NATO AJP-3.8 PDF

AJP-3.8 provides NATO forces with the NBC Defence Doctrine for the planning, execution and support of NATO operations where there is a risk of NBC and TIM hazards. NBC Defence Principles are established for the guidance of strategic and operational level commanders and their staffs. These principles provide a foundation for the preparation of a Joint Force for NBC defence and the conduct of NBC defence on operations before, during and after an NBC event.

Limitations. AJP-3.8 does not cover actions to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of possible offensive use of NBC weapons by an adversary (active defence and/or counter-force operations).