TECHNOLOGY TRAINING EVENT- CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE Satsop Nuclear Power Plant

August 13 – August 15, 2024

Elma, Washington

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) has contracted the United States Bomb Technician Association (USBTA) to run a 3-day Technology Training Event for Critical Infrastructure (TTE-CI) at the retired Satsop Nuclear Power Plant in Elma, Washington.

The USBTA, OBP, FBI, and the Washington State Patrol, along with a variety of Industry will conduct a Technology Training Event involving multiple disciplines and equipment related to Military and Public Safety Bomb Technicians missions in a Critical Infrastructure environment. This TTE-CI meets formal training requirements for Bomb Technician proficiency, as outlined in the National Guidelines for Bomb Technicians.

Under the supervision of the USBTA and Observer Controllers (OCs), the Bomb Technicians will have classroom and hands-on training with state-of-the-art equipment including X-Ray Systems, Homemade Explosives, Robotics, Bomb Suits, Rigging, UAV’s, Disruptors, Shape Charges and receive information on Emerging Threats and Case Studies.

Points of Contact:  training@usbta.us  

Paul Perricone USBTA  917-916-6091 pperricone@usbta.us

Amber Lowe USBTA 240-787-2915 alowe@usbta.us