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More than 400 military personnel are taking part in chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence training in Alberta.

Defence Research and Development Canada is co-ordinating Exercise PRECISE RESPONSE at Canadian Forces Base Suffield, according to a news release from the Canadian Forces.

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The exercise started Monday and runs until July 28.

The 14th annual NATO exercise is part of ongoing chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defence training.

The exercise will bring together nearly 420 CBRN specialists representing 11 NATO allies and partner nations, according to the Canadian Forces. Those include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States and Austria.

“Training during this exercise provides specialists with knowledge and expertise they need to respond to real life CBRN threats quickly and effectively,” the military added in its news release.

Twenty five Canadian soldiers from the 2nd Canadian Division will plan and execute the Canadian Army contribution to the exercise by providing various command and control capacities and forming one decontamination element. The Canadian Army team is composed of members from 2nd Canadian Division’s 5 Service Battalion and one officer from 12e Régiment Blindé du Canada.