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<\/a><\/p>\n\u201cCommunication is key in this situation,\u201d said Army 1st Lt. Michael Kehs, survey team leader with the 32nd CST. \u201cWe need to detect and identify the radiological hazards at the scene… keep[ing] contact with one another at least every five minutes.\u201d<\/p>\n
Once the threat level is determined, the CST has a communications platform in their command vehicle with the ability to securely transmit classified information.<\/p>\n
This allows them the ability to stay in contact with officials from multiple agencies, said team members. The unit\u2019s capabilities are designed to augment and supplement local hazardous materials response teams, rather than replace them.<\/p>\n
During Vigilant Guard, the Maryland-based CST received support from CSTs in neighboring states, something that may happen should a real-world scenario take place.<\/p>\n
That is a benefit of taking part in the exercise, said Collins. “…staying ready and building those bridges, should they be needed.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>The Maryland National Guard\u2019s 32nd Civil Support Team<\/a> (Weapons of Mass Destruction), based out of Fort George G. Meade, Md., took part in Vigilant Guard Nov. 5-7, 2010, in Baltimore. Vigilant Guard is a multi-agency exercise that focuses on building relationships between the National Guard and local first responders. The scenario tested the unit\u2019s response to a simulated explosion at a chemical production facility.<\/p>\n