Frequently Asked Questions
1. What should I wear for the T4 course?
The dress code is business casual. Most of this course involves hands-on exercises so please wear comfortable clothing. If you have any questions about the dress code, please contact Deidra Phillips at 865-740-8016.
2. What do I do if I have not previously attended a WMD/CBRNE course?
If you have not previously attended a WMD/CBRNE course, you can still reap the full benefits of T4. You may want to do some work on your own time to prepare. Please visit the Training page in order to access the materials you will need. Please contact us if you have any questions.
3. Where will the training be held?
Please log in with the username and password that have been provided to you by the University of Tennessee to view detailed information about your training location.
4. What should I bring with me when I attend T4?
There is no need to bring anything. All instructional materials will be provided for you.
5. What does FOUO mean?
FOUO means For Official Use Only. Information that is designated as FOUO is considered sensitive but not classified. Strict rules exist that govern the handling, dissemination and destruction of this information. To view DHS policy on the safeguarding of FOUO information, click here.
6. Why are T4 materials considered FOUO?
T4 materials have been designated FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY because it contains security sensitive information that will not be made available to the general public.
7. What will I learn during the T4 course?
You will learn how to assess a potentially dangerous situation and decide whether or not a threat exists. You will have hands-on instruction with several types of technology that will help you assess questionable situations.
8. What is your policy regarding weapons on site during training?
DHS policy entitled “Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Weapons and Safety Policy” states: "It is the policy of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Preparedness Directorate, to ensure that every effort is made to provide a safe and secure environment during Preparedness Directorate-sponsored exercises for its participants, observers/VIPs, control/evaluation staff, volunteers, and the general public. Qualified personnel (law enforcement, security, military, etc.), with legal authority to carry weapons and who have an assigned exercise role (responder, tactical team, etc.) with the potential for interaction with other exercise participants (i.e., Actor Victims), shall NOT carry a loaded weapon within the confines of the exercise play area."
Since the T4 course has exercises scheduled all three days (both inside and outside of the classroom) and DHS policy requires no weapons in the exercise area, participants will not be allowed to wear or bring personal or agency weapons (including impact and less-than-lethal weapons), live ammunition, weapon magazines, or flashbangs into the training area (including classroom) at any time during this course.
Please make arrangements to properly secure all weapons prior to the start of training each day.
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