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  • initialism military, US , (emergency medicine) an initialism for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear, used to remember the types of hazmat and terrorist attack-related emergencies

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  • Isolated and underestimated, lone wolves might go unnoticed even as they try to get chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons - collectively known as CBRN - that can spread terror and spark psychological chaos.

    The Center for Public Integrity: Lone wolves and home-grown terrorists: Experts warn of a growing threat from unusual sources The Center for Public Integrity 2011

  • Lastly this post is not about CBRN (NBC as it used to be known) issues.

    Leaders TV Debate – Law & Order Summary SHOCK! « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2010

  • The new funding focus is a paradigm shift in the government's thinking about the enormous sums it has been spending to deal with the public health consequences of potential chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) terrorism agents that lack available medical counter-measures.

    The $6 Billion Bio-Defense Opportunity Chandresh Harjivan 2010

  • As a CBRN officer I get an issued camelback and rig it to my stabby when very hot and on foot, but I spend most of my time in a panda which thankfully has air con.

    Police Body Armour Heatwave Shock! « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2009

  • The new funding focus is a paradigm shift in the government's thinking about the enormous sums it has been spending to deal with the public health consequences of potential chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) terrorism agents that lack available medical counter-measures.

    The $6 Billion Bio-Defense Opportunity Chandresh Harjivan 2010

  • Another major client is the Department of Homeland Security for which the Halfaker and Associates team offers solutions in the areas of force protection, antiterrorism, emergency management and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high yield explosive CBRN defense.

    Angela Haines: The Next Best Thing Angela Haines 2010

  • As for HR … I requested two course this last year, MOE level 1 & CBRN.

    Human Resources « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2008

  • Having done quite a while in the armed forces and having worn NBC/CBRN kit, I know just how much it can degrade your performance.

    Good For The Goose « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2008

  • Another major client is the Department of Homeland Security for which the Halfaker and Associates team offers solutions in the areas of force protection, antiterrorism, emergency management and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high yield explosive CBRN defense.

    Angela Haines: The Next Best Thing Angela Haines 2010

  • Jason Sigger, an arms control and CBRN warfare expert, disagrees:

    Balloon Juice » 2007 » January 2007

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