The Russian Armed Forces celebrate the Day of the Troops of Radiation, Chemical, Biological Defense

The Russian Armed Forces celebrate the Day of the Troops of Radiation, Chemical, Biological Defense On November 13, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation celebrates the 106th anniversary of the formation of the radiation, chemical, biological defense troops. The history of modern NBC protection troops dates back to November 13, 1918, when by order of the Revolutionary Military Council of the Republic No. 220, the chemical service of the Red Army was created and the formation of the first bodies and units of anti-chemical protection was organized. The NBC protection troops perform tasks to identify and assess the NBC situation, conduct special treatment of troops, decontaminate the area, roads and structures, use aerosols for camouflage, flamethrower-incendiary means to defeat the enemy, as well as eliminate the consequences of accidents at NBC hazardous facilities. Today, the NBC protection troops include combat-ready formations, military units and subdivisions that are part of ... Source: Military Wave