Joint Doctrine for Operations in Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) Environments   [open pdf - 1MB]

This publication: describes the international security environment and the threat posed by adversaries armed with Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) Weapons; provides principles for planning and conducting operations in NBC environments across the range of military operations; describes the role of NBC defense and other offensive and defensive capabilities in sustained operations; provides considerations for sustaining logistic and health service support; and addresses requirements for conflict termination and military operations other than war.