mission-oriented protection posture

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• NBC suit — Two Canadian soldiers wearing NBC suits An NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) suit is a type of military personal protective equipment designed to provide protection against direct contact with and contamination by radioactive, biological or… …   Wikipedia

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