Joint Chemical, Biological, Radiation and Nuclear Regiment

Joint Chemical, Biological, Radiation and Nuclear Regiment

Joint Chemical, Biological, Radiation and Nuclear Regiment | |
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Active | 1 April 1999 – 16 Dec 2011 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Joint (British Army and Royal Air Force) |
Part of | No. 2 Group RAF |
Garrison/HQ | RAF Honington |
Motto(s) | "Fear Naught" |
Colours | Brown, Red & Green (1 RTR colours) |
Commanders | |
Colonel of the Regiment | Her Majesty The Queen |
The Joint Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Regiment was a specialist expeditionary unit of the British armed forces. Personnel of the Joint CBRN Regiment were trained in the detection, identification and monitoring of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons.
It was formed on 1 April 1999[1] as the Joint NBC Regiment, from a stated recommendation in the Strategic Defence Review for an operational unit to support deployed forces of the British military in NBC defence and assistance. In 2005, the name of the regiment was changed following the addition of radiological weapons to its remit, and the NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) designation changed to CBRN.
It was disbanded on 16 Dec 2011[5] as a result of the 2010 UK Strategic Defence and Security Review, with capabilities being transferred into the newly formed Defence CBRN Wing, formed by 26 and 27 Sqns RAF Regiment and 2623 Sqn RAuxAF Regiment.[6] The FUCHS armoured vehicle was retired at this point.[6]
Joint Chemical, Biological, Radiation and Nuclear Regiment | |
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Active | 1 April 1999 – 16 Dec 2011 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Joint (British Army and Royal Air Force) |
Part of | No. 2 Group RAF |
Garrison/HQ | RAF Honington |
Motto(s) | "Fear Naught" |
Colours | Brown, Red & Green (1 RTR colours) |
Commanders | |
Colonel of the Regiment | Her Majesty The Queen |