The U.S. Army’s Nuclear Neutralization Team (NDT) conducted an exercise to hone its techniques for using and neutralizing nuclear and radiological weapons.
The training, held at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, allowed the service’s NDT 2 to demonstrate the effective application of appropriate tools for a variety of nuclear deterrence-related missions.
“This course allows NDT personnel to review the impact of each tool on specific target materials, highlighting planning considerations and limitations when used in expeditionary operations,” said NDT 2 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer. the colonel said. John M. Prevost Said.
In March 2023, the U.S. military’s NDT also participated in joint nuclear deterrence training with South Korea.
Ensuring safety
Mr. Prevost explained that training activities are extremely important for the NDT as nuclear neutralization is one of its core missions.
It is reported that the additional skills gained in this exercise will help reduce the risk of potential contamination and ensure the safety of soldiers.
The US military currently has all three NDTs deployed at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Each team consists of a nuclear and weapons of mass destruction countermeasures officer, an explosive ordnance disposal officer, a nuclear medicine science officer, and a health physics noncommissioned officer.
Growing nuclear threat
The nuclear deterrence exercise comes amid a significant increase in nuclear threats from America’s adversaries.
Until now, China expand nuclear weaponsIt is predicted that more than 1,000 nuclear warheads will be operational by 2030.
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