Korean Service Corps, 22nd Company Gears Up with Intensive CBRNE Readiness training

By Pfc. Ana AlrawiApril 17, 2025

Korean Service Corps, 22nd Company Gears Up with Intensive CBRNE Readiness training
1 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The Korean Service Corps (KSC) 22nd Company Executive Officer briefs participants inside the smoke chamber during the annual Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) training at Humphreys, South Korea, April 7, 2025. The purpose of this training is to maintain readiness and reinforce emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Ana Alrawi) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Ana Alrawi) VIEW ORIGINAL
Korean Service Corps, 22nd Company Gears Up with Intensive CBRNE Readiness training
2 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Members of the Korean Service Corps (KSC) 22nd Company downgrades their gear after exiting the smoke chamber during a Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) training at Humphreys, South Korea, April 7, 2025. The purpose of this training is to maintain readiness and reinforce emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Ana Alrawi) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Ana Alrawi) VIEW ORIGINAL
Korean Service Corps, 22nd Company Gears Up with Intensive CBRNE Readiness training
3 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The Korean Service Corps (KSC) 22nd Company conducted its annual Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) training at Humphreys, South Korea, April 7, 2025.The purpose of this training is to maintain readiness and reinforce emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Ana Alrawi) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Ana Alrawi) VIEW ORIGINAL
Korean Service Corps, 22nd Company Gears Up with Intensive CBRNE Readiness training
4 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The Korean Service Corps (KSC) 22nd Company downgrades their gear after a Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) training at Humphreys, South Korea, April 7, 2025. The purpose of this training is to maintain readiness and reinforce emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Ana Alrawi) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Ana Alrawi) VIEW ORIGINAL
Korean Service Corps, 22nd Company Gears Up with Intensive CBRNE Readiness training
5 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A Korean Service Corps (KSC) 22nd Company member gears up to enter the smoke chamber and conduct his annual Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) training at Humphreys, South Korea, April 7, 2025. The purpose of this training is to maintain readiness and reinforce emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Ana Alrawi) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Ana Alrawi) VIEW ORIGINAL
Korean Service Corps, 22nd Company Gears Up with Intensive CBRNE Readiness training
6 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The Korean Service Corps (KSC) 22nd Company exits the smoke chamber as part of their annual Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) training at Humphreys, South Korea, April 7, 2025. The purpose of this training is to maintain readiness and reinforce emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Ana Alrawi) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Ana Alrawi) VIEW ORIGINAL
Korean Service Corps, 22nd Company Gears Up with Intensive CBRNE Readiness training
7 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Korean Service Corps (KSC) 22nd Company members test their mask before entering the smoke chamber as part of their annual Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) training at Humphreys, South Korea, April 7, 2025. The purpose of this training is to maintain readiness and reinforce emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Ana Alrawi) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Ana Alrawi) VIEW ORIGINAL

CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – The Korea Service Corps (KSC) 22nd Company conducted a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) training, April 7, 2025, at Camp Humphreys, South Korea.

This annual training exercise enhances readiness and proficiency of KSC personnel in the event of a CBRNE incident. As a part of the exercise, participants entered the gas chamber to practice proper protective procedures and response protocols.

Prior to the exercise, the company executive officer provided a detailed briefing and guided the team go through the appropriate actions required during CBRNE exposure. The training ensures that all personnel are prepared to respond effectively and confidently in hazardous environments. The KSC continues to prioritize safety, preparedness, and mission readiness through rigorous, scenario-based training opportunities.

The Korea Service Corps is a paramilitary civilian organization that provides critical logistical and operational support to U.S forces in Korea.

Originally established during the Korean War in 1950, the KSC was formed to assist with supply distribution and combat support. Today, it continues to play a vital role in sustaining readiness by supporting transportation, maintenance, engineering, and field operations across the Korean Peninsula.