NBCC where detailed dose estimations are not required, but where a quick visualization of the
contamination hazard is essential.
radiological intelligence. Radiological contamination overlays may be disseminated by any of the
following methods, arranged in order of preference:
a. Electrical transmission. Because of its speed and accuracy, the preferred method for transmitting
a radiological contamination overlay is by hard-copy channels of electrical communications (for example,
facsimile). Facsimile devices are normally available at division and higher headquarters. These devices
will be used to transmit contamination overlays to lateral and higher commands.
b. NBC 5 (nuclear) report. When hard-copy channels of electrical communications are not
available, the radiological contamination chart is transformed into a series of readings and coordinates for
transmission with the NBC 5 (nuclear) report as prescribed in STANAG 2103. The NBC 5 (nuclear)
report is a report of known actual radiological contamination (Figure 6-6). The report consists of two
parts: the heading and the body.
Letter
Description
Sample Data
Immediate
Precedence
Date-time (local or ZULU, state which)
Security classification
Unclassified
From
To
Type of report
NBC 5 (nuclear)
A
Strike serial number
A. 24
O
Reference date-time for estimated contours when not H + 1 hours
R
Decay rate
T
H + date-time (local or ZULU, state which)
T.
201505 Z
U
1,000-cGyph contour line coordinates
V.
ND 651455
ND 810510
V
300-cGyph contour line coordinates
ND 821459
ND 651455
W. ND 604718
ND 991686
W
100-cGyph contour line coordinates
ND 114420
ND 595007
X
20-cGyph contour line coordinates. (See note)
NOTE: The dose rate for X on the NBC 5 (nuclear) report varies from that in STANAG 2103. The United
States (US) Army has determined that 20 cGyph is more meaningful than 30 cGyph for the militarily
significant perimeter of the fallout area at H + 1 hour.
Figure 6-6. Example of an NBC 5 (Nuclear) Report
(1) The following information should be provided in the heading of the NBC 5 (nuclear)
report:
(a) Precedence. The precedence of the NBC 5 (nuclear) report is IMMEDIATE.
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