Journal of Defense Management
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Abstract

The Concept of CBRN Defence and Possibilities of its Application in theCzech Armed Forces

Pavel Otrisal*

Weapons of mass destruction are understood as permanent and significant threat not only for armies but also for civilian inhabitants. Application of uniform concept of force protection, respectively CBRN Defence introduces a basic frame for uniform command and control of forces in operations. The article introduces current valid Czech definitions of Armed Force Chemical Corps, CBRN Defence and chemical support.