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Subject: NBC TRAINING                                                    

Unit: 24TH ID     

Parent Organization: XVIII CORPS 

Box ID: BX001433

Folder Title: 18TH ABC  POLICY LETTERS                                                                        

Document Number:          6

Folder SEQ  #:        483














     AFZA-GT-OC                                            10 August   1990


     MEMORANDUM  FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION


     SUBJECT:  NBC Training


     1. Iraqi forces possess an unprecedented capability to conduct
     c@emical warfare (CW). They have used this capability
     successfully against Iran as well as segments of their own
     population. The potential CW threat to XVIII Airborne Corps and
     subordinate units is significant.

     2. To ensure mission'accomplishment under a variety a+ NBC
     conditions and to enhance the deterrent posture of Corps forces,
     repetitive training on individual and collective chemical tasks
     will be candactecf.   Initially, training should -Focus on ensuring
     all Oredeplo'yment actions regarding maintenance, upload and
     issue of chemical7defense equipment (CDE) were properly
     accomplished.

     3. Follow on training should orient on essential survival
     skills, particularly warning, masking, decontamination, self
     aid, and buddy aid. Collective tasks involving detection,
     monitoring, hasty decontamination and MOPP gear exchange also
     require reinforcement training. Additionally, unit SOPs should
     be reviewed to ensure adequate NBC guidance exists concerning
     operations in the current area of responsibility.

     4. Lastly, operations in the harsh desert environment can have
     an adverse effect on the protective mask if routine maintenance,
     supervised by section/sqLtad leaders, is not aggressively pursued
     and conducted. Execution of the basic actions outlined in this
     memorandum will help ensure our soliers and units remain
     prepared to survive, fight and win in an NBC environment.

     5. POC is LTC Barbeau, Corps Chemical Section.





                                       EDISON E. SCHOLES
                                       BG, U.S. Army
                                       Chief of Staff


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Box ID = BX001433
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Folder Title = 18TH ABC POLICY LETTERS
Folder Seq # = 483
Subject = NBC TRAINING
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Declassified = 22-NOV-1996