NBC defense

from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tactical sign for NBC protection
Interspiro mask and US armed forces suit
NBC special protective clothing ZODIAK of the Bundeswehr

NBC defense is a (military) collective term for protective and defensive measures against the effects of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons , or NBC weapons for short. The civilian counterpart is the ABC service .

In the German , Swiss and Austrian armies , the NBC defense force is a separate branch .

tasks

The tasks in NBC defense are divided into two phases:

  1. NBC reconnaissance: The aim is to identify NBC operations and the resulting and preventive NBC protection of people and material as well as reducing the effects of the use of NBC weapons.
  2. Decontamination : NBC defense units disinfect, disinfect, detoxify and de-clean vehicles (Dekon-G) or combat troops, people (Dekon-P) and can also be used to treat drinking water.

Situation in Germany

NBC defense in the Bundeswehr

NBC defense in the GDR

In the NVA , NBC defense was ensured by units and units of the chemical services , which were part of the special troops. At the officers' college of the land forces "Ernst Thälmann" , training took place in the specially created Section 7, Chemical Services .

Situation in Austria

Web links