CIVIL DEFENSE REGIMENTS - USSR

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78T05698A000200030058-0
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 30, 2011
• Sequence Number: 58
• Publication Date: October 28, 1976
• Content Type: MISC

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CIVIL DEFENSE REGIMENTS - USSR
COMMENT: The wartime mission of a Civil Defense Regiment is to repair damage caused by an
enemy nuclear, biological or chemical attack. The key identification feature is their
unique training facilities, such as the obstacle course illustrated below. Civil defense
units are-equipped with engineering vehicles, fire trucks, decontamination equipment and
1-3 light tanks for reconnaissance. Numbers and types of equipment and training aids
observed may vary from unit to unit. A civil defense unit is probably located in or aroin
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DISCLAIMER - This is an informal communication intended for circulation within NPIC/IEG only. The conclusions are the opinion of the originator
at the time of issue. Supporting or contrasting views are welcomed, and should be directed to the originator.
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