The Official U.S. Army Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Operations Field Manual

<P><I>The Official U.S. Army Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Operations Field Manual </I>is the newest edition of this critical U.S. Army field manual about the nuclear chemical and biological threats to our military members and civilians and covering a soldier’s—or anyone’s—use of protective gear and equipment to make himself and herself and their families safe. </P><P>The United States Army must adapt to new threats and overcome 15 years of atrophy of chemical biological radiological and nuclear skills within the Army due to a focus in recent years on operations in counterinsurgency. During this time it ignored new forms of battle being exercised and conducted by major regional players such as Russia China Iran and North Korea. The proliferation of new technologies to include weapons of mass destruction (WMD) capabilities and materials will remain a constant during the coming years. The Army and joint forces MUST adapt and prepare for the use of these new technologies. Civilians must prepare too. T<I>he Official U.S. Army Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Operations Field Manual</I> is must-reading.</P>