuc materials out of regulatory control. Grantees are encouraged to work 
closely with DNDO when developing, enhancing, or sustaining preventive 
rad/nuc detection (PRND) programs to ensure that their programs are efficiently 
integrated into current and future national efforts and that they are able to 
leverage existing capabilities, best practices, and lessons learned from previous 
efforts. 
DNDO is coordinating development, test, and evaluation programs to assess and 
improve the Nation’s capabilities for detection, identification, and reporting of 
rad/nuc materials. By integrating these programs with operational support 
responsibilities, DNDO will ensure technologies are appropriately deployed, with 
training materials and well developed operational response protocols. Working 
with federal, state, local, and tribal partners, DNDO has piloted initial training 
programs and developed detection alarm protocols that can be customized for 
specific operational missions. 
B. Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Partnerships 
DHS values the importance that effective sharing and use of PRND-related 
information, intelligence, and systems play in strengthening our Nation’s security. 
DNDO seeks to integrate crucial overseas detection programs with the nuclear 
detection efforts undertaken by federal, state, local, and tribal governments and 
the private sector domestically. To facilitate an effective partnership with state 
and local entities that are involved in PRND activities, DNDO will continue to 
pursue a coordinated delivery of DNDO products, programs, and services to 
expand state, local and tribal PRND capabilities. 
C. Building Adaptable PRND Capabilities 
State, local, and tribal entities are encouraged to implement comprehensive 
PRND programs in support of, and in concert with, the domestic portion of the 
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 GNDA, as appropriate. DNDO recognizes that implementing a comprehensive 
program takes time and requires substantial regional coordination and resources. 
DNDO promotes a layered defense incorporating a variety of technical (e.g., 
PRND equipment) and non-technical (e.g., awareness training and information 
sharing) detection capabilities to improve the probabilities of encountering and 
detecting nuclear and radiological materials out of regulatory control. 
DNDO also promotes building adaptable PRND capabilities, which can respond 
to intelligence-driven events. Depending on the needs of the state, local, or tribal 
entity, PRND capabilities may be deployed on a daily basis or only as needed 
(e.g., specialty teams) and in various operating environments and pathways 
(e.g., commercial vehicle inspection, special events screening, small maritime 
vessel monitoring, and critical infrastructure protection). 
D. Maintaining and Sustaining PRND Capabilities 
Maintenance and sustainment are critical aspects of an enduring, comprehensive 
PRND capability and should be considered throughout the life cycle of any 
capability development program. DHS preparedness funding may be used for 
maintenance contracts, warranties, repair or replacement costs, upgrades, and 
user fees under all active and future grant awards, unless otherwise noted. 
However, grantees are reminded to be sensitive to supplanting issues. For more 
about allowable maintenance and sustainment costs, please see Information 
Bulletins #336 and #348 at http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/bulletins/. 
Grantees are encouraged to contact DNDO at DNDO.SLA@dhs.gov prior to 
initiating program activities in order to take advantage of available program 
guidance, tools, resources, and updates. 
E. Available Resources and Allowable Costs 
DNDO is working in close coordination with federal, state, local, and tribal entities 
to develop technical assistance (TA) programs to build and enhance PRND 
programs through the planning, organization, equipment, training, exercise, and 
operational support (POETE/Ops) framework as outlined in Table 1. This 
POETE/Ops framework aligns with the National Preparedness Goal, State 
Homeland Security Strategies, and all reporting requirements for DHS 
preparedness grant programs. 
Table 1. Assistance for PRND Programs 
Planning DNDO can provide planning assistance and support the 
development of protocols and programs. 
Organization DNDO can provide program management guidance to support a 
successful, comprehensive PRND program. 
Equipment 
DNDO evaluates PRND equipment and can provide guidance on 
integrated sets of equipment to meet detection and alarm 
resolution mission priorities. 
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 Training 
DNDO has developed standardized training courses and 
curricula, and can help state, local and tribal develop and 
implement awareness and training programs. 
Exercises DNDO has developed exercise guidelines and can support 
PRND exercise development and execution. 
Operational 
Support 
DNDO can provide technical reachback support and access to 
information sharing systems 24/7 via the DNDO Joint Analysis 
Center. 
The following DNDO services are available to state, local, and tribal grantees that 
wish to develop, enhance, or sustain PRND programs. Additional information 
about these programs and products is available on the PRND Community of 
Interest (COI) described below. 
E.1. Planning and Organization 
Plans and Protocols. Working in coordination with federal, state and local 
PRND operators, DNDO has created planning templates and has compiled 
examples to assist in the establishment of concepts of operation (CONOPs) and 
standard operating procedures (SOPs) for PRND operations and alarm 
resolution. 
PRND Program Management (PM) Handbook with Commercial Vehicle 
Inspection (CVI), Small Maritime Vessel Operations, and Special Events 
Modules and Technical Appendices. DNDO has developed a PRND Program 
Management Handbook with modules and technical appendices that address 
specific operational environments such as CVI, small maritime vessel operations, 
and special events. This handbook provides guidance for administration of a 
domestic PRND program and is intended to assist program development and 
implementation at both the senior policy making and operational levels. 
. The CVI module and technical appendix focuses on the rad/nuc security 
risks posed by commercial vehicles. 
. The Small Maritime Vessel module and technical appendix focuses on the 
rad/nuc security risks posed by small maritime vessels (those vessels 
weighing less than 300 gross tons). 
. The Special Events module and technical appendix focuses on the 
rad/nuc security risks posed by special events. 
National Incident Management System (NIMS) Resource Type Definitions. 
The NIMS Resource Type Definitions were developed in 2011 with direct state 
and local participation to assist state, local, and tribal stakeholders with defining 
and building PRND capability and allow jurisdictions the ability to categorize and 
deployed through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) or 
other interstate mutual aid agreements and compacts. The PRND Resource 
Types categorize equipment, teams, and personnel consistent with other NIMS 
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 resource types to facilitate identification, inventory, and tracking. The PRND 
NIMS Resource Type Definitions and supporting resources can be obtained on 
the PRND Community of Interest (COI) web portal (see below) or by contacting 
DNDO at DNDO.SLA@dhs.gov. 
