Joint Task Force Bravo
Providing Access, Engagement,Multi-Agency Support
and Response Capabilityto SOUTHCOM contingencies
Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Belize, Guatemala
• History of JTF-B
• Mission
• Organization
• Process for DOD Involvement
• Assets
• Recent Events
• DENTON Program
Agenda
1982 1983 1984 1992-1994 1996 1998 1999
Palmerola ABConstructed
JTF-AlphaEstablished
RedesignatedJTF-Bravo
Central ChampsRevised
Hurricane Mitch
OperationCentral Skies
PanamaClosure
2002
Central ChampsRevised
Deter aggression
History of JTF-B in Honduras
2004
Conduct/supportUS military & interagency
operations / training in theaterand perform Humanitarian Civic
Assistance
Regional TrainingInitiative
Central ChampsDeveloped
Transition toHumanitarian
Civic AssistanceOperations
Peru Earthquake, Hurricanes Dean
and Felix. TS Noel
20082007
Flood Relief (Honduras, Costa Rica,
Panama)
2005
Hurricane Stan (Guatemala)
2009
Costa Rica/Earthquake
El Salvador, Mudslide
Haiti Earthquake and Agatha HA/DR MSN Guatemala
2010
When requested by a Partner Nation and/ or
directed by USSOUTHCOM; JTF-Bravo conducts
Joint, Combined and Interagency Operations, and
supports Contingency Operations throughout the
assigned geographical area in order to enhance
theater-wide Operational Security and reinforce
Regional Cooperation.
JTF-Bravo Mission
Task Organization
ARSOUTH AFSOUTH
ADCON
612th ABSLtCol Cade
CMSgt Schwenk
ARFORLTC GendreauCSM Thomas
JSFMaj MeierMSgt Diaz
MEDELLTC Hoilien1SG Rich
Staff
JTF-B CMD CDR – Col Reilly
DCO – Lt Col BementCSM – CSM Groninger
SOUTHCOM
ADCON
Command & Control Relationships
C2 (OPCON)
Coordination Coordination
ASACOL ClausenCSM Crooks
1-228thLTC Kanicki
CSM DeAnda
53189 52107 142
JIATF-S
(CNT TACON)
SOUTHCOM responds in support of USAID/OFDA
Joint Staff tasks SOUTHCOM
(CJCS EXORD)
DOD approves HA/DR
COM issues disaster declaration cable
For USG response, US Chief of Mission (COM)
validates emergency
HN overwhelmed HN request/will
acceptUSG aid In interest of USG
If req’d, HN requests assistance from
international community (other
nations, NGOs, IOs, regional response mechanisms, etc.)
Host Nation (HN)Responds
Disaster Occurs
Process for DOD Involvement
If req’d, DOS requests DOD assistance and
may provide $$$(EXECSEC request)
Exception: JTF-B can respond immediately to save lives if assets on hand (for only 72 hrs)
USAID/OFDAResponds as Lead
Federal Agency
Medical Forces
Mobile Surgical Team
Preventive Med Team
Clinical Staff
Pharmacy
Dental
TRICARE
Key Facilities
Key Equipment7 x Ambulances 4 x Respirators1 x Portable x-ray machine1 x Blood bank: 25-35 units on hand1 x ISTAT blood analyzer
1 x Operating Room1 x Emergency Room1 x Hospital ward with overnight capacity for 4 patients
1 x FSN Tricare technician
1 x Dentist1 x Dental tech
1 x Pharmacist1 x Pharmacy tech
2 x Physicians 4 x Ambulatory care nurses9 x Medics
1 x Env Science Officer 6 x Prev Med technicians2 x Vet techs
1 x Surgeon1 x Nurse Anesthetist2 x OR Nurses1 x Surgical Technician Deployable Resources
Assets
Army Aviation
8 x UH-60L Utility Helicopters
2 x UH-60A Utility Helicopters 11 passengers/aircraft 2.5 hour mission radius 5,000 lb external lift capability
4 x CH-47 Cargo Helicopters 31 passengers/aircraft 2.75 hour mission radius 18,000 lb lift capability 4 x 2,000 gal aerial fire-fighting buckets
4 x UH-60L MEDEVAC Helicopters 4 patients/aircraft 2.5 hour mission radius
Assets
CH-47
UH-60
MHSC
Aircraft Range Time
UH-60 ERFS 550 NM 5 HRS
CH-47 2 ERFS 660 NM 5.5 HRS
OperationalReach
2007 Hurricane Felix Response
• Timeline– CAT 5 Hurricane strikes Central America– Government of Nicaragua and U.S.
