US, NATO to hold chemical, biological, nuclear training

Several units from the US Army’s all-hazards command will participate in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) training with NATO allies in Canada beginning this week, Report informs, citing The Defence Post.

In addition to the US, CBRN troops from Canada, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Slovakia, and the UK will participate in the drill.

According to the biological threat assessment section chief Maj. Joshua M. Carmen, the exercise will help soldiers validate their capabilities in an austere environment.

He further stated that the event would address gaps and challenges in sampling, receiving, testing, and reporting potentially hazardous materials.