Radiological / Nuclear Detection and Adjudication Capability Development 
Framework (CDF). The CDF planning guidance assists state, local, and tribal 
jurisdictions with identifying and developing recommended levels of PRND 
capability based on risk factors and the likelihood of encountering illicit rad/nuc 
material. The CDF is based on lessons learned provided by federal, state, and 
local subject matter experts. It is intended to provide strategic guidance based on 
best practices, but not to establish specific requirements. The CDF is a DNDO 
product modeled on the FEMA Target Capability List (TCL) version 3.0., and can 
be leveraged to support investment justifications. A CDF Calculator is also 
available to assist jurisdictions with identifying recommended levels of PRND 
capability quickly and easily. The CDF and supporting resources are available on 
the PRND Community of Interest (COI) web portal (see below) or by contacting 
DNDO at DNDO.SLA@dhs.gov. 
PRND Community of Interest (COI) Web Portal. This Homeland Security 
Information Network (HSIN) COI provides consistent, useful PRND information to 
the federal, state, local and tribal PRND community. The intent of the site is to 
enhance communication between DNDO and the broader PRND community 
while providing a forum where vetted users can securely collaborate to share 
examples, best practices and lessons learned. The COI provides access to many 
DNDO capability development documents and is intended to be the one stop 
shop for federal, state, local and tribal operators seeking to build or enhance 
PRND capability. 
Interested officials with a “need to know” may request access by emailing 
PRND_COI@hq.dhs.gov with the subject line “PRND COI HSIN Access 
Request.” 
E.2. EQUIPMENT 
Grantees intending to purchase PRND equipment are strongly encouraged to 
consider only instruments that have been independently tested by accredited 
laboratories and have demonstrated conformity with the applicable ANSI/IEEE 
N42 standards. Manufacturers offering new equipment for consideration should 
be asked to provide evidence of independent testing for compliance with these 
standards. DNDO has resources described below that are available to assist 
federal, state, local and tribal entities in selecting the right PRND equipment to 
meet their operational needs. 
Equipment Test Results. DNDO has conducted several equipment test 
campaigns to evaluate the effectiveness of detection systems in multiple 
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 performance areas to better inform the PRND procurement decisions of federal, 
state, local, and tribal entities. Several of these test campaign results are 
available on the COI and the Responder Knowledge Base (RKB) at 
http://www.rkb.us, while others may be requested by contacting DNDO directly. 
Examples of test reports include: 
. Anole Test Campaign Report for handheld, backpack, and mobile systems 
(available on COI and RKB) 
. Bobcat Test Campaign Report for commercial-off-the-shelf and prototype 
PRDs (available on COI and RKB) 
. Crawdad and Dolphin Test Campaign Reports for boat-mounted detection 
systems (available upon request) 
. Gryphon Test Campaign Report for aerial detection systems (available in 
late 2012) 
DNDO continues to conduct additional equipment test campaigns and 
stakeholders are encouraged to contact DNDO to learn more about these and 
upcoming tests. 
Graduated Rad/Nuc Detector Evaluation and Reporting (GRaDERSM) 
Program. DNDO initiated the GRaDER program test campaign in 2010 and 
these test results are expected to be available for use in early 2012 via the RKB. 
The GRaDER program provides a continuing means of independently testing and 
assessing commercially available rad/nuc detection equipment against ANSI N42 
performance standards on a voluntary basis by equipment vendors. When test 
results are available, GRaDER will provide performance and operationally 
relevant technical information on tested systems to DHS components and other 
federal departments, as well as state, local, territorial and tribal government law 
enforcement and first responders via the RKB. More information on the GRaDER 
Program is available at http://www.dhs.gov/GRaDER. 
Special Requirements for Neutron Detection Equipment. Helium-3 (3He) is an 
important element used in several national security, homeland defense, and 
medical applications. The supply of 3He is extremely limited and while research is 
currently being conducted to develop alternative materials for neutron detection, 
grantees developing PRND capability may be unable to acquire 3He gas for 
neutron detection equipment. Therefore, grantees seeking to develop or enhance 
neutron detection capabilities are encouraged to contact DNDO at 
DNDO.SLA@dhs.gov for more information about the availability of 3He and 
alternative detection technologies. 
Equipment Types. There is a broad range of sizes and capabilities for PRND 
equipment. Some of the radiation detection and identification equipment that can 
be utilized include, but are not limited to: 
. Personal Radiation Detectors (PRDs) are effective as personnel 
protection devices and can provide limited utility for detecting nuclear 
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 threats in some scenarios. They are sometimes used as a “tripwire” to 
detect the presence of radiation and trigger the use of more capable 
detectors. Newer versions of these devices provide low-resolution 
spectroscopic capabilities suitable for the identification of some nuclear 
and radioactive materials. 
. Hand-held Radioisotope Identification Devices (RIIDs) are designed to 
identify the isotopic composition of radioactive sources, typically based on 
low-resolution gamma spectroscopy. A fewer number of high-resolution 
RIIDs are being deployed because of cost and field operations 
considerations. 
. Human Portable (Backpack) Radiation Detectors are often capable of 
detecting both gamma and neutron emissions. These may include the 
ability to identify specific isotopes. Such systems may be used in either 
covert or overt operational mode generally to help search for threat 
materials. 
. Mobile and Transportable Detectors generally use large volumes of 
gamma-sensitive detectors (e.g. PVT or sodium iodide) and arrays of 
helium-3 proportional counters for neutron detection, either mounted in a 
vehicle (e.g., truck, boat, or aerial platform), a trailer, or other 
transportable form-factor. They can be used for area surveillance, search, 
or other temporary deployments. 
. Radiation Portal Monitors (RPMs) are large, usually stationary detectors 
typically composed of polyvinyl toluene (PVT) for gamma detection and 
helium-3 for neutron detection. By virtue of their size, these devices are 
much more sensitive than handheld detectors. The RPM can be 
susceptible to nuisance alarms and, like all passive radiation detection 
technologies, may have difficulty in detecting shielded nuclear and 
radiological material. Newer versions of portal monitors also provide 
limited nuclide identification capabilities. 
