CBRN consequence management: New approach and possibilities of participation of chemical units
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NBC Defence Institute of the University of Defence, Czech Republic
Publication date: 2016-03-31
Security and Defence Quarterly 2016;10(1):147-163
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ABSTRACT
Managing the consequences after using weapons of mass destruction is considered a classic
task of the Chemical Corps units and formations. Restoring essential combat capability of
troops and recovering from chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear event is a primary
goal of operations, which are termed “CBRN consequence management”. The paper discusses
the current approach to the topic in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and provides
notes from operational experience that can lead to the development of relevant military
capabilities. Based on an analysis of theoretical and practical approaches, the authors
propose capability areas of modern Chemical Corps units that support CBRN consequence
management operations.