A study of the methods and technologies used to detect and defend against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear attacks.
Chemical Defense: Chemical Defense involves the protection against chemical agents that are harmful to human beings, animals, and the environment.
Biological Defense: Biological Defense involves the protection against biological agents that are harmful to human beings, animals, and the environment.
Radiological Defense: Radiological Defense involves the protection against radiation that is harmful to human beings, animals, and the environment.
Nuclear Defense: Nuclear Defense involves the protection against nuclear weapons and radioactive materials that are harmful to human beings, animals, and the environment.
Chemical Agents: Chemical Agents are chemical substances that can cause harm to human beings, animals, and the environment.
Biological Agents: Biological Agents are microorganisms or toxins that can cause harm to human beings, animals, and the environment.
Radiation: Radiation is energy that is emitted in the form of waves or particles and can cause harm to human beings, animals, and the environment.
Nuclear Weapons: Nuclear Weapons are weapons that use nuclear reactions to release energy in an explosive manner.
Decontamination: Decontamination is the process of removing or neutralizing harmful agents from surfaces, objects, or people.
Detection and Identification: Detection and Identification involves the ability to locate and identify chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear agents.
Protective Equipment: Protective Equipment includes clothing, respirators, and other gear that is designed to protect individuals from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear agents.
Emergency Response: Emergency Response involves the planning and management of incidents involving chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear agents.