Episode 99 - Countering the Unthinkable: 20th CBRNE Command on Future Threats”

About this episode

The episode discusses how the Army is preparing for and countering Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear threats.

Brigadier General W. Bochat, Commanding General of the 20th CBRNE Command, COL Scott Smith, Chief of Staff for 20th CBRNE Command, and Colonel (Retired) Rich Creed, Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, join our host Lieutenant Colonel Derek Thompson to discuss how the Army is preparing for and countering Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear threats. The episode covers the importance of adapting doctrine, the necessity of realistic training for contaminated environments, and the cultural mindset required to prepare the force for the complexities of modern warfare.

People in this episode

Host: Lieutenant Colonel Derek Thompson

Guests: Brigadier General W. Bochat, COL Scott Smith, Colonel (Retired) Rich Creed

Topics covered

• Chemical threats
• Biological threats
• Radiological threats
• Nuclear threats
• Military training
• Doctrine adaptation
• Modern warfare

Keywords

• CBRNE
• Army
• doctrine
• training
• modern warfare
• threats
• contaminated environments

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 20th CBRNE Command, Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, Army

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