Aim
The course, which draws on Switzerland’s extensive experience in this area, is intended for specialists who are, or will be, associated with training civilians in their home countries in protection against chemical weapons. Its main purpose is to help States Parties establish basic capabilities in this area that will directly benefit their civilian populations.
Content
Up to 30 participants will receive basic training in protection against chemical weapons and detection. The course will also provide a basic introduction to chemical warfare agents, and explain the fundamentals of individual protective measures, and detection and decontamination equipment.