Master CBRNe memories: A.Y. 2013/2014 - PART 1

09.05.2017

Here I am sharing a #MasterCBRNmemories about the Live Agent Training (LAT) Activity.

Sampling and analysis, both in the laboratory (indoor) and at the Charlie Area (outdoor) with real samples of Mustard (HD), Sarin (GB) and VX.
Lectures on CWAs, detection and protective equipment;
Sampling and analysis, both outdoor and in the laboratory, of chemical warfare agents using simulants

A Live-Agent Training Pilot Module with Chemical Warfare Agents was held in Vyškov (Czech Republic) from September 30th to October 3rd 2013, for 6 students of the Master Course in Protection Against CBRN events. The course, especially organized by Hotzone Solutions Group for the students of the Master Course, took place at Voyenský Výzkumný Ústav (VVU), that is, one of the few specialized facilities in Europe where practical field activities with real chemical agents are allowed.

The aim of the pilot module was to provide participants with competencies in analyzing, planning and implementing a basic response to possible incidents (including any accident, criminal or terrorist activity) involving Chemical Warfare Agents.

The Hotzone Solutions instructors showed the functioning of the equipment available for practical exercises and explained the students how to wear their PPEs, including suites, masks, canisters, gloves and shoes.

Lectures were given by Mr. Dieter Rothbacher, co-owner, and director of operations of Hotzone Solutions Group, a consulting company based in Netherlands. Mr. Rothbacher is a former inspector, Team Leader, and Head of the Training Unit at the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons; he also took part in U.N. weapons inspection and destruction activities in Iraq.

All the practical activities were carried out safely, by involving the site’s medical and paramedical staff.

The pilot module was important not only because it was the first time that our University students took part in a training course with live agents, but also because it was the first time that a deaf student, Mr. Luca Rotondi, completed such a training.

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Università di Roma Tor Vergata
Industrial Engineering Department
(Dipartimento di Ingegneria Industriale)
Via del Politecnico, 1 - 00133 Roma

By Car

Coming from the
ROME-NAPLES highway
Coming from the
ROME-NAPLES highway
- Take the TORRENOVA exit, drive to the traffic light and turn left (towards "Casilina").
- Continue on "via di Passolombardo" and follow the signs to the Engineering School ("Ingegneria").
Coming from
Rome's Ring (G.R.A.)
Coming from
Rome's Ring (G.R.A.)
- Inside lane (decreasing exit numbers): take "Roma-Napoli" highway exit and, on the ramp, turn left to "Romanina". After passing over the ring, take "via Stanford" and follow the signs to "via della Sorbona". At the first roundabout, take the first exit (left) to "via del Politecnico".
- Outside lane (ascending exit numbers): take the "Romanina" exit and, after passing over the ring, take "via Stanford" and follow the signs to "via della Sorbona". At the first roundabout, take the first exit (left) to "via del Politecnico".

By Public Transport

From the LEONARDO DA VINCI
(FIUMICINO) airport
From the LEONARDO DA VINCI
(FIUMICINO) airport
- Take the Rome-Fiumicino train ("Leonardo Express") at the airport to the terminal (Termini central station).
- Take subway line A towards "Anagnina" and get off at "Anagnina" (last stop).
- Take bus 20 Express and get off at "via Cambridge"'s second stop.
From
CIAMPINO airport
From
CIAMPINO airport
- Take the airport shuttle bus to the "Anagnina" subway stop (line A terminal).
- Take bus 20 Express and get off at "via Cambridge"'s second stop.
From Rome's Central Train Station
TERMINI
From Rome's Central Train Station
TERMINI
- Take subway line A towards "Anagnina" and get off at "Anagnina" (last stop).
- Take bus 20 Express and get off at "via Cambridge"'s second stop.