Which of the following is NOT listed as an activity during CBRN force protection and FHP preparations?

• A. Warn
• B. Welfare checks
• C. Protect
• D. Make initial report

Answer: (B)

Coordinated CBRN force protection and force health protection preparations focus on quickly reducing exposure and ensuring a swift, organized response. The first step is warning: get the hazard information out to personnel so they know what to do and can move to safety or take protective actions without delay. Next comes protecting: implement the protective measures right away, such as sheltering in place, using PPE, decontamination, and controlling access to affected areas to limit exposure and spread. The third element is making an initial report: capture essential details about the incident and relay them up the chain of command so leadership can coordinate the response, allocate resources, and adjust protection measures as needed.

Welfare checks aren’t listed as part of these CBRN force protection and FHP preparations because they belong to broader welfare and medical support activities rather than the immediate hazard response sequence. They may occur as part of overall incident management, but the core listed steps concentrate on warning, protection, and reporting to enable a rapid and effective protective response.