Conjugado anfíbio: A importância do Conjugado Anfíbio no contexto das ações de resposta da MB no Plano de Emergência Externo para Central Nuclear Almirante Álvaro Alberto

Abstract

The present study investigates the importance of the Brazilian Navy’s (MB) Amphibious Task Force in emergency response actions, focusing on the External Emergency Plan (PEE) for the Almirante Álvaro Alberto Nuclear Power Plant (CNAAA). The research uses a comparative analysis between the MB’s performance in the External Emergency Plan (PEE) for the Almirante Álvaro Alberto Nuclear Power Plant (CNAAA) and the participation of the U.S. and Japanese Armed Forces during Operation Tomodachi, conducted in response to the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Fukushima. The methodology adopted includes a literature review, document analysis, and interviews with Brazilian Navy officers. The results show that the MB's Amphibious Task Force, with its capability for force projection, flexibility, and integration with other forces and agencies, plays an important role in supporting Civil Defense and Humanitarian Action Operations. Additionally, the SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) highlights both the strengths and opportunities as well as the weaknesses and threats faced by the Amphibious Task Force in different operational contexts. The dissertation concludes that the Amphibious Task Force plays an important role in supporting Civil Defense and Humanitarian Action Operations, providing the necessary capabilities for a rapid and coordinated response. The comparative analysis with Operation Tomodachi reinforced this hypothesis, demonstrating the relevance of the Amphibious Task Force in crisis situations. We conclude that the Amphibious Task Force is an indispensable tool for the Brazilian Navy's response actions in the External Emergency Plan for the Almirante Álvaro Alberto Nuclear Power Plant. Its rapid mobilization capability, operational flexibility, and interagency integration ensure the protection of the population and the mitigation of the impacts of nuclear disasters. Therefore, it is essential that the MB continues to enhance its operational capabilities, investing in advanced technologies and strengthening international cooperation to ensure safety in nuclear emergency operations.