Interagency operations in analysis learning from episodes in Caraguatatuba, Goiânia and Rio de Janeiro

Abstract

This paper addresses the learning process related to the development of interagency operation and its doctrine resulted from three episodes’ analysis: the hecatomb in Caraguatatuba, the radiologic accident with cesium-137 in Goiania, and the disaster at the mountainous region in Rio de Janeiro. The literature review and documental analysis carried out in this work intend to obtain teachings and to shed light on a time gap previous from the 1st edition of the “Interagency Operations” Manual (BRASIL, 2012a), published by Defense Ministry in 2012. The results from this study points out problems that hampered the effectiveness regarding the mobilization of civil and military institutions in order to resolve the complex matters faced at the time of the episodes. Thus, we conclude the necessity of qualification regarding a better practice of interagency that can be enabled by means of courses and trainings, in which the future paths of these operations can be addressed, considering not advisable the reunion of agencies exclusively during crisis moments.