Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD – Trainers at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) recently completed a deep-dive instructional session with Soldiers from several Army National Guard Civil Support Teams (CST) to familiarize them with new equipment used to detect toxins.
DEVCOM CBC’s training on the new equipment is run in collaboration with the Capability Program Executive for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (CPE CBRND). Through a partnership within the CPE CBRND’s Joint Project Manager for CBRN Integrated Early Warning, the Center has used its technical and operational expertise to lead a series of hands-on, tailored modules promoting equipment proficiency.
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