Senior Airman Kenneth Sargent, 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron cable and antenna theater maintenance technician, receives a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense check during a CBRN course Jan. 4 on Ramstein. During the course, Airmen conducted CBRN defense checks to ensure the absence of contamination.
Airman 1st Class Bria Jackson, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management logistics apprentice (left), helps Master Sgt. Erica Jordan, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron superintendent, tighten her face mask during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense course Jan. 3 on Ramstein. The CBRN defense course trains Airmen how to properly wear and maintain their equipment, among other skills.
A chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense course participant posts a contamination sign on the back of a truck during a CBRN defense course Jan. 4 on Ramstein. During the CBRN defense course, Airmen are taught how to inspect equipment, use detection equipment and prepare for CBRN attacks.
A chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense face mask is displayed during a CBRN defense course Jan. 5 on Ramstein. CBRN defense protective measures are taken in situations where CBRN warfare hazards may be present.
Tech. Sgt. Michael Osburn, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management plans NCO in charge, instructs a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense course Jan. 3 on Ramstein. CBRN defense consists of contamination avoidance, CBRN mitigation and CBRN passive protection.
First Lt. Michelle McMillen, 37th Airlift Squadron C-130J pilot (left), assists another Airman in examining M8 paper during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense course Jan. 4 on Ramstein. Airmen taking the CBRN defense course learned how to use M8 detector paper to identify chemical agents such as G and V nerve agents and H and L blister agents.
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