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- The drill sought to heighten awareness of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear risks
DHAHRAN: In a display of strategic cooperation, the Eastern Region Command in Dhahran orchestrated the latest iteration of the joint Saudi-US exercise, 鈥淧rotection Shield 4.鈥�
Bringing together branches of the Saudi Armed Forces, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), and a consortium of civilian and military government entities鈥攊ncluding the Ministry of Defense鈥檚 health services, the General Directorate of Civil Defense, the Ministry of Health, and the Saudi Red Crescent Authority鈥攖he drill aimed to bolster preparedness against potential threats of mass destruction.
Colonel Turki bin Salem Al-Sumairi, overseeing the participating mixed battalion, underscored the drill鈥檚 dual purpose: to enhance the operational capabilities of all involved and to foster seamless collaboration between Saudi and US forces. Furthermore, the drill sought to heighten awareness of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear risks.
Field exercises formed the crux of the event, testing the efficacy of national response plans in confronting scenarios involving weapons of mass destruction. Additionally, coordination and information exchange mechanisms were scrutinized to ensure swift and effective joint responses.
Simulated ammunition was employed during the drills to simulate crisis scenarios arising from the deployment of weapons of mass destruction. Meanwhile, health services units from the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Health, the Civil Defense, and the Saudi Red Crescent engaged in drills aimed at enhancing collaborative efforts and refining responses to chemical and biological incidents.