NATO CBRN defence specialists train with live chemical agents in Czechia

At a base in Brno, Czechia, NATO troops have been training with live chemical agents, to prepare for real-world chemical attacks. Live chemical agents were used in a NATO course to test the skills of a group of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defence specialists. Using live chemical agents for training is unique to the Joint CBRN Defence Centre of Excellence in Czechia, offering a chance for all 20 participants to experience the psychological challenges involved in handling them. By using actual poisons and nerve agents, rather than simulated non-toxic alternatives, participants must adhere to rigorously precise workflows and protective equipment standards. After five days of exercises and evaluations, the participants leave with the confidence and competence necessary for NATO troops to respond effectively in real CBRN incidents. Footage includes shots of US and Italian course participants, alongside Czech and Swedish instructors, training on simulated and live chemical age