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Background and scope

Because individual nations will provide different capabilities in the fields of CBRN defence, EOD and other supporting assets, these must be coordinated and harmonized. Supporting capabilities must be adapted to the specialized requirement of a CBRN EOD operation. This is of particular importance when non-military assets are involved.

The elimination or minimization of a hazard or threat caused by CBRN Devices and CBRN Weapons requires a clear and common understanding from each participating nation on how to control and conduct CBRN EOD tasks. As a rule, CBRN EOD activities are of a complex nature and require very high levels of co-ordination by all parties involved, including special assignment and safety regulations, additional education, training and equipment. Therefore it is necessary to publish and issue clear, simple and effective regulations for a multinational deployment of all parties involved, in particular for the CBRN and EOD elements.

Disposal of Nuclear Weapons. This document does not address standardization in the field of the disposal of nuclear weapons. However, NATO EOD Forces should agree to exchange necessary information within the limits of national security policies in time of emergency.