KOCR Observer CBRN Survey \\ Observateur KOCR Enquête CBRN

Surviving a global pandemic and keeping everyone healthy really involves following PHAC guidelines, wearing a mask, social distancing, and effective hand washing, and hygiene. Surviving a biological, chemical, or nuclear agent attack is a bit different and follows an intricate procedure of assessment using sophisticated detection and personal protection equipment, followed by personal decontamination. Get suited up in this week’s KOCR Observer CBRN Survey! Here, the King’s Own with the South Alberta Light Horse – a sister armoured reconnaissance unit in 41 Canadian Brigade Group – participates in Ex Pronghorn Echo, a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defense exercise catered at detecting, identifying, and managing biochemical and nuclear threats. The survey’s role is to assess the extent of contamination and to provide information to higher regarding its identity and severity. Much like a minefield, CBRN contamination can affect how units operate in the field and is especially potent