CIVIL DEFENSE REGIMENTS

Document Type:

CREST [1]

Collection:

NGA Records (Formerly NIMA) [2]

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

Case Number:

Publication Date:

October 28, 1976

Content Type:

MISC

File:

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Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/06/30: CIA-RDP78TO5698A000200030058-0 CONTROL NO. DA' P ET FF SECR RU zo TO c o er 25X1 SUBJECT IEG PI NOTICE AREA: GROUND FORCES/CIVIL DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION: ALL PI'S No. TITLE/SIGNIFICANCE: 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 GRAPHIC 25X1 25X1 LOCATION(S) LENINGRAD ARMY BKS KOLPINO AL 36 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. DIVISION BRANCH ROOM 25:25X1 RAD ETB 4S409 COORDINATION: COPY N25X1 1) n R~-Fq l 1 327(E-oo) WARNING NOTICE TOP SECRET RUFF $ens Intel"' 25X1 "s and Methods - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/06/30: CIA-RDP78TO5698A000200030058-0 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/06/30: CIA-RDP78TO5698A000200030058-0 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/06/30: CIA-RDP78TO5698A000200030058-0