Ambassador issue disaster declarations– JTF-B deploys 25-person team including
Assessment Team (approx. 26 hours after disaster declaration)
– JTF-B deploys additional airlift and communication assets to Puerto Cabezas
JTF-Bravo transported 118 Tons of relief supplies and flew 124.5
hours over 11 days
JTF-Bravo transported 118 Tons of relief supplies and flew 124.5
hours over 11 days
Water Purification Mission Ajuterique, Comayagua Nov 08
Water Purification Mission Ajuterique, Comayagua Nov 08
2008 Flood Relief in Panama and Costa Rica
Heavy Rains in November caused flooding• Embassy Disaster Declaration • JTF-Bravo deploys 68-person team and seven
helicopters• Worked with MILGRPs, Country Team, Host Nation
Emergency Response Organizations based in five locations
JTF-Bravo rescued 17 personnel and delivered 314,000 lbs of supplies on 95 Missions and over 220 flight hours flown
JTF-Bravo rescued 17 personnel and delivered 314,000 lbs of supplies on 95 Missions and over 220 flight hours flown
Panama Nov 08Panama Nov 08
2009 Earthquake Relief in Costa Rica
JTF-Bravo evacuated 90 people, transported 154 rescue workers and flew 46 hours over 3 days
JTF-Bravo evacuated 90 people, transported 154 rescue workers and flew 46 hours over 3 days
• 6.2-magnitude earthquake in January
• Embassy Disaster Declaration • JTF-Bravo deploys 34 person
team and four helicopters• Worked with MILGRPs, Country
Team, Costa Rica Emergency Response Organization based in two locations
Mudslide Relief Mission in Verapaz, El Salvador, 2009.
4417 patients treated and delivered more than 400,000 lbs of supplies 4417 patients treated and delivered more than 400,000 lbs of supplies
Haiti 2010
More than 4200 patients treated.
More than 4200 patients treated.
First U.S. Surgical Team on the ground. First U.S. Surgical Team on the ground.
JTF-Bravo (-) JTF Talon HA/DR Mission in Haiti16 March – 24 May 2010
• JTF Talon transported 1,498 personnel ISO JTF-Haiti
• Supported numerous DVs including FLOTUS and CDRUSSOUTHCOM
• Provided JTF-Haiti 24/7 CASEVAC Coverage
• 4 helicopters participating • 4 UH-60s• Flew 341 hours ISO JTF-H
objectives
CENTAM AOR Recent/Future Ops
Mosquitia MEDCAP10-13 Aug
Beyond the Horizon
New Horizons8-10 Sep DV Support
GTM MEDCAP21-25 Sep
23-26 Aug 10 El Sal MEDCAP
NIC Continuing Promise 10
15-24 Sep Air Move Support
Deliberate CNT Op 29 May, 2 Sep
GTM HA/DR OpsHurricane Agatha
and Pacaya Volcano1-7 Jun
17 Jan -24 MayHaiti HA/DR Ops
ATOI Interdiction 21 Jul
CENTAM SMOKE24-26 Aug
PR SMEE30 Aug-1 Sep
Urology, Pediatrics, Hand Surgery
MEDRETEsJul, Sep 10
New Horizons Haiti
Training/SMEE
SC Operations
Med Operations
CNT Operations
• The DENTON Program is a commodities transportation program authorized under Title 10 U.S.C. Section 402. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Department of Defense (DOD) jointly administer the program. The program provides the authority for DOD to use any extra space on U.S. military cargo aircraft to transport humanitarian assistance materials donated by NGOs, IGOs and private voluntary organizations for humanitarian relief.
• Since the program is a space available, it is impossible to predict when transportation will be provided; therefore, no garantees can be made regarding completion of a donated humanitarian goods shipment.
• http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/cross-cutting_programs/private_voluntary_cooperation/denton.html
• Mr.Bryan Hicks is the USAID POC at: [email protected] or [email protected]
DENTON Program
• The U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean share common interests
• JTF-Bravo is the U.S. military’s agile response capability in Central America
• JTF-Bravo is here in complete partnership and cooperation with our Central American Partners
Summary
Contacts:MAJ Jorge L. Cintron, Director J9e-mail: [email protected]
CIV Iris Medina. Liaisone-mail: [email protected]
Phone (504) 234-4634 Ext. 4124/51 Fax. 4692Webpage http://www.jtfb.southcom.mil/ http://www.jtfb.southcom.mil/enespanol/
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