Army
ENGINEERING

MOS

L6

Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Reconnaissance for Brigade Combat Teams

Description

Identifies positions in a NBC Reconnaissance Platoon that require special training and skills to operate the Interim Armored Vehicle (IAV) based Nuclear/Biological/Chemical Reconnaissance System (NBCRS).

Core Skills

  • CBRN detection and identification
  • sensor operation and monitoring
  • data collection and reporting
  • incident response and decontamination support
  • equipment setup, calibration, and maintenance
  • geospatial and route reconnaissance
  • checklist and SOP execution
  • risk assessment and hazard communication
  • technical report writing
  • team coordination and communication
  • training and procedure adherence
  • situational awareness
  • basic networked system operation
  • troubleshooting and fault isolation

Common Certifications

  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
  • Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 40-Hour
  • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
  • Heavy Equipment Operator Certification

Civilian Career Paths

  • EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  • ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
  • PUBLIC HEALTH
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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