Premier US military CBRNE command supports Exercise Immediate Response


ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – Soldiers from the U.S. military’s premier Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) formation honed their ability to enable large-scale multinational operations during Exercise Immediate Response in Europe.

American Soldiers from several 20th CBRNE Command units participated in the exercise with NATO and partner nation units. Scheduled by U.S. European Command and conducted by U.S. Army Europe-Africa, Exercise Immediate Response demonstrated seamless integration between allied and partner forces, enhancing interoperability across air, land, cyber and CBRNE domains. Approximately 12,000 troops participated in the annual exercise, which is part of the Defender exercise series.

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Source: U.S. Army


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