Document Citation: 5(C)(3)(f)

Header:
Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex
Table 5: Additional Federal Agency Capabilities for a Nuclear/Radiological Incident


Date:
06/01/2008

Document:
Provides immediate assistance under Immediate Response Authority for any civil emergency that may require immediate action to save lives, prevent human suffering, or mitigate great property damage. When such conditions exist and time does not permit prior approval from higher headquarters, local military commanders and responsible officials from DOD components and agencies are authorized by DOD directive, subject to any supplemental direction that may be provided by their DOD component, to take necessary action to respond to requests of civil authorities. All such necessary action is referred to as “Immediate Response.”