Marines from the Chemical/Biological Instant Response Force (CBIRF) conduct the Capital Shield Exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 24, 2021. The purpose of the exercise is to support the national capital region through the transportation of vehicles, supplies, and personnel using the Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCAC). This annual exercise was designed to sharpen the operational readiness and capabilities of working in a joint environment. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Webster Rison) The Navy and Marine Corps conducts this annual exercise to ensure cohesive
Marines from the Chemical/Biological Instant Response Force (CBIRF) conduct the Capital Shield Exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 24, 2021. The purpose of the exercise is to support the national capital region through the transportation of vehicles, supplies, and personnel using the Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCAC). This annual exercise was designed to sharpen the operational readiness and capabilities of working in a joint environment. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Webster Rison) The Navy and Marine Corps conducts this annual exercise to ensure cohesiveness and the efficiency of these modes of transportation, in the event that the national capital region cannot be accessed via road. CBIRF was activated in April of 1996 by Gen. Charles C. Krulak, 31st Commandant of the Marine Corps, to counter the effects of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear incidents.
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