OPCW inspectors are preparing for their misson in Syria by training in war-like scenarios at a hostile environments training facility in central Germany.
OPCW inspectors prepare for war zone —
OPCW inspectors are preparing for their misson in Syria by training in war-like scenarios at a hostile environments training facility in central Germany.
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The week-long training, conducted by the German army, covers everything from risk awareness and first aid administration to dealing with the threat of being kidnapped.
OPCW inspectors prepare for war zone —
The week-long training, conducted by the German army, covers everything from risk awareness and first aid administration to dealing with the threat of being kidnapped.
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After a simulated bomb attack during a training exercise, inspectors must find survivors and administer first aid to actors portraying victims of the blast.
OPCW inspectors prepare for war zone —
After a simulated bomb attack during a training exercise, inspectors must find survivors and administer first aid to actors portraying victims of the blast.
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Trainers said they were satisfied with the OPCW inspectors' performance during the simulated event -- knowledge that may be indispensable in war-torn Syria.
OPCW inspectors prepare for war zone —
Trainers said they were satisfied with the OPCW inspectors' performance during the simulated event -- knowledge that may be indispensable in war-torn Syria.
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Reinhard Barz, head of hostile environments training for the German army, tells CNN: "We have different players in Syria and I think [it will not be] easy for the trainees here. They have to be prepared for ambushes, but also fighting might break out in some areas. The key is to try and get out of those situations quickly."
OPCW inspectors prepare for war zone —
Reinhard Barz, head of hostile environments training for the German army, tells CNN: "We have different players in Syria and I think [it will not be] easy for the trainees here. They have to be prepared for ambushes, but also fighting might break out in some areas. The key is to try and get out of those situations quickly."
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