E.3. TRAINING 
DNDO has created several training courses that can be tailored to address 
PRND training needs for a variety of public safety disciplines. PRND training is 
available through the Counter Terrorism Operations Support (CTOS) program, 
which delivers a series of WMD awareness and radiation detection courses. 
More information is available on the CTOS website at 
http://www.nv.doe.gov/nationalsecurity/homelandsecurity/responder.aspx or the 
DNDO website at http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/structure/gc_1192453550101.shtm. 
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 DNDO is currently updating its training courses and curriculum to address a wide 
spectrum of PRND activities. In addition, DNDO is currently piloting a web-based 
training portal which will provide various online training opportunities for a wide 
variety of PRND stakeholders. Additional information will be available in 2012. 
E.4. EXERCISES 
DNDO provides assistance in developing, designing, and conducting exercises 
that are compliant with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program 
(HSEEP) methodology. The exercises provide valuable hands-on experience for 
personnel performing radiation detection missions and assist decision makers in 
integrating the PRND mission into their daily operations. Additional information 
about PRND exercises is available by contacting DNDO at 
DNDO.SLA@dhs.gov. 
E.5. OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 
DNDO provides technical reachback and information sharing support to federal, 
state, local and tribal entities 24/7 through the Joint Analysis Center (JAC). The 
JAC works with national laboratories to provide specialized technical analysis 
necessary to resolve radiation detection alarms. To receive PRND technical 
reachback support contact the JAC at 877-DNDO-JAC (877-363-6522) or 
DNDO.JAC@dhs.gov. 
E.6. ALLOWABLE COSTS 
Appendix A outlines the DHS preparedness grants that can be leveraged to 
build, enhance, or sustain PRND programs. In addition, Appendix A identifies 
which specific PRND equipment, via the Authorized Equipment List, is allowed by 
each grant. Grantees are encouraged to contact DNDO at DNDO.SLA@dhs.gov 
prior to initiating program activities in order to take advantage of available 
program guidance, tools, resources, and updates. 
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State Homeland Security 
Program (SHSP) 
Urban Areas Security 
Initiative (UASI) 
Law Enforcement 
Terrorism 
Prevention Activities 
Operation Stonegarden 
(OPSG) 
Metropolitan Medical 
Response System 
(MMRS) 
Tribal Homeland 
Security Grant 
Program (THSGP) 
Purpose State preparedness 
Urban area 
preparedness 
LE prevention 
activities 
Border LE operations Medical surge Tribal preparedness 
Eligible Funding Recipient 
The 50 states, DC, Puerto 
Rico, and four US 
Territories 
Designated urban areas 
Same as SHSP and 
UASI 
Local and tribal 
government in border 
states 
Designated MMRS 
jurisdictions 
Directly eligible tribes 
Allowable RND 
PLANNING Costs 
Allowable RND 
ORGANIZATION or 
OPERATIONAL Costs 
50% of funds eligible 
for: 
*Operational 
OT/backfill for border 
LE activities 
Same as SHSP except 
CIKR security 
Allowable RND 
EQUIPMENT Costs (PRD, 
RIID, Backpack, Mobile, 
Portal) 
Yes Yes Yes, except portals Yes Yes, except portals Yes 
Allowable RND TRAINING 
Costs 
Allowable RND EXERCISE 
Costs 
50% of funds eligible for: 
*Intelligence Analysts 
*OT for federally-requested information-sharing, intelligence, and 
investigative homeland security activities (e.g., JTTF or fusion center 
participation) 
*Operational OT/Backfill for CIKR security 
*Develop and conduct exercise 
*OT/backfill and travel for exercise 
*Exercise coordinator salaries 
*OT/backfill and travel to attend training 
*Training coordinator salaries 
*Develop and conduct exercise 
*OT/backfill and travel for exercise 
*Exercise coordinator salaries 
*Developing plans 
*Planning staff salaries 
*OT/backfill and travel 
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) 
APPENDIX A: Quick Reference for Allowable Preventive Radiological/Nuclear Detection (PRND) Costs in FEMA Preparedness Grant Programs 
Updated as of February 1, 2012. Always refer to the respective grant guidance or your FEMA Program Analyst for the latest, official guidance.
Port Security Grant 
Program (PSGP) 
Transit Security Grant 
Program (TSGP) 
Intercity 
Passenger Rail 
(IPR) 
Intercity Bus Security 
Grant Program (IBSGP) 
Buffer Zone Protection 
Program (BZPP) 
Emergency Management 
Performance Grants 
(EMPG) 
Regional Catastrophic 
Preparedness Grant 
Program (RCPGP) 
Purpose Port security Transit security Amtrak security Bus security Communities near CIKR All-hazards management Catastrophic planning 
Eligible Funding 
Recipient 
Port authorities, owners, 
and operators 
Public transit agencies Amtrak 
Fixed-route intercity/ 
charter bus owners and 
operators in UASI 
jurisdictions 
Local government 
The 50 states, DC, U.S. 
Territories, Micronesia, 
and Marshall Islands 
Existing Regional 
Catastrophic Planning Teams 
and associated sites 
Allowable RND 
PLANNING Costs 
*Developing plans 
*Planning staff salaries 
Allowable RND 
ORGANIZATION or 
OPERATIONAL Costs 
Operational Package 
(OPack): 
*Explosives Detection 
Canine Team 
Emergency manager 
salaries 
Allowable RND 
EQUIPMENT Costs 
(PRD, RIID, Backpack, 
Mobile, Portal) 
Yes Yes Yes Yes, except portals 
Yes, except RIIDs and 
mobiles 
Yes 
Allowable RND 
TRAINING Costs 
Allowable RND 
EXERCISE Costs 
Operational Packages (Opacks): 
*Explosives Detection Canine Team 
*Anti-Terrorism Team 
*Mobile Explosive Screening Team 
*OT/backfill and travel to attend training 
*Training coordinator salaries 
*OT/backfill and travel to attend training 
*Training coordinator salaries 
*Develop and conduct exercise 
*OT/backfill and travel for exercise 
*Exercise coordinator salaries 
*Develop and conduct exercise 
*OT/backfill and travel for exercise 
*Exercise coordinator salaries 
Infrastrastructure Protection Programs Emergency Management Programs 
*Developing plans 
*Planning staff salaries 
*Developing plans 
*Planning staff salaries 
APPENDIX A: Quick Reference for Allowable Preventive Radiological/Nuclear Detection (PRND) Costs in FEMA Preparedness Grant Programs 
Updated as of February 1, 2012. Always refer to the respective grant guidance or your FEMA Program Analyst for the latest, official guidance.
