TS::SCI::INTELLIGENCE AND SITUATION UPDATE::TS::SCI:: - January 16th, 2023

[Capt Boyle]

//SECRET//JSOC//MARSOC
From: [email protected] <Clark Williams>
To: [email protected] <Sean Whelan>

 

Subject: Intelligence and Situation Update

 

Regarding MSOT 8311's discovery underneath Rasman Airbase, samples have been sent to Indian Head for investigation by the USMC Chemical Biological Incident Response Force. Their assessment is below:

 

Given the unrefined nature of and diverse types of isotopes present in the materials recovered from Rasman Airbase (Site Alpha) by the 3d MRB, we assess that these are not the precursors for a purpose-built radiological weapon or former nuclear weapon material. There is a high likelihood that this material was nuclear waste from the BN-365 nuclear reactor at the Aktau Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP) which was decommissioned in 1997 after the fall of the Soviet Union. Russian and Takistani authorities had previously claimed that all nuclear waste material had been transferred to Russia, however, limited documentation was provided to US and IAEA officials. The IRPT likely intends to use this material as a radiological weapon or “dirty bomb”. 

 

While heavy exposure over prolonged periods of time to these materials would be harmful to personnel, brief exposure will be easily mitigated through atropine injection and wearing a mask to prevent further inhalation. Code Phrase for exposure to radiological material is “SCRAM, SCRAM, SCRAM”. To prevent harm to all personnel in the AO, upon exposure to radioactive material, personnel should withdraw to a safe distance if able. Personnel will be issued Geiger counters to ensure detection. Should a radiological weapon be detonated, all personnel should rapidly vacate the immediate area. 

 

Signed,
Lieutenant Colonel C. Williams
Commanding
Joint Special Task Force Cobra