text: Appendix B
  B-26. The deployment may be within a state or anywhere within the United States or its territories. The MEB
  should develop standing operating procedures for the various methods and locations of deployment. Based
  on METT-TC, the MEB task-organizes to conduct DSCA. The MEB may deploy an advanced party with
  additional staff augmentation as an early-entry command post to provide on-site assessment and an
  immediate command and control presence. Deployment is affected whether the DSCA mission warrants the
  entire MEB or one or more task forces from the MEB. The MEB task organization may change periodically
  as the need for particular services and support changes. A MEB involved in DSCA operations normally will
  be task-organized with CBRN, engineer, medical, military police, public affairs and, potentially, units from
  other Services. Throughout the coordination effort, it is important for the commander and staff to understand
  and inform interagency personnel of the MEB capabilities and limitations.
  B-27. Due to nonhabitual supporting relationships and dissimilar equipment, the MEB and the lead
  governmental organization must ensure that there is close coordination in all areas. The MEB may co-locate
  its headquarters with the lead agency to improve coordination. The MEB headquarters may be established in
  tactical equipment or fixed facilities. By using liaison teams, the commander and staff work closely with
  interagency and other military elements.
  B-28. A defense coordinating officer and assigned staff may not suffice for a complex disaster. When
  required, the MEB headquarters can control capabilities that the lead authority requires from the DOD.
  Depending on the complexity of the operation, some staff augmentation may be required. The previously
  existing task organization of the MEB may require reinforcement with additional functional units to
  accomplish assigned missions. The MEB commander task-organizes available assets for the mission and
  requests reinforcement as necessary.
  B-29. The MEB leaders must understand the complex environment in which the brigade conducts its mission.
  The MEB must integrate its activities into the planning effort of the supported civilian agency, understand
  support requirements, and be aware of the supported agency’s capabilities and limitations. This leader
  understanding creates an atmosphere that permits shared communications and forges a unified effort between
  elements. Integrating the MEB command and control system into the command and control systems of the
  lead governmental agency and local first responders may be a challenge. The extent to which the MEB
  command and control system is able to integrate into the supported agency command and control system
  depends on the communications/network compatibility/capability of the supported agency.
  B-30. Oftentimes, an agency possesses data that, in its original form, creates compatibility issues with the
  MEB format and the common operational picture. It is incumbent upon the MEB to facilitate the exchange
  of information with the lead agency. During planning and execution, the MEB can deploy liaison officers to
  the lead agency. The network-centric environment of the MEB serves as the conduit for rapidly
  communicating information, while stationary or while moving en route to the geographical site for support
  operations.
  B-31. When the MEB works closely with an agency, the problem sets can be complex and diverse. The MEB
  and the agency must leverage their skill sets and resources to better inform leaders and maximize their
  greatest potential when preparing to conduct a DSCA operation. By eliminating redundancies and identifying
  shortfalls in corresponding capabilities, the MEB creates the conditions for a unified effort. The MEB must
  always protect its information, leverage its information collection capabilities and the communications
  network to enhance situational awareness, and verify the lead governmental agencies capability to fuse data.
  EXECUTE
  B-32. The MEB will do what is required to accomplish its mission when conducting DSCA, even though
  task organizations may need to be changed. The MEB may not be assigned an AO. The MEB may conduct
  the below tasks for DSCA.
  Respond to Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear Incidents
  B-33. Depending on the nature of the incident and initial assessment, the task organization of the MEB may
  need to be changed frequently. The controlling headquarters may also change the command or support
  relationship of the MEB as additional units or organizations respond to the incident. Key response tasks may
  include assessing a CBRN hazard, conducting risk management, responding to a CBRN hazard, planning