BZPP EMPG IBSGP LETPA MMRS NSGP OPSG PSGP SHSP RCPGP TSGP THSGP UASI 
Personal 
Alarming 
Radiation 
Detector 
Radiological 
Detection, 
Portable 
07RD-01-PDGA 
Personal radiation (gamma and neutron) 
detection device which provides an alarm 
based on detection, but does not quantify 
dose-rate. 
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes 
Radionuclide 
Isotope Identifier 
Radiological 
Detection, 
Portable 
07RD-01-RIID 
Handheld spectrometer for nuclide 
identification using crystals such as NaI, CZT, 
LaBr, and Germanium. 
No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes 
High-Sensitivity 
Radionuclide 
Detector 
Radiological 
Detection, 
Transportable 
Lab Equipment 
07RD-02-DRHS 
Radionuclide detector utilizing high-purity 
crystal such as germanium. 
No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes 
Standoff 
Gamma/ 
Neutron 
Detector 
Radiological 
Detection, 
Standoff 
Detectors 
07RD-04-SGND 
A detector that can detect gamma/neutron 
radiation at a stand-off distance of at least 
50 feet and specify the type and location of 
radiation sources, while maintaining 
sufficient energy resolution and sensitivity to 
discriminate between normally-occurring 
radioactive materials, background and 
potential threats. 
Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes 
Pulsed Neutron 
Activation 
System, Non- 
Invasive 
Inspection and 
Screening 
System, 
Inspection 
Systems 
15IN-00-PLSN 
Screening system utilizing pulsed neutrons. 
Non-destructive detection of CWAs in sealed 
containers. 
Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes 
Mobile Search 
and Detection 
System X-Ray 
Inspection and 
Screening 
System, 
Inspection 
15IN-00-XRAY 
Portable X-Ray systems for use in search and 
screening operations 
Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes 
Portal Monitors 
Inspection and 
Screening 
System, 
Screening 
Systems 
15SC-00-PMON 
Systems to scan vehicles/cargo for 
radioactive content. Various sizes for 
vehicles, packages (large and small) and 
pedestrians. Does not identify radionuclide 
Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes 
Spectroscopic 
Portal Monitors 
Inspection and 
Screening 
System, 
Screening 
Systems 
15SC-00-PMSP 
Systems to scan vehicles/cargo for 
radioactive content and identify source 
radionuclide. Variants include vehicle, rail, 
and seaport container configurations. 
No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes 
Allowable FEMA Grant Program 
Equipment AEL Category AEL Number AEL Description 
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NIMS Overview 
The National Mutual Aid and Resource Management Initiative supports the National Incident Management system (NIMS) by establishing a 
comprehensive, integrated national mutual aid and resource management system that provides the basis to type, order, and track all federal, 
state, and local response assets. 
NIMS Resource Typing 
For ease of ordering and tracking, response assets need to be categorized via resource typing. Resource typing is the categorization and 
description of resources that are commonly exchanged in incidents via mutual aid, by capacity and/or capability. Through resource typing, 
disciplines examine resources and identify the capabilities of a resource’s components (i.e., personnel, equipment, training). During an incident, an 
emergency manager knows what capability a resource needs to have to respond efficiently and effectively. Resource typing definitions will help 
define resource capabilities for ease of ordering and mobilization during an incident. As a result of the resource typing process, a resource’s 
capability is easily defined and an emergency manager is able to effectively and efficiently request and receive resources through mutual aid. 
NIMS Resource Management 
NIMS recognizes that resources (such as personnel, equipment, or supplies) are needed to support critical incident objectives. The flow of 
resources must be fluid and adaptable to the requirements of the incident. NIMS defines standardized mechanisms and establishes the resource 
management process to identify requirements, order and acquire, mobilize, track and report, recover and demobilize, reimburse, and inventory 
resources. 
Resource management should be flexible and scalable in order to support any incident and be adaptable to changes. Efficient and effective 
deployment of resources requires that resource management concepts and principles be used in all phases of emergency management and 
incident response. 
The resource management process can be separated into two parts: resource management 1) as an element of preparedness and 2) resource 
management during an incident. The preparedness activities (resource typing, credentialing, and inventorying) are conducted on a continual basis 
to help ensure that resources are ready to be mobilized when called to an incident. Resource management during an incident is a finite process 
with a distinct beginning and ending specific to the needs of the particular incident. 
Annual Review 
The PRND NIMS Resource Type Definitions will be reviewed annually and updated as appropriate. 
For more NIMS information, please refer to the Resource Management webpage located at: http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/ResourceMngmnt.shtm. 
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Table of Contents 
NIMS Overview .............................................................................................................. 2 
Equipment 
Personal Radiation Detector (PRD) .................................................................... 4 
Radio-Isotope Identification Device (RIID) ......................................................... 5 
Human-Portable Detector (Backpack) ................................................................ 6 
Vehicle-Mounted Detection System ................................................................... 7 
Teams 
Law Enforcement PRND Team ......................................................................... .8 
Multi-Disciplinary PRND Team ........................................................................... 9 
Maritime Law Enforcement PRND Team ......................................................... 10 
Maritime Multi-Disciplinary PRND Team .......................................................... 11 
Position Titles 
Overview…………... ......................................................................................... 12 
Law Enforcement/ Multi-Disciplinary PRND Team Leader/ Operator ............... 13 
Maritime Law Enforcement Multi-Disciplinary PRND Team Leader/ Operator . 15 
Glossary ............................................................................................................. 17 

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DESCRIPTION A PRD is a small, self-contained detection instrument worn by an operator to detect RN material. 
