Commander, United States Northern Command and Commander, United States Pacific Command
Commander, United States Northern Command and Commander, United States Pacific Command : are the supported geographic combatant commanders (GCCs) for CBRN responses within their respective areas of responsibility (AORs) as designated in the Unified Command Plan for a federal response. The operational chain of command for federal forces remains with the GCC; the operational chain of command for state controlled NG forces remains with the governor