The Bundeswehr CBRNchemical, biological, radiological, nuclear Defence Command is responsible for ensuring the reconnaissance of CBRNchemical, biological, radiological, nuclear agents and similar hazardous industrial substances, and the decontamination and disinfection of personnel, material and infrastructure on operations. To this end, the Bundeswehr CBRNchemical, biological, radiological, nuclear Defence Command located in Bruchsal conducts basic research and provides support for training and development activities.
The Bundeswehr CBRNchemical, biological, radiological, nuclear Defence Command develops the Bundeswehr’s basic CBRNchemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defence concepts, and trains and provides CBRNchemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defence forces for operations.
The Command’s Policy and Forces Development Division is in charge of conceptual development, training policies and directives, as well as the training contents and organisation of the CBRNchemical, biological, radiological, nuclear Defence, Safety and Environmental Protection School based in Sonthofen. The Policy and Forces Development Division also ensures the fulfilment of responsibilities in the area of armaments and in-service use and in the relevant NATONorth Atlantic Treaty Organization and EUEuropean Union bodies.
The Bundeswehr CBRNchemical, biological, radiological, nuclear Defence Command has also taken the lead of the CBRNchemical, biological, radiological, nuclear Protection cluster within the Framework Nations Concept (FNCFramework Nations Concept) initiative, assuming responsibility for its implementation. Serving as framework nation, Germany has a coordinating role for CBRNchemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defence and the protection against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats (CBRNchemical, biological, radiological, nuclear protection). One of the initiative’s objectives is to enable CBRNchemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defence forces from NATONorth Atlantic Treaty Organization and EUEuropean Union countries to conduct multinational operations.
In accordance with Article 35 of the German Basic Law, the Bundeswehr CBRNchemical, biological, radiological, nuclear Defence Command can be requested to provide administrative assistance and support disaster relief operations in the event of grave accidents or natural disasters. As a Bundeswehr activity, the Bundeswehr CBRNchemical, biological, radiological, nuclear Defence Command serves as a point of contact in such cases, particularly regarding CBRNchemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defence matters and military firefighting and protection.
Colonel Stephan Saalow
Commander, Bundeswehr CBRNchemical, biological, radiological, nuclear Defence Command
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