RESOURCE 
CATEGORY Preventive Radiological/Nuclear Detection RESOURCE KIND Equipment 
OVERALL FUNCTION 
Used to detect the presence of radiation in a 
limited area in the vicinity of the equipment 
operator. 
COMPOSITION & 
ORDERING 
SPECIFICATIONS 
CAPABILITY 
COMPONENT METRIC / 
MEASURE 
TYPE I TYPE II NOTES 
Equipment Radiation 
Detection Gamma/ Neutron Gamma 
COMMENTS 
Additional optional features: isotope identification (spectroscopic), dose rate capable, count rates and other 
types of displays, low profile mode (Bluetooth or wireless), ruggedized, network capable, GPS. 
Gamma detector types would include sodium iodide (NaI), cesium iodide (CsI), CdZnTe (CZT) solid state 
detectors and other scintillator or solid state detectors. Less effective PRND detector types would include 
gas filled detectors such as Geiger-Mueller or Ion Chamber detectors 
REFERENCE(S) 
ANSI/IEEE N42.32-2006 American National Standard Performance Criteria for Alarming Personal 
Radiation Detectors for Homeland Security. 
ANSI/IEEE N42.48-2008 American National Standard Performance Requirements for Spectroscopic 
Personal Radiation Detectors (SPRDs) for Homeland Security. 

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DESCRIPTION A RIID is a hand held instrument used primarily to identify RN material. 
RESOURCE 
CATEGORY Preventive Radiological/Nuclear Detection RESOURCE KIND Equipment 
OVERALL FUNCTION 
Primarily used to identify the radioisotope of RN 
material. May also be used to initially detect the 
presence of RN material. 
COMPOSITION & 
ORDERING 
SPECIFICATIONS 
CAPABILITY 
COMPONENT METRIC / 
MEASURE 
TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III NOTES 
Equipment Isotope 
Identification High Resolution Medium Resolution Low Resolution 
Equipment 
Energy 
Resolution at 
662 KeV 
full width half 
maximum 
(FWHM) 
< 1.0% 
(e.g., HPGe) 
1.0% - 5.0% 
(e.g., LaBr, CZT) 
> 5.0% 
(e.g., NaI) 
COMMENTS Additional optional features: Gamma and neutron radiation detection, dose rate capable, low profile 
mode (Bluetooth or wireless), ruggedized, network capable, GPS. 
REFERENCE(S) ANSI/IEEE N42.34 2006 American National Standard Performance Criteria for Hand-Held Instruments 
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DESCRIPTION A Human-Portable Detector (Backpack) is an instrument carried by an operator to detect RN material. 
RESOURCE 
CATEGORY Preventive RN Detection RESOURCE KIND Equipment 
OVERALL FUNCTION 
Primarily used to detect the presence of RN 
material in a wide area around the operator. Due 
to the larger detector element and power source, 
the detection range of this device may be greater 
than PRDs or RIIDs. 
COMPOSITION & 
ORDERING 
SPECIFICATIONS 
CAPABILITY 
COMPONENT METRIC / 
MEASURE 
TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III TYPE IV NOTES 
Equipment Radiation 
Detection Gamma/ Neutron Gamma/Neutron Gamma Gamma 
Equipment Isotope 
Identification Yes No Yes No 
COMMENTS Additional optional features: dose rate capable, low profile mode (Bluetooth or wireless), ruggedized, 
network capable, GPS. 
REFERENCE(S) ANSI/IEEE N42.43-2006 American National Standard Performance Criteria for Mobile and 
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DESCRIPTION 
A Vehicle-Mounted Detection System is an instrument transported on a vehicular platform (truck, boat, or 
aircraft) for detecting RN material. 
RESOURCE 
CATEGORY Preventive RN Detection RESOURCE KIND Equipment 
OVERALL FUNCTION 
Primarily detects the presence of RN material and 
used to identify radioisotopes in a wide area 
around the vehicular platform. The system may 
be permanently mounted in a vehicular platform 
(e.g., truck, boat, or aircraft) or relocatable 
between these platforms. Due to the larger 
detector element and power source, the detection 
range of this device may be greater than PRDs, 
RIIDs, or Backpacks. 
COMPOSITION & 
ORDERING 
SPECIFICATIONS 
CAPABILITY 
COMPONENT METRIC / 
MEASURE 
TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III TYPE IV NOTES 
Equipment Radiation 
Detection Gamma/ Neutron Gamma Gamma/ Neutron Gamma 
Equipment Isotope 
Identification Yes Yes No No 
COMMENTS 
Additional optional features: dose rate capable, low profile mode (Bluetooth or wireless), ruggedized, 
network capable, GPS. 
May be mounted permanently in or relocatable between various vehicular platforms (e.g., truck, 
boat, or aircraft). 
REFERENCE(S) ANSI/IEEE N42.43-2006 American National Standard Performance Criteria for Mobile and 
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DESCRIPTION A Law Enforcement PRND team is composed of sworn law enforcement personnel dedicated to the detection of radiological and nuclear (RN) materials. 
RESOURCE 
CATEGORY Preventive Radiological/Nuclear Detection RESOURCE KIND Team 
OVERALL FUNCTION 
The team utilizes PRND tools and training to detect nuclear and 
radiological material out of regulatory control. This team is capable of 
handling interdiction and other law enforcement PRND missions. 
COMPOSITION & ORDERING 
SPECIFICATIONS 
Sworn law enforcement 
CAPABILITY 
COMPONENT METRIC / TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III TYPE IV NOTES 
MEASURE 
Team Capabilities 
Vehicular wide area RN 
detection and high 
resolution isotope 
identification 
Vehicular wide area RN 
detection and isotope 
identification 
Human-portable wide area 
RN detection and isotope 
identification 
Limited area RN detection 
and isotope identification 
Personnel Team 
Composition 
1- LE PRND Team Leader 
6-8- LE PRND Operators 
1- LE PRND Team Leader 
6-8- LE PRND Operators 
1- LE PRND Team Leader 
6-8- LE PRND Operators 
1- LE PRND Team Leader 
6-8- LE PRND Operators 
At least two personnel trained 
as secondary screeners with 
team cross-training to ensure 
continuous operations 
capability. 
