Client Success Story:

Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and MINES

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Enabling Strategic Preparedness through Outreach, Training, and Expertise

Background

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) plays a critical role in safeguarding national security by countering threats from nuclear, chemical, and biological hazards. To further its mission, DTRA sought to enhance readiness through the adoption of the Military Impact of Nuclear Events Software (MINES), a wargaming tool designed to assess and visualize nuclear event impacts. This initiative aimed to strengthen strategic planning and operational effectiveness across the Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies.

Mission

DTRA’s objective was to conduct comprehensive outreach and training for the use of MINES, ensuring its effective integration in wargaming and operational scenarios. The agency’s mission centered on building user proficiency, promoting MINES adoption, and leveraging its analytical capabilities to support decision-making across military and federal stakeholders.

Solution

SummitET subject matter experts brought their deep chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) insight to the project. Their involvement supported the development, training, and outreach activities for MINES within DoD and other federal agencies. SummitET’s expertise guided the software’s evolution, contributed to training materials, and ensured the tool’s alignment with operational needs.

Result

A comprehensive nuclear effects paper was developed and delivered, offering critical analysis and guidance for MINES users.
SummitET created a MINES training course, facilitating user education and supporting ongoing software development.
Ongoing support was provided for multiple evolutions of the Fort Leonard Wood Maneuver Support Center of Excellence (MSCOE) Chemical Captain’s Course Tabletop Exercise (TTX), strengthening training and operational readiness.

Conclusion

The collaboration between DTRA and SummitET led to significant advancements in nuclear event preparedness. Through targeted outreach, expert-led training, and continual development of the MINES software, DTRA enhanced its capabilities across the DoD and federal agencies. This partnership underscores the value of combining operational expertise with innovative tools, ensuring ongoing preparedness for emerging threats and supporting mission success.