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UIIC-ICBRN [1 record]

Record 1 2021-11-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
  • CBRNE Operations
OBS

The Canadian Joint Incident Response Unit Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CJIRU-CBRN) is an integral component of CANSOFCOM [Canadian Special Operations Forces Command], and provides a rapid response capability for SOF [special operations forces] missions throughout the world. Domestically, CJIRU-CBRN is a branch of the National Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) Response Team in association with the RCMP [Royal Canadian Mounted Police] and Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), responsible for CBRN counter-terrorism operations. Additionally, they provide direct and indirect CBRN support to CANSOFCOM operations. Internationally, CJIRU-CBRN provides CBRN support to CF [Canadian Forces] elements in all theatres of operations, including counter proliferation and force protection tasks.

OBS

Canadian Joint Incident Response Unit - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear; CJIRU-CBRN: title and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.

Key term(s)
  • Joint Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defense Company
  • Canadian Forces Joint Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defense Company

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
  • Opérations CBRNE
OBS

L'Unité interarmées d’intervention du Canada Incidents chimiques, biologiques, radiologiques et nucléaires(UIIC-ICBRN) est une composante intégrale du COMFOSCAN [Commandement des Forces d’opérations spéciales du Canada] et permet une capacité d’intervention rapide pour des missions FOS [forces d’opérations spéciales] partout dans le monde. Au pays, l'UIIC-ICBRN est une branche de l'équipe nationale d’intervention chimique, biologique, [radiologique nucléaire] et explosif(CBRNE) en association avec la GRC [Gendarmerie royale du Canada] et l'Agence de la Santé publique du Canada(ASPC), responsables des opérations contre-terroristes. De plus, elles fournissent un appui CBRN direct et indirect aux opérations du COMFOSCAN. Au niveau international, l'UIIC-ICBRN fournit l'appui CBRN aux éléments des FC [Forces canadiennes] dans tous les théâtres d’opérations, incluant des tâches de contre-prolifération et de protection de la force.

OBS

Unité interarmées d’intervention du Canada-Incidents chimiques, biologiques, radiologiques et nucléaires; UIIC-ICBRN : titre et abréviation d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes.

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