Equipment Transportation 
Resources 
3-4- Vehicles 
1- Mobile Detection Vehicle 
3-4- Vehicles 
1- Mobile Detection 
Vehicle 
3-4- Vehicles 3-4- Vehicles 
Equipment 
Radiation 
Detection and 
Isotope 
Identification 
8-10- Type II PRDs 
1- Type I RIID 
2-Type II-III RIIDs 
2- Type I-II Human- 
Portable Detectors 
(Backpack) 
1- Type I-IV Vehicle- 
Mounted Detection System 
1- Radiation Survey Meter 
8-10- Type II PRDs 
2-Type II-III RIIDs 
2- Type I-II Human- 
Portable Detectors 
(Backpack) 
1- Type I-IV Vehicle- 
Mounted Detection System 
8-10- Type II PRDs 
2- Type II-III RIIDs 
2- Type I-II Human- 
Portable Detectors 
(Backpack) 
8-10- Type II PRDs 
2- Type II-III RIIDs 
Up to 2 extra PRDs assigned 
for backup. Radiation survey 
meters to be used in 
interdiction mission. 
Equipment Communication 
Intra-team communications 
and ability to transmit 
spectra and other data to 
technical reachback. 
Intra-team communications 
and ability to transmit 
spectra and other data to 
technical reachback. 
Intra-team communications 
and ability to transmit 
spectra and other data to 
technical reachback. 
Intra-team communications 
and ability to transmit 
spectra and other data to 
technical reachback. 
Laptop/aircard 
COMMENTS Self-sustainment for 72 hours. Any teams operating with only PRDs should have established access to RIIDs to conduct secondary screening as needed. 
REFERENCE(S) EMAC Law Enforcement Resource Request Checklist 

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DESCRIPTION A Multi-Disciplinary PRND Team is composed of public safety personnel from various disciplines dedicated to the detection of RN material. 
RESOURCE 
CATEGORY Preventive Radiological/Nuclear Detection RESOURCE KIND Team 
OVERALL FUNCTION 
The team utilizes PRND tools and training to detect nuclear and radiological 
material out of regulatory control. This team may not be capable of handling 
interdiction or other law enforcement PRND missions unless assigned 
sworn law enforcement personnel. 
COMPOSITION & ORDERING 
SPECIFICATIONS 
May include sworn law enforcement, fire service, radiation 
health, EMS, or other appropriately trained personnel. 
CAPABILITY 
COMPONENT METRIC / TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III TYPE IV NOTES 
MEASURE 
Team Capabilities 
Vehicular wide area RN 
detection and high 
resolution isotope 
identification 
Vehicular wide area RN 
detection and isotope 
identification 
Human-portable wide area 
RN detection and isotope 
identification 
Limited area RN detection 
and isotope identification 
Personnel Team 
Composition 
1- PRND Team Leader 
6-8- PRND Operators 
1- PRND Team Leader 
6-8- PRND Operators 
1- PRND Team Leader 
6-8- PRND Operators 
1- PRND Team Leader 
6-8- PRND Operators 
At least two personnel 
trained as secondary 
screeners with team crosstraining 
to ensure continuous 
operations capability. 
Equipment Transportation 
Resources 
1-4- Vehicles 
1- Mobile Detection Vehicle 
1-4- Vehicles 
1- Mobile Detection 
Vehicle 
1-4- Vehicles 1-4- Vehicles 
Equipment 
Radiation 
Detection and 
Isotope 
Identification 
8-10- Type II PRDs 
1- Type I RIID 
2-Type II-III RIIDs 
2- Type I-II Human-Portable 
Detectors (Backpack) 
1- Type I-IV Vehicle- 
Mounted Detection System 
1- Radiation Survey Meter 
8-10- Type II PRDs 
2-Type II-III RIIDs 
2- Type I-II Human- 
Portable Detectors 
(Backpack) 
1- Type I-IV Vehicle- 
Mounted Detection System 
8-10- Type II PRDs 
2- Type II-III RIIDs 
2- Type I-II Human- 
Portable Detectors 
(Backpack) 
8-10- Type II PRDs 
2- Type II-III RIIDs 
Up to 2 extra PRDs assigned 
for backup. Radiation survey 
meters to be used in 
interdiction mission, if 
appropriate. 
Equipment Communication 
Intra-team communications 
and ability to transmit 
spectra and other data to 
technical reachback. 
Intra-team communications 
and ability to transmit 
spectra and other data to 
technical reachback. 
Intra-team communications 
and ability to transmit 
spectra and other data to 
technical reachback. 
Intra-team communications 
and ability to transmit 
spectra and other data to 
technical reachback. 
Laptop/aircard 
COMMENTS Self-sustainment for 72 hours. Any teams operating with only PRDs should have established access to RIIDs to conduct secondary screening as needed. 
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DESCRIPTION A Maritime Law Enforcement PRND Team is composed of maritime law enforcement personnel dedicated to the detection of RN materials. 
RESOURCE 
CATEGORY Preventive Radiological/Nuclear Detection RESOURCE KIND Team 
OVERALL FUNCTION 
The team utilizes PRND tools and training to detect nuclear and radiological 
material out of regulatory control in the maritime environment. This team is 
capable of handling interdiction and other law enforcement PRND missions. 
COMPOSITION & ORDERING 
SPECIFICATIONS Sworn law enforcement 
CAPABILITY 
TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III TYPE IV NOTES 
COMPONENT METRIC / MEASURE 
Team Capabilities 
Vessel borne wide area RN 
detection and isotope 
identification 
Human-portable wide area 
RN detection and isotope 
identification 
Limited area RN detection 
and isotope identification 
Limited area RN detection 
Personnel Team Composition 
1- Coxswain 
2-3- LE PRND Operators 
1- Coxswain 
2-3- LE PRND Operators 
1- Coxswain 
2-3- LE PRND Operators 
1- Coxswain 
2-3- LE PRND Operators 
Operators should be 
familiar with maritime 
environment. Teams with a 
RIID must have at least one 
personnel trained for 
secondary screening. 
