Organization of the work of operational groups of radiation, chemical, and biological protection troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuring the safety of their specialists

The article presents the results of summarizing the materials of the three-month work of the operational groups of specialists of the radiation, chemical, and biological protection troops of the Armed Forces, who carried out disinfection treatment of objects in the context of the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. An analysis of the organization of the activities of specialists of these groups is carried out, an assessment is made of the reliability of technical means used for disinfection of objects, as well as personal protective equipment. It is shown that in order to increase the efficiency of the activities performed by operational groups, it is necessary, on the basis of the experience gained, to develop and test in real conditions an algorithm for disinfecting objects and equipment. Improvement of personal protective equipment and an increase in the quality of disinfecting solutions is required. It is necessary to practice rational planning of specialists’ actions, taking into account the influence of unfavorable factors of the working environment. In order to preserve the health of servicemen, it is necessary to ensure the correct alternation of the performance of service tasks and rest and the conduct of recovery measures.