Soldiers share Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear techniques and tactics

By Spc. Samantha PetersenMarch 7, 2019

Soldiers share Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear techniques and tactics
1 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers from the Ohio Army National Guard's 637th Chemical Company, assigned to Task Force Spartan, provide a display on the chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear-dismounted reconnaissance equipment to Kuwait Weapons of Mass Destruction De... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Soldiers share Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear techniques and tactics
2 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers from the 637th chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear Company display the proper wear and use of protective suits for different levels of contamination on Feb. 14, 2019, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The Soldiers provide a display on the ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Soldiers share Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear techniques and tactics
3 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Sgt. Amanda Plummer, of the 637th Chemical Company, takes photos as part of the standard protocol while entering a contaminated area during a demonstration on Feb. 14, 2019, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Soldiers from the unit assigned to Task Force Spart... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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5 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Staff Sgt. Dustin Bowshier of the 637th chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear Company is the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge and explains the self-contained breathing apparatus that is worn with the suits for different levels of contamina... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - Stepping in, zipping up, securing gloves, fastening boots are all steps one must take when getting into a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear suit. Task Force Spartan CBRN personnel from the Ohio National Guard's 637th Chemical Company conducted an exchange of information with the Kuwait Weapons of Mass Destruction Defense Command on Feb. 14.

Lt. Col. Brandi DeGier, a Task Force Spartan CBRN officer explained, "The WMD Defense Command workshop was an exchange between U.S. personnel and Kuwait's Ministry of Defense, WMD Defense Command to assist us in understanding each other's ability to counter weapons of mass destruction and respond in the event of an incident."

The CBRN team attended the event as the division's representatives and subject matter experts during the various workshops. The three-week long workshop provided an unprecedented understanding of command structure, personnel, equipment, training, and operations to develop active future engagements and subject matter expert exchanges for partnership building and interoperability in CBRN operations.

This lead to the unique opportunity for Task Force Spartan's CBRN professionals to be afforded the chance to meet and develop relationships with staff across the WMD Defense Command force.

This workshop wrapped up with the Soldiers from the Ohio National Guard's 637th Chemical Company assigned to TF Spartan providing a display and layout on the CBRN Dismounted Reconnaissance Sets, Kit and Outfits. The 637th Soldiers spoke to different levels of proof and experimental establishment and provided a demonstration.

Through Operation Spartan Shield OSS, Task Force Spartan maintains a U.S. military posture in Southwest Asia sufficient to strengthen our defense relationships and build partner capacity.

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