Equipment Vessel 1- Vessel 1- Vessel 1- Vessel 1- Vessel 
Equipment 
Radiation Detection 
and Isotope 
Identification 
4- Type II PRDs 
1- Type I-III RIID 
1- Type I-II Human-Portable 
Detector (Backpack) 
1- Type I-IV Vehicle- 
Mounted Detection System 
4- Type II PRDs 
1- Type II-III RIID 
1- Type I-II Human-Portable 
Detector (Backpack) 
4- Type II PRDs 
1- Type II-III RIID 
4- Type II PRDs Up to 1 extra PRD assigned 
for backup. 
Equipment Communication 
Intra-team communications 
and ability to transmit 
spectra and other data to 
technical reachback. 
Intra-team communications 
and ability to transmit 
spectra and other data to 
technical reachback. 
Intra-team communications 
and ability to transmit 
spectra and other data to 
technical reachback. 
Intra-team communications Laptop/ aircard 
COMMENTS Any teams operating with only PRDs should have established access to RIIDs to conduct secondary screening as needed. 
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DESCRIPTION A Maritime Multi-Disciplinary PRND Team is composed of maritime public safety personnel from various disciplines dedicated to the detection of RN material. 
RESOURCE 
CATEGORY Preventive Radiological/Nuclear Detection RESOURCE KIND Team 
OVERALL FUNCTION 
The team utilizes PRND tools and training to detect nuclear and radiological 
material out of regulatory control in the maritime environment. This team may 
not be capable of handling interdiction or other law enforcement PRND 
missions unless assigned sworn law enforcement personnel. 
COMPOSITION & ORDERING 
SPECIFICATIONS 
May include sworn law enforcement, fire service, radiation 
health, EMS, or other appropriately trained personnel. 
CAPABILITY 
TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III TYPE IV NOTES 
COMPONENT METRIC / MEASURE 
Team Capabilities 
Vessel borne wide area RN 
detection and isotope 
identification 
Human-portable wide area 
RN detection and isotope 
identification 
Limited area RN detection 
and isotope identification 
Limited area RN detection 
Personnel Team Composition 
1- Coxswain 
2-3- LE PRND Operators 
1- Coxswain 
2-3- LE PRND Operators 
1- Coxswain 
2-3- LE PRND Operators 
1- Coxswain 
2-3- LE PRND Operators 
Operators should be familiar 
with maritime environment. 
Teams with a RIID must 
have at least one personnel 
trained for secondary 
screening. 
Equipment Vessel 1- Vessel 1- Vessel 1- Vessel 1- Vessel 
Equipment 
Radiation Detection 
and Isotope 
Identification 
4- Type II PRDs 
1- Type I-III RIID 
1- Type I-II Human-Portable 
Detector (Backpack) 
1- Type I-IV Vehicle- 
Mounted Detection System 
4- Type II PRDs 
1- Type II-III RIID 
1- Type I-II Human-Portable 
Detector (Backpack) 
4- Type II PRDs 
1- Type II-III RIID 
4- Type II PRDs Up to 1 extra PRD assigned 
for backup. 
Equipment Communication 
Intra-team communications 
and ability to transmit 
spectra and other data to 
technical reachback. 
Intra-team communications 
and ability to transmit 
spectra and other data to 
technical reachback. 
Intra-team communications 
and ability to transmit 
spectra and other data to 
technical reachback. 
Intra-team communications Laptop/ aircard 
COMMENTS Any teams operating with only PRDs should have established access to RIIDs to conduct secondary screening as needed. 
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Position Titles 
This section contains Qualification Charts for PRND Team Leader and PRND Operator position titles under the National Incident Management System (NIMS). 
The following table shows the six basic categories of criteria employed: 
Categories 
The categories listed under the required and recommended criteria are defined as follows: 
Education Formal instruction based on a curriculum that prepares an individual with the core knowledge and skills for entry into a discipline 
and for performing job functions. 
Training Instruction and/or activities that enhance an individual’s core knowledge increase skill set and proficiency as well as strengthen 
and augment abilities. 
Experience Time required in a job function for an individual to attain proficiency in applying knowledge, skills and abilities. 
Physical/Medical Fitness Physical and medical considerations, that when applied, help to ensure safe performance in potentially hazardous environments. 
Currency Functioning in the ICS position during a qualifying incident, approved exercise, drill, training or simulation at least once every five 
years. 
Professional and Technical 
Licenses and Certifications 
Licensure refers to the granting of a 'permission to practice.' Licenses are usually issued in order to regulate some activity that is 
deemed to be dangerous, a threat to the person or the public, or which involves a high level of specialized skill. Certification is a 
designation earned by a person to assure qualification to perform a job or task. 
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Name of Position PRND Team Leader 
Type Not Applicable 
Description The Law Enforcement PRND Team Leader has the overall authority and/or responsibility for directing the PRND operations of the LE PRND 
team. The Multi-disciplinary PRND Team Leader has the overall authority and/or responsibility for directing the PRND operations of the 
Multi-disciplinary PRND team. 
Category Requisite Criteria Recommended Criteria 
Education Not Applicable Not Applicable 
Training 
Completion of the following: 
1. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
2. ICS-200:ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents 
3. ICS-300: Intermediate ICS 
4. IS-700: NIMS, an Introduction 
5. Basic RN awareness training 
6. Instruction on assigned RN detection equipment 
Completion of the following: 
1. IS-706: NIMS Intrastate Mutual Aid – An Introduction 
2. IS-800: National Response Framework 
3. Personal Radiation Detector (PER-243) or equivalent 
4. Personal Radiation Detector Train the trainer (PER-243-1) or 
equivalent 
5. Primary Screener Backpack Basic Course (PSBB) (PER-246) 
or equivalent 
6. Primary Screener - Mobile Detection Course MDS (DHS-012- 
PREV) or equivalent 
7. Primary Screening - PRD Basic Operator Training Course 
(DHS-013-PREV) or equivalent 
8. Primary Screener - Backpack PackEye Course (DHS- 014- 
PREV) or equivalent 
9. Maritime PRND Operations Course (DHS-011-PREV) or 
equivalent (for PRND Team Leaders operating in the maritime 
environment) 
Contact DNDO at DNDO.SLA@dhs.gov for updated PRND training 
courses. 
