NATO - Joint Chemical, Biological, Radiation and Nuclear Defence COE

JCBRN Defence COE

Last modified: 2023-06-03 by zachary harden
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image by Zoltan Horvath, 25 February 2011

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The Joint Chemical, Biological, Radiation and Nuclear (JCBRN) Defence COE develops defence doctrines, standards and knowledge with the goal of improving interoperability and capabilities. It also provides education and training opportunities, assists and advises NATO, Supporting Nations and other international organizations and institutions in the area of CBRN defence. In addition to developing and circulating lessons learned, JCBRN also trains and certifies the CBRN Defence Task Force of the NATO Response Force.
It was founded by the Czech Republic, JCBRN Defence sought COE accreditation in 2006, which it received in 2007. Sponsoring nations include Germany, Greece, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and the United Kingdom. It is located in Vyskov, Czech Republic.

Its flag is light blue with its emblem in the middle of the flag.
Image of flag: http://jcbrncoe.cz/joomla/images/PICTURES/2011_Assesment_Visit/dsc_3427web.jpg
Home page: http://jcbrncoe.cz
Zoltan Horvath, 25 February 2011