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handle is hein.crs/crsuntaabnm0001 and id is 1 raw text is: Order Code RS21081 Updated December 21, 2001 CONTOMS (Counter Narcotics and Terrorism Operational Medical Support Program) David J. Gerleman Research Associate Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade Division Steven A. Hildreth Specialist in National Defense Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Summary Since the September 1 1th terrorist attack, greater attention has focused on federal, state, and local readiness to respond to situations involving terrorism or weapons of mass destruction (WMD). One such federal program that provided federal support to local law enforcement and first responders is CONTOMS (Counter Narcotics and Terrorism Operational Medical Support). Earlier this year, CONTOMS was scheduled for elimination from the Department of Defense (DOD) budget; DOD argued that it should not fund this activity without a direct appropriation from Congress. Various medical and law enforcement organizations tried to reverse the proposed elimination. Shortly after the terrorist attack, television's America's Most Wanted (AMW) featured CONTOMS in a program segment, arguing its value, and increasing public awareness over the program's pending elimination. This report may be updated to reflect significant developments. Background & Mission The CONTOMS program began in 1989 and was designed to meet the need for specialized medical training to support law enforcement operations. It was the first such federal program to address the complex response issues of a terrorist or ultra-violence incident that might confront state and local emergency responders. The CONTOMS mission is to serve as a bridge between the uniformed services-with focus on current military medical knowledge and technology bases-and the civilian emergency services community for sharing critical experience and expertise in responding to contingencies within the United States. The program addresses the medical aspects of law enforcement responses to WMD crisis management, counterterrorism, counternarcotics, protective operations, hostage rescue, explosive ordnance disposal, maritime operations, civil disorder, and major national security events. Congressional Research Service + The Library of Congress CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web

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