The Second Wave of Central Asian Special Forces Trained Operations Under the CBRN-E Conditions

24. 05. 2024

The Second Wave of Central Asian Special Forces Trained Operations Under the CBRN-E Conditions

The European Union-funded project LEICA (Law Enforcement in Central Asia) organized a second wave of training for nine law enforcement officers from special intervention units in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
The first wave, held from April 15-19, 2024, included participants from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan. This training was delivered by ISEMI experts specializing in CBRN-E (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear – Explosives) threats, including Slovak security forces and fire brigade officers. The program is accredited by the Slovak Ministry of Education and aligns with the EU's lifelong learning standards.
Training emphasized scenarios where CBRN-E materials are weaponized, posing challenges to law enforcement and endangering personnel and hostages. Participants appreciated the mix of theoretical sessions and practical exercises, which allowed them to conduct operations with EU colleagues and understand case management and coordination within the EU.
Participants requested that LEICA continue these activities to further prepare special units for operations under CBRN-E conditions and practice responses to real CBRN threats.
LEICA is managed by the EU Commission, directly and through a Consortium made up of French CIVIPOL and Slovak ISEMI, with the support of INTERPOL.
 

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