Experience 
Obtains the following experience: 
1. One year experience as a PRND Team Leader 
2. Relevant PRND experience 
3. Two years experience in individual’s primary discipline 
Minimum of one year experience as a PRND Operator 
Physical/Medical 
Fitness 
Meets all medical and physical fitness requirements established 
within their primary discipline, which includes the physical capability 
to work long hours in adverse and potentially extreme environmental 
conditions. 

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Currency 
1. Annual refresher training 
2. Qualifying incident experience, exercises, drills or simulations 
every five years 
Professional and 
Technical Licenses and 
Certifications 
Certified as a sworn law enforcement officer, firefighter, health 
physicist, etc. 
Additional Criteria 
Per NIMS compliance at the time of publication, ICS- and IS- training 
courses are listed. Equivalent courses must meet the NIMS National 
Standard Curriculum. 
Where applicable, experience is measured from the time an 
individual receives necessary certifications. 
Ordering Specifications or Designations 
Can be ordered as an individual asset 
Can be ordered in conjunction with a NIMS typed team (LE or Multi-Disciplinary PRND Team, Maritime LE or Multi-Disciplinary PRND Team) 
Can be ordered in conjunction with a NIMS typed unit ( ) 

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Name of Position PRND Operator 
Type Not Applicable 
Description The Law Enforcement PRND Operator is responsible for conducting primary and/or secondary PRND operations. The Multi-disciplinary 
PRND Operator is responsible for conducting primary and/or secondary PRND operations. 
Category Requisite Criteria Recommended Criteria 
Education Not Applicable Not Applicable 
Training 
Completion of the following courses/ curricula: 
1. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
2. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
3. IS-700: NIMS, an Introduction 
4. Basic RN awareness training 
5. Instruction on assigned RN detection equipment 
Completion of the following courses/ curricula: 
1. IS-706: NIMS Intrastate Mutual Aid – An Introduction 
2. IS-800: National Response Framework 
3. Personal Radiation Detector (PER-243) or equivalent 
4. Personal Radiation Detector Train the trainer (PER-243-1) or 
equivalent 
5. Primary Screener Backpack Basic Course (PSBB) (PER-246) 
or equivalent 
6. Primary Screener - Mobile Detection Course MDS (DHS-012- 
PREV) or equivalent 
7. Primary Screening - PRD Basic Operator Training Course 
(DHS-013-PREV) or equivalent 
8. Primary Screener - Backpack PackEye Course (DHS- 014- 
PREV) or equivalent 
9. Maritime PRND Operations Course (DHS-011-PREV) or 
equivalent (for PRND Operators operating in the maritime 
environment) 
Contact DNDO at DNDO.SLA@dhs.gov for updated PRND training 
courses. 
Experience 
Obtains the following experience: 
1. Relevant PRND experience 
2. Two years experience in individual’s primary discipline 
Physical/Medical 
Fitness 
Meets all medical and physical fitness requirements established 
within their primary discipline, which includes the physical capability 
to work long hours in adverse and potentially extreme environmental 
conditions. 

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Currency 
1. Annual refresher training 
2. Qualifying incident experience, exercises, drills or simulations 
every five years 
Professional and 
Technical Licenses and 
Certifications 
Certified as a sworn law enforcement officer, firefighter, health 
physicist, etc. 
Additional Criteria 
Per NIMS compliance at the time of publication, ICS- and IS- training 
courses are listed. Equivalent courses must meet the NIMS National 
Standard Curriculum. 
Where applicable, experience is measured from the time an 
individual receives necessary certifications. 
Ordering Specifications or Designations 
Can be ordered as an individual asset 
Can be ordered in conjunction with a NIMS typed team (LE or Multi-Disciplinary PRND Team, Maritime LE or Multi-Disciplinary PRND Team) 
Can be ordered in conjunction with a NIMS typed unit ( ) 

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Glossary 
Coxswain is the person in charge of a boat’s navigation and steering. 
Intra-team communications are supported through the use of electronic devices, such as radios, which enable teams to maintain 
communication during various operations. 
Limited Area RN Detection is the ability to detect RN materials within the vicinity of the equipment operator by using either personal 
radiation detectors (PRDs) or radio-isotope identification devices (RIIDs). These instruments are usually limited in range due to smaller 
detector elements and power sources. 
Out of regulatory control refers to devices and materials that are being imported, possessed, stored, transported, developed, or used 
without authorization by the appropriate regulatory authority, either inadvertently or deliberately. 
Primary Screeners are trained to specialize in the initial phase of radiation detection to include verification of the initial detector alarm, 
locating the general area from which radiation is being emitted, and first contact with an individual, vehicle, or shipment. 
Secondary Screeners assist the primary screeners in verifying a detector alarm by using RIIDs to pinpoint/measure the source of 
radiation which caused the detectors to alarm. If the situation requires further investigation, Secondary Screeners utilize technical 
reachback assistance to adjudicate, or identify, the type and nature of the material or device causing a detection alarm. 
Technical reachback is the process of communicating spectroscopic information to the appropriate authority for analysis in order to 
identify the radiological material. 
Wide Area RN Detection is the ability to detect RN materials over a broader area by using either human-portable detectors 
(backpacks) or vehicle-mounted detection systems. These instruments have a greater detection range than PRDs and RIIDs in general 
because of larger detector elements and larger power sources. Therefore, a vehicle-mounted system typically has a wider area 
detection capability than a human-portable detector, which in turn typically has a wider area detection capability than a PRD or RIID.