Chemical troops practice responding to toxic chemical and radiological incidents

PANO - On November 2, the Chemical Corps wrapped up the military-wide competition on response to toxic chemical and radiological incidents at the company and battalion levels for teams in Southern region at Brigade 87.

Chemical troops ready to respond to chemical incidents

Chemical troops hone skills on training ground

Chemical troops active in training

Attending the ceremony was Major General Trinh Thanh Dong, Political Commissar of the Chemical Corps.

The competition aimed to comprehensively assess the command capability, coordination, mobility, technical proficiency, and expertise of the military chemical force, particularly those stationed and operating in the South. It also helped enhance professional expertise, strengthen courage, and improve combat readiness capability and the readiness to respond to any toxic chemical and radiological emergencies.

Competitors operate swiftly and accurately during the radioactive source search event.

Practicing firefighting

After the opening on October 31, 16 teams from seven units under the Chemical Corps, stationed in the South, competed in three stages, namely obstacle crossing, firefighting, rescue, toxic chemical and radiological reconnaissance; decontamination and rescue operations; and AK shooting (lesson 1). The competitions were both fierce and thrilling. Competitors strived for excellence in every stage of the contest.

The competition ended with all scheduled activities completed, all objectives met and absolute safety ensured.

Teams show high determination in the tire obstacle course.

All events are conducted seriously, ensuring practical results.

The rescue procedures for evacuating casualties from contaminated areas are carried out promptly and correctly.

Senior Colonel Tran Tran Van Chung, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Chemical Corps and Deputy Head of the competition organizing committee, assessed that during the event, competitors overcame harsh weather conditions and high-intensity challenges, showing determination, fair play, and solidarity. They also showed humility, learnt from each other’s experience and profession.

The organizing committee urged participating units to promote their achievements, apply the lessons learned to training and combat readiness, and maintain preparedness for effective response to toxic chemical and radiological incidents in real-world scenarios.

At the closing ceremony, leaders of the Chemical Corps presented commendation flags to outstanding teams and certificates of merit to collectives and individuals with outstanding results in competition events and organization.